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This book presents the state-of-the-art knowledge on bamboo.  It starts with an introduction to the plant's biology, its taxonomy, habitat, morphology and growth. The cultivation of bamboo is discussed in terms of silviculture, pests and diseases, and harvesting techniques. The book is completed by a comprehensive presentation of the properties of bamboo, its utilization and its preservation. Bamboo is the fastest-growing and most versatile plant on Earth. For centuries it has played an indispensible part in the daily life of millions of people in tropical countries. In recent decades it has gained increasing importance as a substitute for timber. The book was developed as a reference text for scientists, professionals, and graduate students with a strong interest in this unique plant
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monografia Rebiun15293892 https://catalogo.rebiun.org/rebiun/record/Rebiun15293892 cr nn 008mamaa 150317s2015 gw | s |||| 0|eng d 9783319141336 UR0381616 CBUC 991027175679706706 UPVA 996981482903706 UAM 991007654037204211 UNAV 634.9 23 Bamboo Recurso electrónico] The Plant and its Uses edited by Walter Liese, Michael Köhl Cham Springer International Publishing 2015 Cham Cham Springer International Publishing IX, 356 p. 156 il., 122 il. col IX, 356 p. Tropical Forestry 10 Springer eBooks This book presents the state-of-the-art knowledge on bamboo. It starts with an introduction to the plant's biology, its taxonomy, habitat, morphology and growth. The cultivation of bamboo is discussed in terms of silviculture, pests and diseases, and harvesting techniques. The book is completed by a comprehensive presentation of the properties of bamboo, its utilization and its preservation. Bamboo is the fastest-growing and most versatile plant on Earth. For centuries it has played an indispensible part in the daily life of millions of people in tropical countries. In recent decades it has gained increasing importance as a substitute for timber. The book was developed as a reference text for scientists, professionals, and graduate students with a strong interest in this unique plant Forma de acceso: World Wide Web Liese, Walter Köhl, Michael SpringerLink