Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251022535
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Coconut Wood
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251022535
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera L.) - Research and Development Perspectives
Author: V. KrishnakumarPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811327548
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 834
Book Description
Since the publication of "The coconut palm - A monograph" in 1960, considerable information has been accrued on the crop through work at research institutes, international organisations and development agencies. Although coconut cultivation is spread over 93 countries, providing employment and creating livelihood opportunities to 64 million families around the globe, smallholder coconut farmers are now facing numerous challenges. The wide gap between the potential and actual yield is a major concern, and as such it is necessary to disseminate knowledge in order to implement research findings. Coconut research in India, one of the leading coconut producing countries, is celebrating its centenary, making this an opportune time to review the research and development advances and the relevant technologies. This detailed, comprehensive book covers all aspects of coconut, from the origins to cultivation, breeding, physiology and value addition, as well as subjects of topical interest like nutrition and health, biotechnology, and climate change and carbon sequestration. Written by leading experts in the fields it emphasises that the livelihood of the small coconut landholders is the ultimate aim of scientists and developmental agencies, and outlines various important strategies to make coconut farming more remunerative globally. It discusses work in all the major coconut growing countries and outlines suggestions for international cooperation. Research work on the crop is comparatively difficult because of its perennial nature, longevity, height, long juvenile phase, large sized nuts, cross pollination and seed propagation. As these special features necessitate greater investment of resources, time and land, it is all the more imperative that research is not duplicated and the information and experience becoming available around the world is shared so that it can be fully utilised. In this context periodic publications, compiling all the available information on coconut assume greater significance. This book is therefore of great value to researchers, students, extension workers, developmental agencies and progressive farmers.
Coconut Palm Products
Author: Brian E. GrimwoodPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251008539
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Sankaran Is Again on the Coconut Tree
Author: Jo NambiarPublisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482886847
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Kerala is a destination on the world tourist map. It is often referred to as Gods Own Country. The place has been visited by foreigners from all over the globe for five thousand years at least. To give an insight into the mysteries of this place and events that occurred over many, many years, Sankaran, an immortal, takes the reader through very gripping, thrilling, and thought-provoking situations and, in the process, demystifies the Malayalee.
Science of Wood Degradation and its Protection
Author: R. SundararajPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811687978
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 741
Book Description
This edited book covers all aspects of wood degradation from its formation and growing in trees to its end usages when it is put into human usage. Wood is an age-old traditional fascinating material with a sensory-rich immersive experience that kindles aesthetics and creativity. The utility, durability, and functionality of wood render it a cosmopolitan material. It constitutes an integral part of human lives from ancient times to modern societies being used by various sectors viz., construction, furniture, panel products, paper and pulp, sports goods, agricultural implements, etc., Wood, being a biological material, is susceptible to degradation both by physical and biological means, and the need to protect the wood and prevent heavy economic losses constitutes a major challenge. Also, wood formed by the trees is the major sinks of carbon and the carbon remains locked-up for the life of the wood, thereby serving as important tool to mitigate the climate change. But the carbon stored in wood returns to the atmosphere when it degrades and will have positive effect on climate change. Hence, wood protection aiming for extending the service life of wood plays a key role in locking the carbon for a longer period in the wood and also substantially reduce the demand and depletion of forest resources. The book focuses on wood as an important natural bio-resource, inventory of wood protection, usage, utilization, preservatives, protection technologies and wood protection from all forms of degradation. Special focus is given on the eco-friendly way of protecting wood and its importance in mitigating climate change. The book is useful for Indian and international readers, who are working in wood domains. It is of interest to wood technologists, teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers. It is of immense importance as a guide and study material to the graduate and postgraduate students of wood science in various universities of India and abroad.
Preservation of timber in the tropics
Author: G.W. FindlayPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 940172752X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Much research has been done recently, and more is now in progress, to increase the effectiveness under tropical conditions of methods which have been developed in Europe for preserving timber. This book attempts to bring together the results of some of these studies. I have not attempted to cover the tropical zones of Central and South America as this would have extended the book beyond its limits. But I am grateful to the authors who have contributed chapters dealing with the different aspects and solutions of the problems of the tropical areas of the Old World. The International Research Group for Wood Preservation (The I.R.G.) at its annual meetings in different countries has provided a valuable forum for cooperation in this developing field. Anyone concerned with the subject would be well advised to study the publications issued by this group. Their office is at Drottning Kristinas vag 47C S - 11428 Stockholm, Sweden. Although timber is a renewable resource there is every reason why it should not be wasted through premature decay or the ravages of termites etc., when effective measures for its preservation are available and, if correctly applied, can greatly reduce the cost of maintaining timber structures.
Coconut
Author: Stephanie PedersenPublisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 1454916346
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 533
Book Description
Perfect for dishes both savory and sweet, coconut is delicious—and even better, it's a nutritional powerhouse, with health benefits that range from preventing dehydration to stabilizing blood sugar to increasing immunity. Find out how to choose, use, and store every bit of the coconut—the meat, the water, the oil—along with more than 75 recipes that include coolers, smoothies, hot and cold cereals, baked goods (muffins, breads, bars), chilis, soups, stews, lunch bowls (like Mexicali Quinoa Pilaf), salads, sandwiches, snacks, spreads, dips, dinners, desserts, and so much more. Informative sidebars provide interesting facts and background.
Preservation of timber in the tropics
Author: G.W. FindlayPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 9789048182886
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Much research has been done recently, and more is now in progress, to increase the effectiveness under tropical conditions of methods which have been developed in Europe for preserving timber. This book attempts to bring together the results of some of these studies. I have not attempted to cover the tropical zones of Central and South America as this would have extended the book beyond its limits. But I am grateful to the authors who have contributed chapters dealing with the different aspects and solutions of the problems of the tropical areas of the Old World. The International Research Group for Wood Preservation (The I.R.G.) at its annual meetings in different countries has provided a valuable forum for cooperation in this developing field. Anyone concerned with the subject would be well advised to study the publications issued by this group. Their office is at Drottning Kristinas vag 47C S - 11428 Stockholm, Sweden. Although timber is a renewable resource there is every reason why it should not be wasted through premature decay or the ravages of termites etc., when effective measures for its preservation are available and, if correctly applied, can greatly reduce the cost of maintaining timber structures.
A Preliminary Catalogue of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum of Polynesian Ethnology and Natural History ...
Author: Bernice Pauahi Bishop MuseumPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Catalogue of the Exhibits in the Economics Products Section
Author: Government Museum (Chennai, India)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description