Tropical Fruit Tree Diversity

Author : Bhuwon Sthapit,Hugo Lamers,Ramanatha Rao,Arwen Bailey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317636229

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Tropical Fruit Tree Diversity by Bhuwon Sthapit,Hugo Lamers,Ramanatha Rao,Arwen Bailey Pdf

Farmers have developed a range of agricultural practices to sustainably use and maintain a wide diversity of crop species in many parts of the world. This book documents good practices innovated by farmers and collects key reviews on good practices from global experts, not only from the case study countries but also from Brazil, China and other parts of Asia and Latin America. A good practice for diversity is defined as a system, organization or process that, over time and space, maintains, enhances and creates crop genetic diversity, and ensures its availability to and from farmers and other users. Drawing on experiences from a UNEP-GEF project on "Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wild and Cultivated Tropical Fruit Tree Diversity for Promoting Livelihoods, Food Security and Ecosystem Services", with case studies from India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, the authors show how methods for identifying good practices are still evolving and challenges in scaling-up remain. They identify key principles effective as a strategy for mainstreaming good practice into development efforts. Few books draw principles and lessons learned from good practices. This book fills this gap by combining good practices from the research project on tropical fruit trees with chapters from external experts to broaden its scope and relevance.

Author : Tropical Fruit Genetic Resources Project. Meeting
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Plant diversity conservation
ISBN : 9789290435853

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Conservation and Use of Native Tropical Fruit Species Biodiversity in Asia by Tropical Fruit Genetic Resources Project. Meeting Pdf

Author : Bhuwon Sthapit,Hugo Lamers,Ramanatha Rao,Arwen Bailey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317636212

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Tropical Fruit Tree Diversity by Bhuwon Sthapit,Hugo Lamers,Ramanatha Rao,Arwen Bailey Pdf

Farmers have developed a range of agricultural practices to sustainably use and maintain a wide diversity of crop species in many parts of the world. This book documents good practices innovated by farmers and collects key reviews on good practices from global experts, not only from the case study countries but also from Brazil, China and other parts of Asia and Latin America. A good practice for diversity is defined as a system, organization or process that, over time and space, maintains, enhances and creates crop genetic diversity, and ensures its availability to and from farmers and other users. Drawing on experiences from a UNEP-GEF project on "Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wild and Cultivated Tropical Fruit Tree Diversity for Promoting Livelihoods, Food Security and Ecosystem Services", with case studies from India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, the authors show how methods for identifying good practices are still evolving and challenges in scaling-up remain. They identify key principles effective as a strategy for mainstreaming good practice into development efforts. Few books draw principles and lessons learned from good practices. This book fills this gap by combining good practices from the research project on tropical fruit trees with chapters from external experts to broaden its scope and relevance.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789290435105

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Conservation and Use of Native Tropical Fruit Species Biodiversity in Asia by Anonim Pdf

Author : P.E. Rajasekharan,V. Ramanatha Rao
Publisher : Springer
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811336690

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Conservation and Utilization of Horticultural Genetic Resources by P.E. Rajasekharan,V. Ramanatha Rao Pdf

The conservation of crop genetic resources is one of the important elements in efforts to sustainably increase agricultural production in low-income countries, and to guarantee long-term food security, especially for the low-income population groups in these countries. Horticultural crops, as high-value crops, have an important role to play in revitalizing rural economies and can add significantly to national economies. Moreover, horticulture provides more than twice the number of jobs compared to traditional cereal crop production, and the shifting of conventional agriculture towards high-value horticulture has increased employment opportunities in developing countries. To exploit this potential, researchers need a vast array of horticultural genetic resources and information on new traits. Horticultural crops, which are only a part of PGRFA (Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture), are characterized by a wide and varied range of species. In fact, there are five major horticultural crop groups: fruit and nut crops, vegetables, food legumes, roots and tubers, and lastly the ornamental and medicinal group. In this context, the present book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of conservation and utilization of horticultural genetic resources, addressing contemporary approaches to conservation in connection with different technologies, including biotechnological approaches as practised in India and in some cases, globally. It includes a brief chapter on the unique nature of horticultural genetic resources, providing a rationale for viewing them as being distinct from field crop genetic resources. Subsequent chapters share insights on protocols for the conservation of selected horticultural crops ex situ, and focus on the increased need to complement these efforts with in situ conservation approaches. Geospatial tools are also briefly described, emphasizing their utility with regard to mapping and managing resources. The book also explores the wild gene pool in horticulture crops; discusses legal aspects related to horticultural genetic resources and biotechnological aspects; and describes the key aspects of sustainable management and replenishment. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for all horticulturists, graduate students, researchers, policymakers, conservationists, and NGOs engaged in horticulture in particular and biodiversity in general.

Author : Danny Hunter,Luigi Guarino,Charles Spillane,Peter C. McKeown
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781317753292

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Routledge Handbook of Agricultural Biodiversity by Danny Hunter,Luigi Guarino,Charles Spillane,Peter C. McKeown Pdf

The world relies on very few crop and animal species for agriculture and to supply its food needs. In recent decades, there has been increased appreciation of the risk this implies for food security and quality, especially in times of environmental change. As a result, agricultural biodiversity has moved to the top of research and policy agendas. This Handbook presents a comprehensive overview of our current knowledge of agricultural biodiversity in a series of specially commissioned chapters. It draws on multiple disciplines including plant and animal genetics, ecology, crop and animal science, food studies and nutrition, as well as social science subjects which explore the socio-economic, cultural, institutional, legal and policy aspects of agricultural biodiversity. It focuses not only on the core requirements to deliver a sustainable agriculture and food supply, but also highlights the additional ecosystem services provided by a diverse and resilient agricultural landscape and farming practices. The book provides an indispensable reference textbook for a wide range of courses in agriculture, ecology, biodiversity conservation and environmental studies.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Fruit trees
ISBN : CORNELL:31924059235741

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Tropical Tree Fruits for Australia by Anonim Pdf

Potential for fruit growing in tropical Australia. Factors importantin assessing the potential of tropical tree fruit species for australian horticulture. Family Anacardiaceae. Annonaceae. Apocynaceae. Bommacaceae. Burseraceae. Euphorbiaceae. Flacourticeae. Guttiferae. Lauraceae. Lecythidaceae. Leguminosae. Malpighiaceae. Mealiaceae. Moraceae. Myrtaceae. Oxalidaceae. Palmae. Passifloraceae. Proteaceae. Rhamnaceae. Rubiaceae. Rutaceae. Sapindaceae. Sapotaceae. Vitaceae.

Author : Chittaranjan Kole
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030478292

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The Mango Genome by Chittaranjan Kole Pdf

This book represents the first comprehensive compilation of deliberations on botany; genetic resources; genetic diversity analysis; classical genetics & traditional breeding; in vitro culture & genetic transformation; detailed information on molecular maps & mapping of economic genes and QTLs; whole genome sequencing of the nuclear genome and sequencing of chloroplast genome; and elucidation of functional genomics. It also addresses alternate flowering, a unique problem in mango, and discusses currently available genomic resources and databases. Gathering contributions by globally reputed experts, the book will benefit the students, teachers, and scientists in academia and at private companies interested in horticulture, genetics, breeding, pathology, entomology, physiology, molecular genetics and breeding, in vitro culture & genetic engineering, and structural and functional genomics.

Author : Global Environment Facility
Publisher : Global Environment Facility
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781939339355

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Land for Life by Global Environment Facility Pdf

Author : Robert E. Paull,Odilo Duarte
Publisher : CABI
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845936723

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Tropical Fruits by Robert E. Paull,Odilo Duarte Pdf

This book examines economically important horticultural crops selected from the major production systems in temperate, subtropical and tropical climatic areas. The general aspects of the tropical climate, fruit production techniques, tree management and postharvest handling and the principal tropical fruit crops that are common in temperate city markets are discussed. The taxonomy, cultivars, propagation and orchard management, biotic and abiotic problems and cultivar development of these fruit crops are also highlighted.

Author : Fernando Ramirez,Jose Kallarackal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319142005

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Responses of Fruit Trees to Global Climate Change by Fernando Ramirez,Jose Kallarackal Pdf

​Global climate change is expected to produce increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, higher temperatures, aberrant precipitation patterns and a host of other climatic changes that would affect all life on this planet. This review article addresses the impact of climate change on fruit trees and the response of the trees to a changing environment. The response of fruit trees to increasing carbon dioxide levels, phenological changes occurring in the trees themselves due to increased temperature and the lower chilling hours especially in the temperate regions, ecophysiological adaptations of the trees to the changing climate, impact of aberrant precipitation, etc. are reviewed. There is very little data on the impact of rising CO2 levels on fruit tree performance or productivity including the temperate region. Based on a large number of observations on the phenology, there is reason to believe that the flowering and fruiting of most species have advanced by quite a few days, but with variations in different crops and on different continents. The chilling hours have also grown shorter in many regions, causing considerable reductions in yield for several species. In the tropics, there is very little work on fruit trees; however, the available data show that precipitation is a major factor regulating their phenology and yield. The ecophysiological adaptations vary from species to species, and there is a need to develop phenological models in order to estimate the impact of climate change on plant development in different regions of the world. More research is also called for to develop adaptation strategies to circumvent the negative impacts of climate change.

Author : International Plant Genetic Resources Institute Staff,Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research,International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1998-12-01
Category : Tropical fruit
ISBN : 9290433663

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Tropical Fruits in Asia by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute Staff,Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research,International Plant Genetic Resources Institute Pdf

Author : M. R. Ahuja,S. Mohan Jain
Publisher : Springer
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319664262

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Biodiversity and Conservation of Woody Plants by M. R. Ahuja,S. Mohan Jain Pdf

This book provides complete, comprehensive, and broad subject-based reviews for students, teachers, researchers, policymakers, conservationists, and NGOs interested in the biodiversity and conservation of woody plants. Forests cover approximately 31 percent of the world’s total landmass; 93 percent is natural forest and only 7 percent consists of planted trees. Forest decline is progressing at an alarming rate worldwide. In addition to human activities (logging, deforestation, and exploiting forest lands for agriculture and industrial use), a number of other factors – including pests and diseases, drought, soil acidity, radiation, and ozone – are cumulatively contributing to global forest decline. The present situation forces us to focus on forest conservation strategies for the present and future. Gene conservation and maintaining genetic diversity in forest ecosystems are crucial to the preservation of forest genetic resources. This calls for integrated action to implement both the in situ (on site) preservation of forest stands and ex situ (distant from the original site) strategies for the conservation of woody plants’ genetic resources. Selected priority areas include: 1) assessing patterns of genetic diversity and threats, 2) understanding the biological processes regulating genetic diversity, 3) assessing the impact of human activities and climate change on genetic diversity, and 5) finding methods for prioritizing species and populations for the conservation of forest trees genetic resources. All chapters were written by leading scientists in their respective fields, which include: woody plant diversity, ecology and evolution; assessment of genetic diversity in forest tree populations; conservation planning under climate change; and in situ and ex situ strategies, including biotechnological approaches, for the conservation of woody plants genetic resources.

Author : Douglas John Levey,Wesley R. Silva,Mauro Galetti
Publisher : CABI
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780851995250

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Seed Dispersal and Frugivory by Douglas John Levey,Wesley R. Silva,Mauro Galetti Pdf

This book provides information on the historical and theoretical perspectives of biodiversity and ecology in tropical forests, plant and animal behaviour towards seed dispersal and plant-animal interactions within forest communities, consequences of seed dispersal, and conservation, biodiversity and management.

Author : Robert John Garner,Saeed Ahmed Chaudhri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : OSU:32435003188158

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The Propagation of Tropical Fruit Trees by Robert John Garner,Saeed Ahmed Chaudhri Pdf