Author : Elizabeth Arnaud
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 16,83 MB
Release : 1997
Category :
ISBN : 2910810143
Author : David R Jones
Publisher : CABI
Page : 635 pages
File Size : 31,68 MB
Release : 2018-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 1780647190
This handbook contains 13 chapters covering banana (Musa and Ensete) diseases caused by various groups of causal agents and disorders caused by unknown and known factors. Topics discussed include fungal diseases of the foliage, root, corm, pseudostem, fruit (pre- and postharvest), as well as diseases caused by bacteria and phytoplasmas, viruses and nematode pathogens. Information is given on their economic impact, distribution, symptoms, disease cycle and epidemiology, host reaction, and control. Non-infectious disorders, mineral deficiencies, injuries caused by adverse climate and extreme weather, chemical injuries and genetic abnormalities are also described. Topic on quarantine and the safe movement of Musa germplasm is also given. This book, like the last, is for all 'banana doctors' around the world. It is hoped that it serves as a useful field and laboratory guide plus a source of information to all those investigating problems of the banana, abacá and enset crops.
Author : Andreas W. Ebert
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 21,70 MB
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 3036508945
The papers included in this Special Issue address a variety of important aspects of plant biodiversity and genetic resources, including definitions, descriptions, and illustrations of different components and their value for food and nutrition security, breeding, and environmental services. Furthermore, comprehensive information is provided regarding conservation approaches and techniques for plant genetic resources, policy aspects, and results of biological, genetic, morphological, economic, social, and breeding-related research activities. The complexity and vulnerability of (plant) biodiversity and its inherent genetic resources, as an integral part of the contextual ecosystem and the human web of life, are clearly demonstrated in this Special Issue, and for several encountered problems and constraints, possible approaches or solutions are presented to overcome these.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 42,71 MB
Release : 2010-11-09
Category :
ISBN : 9264096159
These OECD Biosafety Consensus Documents identify elements of scientific information used in the environmental safety and risk assessment of transgenic organisms which are common to OECD member countries and some non members associated with the work.
Author : Lim T. K.
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 917 pages
File Size : 18,28 MB
Release : 2012-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9400725337
This book continues as volume 3 of a multi-compendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers edible fruits/seeds used fresh or processed, as vegetables, spices, stimulants, edible oils and beverages. It encompasses species from the following families: Ginkgoaceae, Gnetaceae, Juglandaceae, Lauraceae, Lecythidaceae, Magnoliaceae, Malpighiaceae, Malvaceae, Marantaceae, Meliaceae, Moraceae, Moringaceae, Muntigiaceae, Musaceae, Myristicaceae and Myrtaceae. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, researchers, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, agriculturists, botanists, conservationists, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts and uses; botany; nutritive and pharmacological properties, medicinal uses and research findings; nonedible uses; and selected references.
Author : Pons Batugal
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 797 pages
File Size : 33,49 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Coconut
ISBN : 9290436298
Author : International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 39,82 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Bananas
ISBN :
Author : Michael Pillay
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 11,31 MB
Release : 2011-01-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 1439800189
With the current world population growth of 1.2%, the earth can expect to house 9-10 billion people by 2050. Food production, too, must increase to accommodate these numbers. Easy growing, high calorie, nutritious foods, such as bananas are the top priority as a solution to this imminent problem. The first comprehensive compendium on bananas in rec
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Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 50,15 MB
Release :
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ISBN :
Author : R. Michael Bourke
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 665 pages
File Size : 12,34 MB
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1921536616
Agriculture dominates the rural economy of Papua New Guinea (PNG). More than five million rural dwellers (80% of the population) earn a living from subsistence agriculture and selling crops in domestic and international markets. Many aspects of agriculture in PNG are described in this data-rich book. Topics include agricultural environments in which crops are grown; production of food crops, cash crops and animals; land use; soils; demography; migration; the macro-economic environment; gender issues; governance of agricultural institutions; and transport. The history of agriculture over the 50 000 years that PNG has been occupied by humans is summarised. Much of the information presented is not readily available within PNG. The book contains results of many new analyses, including a food budget for the entire nation. The text is supported by 165 tables and 215 maps and figures.
