Abacá (manila Hemp), Issues 10-17 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781179125602)

This collection comprises issues 10 through 17 of publications dedicated to Abacá, also known as Manila Hemp. Authored by H. T. Edwards, B. E. Brewer, George E. Nesom, Otis Warren Barrett, William Scrugham Lyon, the Philippines Bureau of Agriculture, and Murad M. Saleeby, these works delve into the cultivation, processing, and economic significance of this vital fiber crop.

Originally published to support the agricultural development in the Philippines, where Abacá is a native plant, these issues offer detailed insights into various aspects of the Abacá industry, including planting techniques, disease management, fiber extraction, and market trends. They serve as a valuable resource for historians, agricultural researchers, and anyone interested in the economic botany and agricultural history of Southeast Asia.

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