ISHS Acta Horticulturae 425: II International Pineapple Symposium
PINEAPPLE PRODUCTION IN THE SPANISH AND ENGLISH SPEAKING CARIBBEAN |
| Authors: | G. Barbeau, F. Marie |
| Abstract:
Pineapple cultivation in the Caribbean is characterized by an extreme diversity of situations, ranging from the harvesting of wild types by the Amerindian communities in the Guyanas to intensive production systems such as in the Dominican Republic. In this latter case, pineapple cultivation is oriented mainly towards the North-American and EC fresh fruit export markets. However, most of the Caribbean countries produce pineapple on a small scale, especially for the local fresh fruit market and for processing. Production systems are generally extensive, with the use of hardy native cultivars. The parasitic pressure is quite strong, with the presence of the Wilt disease which appears to be a major constraint in many countries. Movements of vegetative material are restricted in order to avoid the dissemination of the pest Thecla basilides, which is already present in the Guyanas and in Trinidad. There seems to frequently be a low level of optimization of the agricultural practices with regard to the local situations (vegetative material, environmental conditions, destination of the production, inputs availability). | |
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