The history of the Bougainville taro blight
The history of the Bougainville taro blight
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1974
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Packard, Jerry C.
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This thesis attempts to delineate the events associated with the taro blight caused by the fungus, Phytophthora colocasiae, which struck Bougainville-Buka around the close of World War II. The responses of the inhabitants themselves are considered. The sc
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M. A. University of Hawaii at Manoa 1974
Bibliography: leaves 141-144.
Bibliography: leaves 141-144.
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Phytophthora colocasiae.,
Taro--Diseases and pests.,
Agriculture--Economic aspects--Papua New Guinea--Bougainville Island.,
Bougainville Island (Papua New Guinea)--Economic conditions.
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ix, 144 leaves : illustrations, map.
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Theses for the degree of Master of Arts (University of Hawaii at Manoa). History
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