Grasses A Handbk For Use In Th

Author : Dhara Gandhi,Susy Albert,Neeta Pandya
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781771882507

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Handbook on the Morphology of Common Grasses by Dhara Gandhi,Susy Albert,Neeta Pandya Pdf

The grass family is one of the largest and most diverse families in the plant kingdom and is of great economic value. Grasses provide human beings and domestic animals with the main necessities of life, add diversity to the landscape and stability to the ground surface, and also provide ornamental and amenity value. The present handbook is a pictorial resource guide to the identification of different common grasses in their early growth stage. In this book, 100 of the most common grasses (palatable and unpalatable) growing in the grasslands have been characterized on the basis of the vegetative characters of the seedling. A key to the identification of the grasses at their seedling stages is provided to help easily identify the grasses at their early stage of development. Many of the grasses described in the book are cosmopolitan, and many grow worldwide. Terms used to describe a grass seedling are used with help of photographs. Different diagnostic features of the seedling—such as growth habits, types of vernation, nodes, internodes, leaf laminas, leaf tips, leaf sheaths, ligules, auricles, and collars—have been used for their identification. The descriptions and photographs enable users to successfully and easily identify these species in a field environment. The book has been divided into two main sections. The first section covers the characteristic features of the caryopses. It includes light and scanning electron microscopic features and a diagnostic key to the identification of the species. The second section deals with grass seedling morphology and provides a key to the identification of the species on the basis of early vegetative features. Each of the sections includes an introduction, materials and methods, and results, supplemented with microphotographs representing the features of identification. This handbook is the first of its kind to include so many grass species that can be authentically identified with the help of pictorial diagnostic features of the seedlings and caryopses. The identifying features are solely on the basis of morphological, micromorphological, and morphometric characters. This handbook will be an important reference book of value to students in basic grass taxonomy or ecology classes as well as to academicians, researchers, pasture management practitioners, as well as professionals working in grassland restoration.

Author : Harry Marshall Ward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Forage plants
ISBN : OCLC:11025408

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Grasses by Harry Marshall Ward Pdf

Author : H. Marshall Ward
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066170134

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Grasses: A Handbook for use in the Field and Laboratory by H. Marshall Ward Pdf

H.Marshall Ward, a professor of botany at the University of Cambridge, in this book, gave a preliminary explanation of the physiology, anatomy, and histology of grasses. The author covers the classification of grasses based on specific characteristics. The book covers other additional information that gives deeper insight into the nature and science of grasses.

Author : H. Marshall Ward
Publisher : Alpha Edition
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9356155097

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Grasses by H. Marshall Ward Pdf

The book "" Grasses: A Handbook for use in the Field and Laboratory "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Author : H. Marshall Ward
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0265427177

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Grasses by H. Marshall Ward Pdf

Excerpt from Grasses: A Handbook for Use in the Field and Laboratory I have not hesitated, however, to introduce general statements on the biology and physiological peculiarities of grasses where such may serve the purpose of interesting the reader in the wider botanical bearings of the subject, though several reasons may be urged against extending this part of the theme in a book intended to be portable, and of direct practical use to students in the field. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : H Marshall 1854-1906 Ward
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1359223673

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Grasses; A Handbook for Use in the Field and Laboratory by H Marshall 1854-1906 Ward Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : H M Ward
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1347496912

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Grasses; A Handbook for Use in the Field and Laboratory by H M Ward Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Meredith Mitchell
Publisher : Landlinks Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 064306656X

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Native Grasses by Meredith Mitchell Pdf

An easy-to-use tool for identifying some of the most common native grasses in temperate Australia.

Author : Lynn G. Clark,Richard W. Pohl
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781588343734

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Agnes Chase's First Book of Grasses by Lynn G. Clark,Richard W. Pohl Pdf

For almost seventy-five years, Agnes Chase's First Book of Grasses has been the classic guide to the structure of this complex group of plants. Clearly written and copiously illustrated with line drawings, the book is accessible to those with little or no botanical training, yet it also is respected by botanists as an authoritative introduction to agrostology. Last updated in 1959, the book now has been thoroughly revised to reflect current scientific knowledge, nomenclature, and classification. Divided into twelve lessons, the guide first surveys the basic vegetative and reproductive parts of a grass plant, then in succeeding lessons takes up increasingly more complex modifications. Formally recognized groups of grasses are discussed in a taxonomic context, with the principal focus on grass structures, particularly those of inflorescences and spikelets. Virtually all of the species discussed are illustrated with detailed line drawings. With the addition in this edition of a lesson on bamboos, coverage now extends to tropical regions and encompasses all major groups of grasses. The book also includes a short biography of Agnes Chase in the foreword and, for the first time in this edition, a glossary accompanies the appendices on grass classification.

Author : Thomas A. Cope,Alan J. Gray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Grasses
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215525291

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Grasses of the British Isles by Thomas A. Cope,Alan J. Gray Pdf

It is now over 50 years since the grasses of the British Isles were last treated to a book of their own, Hubbard's famous account of 1954, though two more editions were published in 1968 and 1984, with fairly limited changes. Enough has happened to the taxonomy of the family to justify a new BSBI Handbook. Hubbard's original account, still available after more than half a century, has been overtaken by events in an ever-developing taxonomic world and will not be revised again. This new Handbook therefore attempts to bridge the gap between the taxonomy of the 1980s and the new molecular phytogenies that are currently being explored, so that what is being offered is something that users will feel comfortable with (by departing no more than absolutely necessary from familiar taxonomy), but which hints at changes that may be afoot in the near future.

Author : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000950717

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Grass Varieties in the United States by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Pdf

This user-friendly handbook is a working guide to the status of named and experimental grasses available for use in the United States. It provides physical descriptions and status profiles of grass varieties, including turf grass varieties. The handbook also contains maps and descriptions of Land Resources Regions and Plant Hardiness Zones that assist in the understanding of plant adaptation areas. Whenever available, the information in the handbook includes:

Author : Lauren Brown,Ted Elliman
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780300236774

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Grasses, Sedges, Rushes by Lauren Brown,Ted Elliman Pdf

A practical and expertly illustrated field guide to over one hundred grasses, sedges, and rushes "No one will be able to claim that the identification of grasses, sedges, and rushes, which are of fundamental importance both environmentally and economically, are simply 'too difficult' after they have learned to use this excellent guide."--Peter Raven, President Emeritus, Missouri Botanical Garden This elegant and easy-to-use guide is an updated and amended revision of Lauren Brown's seminal Grasses: An Identification Guide, which was first published in 1979. While maintaining the spirit and goals of the original edition--a portable, straightforward, and user-friendly guide for naturalists and plant enthusiasts--the new edition features more than one hundred grasses, sedges, and rushes that are presented with line drawings and color photographs, concise descriptions, and details on the uses of various plants throughout history. In addition, the authors are careful to highlight the subtle differences in similar species to avoid confusion, as well as offering relevant notes on plant survival strategies, invasiveness, and how different plants fit within the broader ecological landscape. Devoid of technical jargon, this volume is an indispensable tool for those curious about the often-overlooked grasses, sedges, and rushes that surround us.

Author : William M Hutchinson
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019913088

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Handbook of Grasses, Treating of Their Structure, Classification, Geographical Distribution and Uses, Also Describing the British Species and Their Habitats by William M Hutchinson Pdf

The Handbook of Grasses is a comprehensive guide to the grasses of the world. Written by William M. Hutchinson, this book covers topics like grass morphology, classification, and distribution. With beautiful illustrations and detailed descriptions of the various species, this guide is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in botany or agriculture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Beat Boller,Ulrich K. Posselt,Fabio Veronesi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441907608

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Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses by Beat Boller,Ulrich K. Posselt,Fabio Veronesi Pdf

Grassland farming in Europe was already established during the settlement of the rst farmers together with their domesticated animals after the last ice age. Since then, grassland provides the forage basis to feed ruminant animals for the p- duction of meat and milk. Depending on the ecological conditions and intensity of usage, various plant communities with different species developed, displaying a rich biodiversity. With the introduction of improved crop rotations at the end of the 16th century, grasses and legumes were also grown to an important extent as forage crops on arable land. In the last decades the importance of amenity grasses increased markedly, due to the demand of the society for new usages like landscape protection. Around 1900 interested farmers and academics identi ed the need for gra- land improvement through systematic selection and seed production. This marks the beginning of breeding and research in companies but also at universities and specialized research institutes. Plant collection started with many of the species that are still of importance today. The collected materials were grouped according to the intended use and some type of phenotypic selection was applied. Seed mul- plication of such populations was performed in pure stands and the harvested seed was marketed. Although the vegetative biomass and its quality are of utmost imp- tance in forage crop breeding, it is the seed yield potential which determines the commercial success of a new variety.

Author : United States Forest Service
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 0265918022

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Range Plant Handbook (Classic Reprint) by United States Forest Service Pdf

Excerpt from Range Plant Handbook Quackgrass (a. Repens), a perennial, is native to Europe but widely distributed in the United States and is on the increase in the West. It is frequently a pernicious weed in many agricultural lands but is valuable as a range plant, and constitutes a good soil binder for railway embankments and other cuts or slopes. It serves as a satisfactory hay plant for 2 or 3 years but then becomes sod bound. Quackgrass is rather coarse with bright yellowish green, scaly rootstocks which contain considerable sugar and triticin, a carbohydrate similar to inulin, valuable for treatment of kidney disorders. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.