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Effect of Growth Rate on Wood Specific Gravity of Three Alternative Timber Species in Sri Lanka; Swietenia macrophylla, Khaya senegalensis and Paulownia fortunei

Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 2012
With increasing private sector investments in commercial forestry, it is apparent that plantationforestry in Sri Lanka is moving in the direction of managing fast growing timber species for shorterrotations.
P.K.P. Perera, H.S. Amarasekera, N.D.R. Weerawardena   +2 more
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Ecogeographical analysis of vegetation cover fragmentation in northern Benin: dendrometric and phytoecological parameters as in situ indicators of ligneous stands degradation [PDF]

, 2013
peer reviewedDans le but de diagnostiquer l’état du couvert ligneux au Nord du Bénin, des mesures in situ ont été effectuées au sein des formations ligneuses (hors des zones protégées) dans trois zones éco-géographiques retenues suivant un gradient ...
Gaoué, Orou Gandé, Hountondji, Yvon-Carmen, Ozer, Pierre, Sokpon, Nestor   +3 more
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Chronic leaf-harvesting among other disturbances on the population dynamic of three fodder species in tropical savannahs, West Africa

Trees, Forests and People
Understanding the impact of leaf harvesting of fodder trees among other threats to forests is an important debate in ecology with implications for biodiversity conservation.
Justin Dossou, Adigla A. Wédjangnon, Christine A.I.N. Ouinsavi   +2 more
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Avenant annuel n. 1 à la convention générale SODEFOR-IDEFOR-DFO. Recherche d'accompagnement. Projet BAD (Accord de prêt n. B/CIV/FOR/88/015 du 02/06/88) [PDF]

, 1995
L'année 1 sera consacrée à : la recherche bibliographique, le suivi des essais déjà installés à Korhogo et Bouaké concernant, sélection de semenciers de Teck, essais technologiques sur 7 espèces de savante, mise en place des infrastructures.
Louppe, Dominique
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Estimating impact of leaf harvest on diameter growth and survival of fodder trees in West African Savannah

Global Ecology and Conservation
Understanding how the growth and survival of tropical savannah trees respond to anthropogenic pressures, particularly leaf harvesting, is essential for the successful restoration of degraded forests. Leaf harvesting of fodder trees poses a chronic threat
Justin Dossou, Christine A.I.N. Ouinsavi
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Ethnobotanical survey on antihypertensive medicinal plants in municipality of Ouémé, Southern Benin [PDF]

, 2016
Background and aims: Hypertension is one of the most common causes of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications in human which take care requires permanent monitoring and lifelong treatment.
Adjileye, Rafatou Adedoyin A., Amadou, Bio Sya K.A., Lagnika, Latifou., Sanni, Ambaliou., Yedomonhan, Hounankpon.   +4 more
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An Overview of Marketing of Ghana Natural Products [PDF]

The study finds strong correlations between natural products business performance and the impeding factors. The impediments include access to finance and markets, lack of herbal market information especially relating to external markets.
Acquaye, Dan, Arthur, Hanson, Asante-Dartey, Juliana, Diawuo, Bismarck, Govindasamy, Ramu, Juliani, H. Rodolfo, Onyango, Benjamin M., Puduri, Venkata S., Simon, James E.   +8 more
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Les parcs à Faidherbia [PDF]

, 1996
L'étude de la végétation arborée de Watinoma, village du nord-Burkina Faso, a montré une très nette différenciation de celle-ci en fonction de la toposéquence et des sols. Les espèces du parc agroforestier se montrent, dans les conditions pluviométriques
Alexandre, Daniel-Yves, Ouedraogo, S.J.
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Antimicrobial and pharmaceutical properties of Khaya senegalensis seed oil

Journal of Pharmacy & Bioresources, 2007
The fruits of Khaya senegalensis plant, family Meliaceae, were collected early in the year and appropriately identified. The seed oil was extracted just before the rains came in the month of March using traditional methods of extraction of the Higgi (Kamue) people in Michika L.G.A., Adamawa State of Nigeria.
Audu-Peter, J D, Olorunfemi, P O, Njoku, N   +2 more
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Effect of Khaya senegalensis on uterine contractility in rats

Journal of Pharmacy & Bioresources, 2007
In a bid to establish a scientific rationale for the folkloric use of Khaya senegalensis the aim of this study was to determine the effect of the methanolic root bark extract of the plant on the rat uterus. With respect to uterine effects, the rat is the most appropriate animal model which can be extrapolated to man.
Olurishe, T, Kwanashie, H, Anuka, J
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