Tropical Trees Found in the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Mexico
Author : Dorothy Hargreaves
Publisher : Ross-Hargreaves
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 44,69 MB
Release : 1965
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Poisonous Plants and Animals of Florida and the Caribbean
Author : David W. Nellis
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 35,78 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781561641116
Book Description
Contains color photographs of the poisonous plants and animals inhabiting Florida and the Caribbean. Also provides in-depth information for scientists and medical personnel regarding toxins, symptoms, and treatments.
Belize
Author : Hum Hennessy
Publisher : Langenscheidt Publishing Group
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 46,25 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9789812349361
Book Description
Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing.Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children
Tropical Forage Plants
Author : W.D. Pitman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,99 MB
Release : 2000-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420038788
Book Description
Tropical Forage Plants: Development and Use covers the research and resulting pasture development in the tropics and subtropics, which has undergone dramatic changes in the past few decades. Providing a broad, global perspective, it serves as a comprehensive resource covering a wide range of subjects pertaining to forage and animal production in th
Neotropical Savannas and Seasonally Dry Forests
Author : R. Toby Pennington
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 36,85 MB
Release : 2006-05-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420004492
Book Description
More often than not, when people think of a neotropical forest, what comes to mind is a rain forest, rather than a dry forest. Just as typically, when they imagine a savanna, they visualize the African plains, rather than those dry woodlands and grasslands found in the Neotropics. These same preconceptions can be found among scientists, as these ne
Postharvest Technology of Perishable Horticultural Commodities
Author : Elhadi M. Yahia
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 20,13 MB
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0128132779
Book Description
Postharvest Technology of Perishable Horticultural Commodities describes all the postharvest techniques and technologies available to handle perishable horticultural food commodities. It includes basic concepts and important new advances in the subject. Adopting a thematic style, chapters are organized by type of treatment, with sections devoted to postharvest risk factors and their amelioration. Written by experts from around the world, the book provides core insights into identifying and utilizing appropriate postharvest options for maximum results. - Presents the most recent developments in processing technologies in a single volume - Includes a wide range of perishable products, thus allowing for translational insight - Appropriate for students and professionals - Written by experts as a reference resource
Tropical Tree Seed Manual
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 906 pages
File Size : 11,15 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN :
Book Description
Tropical Fruits
Author : Robert E. Paull
Publisher : CABI
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 27,20 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 1845937899
Book Description
Volume 2 of this revised edition of Tropical Fruits examines the more specialist tropical fruits such as guava, durian, mangosteen, passion fruits and palm fruits. With growing interest in the cultivation, production, study, sales and marketability of these specialist fruits, this is a timely and informative book. Topics like botany, soil and climate requirements, cultivar development, world production and harvesting and postharvest handling are covered in-depth for each crop. This practical and accessible book is an ideal text for horticulture academics, researchers, extension workers, students, breeders, growers and policy makers.
Present and Potential Commercial Timbers of the Caribbean
Author : Franklin R. Longwood
Publisher :
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 31,92 MB
Release : 1962
Category : Timber
ISBN :
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Fruit and Nuts
Author : Jules Janick
Publisher : CABI
Page : 992 pages
File Size : 30,2 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0851996388
Book Description
Ever wanted to know the genus name for a coconut? Intended for all your research needs, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive collection of information on temperate and tropical fruit and nut crops. Entries are grouped alphabetically by family and then by species, making it easy to find the information you need. Coverage includes palms and cacti as well as vegetable fruits of Solanaceae and Curcurbitacea. This book not only deals with the horticulture of the fruit and nut crops but also discusses the botany, making it a useful tool for anyone from scientists to gardeners and fruit hobbyists.
