01-01-1993 This book provides information on the many uses of Erythrina, as well as its production and use. Eeythrina is increasingly noted in the literature as: a producer of forage, green manure, medicine and wood for handicrafts; a support tree for valuable climbing crops; a "shade tree" for coffee,...
01-01-1994 The aim of this series of publications is to bring together published information on selected genera of trees which have the potential to increase the supply of fodder for ruminants. This booklet on Cassia summarizes published information on the fodder characteristics and nutritive value of one...
Key Resource01-09-1984 Next to food, firewood is the most scarce item in developing countries. More than one third of the world is dependent upon firewood to supply their energy needs and ninety percent of the people in the poorest countries depend upon it as their chief source of fuel. What better way is there to...
01-01-1985 The present booklet comprises the base document prepared for a planning workship to discuss international cooperation in multipurpose tree germplasm.
01-01-1993 The aim of this series of publications is to bring together published information on selected genera of trees which have the potential to increase the supploy of fodder for ruminants. Each booklet summarizes published information on the fodder characteristics and nutritive value of one genus,...
The presentation introduces and defines the concept of multipurpose trees and shrubs in agroforesty. Different areas for multipurpose trees and shrubs research are presented and discussed. These relate to the tree component itself, its effect on the environment, its role in agroforesty systems...
Key Resource01-01-1980 Become an Energy Farmer. This book is for any country in the world, not just the USA. If you want to plant something and have the sun, the rain and nature do the work for you of making your fuel to run your car or run a generator or to be converted to sugar and then to alcohol...or even plant...
01-01-1995 The major aims of these handbooks are to document the useful tree and shrub species of the region and to provide information to subject-matter specialist, extension workers, institutions and farmers on species that have production and conservation potential for small-scale farmers in the region....