Agaves Of Continental North America
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Agaves Of Continental North America
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Author : Howard Scott Gentry
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2004-02-01
Agaves Of Continental North America written by Howard Scott Gentry and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-02-01 with Science categories.
New in paperback Spring 2004, this is an indispensable guide to agaves. The uses of agaves are as many as the arts of man have found it convenient to devise. At least two races of man have invaded Agaveland during the last ten to fifteen thousand years, where, with the help of agaves, they contrived several successive civilizations. The region of greatest use development is Mesoamerica. Here the great genetic diversity in a genus rich in use potential came into the hands of several peoples who developed the main agricultural center of the Americas. Perhaps, as the Aztec legends suggest, it was the animals that first showed man the edibility of agave. Evolution in use ranges all the way from the coincidental and spurious, through tool and food-drink subsistence with mystical overlay, to the practical specialties of modem industry and art. The historic period of agave will be outlined here as briefly as that complicated development will allow.
Bountiful Deserts
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Author : Cynthia Radding
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2022-10-11
Bountiful Deserts written by Cynthia Radding and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-11 with History categories.
Set in the arid lands of northwestern Mexico, this book foregrounds the knowledge of Indigenous peoples who harvested the desert as bountiful in its material resources and sacred spaces. Author Cynthia Radding uses the tools of history, anthropology, geography, and ecology to re-create the means of defending Indigenous worlds through colonial encounters, the formation of mixed societies, and the direct conflicts over forests, grasslands, streams, and coastal estuaries that sustained wildlife, horticulture, foraging, hunting, fishing, and--after European contact--livestock and extractive industries. She returns in each chapter to the spiritual power of nature and the enduring cultural significance of the worlds that Indigenous communities created and defended.
Recent Advances And Future Perspectives For Agavoideae Research Agave Yucca And Related Taxa
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Author : Luis Enrique Eguiarte
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2021-07-28
Recent Advances And Future Perspectives For Agavoideae Research Agave Yucca And Related Taxa written by Luis Enrique Eguiarte and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-28 with Science categories.
Agaves
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Author : Greg Starr
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press
Release Date : 2012-05-29
Agaves written by Greg Starr and has been published by Timber Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-29 with Gardening categories.
Gardeners and garden designers are having a love affair with agaves. It's easy to see why—they're low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and strikingly sculptural, with an astounding range of form and color. Many species are strikingly variegated, and some have contrasting ornamental spines on the edges of their leaves. Fabulous for container gardening or in-the-ground culture, they combine versatility with easy growability. In Agaves, plant expert Greg Starr profiles 75 species, with additional cultivars and hybrids, best suited to gardens and landscapes. Each plant entry includes a detailed description of the plant, along with its cultural requirements, including hardiness, sun exposure, water needs, soil requirements, and methods of propagation. Agaves can change dramatically as they age and this comprehensive guide includes photos showing each species from youth to maturity—a valuable feature unique to this book.
A Natural History Of The Sonoran Desert
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Author : Steven J. Phillips
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000
A Natural History Of The Sonoran Desert written by Steven J. Phillips and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
"A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert provides the most complete collection of Sonoran Desert natural history information ever compiled and is a perfect introduction to this biologically rich desert of North America."--BOOK JACKET.
Crc World Dictionary Of Medicinal And Poisonous Plants
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Author : Umberto Quattrocchi
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2016-04-19
Crc World Dictionary Of Medicinal And Poisonous Plants written by Umberto Quattrocchi and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-19 with Science categories.
"Following on the successes of two previous dictionary projects, the CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names and the CRC World Dictionary of the Grasses, Umberto Quattrocchi has undertaken this dictionary of economically important plants.... He has done for these plants what was so admirably done in his other works—brought the vast and scattered literature on plant names, and in this case, too, their uses, into coherent order so that the inquisitive scholar can get a foothold." —From the Foreword, Donald H. Pfister, Harvard University and Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, Massachusetts The CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology provides the starting point for better access to data on plants used around the world in medicine, food, and cultural practices. The material found in the five volumes has been painstakingly gathered from papers of general interest, reports and records, taxonomic revisions, field studies, herbaria and herbarium collections, notes, monographs, pamphlets, botanical literature, and literature tout court. It includes sources available at various natural history libraries, floras and standard flora works, local floras and local histories, nomenclatural histories, and the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature. Much more than a dictionary, the book provides the names of thousands of genera and species of economically important plants, concise summaries of plant properties, and appropriate observations about medicinal uses. Drawing from a tremendous range of primary and secondary sources, it is an indispensable time-saving guide for all those involved with botany, herbal medicine, pharmacognosy, toxicology, medicinal and natural product chemistry, and agriculture.
Environmental Biology Of Agaves And Cacti
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Author : Park S. Nobel
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003-10-16
Environmental Biology Of Agaves And Cacti written by Park S. Nobel and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10-16 with Nature categories.
A comprehensive review of these two interesting and economically important desert succulents.
Agave Spirits The Past Present And Future Of Mezcals
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Author : Gary Paul Nabhan
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2023-05-16
Agave Spirits The Past Present And Future Of Mezcals written by Gary Paul Nabhan and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-16 with Cooking categories.
“A manifesto…[and] a positive spin on the future of mezcal.” —Florence Fabricant, New York Times The agave plant was never destined to become tasteless, cheap tequila. All tequilas are mezcals; all mezcals are made from agaves; and every bottle of mezcal is the remarkable result of collaborations among agave entrepreneurs, botanists, distillers, beverage distributors, bartenders, and more. How these groups come together in this “spirits world” is the subject of this fascinating new book by the acclaimed ethnobotanist Gary Paul Nabhan and the pioneering restauranteur David Suro Piñera. Join them as they delight in the diversity of the distillate agave spirits, as they endeavor to track down the more distant kin in the family of agaves, and as, along the way, they reveal the stunning innovations that have been transforming the industry around tequilas and mezcals in recent decades. The result of the authors’ fieldwork and on-the-ground interviews with mezcaleros in eight Mexican states, Agave Spirits shows how traditional methods of mezcal production are inspiring a new generation of individuals, including women, both in and beyond the industry. And as they reach back into a rich, centuries-long history, Nabhan and Suro Piñera make clear that understanding the story behind a bottle of mezcal, more than any other drink, will not only reveal what lies ahead for the tradition—including its ability to adapt in the face of the climate crisis—but will also enrich the drinking experience for readers. Essential reading for mezcal connoisseurs and amateurs interested in unlocking the past of a delightful distillate, Agave Spirits tells the tale of the most flavorful and memorable spirits humankind has ever sipped and savored. Featuring twelve illustrations by René Alejandro Hernández Tapia and indices that list common and scientific names for agave species, as well as the names of plants, animals, and domesticated agaves used in the production of distillates.
Tequila
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Author : Ana Guadalupe Valenzuela Zapata
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2003
Tequila written by Ana Guadalupe Valenzuela Zapata and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
This comprehensive guide to tequila's varieties, production and history shares marks of distinction for connoisseurs and highlights the link between artisanal agave cultivation and final flavor, arguing for a return to cultivation of heritage crops.
Industrial Applications Of Natural Fibres
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Author : Jörg Müssig
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2010-04-15
Industrial Applications Of Natural Fibres written by Jörg Müssig and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-15 with Science categories.
Natural fibres are becoming increasingly popular for use in industrial applications, providing sustainable solutions to support technical innovation. These versatile, natural based materials have applications in a wide range of industries, from textiles and consumer products to the automotive and construction industries. Industrial Applications of Natural Fibres examines the different steps of processing, from natural generation, fibre separation and fibre processing, to the manufacturing of the final product. Each step is linked to fibre properties and characterization, highlighting how different fibres influence the product properties through a discussion of their chemical and structural qualities. Considering the value-added chain from natural generation to final product, with emphasis on quality management, this book reviews the current research and technical applications of natural fibres. Topics covered include: Introduction to the Chemistry and Biology of Natural Fibres Economic Aspects of Natural Fibres Vegetable Fibres Animal Fibres Testing and Quality Management Applications: Current and Potential Industrial Application of Natural Fibres will be a valuable resource for scientists in industry and academia interested in the development of natural based materials and products. It is particularly relevant for those working in chemical engineering, sustainable chemistry, agricultural sciences, biology and materials sciences.