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A Selection of Useful Trees and Shrubs for Kenya by Anonim Pdf
Vernacular names of trees and shrubs. Useful trees and shrubs: primary list. Useful trees and shrubs: secondary list. Summary table of trees and shrubs and their uses.
Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa by Najma Dharani Pdf
Due to its diversity of habitat and climate, East Africa boasts a tremendous natural wealth of flora - indigenous, naturalized and exotic. This second edition of Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa features more than 400 of the trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves that are commonly found in the region. The book is divided into four parts – trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves – with each part arranged in alphabetical order according to scientific name. The species accounts describe the plants’ habitat, bark, leaves, flowers and fruit, as well as their general and commercial applications and uses in traditional medicine. The text is accompanied by more than 1 200 photographs depicting the species, its fruit, flowers and bark. Glossaries of botanical and medical terms, as well as an Illustrated glossary showing flower parts, leaf shapes and leaf arrangements are provided to clarify the terms used in the book. This invaluable guide will help plant enthusiasts identify prominent species in gardens and parks, along roadsides and in easily accessible parts of the countryside.
Useful Trees of East Africa by Rudolphe Lemmens Pdf
Useful trees of East Africa, is the second book of the author on indigenous trees for the East African region. The first book, Growth and Cultivation of 85 Indigenous Trees of Uganda, published in 2010 is out of print. This new version describes 130 mostly indigenous species of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Special attention is given to services of the trees to humans and the environment. It includes a complete botanical description, wood properties, wood products, propagation, management, and distribution of the trees. For identification purposes icons are used, local and botanical names are provided, as more than 500 pictures of the trees, made by the author.
Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought Resilience by Chizoba Chinweze Pdf
A growing body of research and scientific as well as local evidence has shown that climate change impacts is on the rise with its attendant risks/hazards for the land system, even as it relates to DLDD, these being exacerbated by anthropogenic factors; thus, pushing the earth system to a tipping point therefore requiring that society braze up its coping capacities to avert the impending danger. This book highlights the urgent need to move from desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) risk management to resilience. The aim is to provide new insight on the issues of DLDD and stir policy guide on vulnerability reduction and building adaptive capacities so as to achieve sustainable development and identify pathways to a land degradation neutral world. It is worthy to note that globally, about one fifth of earth’s land area – more than 2 billion hectares – is degraded; and this jeopardizes the livelihoods of more than 3.5 billion people, i.e., about 40% of the world population. The global population is still growing and is projected to reach 8.3 billion people by 2030. Such growth will put unprecedented pressure on the productivity of the land system from day to day.
John F. Kennedy,Glyn O. Phillips,Peter A. Williams
Author : John F. Kennedy,Glyn O. Phillips,Peter A. Williams Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry Page : 373 pages File Size : 47,6 Mb Release : 2012 Category : Science ISBN : 9781849731935
Gum Arabic by John F. Kennedy,Glyn O. Phillips,Peter A. Williams Pdf
Dealing with the latest information on polysaccharide gum research, particularly focused on gum Arabic, this book covers the production, identification, classification, and application of these important carbohydrate polymers. Written by leading experts, it will be an essential reference for researchers in industry and academia interested in the continued advances in this area.