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1992-01-01 The 44 species of trees and shrubs within the genus Prosopis are mainly to be found in the semi-arid and arid regions of the world. Being leguminous the trees fix atmospheric nitrogen and produce protein-rich leaves and beans which are recognized as providing valuable feedstuffs for livestock....
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Trees is a guide to sure, simple and straightforward identification of trees from around the world. This book includes hundreds of photographs combined with concise, informative descriptions of more than 500 trees. Easy to use and beautiful to look at - it is a definitive library for trees...
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1987-01-01 The objectives of this workshop were to encourage communication among researchers, assess the state-of-the-art knowledge about its genetic improvement, management and use, identify research priorities, initiate collaborative research through networkingand promote research funding, and to prepare...
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1949-01-01 Comprehensive research on the use of trees as a natural resource and the impact they have on our economy.
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1992-01-01 It is rather extraordinary to think that one small seed can grow into a tree that will live for hundreds of years, reaching a size several metres in diameter. But seeds are delicate, as all farmers know. To maintain their potential to sprout, (or “viability”), seed must be collected, stored, and...
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1970-01-01 30 full color pictures with authentic descriptions. 64 pages, illustrated, photos
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Key Resource 1980-01-01 The problems of firewood shortages and the promise of firewood plantations were described extensively in the first volume. No less than one-and-a-half billion people in developing countries derive at least 90 percent of their energy requirements from wood and charcoal. Another billion people meet...
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1974-01-01 This book includes 460 species of trees- includes each plant family begins with a family description and a key to all of its species. Also included are briefdescribtions of 40 minor species.
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With the alarming rate of deforestation in Kenya and worldwide, it is vital to plant and grow trees. This booklet provides information on seeds, establishing a tree nursery, managing a nursery, planting and caring for trees. 24 pages, illustrations
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1998-01-01 This manual is intended primarily to train seed collectors, seed-plant managers, seed analysts, and nursery managers, but it can serve as a resource for any training course in forest regeneration. It includes both temperate and tropical tree species of all intended uses. The manual covers the...