Agro Bioclimatic Classification Of Africa
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Agro Bioclimatic Classification Of Africa
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Author : Henri Noël Le Houérou
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Agro Bioclimatic Classification Of Africa written by Henri Noël Le Houérou and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Africa categories.
Bioclimatology And Biogeography Of Africa
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Author : Henry N. Houérou
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-12-10
Bioclimatology And Biogeography Of Africa written by Henry N. Houérou and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-10 with Science categories.
Covering an area of over 130 million km2 spanning the Mediterranean, equator and tropics, the African continent features a spectacular geographic diversity. Consequently, it is characterised by extremely variable climatic, edaphic and ecological conditions, associated with a wide range of natural vegetation and wildlife, as well as human population density, crops and livestock. In this book, Henry Le Houérou presents his bioclimatic and biogeographic classification of Africa. The extensive data provide the basis for comparisons between various African regions, and with regions on other continents such as Latin America or the Indian subcontinent. The results constitute a rational basis for national, regional and sub-regional rural development planning, and for agricultural research dealing with aspects such as plant and animal introductions, the extrapolation or interpolation of experimental or developmental findings, and ecosystems dynamics. Possible problems of applications are also examined.
Climatic Classification From The Standpoint Of East African Biology
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Author : East African Agricultural Research Station (Amani)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1938
Climatic Classification From The Standpoint Of East African Biology written by East African Agricultural Research Station (Amani) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1938 with categories.
An Eco Climatic Classification Of Intertropical Africa
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Author : Henri Noël Le Houérou
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
An Eco Climatic Classification Of Intertropical Africa written by Henri Noël Le Houérou and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Africa categories.
The Baobabs Pachycauls Of Africa Madagascar And Australia
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Author : G.E. Wickens
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-03-02
The Baobabs Pachycauls Of Africa Madagascar And Australia written by G.E. Wickens and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-02 with Science categories.
This is the only comprehensive account of all eight species in the genus Adansonia. It describes the historical background from the late Roman period to the present. It covers the extraordinary variety of economic uses of baobabs. There are also appendices on vernacular names, gazetteer, economics, nutrition and forest mensuration. This book fills a gap in the botanical literature. It deals with a genus that has fascinated and intrigued scientists and lay persons for centuries.
The Karoo
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Author : W. Richard J. Dean
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1999-06-24
The Karoo written by W. Richard J. Dean 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 1999-06-24 with Nature categories.
The succulent and Nama-karoo form part of the arid south-western zone of Africa, a vast region of rugged landscapes and low treeless vegetation. Studies of this unique biome have yielded fascinating insights into the ecology of its flora and fauna. This book, originally published in 1999, is the first to synthesise these studies, presenting information on biogeographic patterns and life processes, form and function of animals and plants, foraging ecology, landscape-level dynamics and anthropogenic influences. Detailed analyses of the factors distinguishing the biota of the Karoo from that of other temperate deserts are given and generalisations about semi-arid ecosystems challenged. The ideas expounded, the ecological principles reviewed, and the results presented are relevant to all those working in the extensive arid and semi-arid regions of the world.
Opuntia Spp Chemistry Bioactivity And Industrial Applications
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Author : Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-09-27
Opuntia Spp Chemistry Bioactivity And Industrial Applications written by Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-27 with Science categories.
The Opuntia fruits, commonly known as cactus pears or prickly pears, have been suggested by the Food and Agriculture Organization to be a promising and strategic crop in regions suffering from lack of water. In Mexico, India, South Africa, and the Mediterranean, the Opuntia fruits have become popular due to their nutritive value and health-promoting benefits, including antioxidant, antiulcerogenic and antiatherogenic traits and protective effects against LDL oxidation. Additionally, readily absorbable sugars, high vitamin C and mineral content, and a pleasant flavour make Opuntia tailor-made for novel foods. Due to their ecological advantages, high functional value, and health-related traits, Opuntia fruits can be highly exploited in different food processing applications. For instance, Opuntia cactus fruits are used for the preparation of juices and marmalades; Opuntia cactus plants are used to feed animals in African and Latin American countries; Peruvian farmers cultivate Opuntia cactus for growing the cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) insect and producing the natural dye carmine; and the commercial production of food and non-food products from Opuntia has been established in Mexico, USA and several Mediterranean countries. Opuntia spp.: Chemistry, Bioactivity and Industrial Applications creates a multidisciplinary forum of discussion on Opuntia cactus with special emphasis on its horticulture, post-harvest, marketability, chemistry, functionality, health-promoting properties, technology and processing. The text includes detailed discussion of the impact of traditional and innovative processing on the recovery of high-added value compounds from Opuntia spp. by-products. Later chapters explore the potential applications of Opuntia spp. in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
Economic Botany
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Author : G.E. Wickens
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Economic Botany written by G.E. Wickens and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
The strength of this book is that it is written by someone who has spent a lifetime devoted to the science of economic botany. The author has brought together his vast experience in the field in Africa with his studies of arid land plants at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The result is an informative and reliable text that covers a vast range of topics. It is also firmly based upon the author's research and interest in plant taxonomy and therefore fully acknowledges the importance of correct naming and classification in the field of science of economic botany. The coverage is of economic botany in its broadest sense. I was delighted to find such topics as ecophysiology, plant breeding, the environment and conservation are included in the text. This gives the book a much more comprehensive coverage than most other texts on the subject. I was also glad to see that the book covers the use of various organisms that are no longer considered part of the plant kingdom such as various species of fungi and algae. It is indeed a broad ranging book that will be of use to many people interested in the uses of plants and fungi. Economic botany is once again being given more prominence as a discipline because of its enormous relevance to both conservation and sustainable development. Those people involved in those topics shOUld find this a most useful resource.
Ecophysiology Of Economic Plants In Arid And Semi Arid Lands
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Author : Gerald E. Wickens
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-04-17
Ecophysiology Of Economic Plants In Arid And Semi Arid Lands written by Gerald E. Wickens and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-17 with Science categories.
This book deals with arid and semi-arid environments and their classification, and the physiological restraints and adaptations of plants to the environment. Further, it discusses economic botany and the needs and methods of conserving economic plants. A broad view is taken regarding the definition of economic plants, taking into account their value to the environment as well as to man and to livestock. The individual deserts and associated semi-arid regions are described in separate chapters, providing background information on the regional environments in terms of climate and major plant formations. The economic plants within these formations, their usages, geographical distribution together with their morphological and physiological adaptations are treated in detail.
Fao Plant Production And Protection Papers
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Fao Plant Production And Protection Papers written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Agriculture categories.