Tree biotechnology /

Forest trees cover 30% of the earth's land surface, providing renewable fuel, wood, timber, shelter, fruits, leaves, bark, roots, and are source of medicinal products in addition to benefits such as carbon sequestration, water shed protection, and habitat for 1/3 of terrestrial species. However...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Ramawat, K. G. (Editor ), Merillon, J. M. (Editor ), Ahuja, M. R., 1933- (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2014]
Temas:
Forestry biotechnology.
Biotechnologie forestière.
SCIENCE > Essays.
SCIENCE > Reference.
NATURE > Ecology.
NATURE > Ecosystems & Habitats > Wilderness.
SCIENCE > Environmental Science.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Ecology.
Forestry biotechnology
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Forest trees cover 30% of the earth's land surface, providing renewable fuel, wood, timber, shelter, fruits, leaves, bark, roots, and are source of medicinal products in addition to benefits such as carbon sequestration, water shed protection, and habitat for 1/3 of terrestrial species. However, the genetic analysis and breeding of trees has lagged behind that of crop plants. Therefore, systematic conservation, sustainable improvement and pragmatic utilization of trees are global priorities. This book provides comprehensive and up to date information about tree characterization, biological.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (ix, 645 pages .)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1466597151
9781466597150

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