Dalbergia sissoo : Biology, Ecology and Sustainable Agroforestry PDF
Edited by Siddra (Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Pakistan) Ijaz, Imran Ul (University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan) Haq
Description
Dalbergia sissoo (Shisham) is a perennial tree species native to the Asian subcontinent.
It is an economically significant tree for its value in forestry, agroforestry, and horticulture.
The high-quality timber imparts this tree species a significant commercial value.
Besides valuable timber, it also exhibits medicinal, industrial, and agroforestry allied attributes.
This tree has been introducing to the geographical regions where it does not exist naturally, which indicates its significant properties, getting diverse communities' attention.
This book provides information about this tree species based on the latest research trends and development on the subject.
It addresses researchers, forestry specialists, natural resource managers, or all those interested in the rehabilitation, maintenance, and management of Dalbergia sissoo tree resources. Key features Discusses botanical features, reproductive characters, taxonomy, geographical distribution, and ecological importance of Dalbergia sissoo. Highlights physiological and biochemical features of Dalbergia sissoo and vis-à-vis contribution to the sustainability of the ecosystem. Explains ethnobotany of Dalbergia sissoo, its ethnobotanical uses to cure various ailments, and contribution to the pharmaceutical industry. Provides a comprehensive account of insect pest threat and diseases as a leading cause of deteriorating growth, cultivation, productivity, and quality losses in Dalbergia sissoo. Describes conventional breeding methods and non-conventional strategies for genetic improvement, biodiversity, and conservation of D. sissoo Relays sustainability, socio-economic importance, agroforestry trends, current scenario, and future challenges of D. sisso
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- Pages:206 pages, 1 Tables, black and white; 7 Line drawings, black and white; 7 Illustrations, black and w
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:27/07/2021
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- ISBN:9781000413724
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:206 pages, 1 Tables, black and white; 7 Line drawings, black and white; 7 Illustrations, black and w
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:27/07/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781000413724
