Centres of Plant Diversity: Asia, Austarlia and the Pacific
Title | Centres of Plant Diversity: Asia, Austarlia and the Pacific PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen D. Davis |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Biodiversity conservation |
ISBN | 9782831701974 |
Centres of Plant Diversity: Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific
Title | Centres of Plant Diversity: Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen D. Davis |
Publisher | World Conservation Union |
Pages | 610 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
Volume 2.
Centres of Plant Diversity; A Guide and Strategy for their Conservation (Volume 1).
Title | Centres of Plant Diversity; A Guide and Strategy for their Conservation (Volume 1). PDF eBook |
Author | SD Davis (Ed) |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Volume 1 - Europe, Africa, South West Asia and the Middle East. Volume 2 - Asia, Australasia and the Pacific. Volume 3 - The Americas.
Diversity in Underutilized Plant Species
Title | Diversity in Underutilized Plant Species PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 203 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Crops |
ISBN | 9789292550073 |
The Asia-pacific region holds rich biodiversity in underutilized plant species. It is a centre of diversification and domestication of crop plants. Being culturally, ethnically and ecologically very diverse, several underutilized species are grown here and maintained by native farmers under subsistence agriculture. Four regions of diversity, namely, Chinese-Japanese, Indochinese-Indonesian, Australian/Pacific and Indian region are located in this region. Also, eight out of the 17 mega-biodiversity countries namely Indonesia, Australia, China, India, Malaysia, PNG, the Philippines and Thailandd are in this region.
The Biodiversity Observation Network in the Asia-Pacific Region
Title | The Biodiversity Observation Network in the Asia-Pacific Region PDF eBook |
Author | Shin-ichi Nakano |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 478 |
Release | 2012-07-26 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 4431540326 |
Biological diversity is important for ecosystem function and services, which in turn is essential for human well-being. Under the Convention on Biological Diversity, international efforts have been made to achieve a significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss. The loss continues, however. The Asia-Pacific region includes both developing countries with high biodiversity and developed countries with sophisticated data collection and analyses, but only limited information about the status quo of biodiversity in this region has been available. Many Asia-Pacific countries have rapidly grown their economies and social infrastructures, causing a loss of biodiversity and requiring an urgent mandate to achieve a balance between development and conservation in the region. In December 2009, scientists successfully organized the Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network in the region, to establish a network for research and monitoring of ecosystems and biodiversity and to build a cooperative framework. The present volume is the first collection of information on biodiversity in the Asia-Pacific and represents a quantum step forward in science that optimizes the synergy between development and biodiversity conservation.
Mansfeld's Encyclopedia of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops
Title | Mansfeld's Encyclopedia of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops PDF eBook |
Author | R. Büttner |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 3698 |
Release | 2001-04-10 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9783540410171 |
With contributions by numerous experts
Conservation Biology
Title | Conservation Biology PDF eBook |
Author | Fred Van Dyke |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 491 |
Release | 2008-02-29 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1402068905 |
Fred Van Dyke’s new textbook, Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications, 2nd Edition, represents a major new text for anyone interested in conservation. Drawing on his vast experience, Van Dyke’s organizational clarity and readable style make this book an invaluable resource for students in conservation around the globe. Presenting key information and well-selected examples, this student-friendly volume carefully integrates the science of conservation biology with its implications for ethics, law, policy and economics.