The Central Australian Expedition 1844-1846 / The Journals of Charles Sturt
The Central Australian Expedition 1844-1846 / The Journals of Charles Sturt

Author: Charles Sturt

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-10-23

Total Pages: 803

ISBN-13: 1317039270

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In August 1844 a heavily-laden party led by Captain Charles Sturt set out from Adelaide to head into the unexplored vastness of central Australia. Amongst their equipment was a boat: as well as carrying out his mission of scientific investigation and mapping the topography, Sturt was convinced he would find the inland sea that was reputed to lie in the middle of the continent and so make his reputation. This is the first full publication of Sturt's original journals of the trip. They record the hardships of the journeying through the parched landscape, but also show how his efforts helped reveal the nature of much of the mysterious interior of Australia, and how, in a manner uncharacteristic of his times, he established respectful and co-operative relations with the Aborigines he encountered along the way.

Ecophysiology, Abiotic Stress Responses and Utilization of Halophytes
Ecophysiology, Abiotic Stress Responses and Utilization of Halophytes

Author: Mirza Hasanuzzaman

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-04-12

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 9811337624

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Halophytes are those plant species that can tolerate high salt concentrations. There are diversified species of halophytes suited for growth in various saline regions around the world, e.g. coastal saline soil, soils of mangrove forests, wetlands, marshlands, lands of arid and semiarid regions, and agricultural fields. These plants can be grown in soil and water containing high salt concentrations and unsuitable for conventional crops, and can be good sources of food, fuel, fodder, fiber, essential oils, and medicine. Moreover, halophytes can be exploited as significant and major plant species for the desalination and restoration of saline soils, as well as phytoremediation. This book highlights recent advances in exploring the unique features of halophytes and their potential uses in our changing environment.

Flora of Australia: Introduction
Flora of Australia: Introduction

Author: Australian Biological Resources Study

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 704

ISBN-13:

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Many libraries hold a number of titles in this series although only 6 have 1st ed. of this introduction to the works.