Crop ecology, cultivation and uses of cactus pear
Download or Read eBook Crop ecology, cultivation and uses of cactus pear PDF written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
| Publisher | : Food & Agriculture Org. |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 2018-06-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789251098608 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9251098603 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Crop ecology, cultivation and uses of cactus pear by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Book excerpt: Cactus plants are precious natural resources that provide nutritious food for people and livestock, especially in dryland areas. Originally published in 1995, this extensively revised edition provides fresh insights into the cactus plant’s genetic resources, physiological traits, soil preferences and vulnerability to pests. It provides invaluable guidance on managing the resource to support food security and offers tips on how to exploit the plant’s culinary qualities.
