Canadian Medicinal Crops
Canadian Medicinal Crops

Author: Ernest Small

Publisher: NRC Research Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780660175348

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The introduction to this work reviews topics of general interest, including the history of plants in medicine, medicinal chemicals found in plants, the popularity of herbal medication, neutraceuticals, drugs from plants, and the economic importance of medicinal plants. The main section contains detailed species accounts of such plants as ginseng, yew, kelp, cohosh, witch hazel, and cranberry. Information provided includes scientific & common names, description & classification, agricultural & commercial aspects, medicinal & non-medicinal uses, toxicity, chemistry, and human interest information. Additional chapters address such topics as the medicinal plant business, the regulatory & legal framework for medicinal plant production & marketing, hazards associated with medicinal plants, and medicinal plant research in Canada. Includes glossary.

Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement:
Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement:

Author: Ram J. Singh

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2009-01-15

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 142004740X

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In recent decades, livestock producers have moved away from open grazing for a number of reasons, none having to do with the health of consumers. Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement: Forage Crops demonstrates how state-of-the-art technology can encourage the raising of livestock in open pastures where they can be fed gra

Microlog, Canadian Research Index
Microlog, Canadian Research Index

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Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 1222

ISBN-13:

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An indexing, abstracting and document delivery service that covers current Canadian report literature of reference value from government and institutional sources.