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Zoning for edaphoclimatic aptitude of Bambusa vulgaris and Dendrocalamus giganteus in Brazil [PDF]

Pesquisa Agropecuaria Tropical, 2019
The use of renewable materials and more sustainable processes are essential to minimize the negative impacts of population growth. Bamboo is a viable alternative, because it is a product with potential properties for wood replacement. However, to achieve
Lucas Melo, Patricia Vieira Pompeu, Soraya Alvarenga Botelho   +2 more
exaly   +6 more sources

<i>Gigantochloa falcihumeris</i> (Poaceae, Bambusoideae), a New Paleotropical Woody Bamboo Species From Southwest Yunnan, China. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
We describe Gigantochloa falcihumeris, a new species of paleotropical woody bamboo discovered in Southwest Yunnan, China. It is distinguished by its culm leaf sheath shoulders that prominently rise into a distinctive ca. 1 cm long falcate point.
Li JW, Hui CM, Liu WY, Sun MS, Qin WL, Bao HF, Zhang RL.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Evaluation of Priority Fodder Trees for Leaf Yield and Nutritional Value at Arba Minch, Ethiopia

International Journal of Forestry Research, 2023
Tree fodder is an important supplement to livestock feed particularly where the shortage of palatable herbaceous biomass affects the animal production in dry seasons.
Habtamnesh Adane, Agena Anjulo
doaj   +2 more sources

Resequencing of 284 genomes reveals evolutionary history and hotspot of genetic diversity of the giant bamboos [PDF]

Plant Diversity
The Dendrocalamus giganteus complex comprises D. giganteus, D. calostachyus and D. sinicus, being the largest known, iconic bamboo species and is economically, ecologically and culturally significant in Southeast Asia, serving as a pillar of daily life ...
May Zin Win, Shuang-Xiu Xu, Shu-Yang Gao, Jing-Xia Liu, Zu-Chang Xu, Cen Guo, Yun-Long Liu, Peng-Fei Ma, De-Zhu Li   +8 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Unlocking vegetation health: optimizing GEDI data for accurate chlorophyll content estimation [PDF]

Frontiers in Plant Science
Chlorophyll content is a vital indicator for evaluating vegetation health and estimating productivity. This study addresses the issue of Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) data discreteness and explores its potential in estimating chlorophyll
Cuifen Xia, Wenwu Zhou, Qingtai Shu, Zaikun Wu, Mingxing Wang, Li Xu, Zhengdao Yang, Jinge Yu, Hanyue Song, Dandan Duan   +9 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Exploring the Discrepancies in the Biological Activities of Extracts From Guadua angustifolia Var. Bicolor Londoño Collected in Two Different Sites. [PDF]

Chem Biodivers
ABSTRACT Guadua angustifolia var. bicolor Lodoño is a Colombian bamboo species that has shown promising medicinal properties. This study aims to investigate the differences in the chemical composition and biological activity of extracts from two different populations of G. angustifolia var. bicolor, collected in Bauru and Tatuí, Brazil.
Kazlauckas J, Guaratini MTG, Moreno PRH.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Potential use of bamboo resources in energy value‐added conversion technology and energy systems

GCB Bioenergy, Volume 15, Issue 8, Page 936-953, August 2023., 2023
Bamboo offers a potential solution to the energy crisis and climate change. It can be converted into bioenergy through processes like pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, fermentation, and anaerobic digestion. However, challenges exist, and an evaluation system for energy bamboo species is proposed to optimize its utilization for maximum benefits ...
Zhiwei Liang, András Neményi, Gergő Péter Kovács, Csaba Gyuricza   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Proximate Chemical Analysis and Effect of Age and Height of Oxytenanthera abyssinica on Fiber Morphology and Chemical Compositions for Pulp and Paper Production Potential

International Journal of Polymer Science, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
This study examined the chemical composition, fiber morphology, and physical properties of Oxytenanthera abyssinica culm to assess its pulping potential. Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) and Franklin’s methods have been used for experiments. The statistical analysis showed that the chemical composition of O.
Limenew Abate Worku, Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Mesfin Getachew Tadesse, Archana Bachheti, Yiqi Yang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Species‐Site Suitability Assessment of Bamboo and Its Detailed Study in Different Agroecological Zones of Kenya

International Journal of Forestry Research, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
The site suitability assessment of Bamboo in Kenya was studied for diverse agroecological zones (AEZs) comprising one indigenous and fifteen exotic bamboo species in nine different AEZs of Kenya. Three bamboo clumps from each species that were at least five years old were assessed to accurately capture data on growth performance and yield. Soil samples
Tarun Kumar Lohani, Gordon Sigu, Nellie Oduor, Selim Reza, Jayaraman Durai, Ranjeet Kumar Mishra   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic control of compatibility in crosses between wheat and its wild or cultivated relatives

Plant Biotechnology Journal, Volume 20, Issue 5, Page 812-832, May 2022., 2022
Summary In the recent years, the agricultural world has been progressing towards integrated crop protection, in the context of sustainable and reasoned agriculture to improve food security and quality, and to preserve the environment through reduced uses of water, pesticides, fungicides or fertilisers.
Julie Laugerotte, Ute Baumann, Pierre Sourdille   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source