Bamboo - The Plant and its Uses (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)

This book presents the state-of-the-art knowledge on bamboo. It starts with an introduction to the plant's biology, its taxonomy, habitat, morphology and growth. The cultivation of bamboo is discussed in terms of silviculture, pests and diseases, and harvesting techniques. The book is completed by a comprehensive presentation of the properties of bamboo, its utilization and its preservation. Bamboo is the fastest-growing and most versatile plant on Earth. For centuries it has played an indispensible part in the daily life of millions of people in tropical countries. In recent decades it has gained increasing importance as a substitute for timber. The book was developed as a reference text for scientists, professionals, and graduate students with a strong interest in this unique plant.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Tropical Forestry
Release date:	March 2015
First published:	2015
Editors:	Walter Liese • Michael Koehl
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	356
Edition:	2015 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-14132-9
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Forestry & silviculture: practice & techniques Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > General
LSN:	3-319-14132-5
Barcode:	9783319141329

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