{"product_id":"9783319385976","title":"Tropical Forestry: The Plant and its Uses","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTropical Forestry: The Plant and its Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eLiese, Walter; Köhl, Michael\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBamboo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book was developed as a reference text for scientists, professionals, and graduate students with a strong interest in this unique plant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2016-10-13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319385976\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-14133-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 356\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49471314133132,"sku":"9783319385976","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319385976.jpg?v=1777983864","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783319385976","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}