Bark and Its Possible Uses
Bark and Its Possible Uses

Author: John M. Harkin

Publisher:

Published: 1971

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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What to do with bark is a major question facing the wood conversion industries. Optimum utilization of bark residues demands appreciation of the complexity of bark and the extreme variation in chemical and physical properties between barks of different wood species. This report discusses bark structure, past and present utilization, and methods of upgrading bark both physically and chemically for increased utilization. Pertinent literature citations and continuing bibliographic sources of information on bark are included. Appended directories indicate sources of technical assistance and utilization equipment.

Bark
Bark

Author: Ghillean T. Prance

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13:

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Magnificent photos reveal the beauty of bark, & the text reveals the sometimes surprising ways in which people make use of bark, from cloth & cones to medicine, flavorings, fuel, & fiber, just as insects & animals use it for camouflage, food, or home.

Phytochemicals from Medicinal Plants
Phytochemicals from Medicinal Plants

Author: Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-11-15

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 0429511809

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Phytochemicals from Medicinal Plants: Scope, Applications and Potential Health Claims explores the importance of medicinal plants and their potential benefits for human health. This book looks at bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, the health benefits of bioactive compounds, the applications of plant-based products in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The first section discusses available sources of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, biochemistry, structural composition, potential biological activities, and how bioactive molecules are isolated from medicinal plants. The authors examine the applications of bioactive molecules from a health perspective, looking at the pharmacological aspects of medicinal plants, the phytochemical and biological activities of different natural products, and ethnobotany/and medicinal properties, and also present a novel dietary approach for disease management. The book goes on to examine the plant-based products are used and can be used in various sectors of the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Sustainable Forest Resources Management
Sustainable Forest Resources Management

Author: Jahangeer A. Bhat

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-12-02

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 1040171893

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Forests are one of our most valuable resources, yet they are fast depleting with an impending ecological crisis in view. This new book explores the concept of sustainable forest management that involves the use of socially justifiable, economically viable, and ecologically sound strategies for sustainably managing forest resources for present and future generations without diminishing their value. It looks at sustainable forest management practices and highlights the aspects of forest resources, the importance of traditional knowledge, the need for conservation, the impact of climate change, and ecosystem services. It covers the scientific, technical, and socio-economical aspects of forests to further ensure the conservation of forest resources.