Trees, wildflowers and plants Books

The quality of human life has been maintained and enhanced for generations by the use of trees and their products. In recent years, ever rising human population growth has put a tremendous pressure on trees and tree products;...

The International Society of Root Research sponsored the Symposium "Root Demographics and Their Efficiencies in Sustainable Agriculture, GrassLands and Forest Ecosystems," July 14-18, 1996, at the Madren Conference Center,...

We have the pleasure to present to you the proceedings of the XIVth congress of the "Association pour l'Etude Taxonomique de la Flore d'Afrique Tropicale" (AETFAT). The XIVth AETFAT congress was held from 22 to 27 August 1994,...

The Bahama Flora is a comprehensive botanical reference book written by Nathaniel Lord Britton in 1920. The book provides a detailed description of the flora found in the Bahamas, including information on the various plant species, their habitats, and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Extremely diverse and complicated bacterial and protozoan populations inhabit the rumen and intestinal tract of animals, and there is a delicate balance among the individual populations within this complex microbial...

Agricultural Biochemistry will provide an introduction to the subject of biochemistry from a perspective that will be particularly applicable to agricultural scientists. It will focus on the chemistry of plant and animal...

As a member of the working group (WG) on "Temperate Zone Fruit Trees in the Tropics and Subtropics" of the International Society for Horticulture, I was aware of the lack of readily available information needed in many...

This book provides a comprehensive account of the distribution, chemistry, biological roles and pharmacological properties of this group of phenolic compounds.

The world continues to depend heavily upon a relatively small range of crops for food, fuel, fibre and industrial use, while many potentially good, economically acceptable alternatives exist. This book, which is the second...

Nematode interactions are important biological phenomena and of great significance in agriculture. It is a fascinating subject which is multidisciplinary by nature, and concerns any scientist involved with plant health. There...

Pulses and Vegetables is the first in a new series of books looking at the potential for wider exploitation of the currently underutilized crops. It will be of interest and use to a wide range of agricultural, plant and food...

Parasitic plants are of great economic importance and cause huge crop losses worldwide. They present unique biological aspects and control problems. This title provides full coverage relating to the biology, diversity and...

Grasslands comprise more than a quarter of the Earth's land surface. In addition to supporting a wide range of vertebrates such as domestic livestock and a variety of games species, grassland is the natural habitat for a...

Studies in floral biology are largely concerned with how flowers function to promote pollination and mating. The role of pollination in governing mating patterns in plant populations inextricably links the evolution of...

Taking readers out of the laboratory and into the humid tropical forests, this comprehensive volume explores the most recent advances occurring in tropical plant ecophysiology. Drawing on the knowledge of leading ...

For more than 20 years insect/plant relations have been a focus for studies in ecology and evolution. The importance of insects as crop pests, and the great potential of insects for the biological control of weeds, have...

This book covers the hot topics of angiosperm structure and evolution in several chapters discussing vegetative and reproductive characters. It also looks at the implications of ancestral angiosperm characters for an herbaceous...

Big-Leaf Mahogany is the most important commercial timber species of the tropics. Current debate concerning whether to protect it as an endangered species has been hampered by the lack of complete, definitive scientific...

The rapid growth of the discipline of aquatic ecology has been driven both by scientific interest in the complexities of aquatic ecosystems and by their enormous environmental importance and sensitivity. This book focuses on...

Biological invasion of native plant communities is a high-priority problem in the field of environmental management. Resource managers, biologists, and all those involved in plant communities must consider ecological ...

Inspired by a piece of driftwood, the author weaves a whimsical tale of fascination with nature and the creative life force surrounding us all. Mystifying life-energy unfolds through an inquisitive red cedar bench, aloof hat rack and extraordinary tiny...

"Improving Health with a Plant-Based Diet: A Guide to Sustainable Eating" will take you on a trip of wellness that will change your life. This complete guide, written by Ivo, a health and nutrition expert, shows you how to achieve vibrant health through...

Si quelques personnes pouvaient mettre en doute les transformations prodigieuses que l'application des découvertes scientifiques réserve à l'avenir des sociétés, il suffirait, pour rectifier leur opinion sur ce point, de mettre sous leurs yeux les...

Insects are a dominant component of biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems and play a key role in mediating the relationship between plants and ecosystem processes. This volume examines their effects on ecosystem functioning,...

Step into the enchanting world of Autumn's Palette: A Coloring Journey Through Fall.This exquisite coloring book invites you to embrace the vibrant and serene beauty of the autumn season. Within its pages, you'll discover a breathtaking collection of...

Wildflowers of Zion National Park is a non-technical, full-color introduction to over 100 of the more common wildflowers found in Zion, as well as in nearby Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument. In addition, common ferns are...

Ozark Plants is a full-color field guide to over 500 plant species found in the Ozark Mountain region of southern Missouri, northern Arkansas, and the northeastern corner of Oklahoma. Illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, the book describes...

Trees can be identified through features such as leaves, bark, buds, and twigs. In the spring and summer months, leaf morphology is the most common method of tree identification. But when fall and winter arrive, deciduous trees lose their leaves. Winter...

Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them. When it comes to the world of nature, adults often can't help other than to say, “Don't touch that!” “Don't play with that!” or “Don't eat...

THE ULTIMATE BLUEPRINT FOR GROWING YOUR OWN MARIJUANA & MUSHROOMS (EVEN IF YOU'VE NEVER GROWN A PLANT BEFORE)Do you have a health condition like chronic pain or a mental health issue where medical cannabis would help?Or are you simply interested in...

פינוק, אלגנטיות ואושר טהור כולם מתאחדים בצורה של טראפלס שוקולד. פינוקים בגודל נגיסה אלה, שנעשו משוקולד עשירוקטיפתי, כבשו את חובבי הקינוחים ואוהבי הטעם במשך מאות שנים. עם המרקם החלק והנמס בפה שלהם ומגוון רחב שלטעמים מענגים, טראפלס שוקולד הפכו לשם נרדף...

In 1917, a very fragrant flower changed from fragrant to unfragrant. In cultivation, and in the wild. This disproves Darwin's entirely atheistic doctrine of random unguided species evolution. Acronym D.E.A.D. R.U.S.E.

Peter Lund Simmonds (1814-1897), a Danish-born newsagent and journalist who lived in England. Alongside his editorial career, he was also interested in food, agriculture, international trade and polar exploration, and published several scientific studies...

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. ...

Si te interesa conocer más sobre la flora de Chile, este libro es para ti. Karl Friedrich Reiche, un reconocido botánico y explorador, nos lleva en un viaje a lo largo de los paisajes de Chile y nos presenta una variedad de especies y plantas que podemos...

Pennell's comprehensive guide to Scrophulariaceae in the West Gulf States is a must-read for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike. With detailed descriptions and vivid photographs, this book beautifully captures the diversity and uniqueness of this...

Edward Tuckerman's book is a pioneering work in the field of lichenology, the study of lichens, the composite organisms that result from the symbiosis of fungi and algae. Through years of meticulous research and analysis of specimens collected throughout...

This comprehensive report details the botany of the McGillicuddy's Reeks mountain range in County Kerry, Ireland, including information on the taxonomy, ecology, and distribution of the various plant species found there. Written by renowned botanist H. C...

This book is a visual survey of the tree species found in North America, based on illustrations prepared by the eminent botanist Asa Gray between 1849 and 1859. Alongside Gray's detailed drawings, the book includes notes on the ecological and commercial...

A comprehensive study of new plant species and genera discovered in Brazil, including detailed descriptions of their physical characteristics and habitats. This work was an important contribution to the study of botany in the early 19th century.This work...