Naithani H B (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Contents: I. Bamboos in India: 1. Dendrocalamus strictus. 2. Drepanostachyum falcatum. 3. Himalayalmus falconeri. 4. Bambuse bamboos. 5. Schizastecyhum pergrevile. 6. Dendrocalamus longispethus. 7. Ochlandra trevancorica. 8. Melocanna baccifera. 9. Bambusa tulda. 10. Thamnocalamus spathiflorus. 11. Chimonobambusa jaunsarensis. II. Rare and threatened bamboos: 1. Arundinaria. 2. Bambusa. 3. Chimonobambusa. 4. Dendrocalamus. 5. Dinochloa. 6. Drepanostachyum. 7. Gigantochloa. 8. Indocalamus. 9. Melocalamus. 10. Melocanna. 11. Neomicrocalamus. 12. Ochlandra. 13. Oxytenanthera. 14. Phyllostachys. 15. Pleioblastus. 16. Pseudosasa. 17. Pseudoxytenanthera. 18. Schizostachyum. 19. Semiarundinaria. 20. Sinarundinaria. 21. Sinobambusa. 22. Thyrsostachys. From the preface: "Bamboo occurs in most parts of India except in the arid and very cold regions. Our country is the home of about 20 principal genera of bamboos out of a total of roughly 50 in the world. These species are both indigenous and cultivated. "This handbook presents in a concise form useful information on the vernacular names, description, distribution, phenology, silviculture, management and utilization of important bamboos of India and the description and distribution of the rest. A write up on the rare and threatened bamboos of India also forms a part of this handbook.". …

Condition: New. pp. ii + 99 + 1 , Figures.

Soft cover. Condition: New. Trees of Dehradun is a richly illustrated and scientifically authoritative guide to the extraordinary tree diversity of one of India's most verdant cities. The book documents 452 indigenous and exotic tree species, presenting their current status along with updated botanical names, brief taxonomic descriptions, phenology, etymology of generic names, synonyms, and English and common names. Each species account also includes locality within the city, distribution, ecological notes, uses, propagation, and key identification features. Supported by over 1800 high-quality colour photographs depicting bark, canopy, leaves, flowers, and fruits, the book serves both as a dependable field guide and as a visual celebration of Dehradun's living green heritage.  This Book is an indispensable resource for botanists, foresters, ecologists, students, urban planners, landscape architects, nature enthusiasts, and all who care about conserving the city's natural wealth. More than a reference work, it is an invitation to appreciate, protect, and celebrate Dehradun's trees; ensuring that this vital legacy thrives for generations to come.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Very good clean tight copy with light wear. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged with tracking.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Contents: Foreword. Preface. Introduction. Taxonomic Account (Bamboo): 1. Bambusa Schreb. 2. Dendrocalamus Nees. 3. Dinochloa Buese. 4. Gigantochloa Kurz ex Munro.  5. Melocanna Trin. 6. Neololeba Widjaja. 7. Pseudobambusa T.Q. Nguyen. 8. Pseudoxytenanthera Soder. & Ellis. 9. Pseudostachyum Munro.  10. Schizostachyum Nees.  11. Thyrsostachys Gamble.  Taxonomic Account (Rattans): 12. Rattans (Canes). 13. Calamus L. 14. Korthalsia Blume. References. Glossary. Index. The economic importance of bamboos and rattans, more than two million people in Asia directly dependent or connected with their trade. Over one billion people in the world live in bamboo houses. Annual trade value of their product ranges more than 8 billion dollars. The first book on Bamboos and Rattans of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, provides to the readers nomenclature, description, distribution, utilization, management, conservation, guideline for collection of herbarium specimens and coloured photographs 21 species of bamboos under 12 genera; 11 species of rattans under 2 genera. The purpose of this book, that is to enable the readers to identify them, many of them are endemic to the islands, thus to appreciate the necessity to protect them. …

Condition: New. pp. 451 3 Maps (1 Col.).

Condition: New. pp. 512.

Condition: New. pp. 451, 3 Maps (1 Col.).

Condition: New. pp. 451.

Description of 239 species with 260 black-and-white illustrations. 459 pp. Quarto. Cloth, dust jacket. Ex-libris. Edges very slightly bumped otherwise in a perfect condition.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 512.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 512.