Native Seed Collection Methods
Author : Warren Mortlock
Publisher :
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 43,11 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic books
ISBN :
Author : Warren Mortlock
Publisher :
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 43,11 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic books
ISBN :
Author : W. Mortlock
Publisher :
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 41,49 MB
Release : 1999
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Author : Gary Paul Nabhan
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 32,43 MB
Release : 2002-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780816522590
As biological diversity continues to shrink at an alarming rate, the loss of plant species poses a threat seemingly less visible than the loss of animals but in many ways more critical. In this book, one of America's leading ethnobotanists warns about our loss of natural vegetation and plant diversity while providing insights into traditional Native agricultural practices in the Americas. Gary Paul Nabhan here reveals the rich diversity of plants found in tropical forests and their contribution to modern crops, then tells how this diversity is being lost to agriculture and lumbering. He then relates "local parables" of Native American agriculture—from wild rice in the Great Lakes region to wild gourds in Florida—that convey the urgency of this situation and demonstrate the need for saving the seeds of endangered plants. Nabhan stresses the need for maintaining a wide gene pool, not only for the survival of these species but also for the preservation of genetic strains that can help scientists breed more resilient varieties of other plants. Enduring Seeds is a book that no one concerned with our environment can afford to ignore. It clearly shows us that, as agribusiness increasingly limits the food on our table, a richer harvest can be had by preserving ancient ways. This edition features a new foreword by Miguel Altieri, one of today's leading spokesmen for sustainable agriculture and the preservation of indigenous farming methods.
Author : Daniel Querol Lipcovich
Publisher :
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 31,68 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
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Author : United States. Forest Service
Publisher : Forest Service
Page : 1240 pages
File Size : 14,38 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Gardening
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Author : Neville Bonney
Publisher :
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 21,36 MB
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Botany
ISBN : 9780646198200
Author : Margaret Roach
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 23,59 MB
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604699175
“A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.
Author : Luke Sweedman
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 17,51 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 0643092986
A complete guide to the collection, processing and storage of seeds collected in the wild describing procedures and protocols that are of international standard. Includes a comprehensive pictorial guide, in colour, of 1260 Australian seeds clearly showing their size and shape.
Author : Miriam Goldberger
Publisher : St. Lynn's Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,5 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780985562267
Easily cultivate wildflowers in your own garden ... and have a year-after-year supply of gorgeous flowers at your fingertips. Wildflower farmer and floral designer Miriam Goldberger is here to show you how.--
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 16,83 MB
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309680182
Across the United States, millions of acres of land have been so disturbed by human activities or severe climate events that significant portions of their native plant communities have been lost and their ecosystems have been seriously compromised. Restoring impaired ecosystems requires a supply of diverse native plant seeds that are well suited to the climates, soils, and other living species of the system. Native seeds are also in demand for applications in urban land management, roadside maintenance, conservation agriculture, and other restorative activities that take into account the connection between native plant communities and the increasingly urgent need for resilient landscapes. Given the varied climatic and environmental niches of the more than 17,000 native plant species of the United States, supplying the desired seed types and species mixes for this wide range of activities is a challenge. As the first phase of a nationwide analysis of the full scope of needs for native plant seeds, this interim report describes the participants in the native plant seed supply chain, makes preliminary observations, and proposes an information-gathering plan for the second phase of the assessment.