Beschreibung:
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 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.