Biology of Hevea Rubber(English, Hardcover, Priyadarshan P. M.)

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Biology of Hevea Rubber(English, Hardcover, Priyadarshan P. M.) is written by Priyadarshan P. M. and published by CABI Publishing. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1845936663 (ISBN 10) and 9781845936662 (ISBN 13).

Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis, and this book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology to provide a guide for cultivators and researchers of this vital crop. It provides an in-depth analysis of plant structure and crop physiology, climatic requirements, latex production, genetics and breeding. It also pays particular attention to biotechnology, molecular biology, soil tillage and crop establishment, nutrition, weed control, environmental and biological constraints, ancillary income generation and clean development management.