Ecophysiology of Economic Plants in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands

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• Gerald E. Wickens

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• 360 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Landwirtschaft

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The book explores the vital role of economic plants in both industrialized nations and the survival of hunter-gatherer communities. It emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable management of natural resources amid challenges like population growth, environmental degradation, and climate change, particularly in arid regions. The author highlights the importance of understanding plant adaptations for effective environmental management, noting that while over 20,000 useful plants exist in these areas, only a select few are thoroughly examined.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Paperback