Book Review-The Oil Palm

Abstract

This is by far the most valuable general book on the oil palm to appear so far, and it should become a standard text for all concerned with the crop. The author spent most of his time in Africa, particularly as Director of the West African Institute for Oil Palm Research, which was one of the most important research centres for the crop. However, he has traveled widely in all the major oil palm growing areas in West and Central Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, and South and Central America, frequently advising on research programmes and he is regarded as on of the foremost authorities.