Biology of Hevea Rubber

P M Priyadarshan author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:CABI Publishing

Published:1st Sep '11

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Biology of Hevea Rubber cover

Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis, and this book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology to provide a guide for cultivators and researchers of this vital crop. It provides an in-depth analysis of plant structure and crop physiology, climatic requirements, latex production, genetics and breeding. It also pays particular attention to biotechnology, molecular biology, soil tillage and crop establishment, nutrition, weed control, environmental and biological constraints, ancillary income generation and clean development management.

ISBN: 9781845936662

Dimensions: 244mm x 172mm x 21mm

Weight: 720g

240 pages