Cacti Of Eastern Brazil
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Cacti Of Eastern Brazil
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Author : Nigel P. Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Cacti Of Eastern Brazil written by Nigel P. Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Nature categories.
Phytogeographicallyisolated from other cactihabitats by 'hostile'environments, EasternBrazil boasts a highpercentage of endemictaxa, making it a discretearea of study and of greatimportance forconservation. Thislandmark publicationincludes 77 full page colour plates and 51 colourmaps.
Cacti In Brazil
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Author : Konrad Herm
language : de
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Cacti In Brazil written by Konrad Herm and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Botany categories.
Pilosocereus Cactaceae
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Author : Daniela C. Zappi
language : en
Publisher: D. Hunt; Distributed in U.S.A. by Rainbow Gardens
Release Date : 1994
Pilosocereus Cactaceae written by Daniela C. Zappi and has been published by D. Hunt; Distributed in U.S.A. by Rainbow Gardens this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Cactus categories.
Cactaceae With Illustrated Keys Of All Tribes Sub Tribes And Genera
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Author : William Taylor Marshall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
Cactaceae With Illustrated Keys Of All Tribes Sub Tribes And Genera written by William Taylor Marshall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Nature categories.
The Great Cacti
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Author : David Yetman
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2007
The Great Cacti written by David Yetman 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 2007 with Nature categories.
Towering over deserts, arid scrublands, and dry tropical forests, giant cacti grow throughout the Americas, from the United States to ArgentinaÑoften in rough terrain and on barren, parched soils, places inhospitable to people. But as David Yetman shows, many of these tall plants have contributed significantly to human survival. Yetman has been fascinated by columnar cacti for most of his life and now brings years of study and reflection to a wide-ranging and handsomely illustrated book. Drawing on his close association with the Guarij’os, Mayos, and Seris of MexicoÑpeoples for whom such cacti have been indispensable to survivalÑhe offers surprising evidence of the importance of these plants in human cultures. The Great Cacti reviews the more than one hundred species of columnar cacti, with detailed discussions of some 75 that have been the most beneficial to humans or are most spectacular. Focusing particularly on northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States, Yetman examines the role of each species in human society, describing how cacti have provided food, shelter, medicine, even religiously significant hallucinogens. Taking readers to the exotic sites where these cacti are foundÑfrom sea-level deserts to frigid Andean heightsÑYetman shows that the great cacti have facilitated the development of native culture in hostile environments, yielding their products with no tending necessary. Enhanced by over 300 superb color photos, The Great Cacti is both a personal and scientific overview of sahuesos, soberbios, and other towering flora that flourish where few other plants growÑand that foster human life in otherwise impossible places.
The Study Of Cacti
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Author : Vera Higgins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
The Study Of Cacti written by Vera Higgins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with Cactus categories.
Ethnobotany Of The Mountain Regions Of Brazil
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Author : Reinaldo Farias Paiva de Lucena
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-07-09
Ethnobotany Of The Mountain Regions Of Brazil written by Reinaldo Farias Paiva de Lucena and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-09 with Science categories.
Research in recent years has increasingly shifted away from purely academic research, and into applied aspects of the discipline, including climate change research, conservation, and sustainable development. It has by now widely been recognized that “traditional” knowledge is always in flux and adapting to a quickly changing environment. Trends of globalization, especially the globalization of plant markets, have greatly influenced how plant resources are managed nowadays. While ethnobotanical studies are now available from many regions of the world, no comprehensive encyclopedic series focusing on the worlds mountain regions is available in the market. Scholars in plant sciences worldwide will be interested in this website and its dynamic content. The field (and thus the market) of ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology has grown considerably in recent years. Student interest is on the rise, attendance at professional conferences has grown steadily, and the number of professionals calling themselves ethnobotanists has increased significantly (the various societies (Society for Economic Botany, International Society of Ethnopharmacology, Society of Ethnobiology, International Society for Ethnobiology, and many regional and national societies in the field currently have thousands of members). Growth has been most robust in BRIC countries. The objective of this new MRW on Ethnobotany of Mountain Regions is to take advantage of the increasing international interest and scholarship in the field of mountain research. We anticipate including the best and latest research on a full range of descriptive, methodological, theoretical, and applied research on the most important plants for each region. Each contribution will be scientifically rigorous and contribute to the overall field of study.
Cacti
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Author : Marianna Rodrigues Santos
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Cacti written by Marianna Rodrigues Santos and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Cactus categories.
Cactaceae is a botanical family composed of arborescent, shrub, climbing, globose, discoid or epiphytic species, being almost all endemic to the Americas. Cactaceae occurs between latitudes 35o North and South, both at sea level and up to over 5000m altitude. In this way, their species have the capacity to grow in different ecosystems. However, the greatest diversity is found in arid and semi-arid regions, where they are important sources of resources for several species of vertebrates and invertebrates, mainly in the drought season, when there is a great shortage of resources.In addition, some species of cacti represent an important source of food resources for humans and their herds, as well as having enormous ornamental value. Thus, cacti have always aroused the because of their morphological peculiarities and chemical properties. Due to this, cacti have now been the subject of diverse studies. This book brings studies of several areas of plant biology, ecology, conservation and uses of cacti.The first four chapters compose the part related to ecology and conservation. Several species of Cactaceae in Brazil and the world are seriously endangered, with about 31% of the family categorized as threatened. Chapter 1 discusses the importance and how the ex situ conservation of cacti is carried out in the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. In Chapter 2, the authors carried out population studies of two species of endemic cacti of Chapada Diamantina, Brazil, in order to evaluate the population structure of the species for decision-making in relation to their conservation. In Chapter 3, authors studied the biogeography and conservation of Discocactus species that are endemic to South America. In Chapter 4, the authors discuss the floral morphology and the ecological interactions highlighting the importance of conservation of cacti for ecosystems maintenance. Chapters 5 to 10 address issues related to the uses and significance of cacti. Chapter 5 discusses cacti of the genus Pereskia with a healthy diet alternative due to its nutritional properties. The toxicological evaluation, antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of plant extracts is discussed in Chapter 6, specifically, roots of Cereus jamacaru. In Chapter 7 the use of fibers from Opuntia species in the manufacture of Agave juice is evaluated, due to the importance of including fibers in human consume, because dietary fiber may contribute in the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular illnesses. The antioxidant activity of prickly pear of Opuntia is discussed in Chapter 8, because besides betalains, prickly pear contains vitamins and phenolics. In Chapter 9, the research describes the industrial applications of the berry as well as key points for future research. And in Chapter 10, bioactive compounds of Opuntia oligacantha were determined, as well as their antioxidant capacity, antimicrobial activity and shelf life.All the studies presented in this book are of great importance and serve as a basis for further research to be carried out to make the species of the Cactaceae family be seen beyond their ornamental value.
Journal Of The Cactus And Succulent Society Of America
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Journal Of The Cactus And Succulent Society Of America written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Cactus categories.
Cactus Botany And Cultivation
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Author : Cláudio Coelho de Paula
language : pt-BR
Publisher: Editora UFV
Release Date : 2021-12-17
Cactus Botany And Cultivation written by Cláudio Coelho de Paula and has been published by Editora UFV this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-17 with Nature categories.
Cactus plants have intrigued marking due to their great capacity to survive in harsh environments, their usefulness and, also their exotic beauty. In response to an increased demand for knowledge about these plants this book presents practical information on cultivation of cacti successfully. This work, richly illustrated with drawings and pictures, is a key tool for those who seek references on the cultivation and botany of Cactaceae, keeping in mind that publications on this subject are very rare