Sandalwood: Silviculture, Conservation and Applications
Author: Thammineni Pullaiah
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2021-07-03
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 981160780X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book collects comprehensive information on taxonomy, morphology, distribution, wood anatomy, wood properties and uses. It also discusses silvicultural aspects, agroforestry, pests and diseases, biotechnology, molecular studies, biosynthesis of oil, conservation, trade and commerce of Sandal wood. Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) is considered as one of the world's most valuable commercial timber and is known globally for its heartwood and oil. The book brings together systematic representation of information with illustrations, thus an all-inclusive reference and field guide for foresters, botanists, researchers, farmers, traders and environmentalists.