Author: Nicholas Tiho MirovPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Plant propagation
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Collecting and Handling Seeds of Wild Plants
Author: Nicholas Tiho MirovPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Plant propagation
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Collecting, Processing and Germinating Seeds of Wildland Plants
Author: James A. YoungPublisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 9781604690736
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Gardeners who are intrigued by the possibilities of native plants will find this treatment of seed collection and germination—from native annuals to trees—an invaluable resource. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
Collecting and Handling Seeds of Wild Plants
Author: Nicholas Tiho MirovPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Plant propagation
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Collecting and Handling the Seeds of California Wild Plants
Author: Nicholas Tiho MirovCollecting, Processing, and Germinating Seeds of Wildland Plants
Author: James Albert YoungPublisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Gardeners who are intrigued by the possibilities of native plants will find this treatment of seed collection and germination---from native annuals to trees---an invaluable resource.
Seed to Seed
Author: Suzanne AshworthPublisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 0988474905
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
A complete seed-saving guide of 160 vegetables, including detailed info on each vegetable.
Seed Conservation
Author: Roger D. SmithPublisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1052
Book Description
"This book is a review of the current scientific knowledge that underpins seed banking, a technology which plays a key role in the conservation of both domesticated and non-domesticated plant speices..."--Publisher description.
Enduring Seeds
Author: Gary Paul NabhanPublisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816522590
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
As biological diversity continues to shrink at an alarming rate, the loss of plant species poses a threat seemingly less visible than the loss of animals but in many ways more critical. In this book, one of America's leading ethnobotanists warns about our loss of natural vegetation and plant diversity while providing insights into traditional Native agricultural practices in the Americas. Gary Paul Nabhan here reveals the rich diversity of plants found in tropical forests and their contribution to modern crops, then tells how this diversity is being lost to agriculture and lumbering. He then relates "local parables" of Native American agriculture—from wild rice in the Great Lakes region to wild gourds in Florida—that convey the urgency of this situation and demonstrate the need for saving the seeds of endangered plants. Nabhan stresses the need for maintaining a wide gene pool, not only for the survival of these species but also for the preservation of genetic strains that can help scientists breed more resilient varieties of other plants. Enduring Seeds is a book that no one concerned with our environment can afford to ignore. It clearly shows us that, as agribusiness increasingly limits the food on our table, a richer harvest can be had by preserving ancient ways. This edition features a new foreword by Miguel Altieri, one of today's leading spokesmen for sustainable agriculture and the preservation of indigenous farming methods.
Genetics and Conservation of Rare Plants
Author: Donald A. FalkPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195064291
Category : Plant conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Nearly 700 species of plants may become extinct by the year 2000. Faced with this overwhelming prospect, plant conservationists must take advantage of every technique available. This unique work summarizes our current knowledge of the genetics and population biology of rare plants, and integrates it with practical conservation recommendations. It features discussions on the distribution and significance of genetic variation, management and evaluation of rare plant germplasm, and conservation strategies for genetic diversity. Case studies focusing on specific problems offer important insights for today's challenges in rare plant conservation.
A Way to Garden
Author: Margaret RoachPublisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604698772
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
“A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.