Bamboo [electronic resource] : the plant and its uses / Walter Liese, Michael Köhl, editors.
Liese, Walter, 1926- editor.; Köhl, Michael, editor.
2015
SB317.B2 B36 2015eb
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Title Bamboo [electronic resource] : the plant and its uses / Walter Liese, Michael Köhl, editors.
ISBN 9783319141336 electronic book
3319141333 electronic book
9783319141329
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14133-6
Published Cham : Springer, [2015]
Copyright ©2015
Language English
Description 1 online resource : illustrations.
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-319-14133-6 doi
Call Number SB317.B2 B36 2015eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 584.93
Summary 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.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Added Author Liese, Walter, 1926- editor.
Köhl, Michael, editor.
Series Tropical forestry.
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Bamboo Taxonomy Habitat
Important Bamboo Species
Morphology Growth
Resources, Yield and Volume
Bamboo Silviculture
Pests and Diseases of Bamboos
Harvesting Technique
Properties of The Bamboo Culm
Preservation And Drying of Bamboo
Utilization of Bamboo.

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