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FACT Net: Research Reports
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LEUCAENA RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 2, 1981LEUCAENA RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 3, 1982LEUCAENA RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 4, 1983LEUCAENA RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 5, 1984LEUCAENA RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 6, 1985LEUCAENA RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 7, 1986LEUCAENA RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 8, 1987*LEUCAENA RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 9, 1988*LEUCAENA RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 10, 1989LEUCAENA RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 11, 1990LEUCAENA RESEARCH REPORTS, Volume 13, […]
Ziziphus mauritiana – a valuable tree for arid and semi-arid lands
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FACT 98-03, June 1998 A quick guide to multipurpose trees from around the world The use of Ziziphus mauritiana in India can be traced back to as early as 1,000 BC. This species which is also known as ber, Indian jujube, Indian plum, or desert apple, is an ever-green, medium-sized, thorny tree, whose greatest quality […]
Senna siamea – a widely used legume tree
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FACT 99-04, June 1999 A quick guide to multipurpose trees from around the world Senna siamea Lamk. (synonyms: Cassia siamea Lamk., C. florida Vahl.; Senna sumatrana, Roxb.) is a nonnitrogen-fixing leguminous tree in the subfamily Caesalpinoideae of the family Leguminosae. It has been widely planted in many Southeast Asian countries for erosion control, windbreaks, shelterbelts, […]
Robinia pseudoacacia: Temperate Legume Tree with Worldwide Potential
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NFTA 91-03, July 1991 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Very few nitrogen fixing trees are temperate, and very few of these are legumes. The genus Robinia, with four species native to temperate regions of North America, is noteworthy for an ability to tolerate severe frosts. Robinia pseudoacacia L, […]
Prosopis alba and Prosopis chilensis: Subtropical semiarid fuel and fodder trees
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Prosopis alba and Prosopis chilensis are native to the semi-arid regions of north- western Argentina and northern Chile. Locally they are called el arbol or, the tree, because of their widespread occurrence and importance. Since these species have often been confused in the literature, it is useful to treat them together. Once leaf patterns have […]
Pongamia pinnata – a nitrogen fixing tree for oilseed
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NFTA 97-03, June 1997 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre has also been called Derris indica (Lam.) Bennet and Pongamia glabra Vent., all of these three names are still commonly found in literature. According to Lewis (1988), this species may eventually be transferred to genus […]
Paraserianthes falcataria – Southeast Asia’s Growth Champion
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NFTA 89-05, September 1989 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world By whatever common or scientific names it is known, Paraserianthes falcataria (L.) Nielsen is a valuable multipurpose tree for the humid tropics. One of the fastest growing of all tree species, it is used for pulp and other wood […]
Ougeinia dalbergioides – a multipurpose tree for sub-tropical and tropical mountain regions
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NFTA 95-04, June 1994 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Ougeinia dalbergioides Benth. (Leguminosae, Subfamily Papilionoideae) is a monotypic genus formerly classified as Ougeinia oojeinensis and Dalbergia ougeinesis. It is a valuable timber and fodder species restricted to India. The natural forests containing this tree have been severely degraded […]
NFT Gums – Ancient and Modern Commercial Products
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NFTA 95-01, January 1995 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Plant gums have been important items of international trade for centuries in the food, pharmaceutical, adhesive, paper, textile, and other industries. Of the plant families that produce gums, which are contained in seeds or exuded from damaged bark, the […]
Myroxylon: balsam and much more
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NFTA 95-03, June 1995 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Native to Central and South America, representatives of Myroxylon are used in folk medicine, as shade trees for cultivated crops, ornamentals, and for fine timber. Balsam and its essential oil are used to flavor baked goods, candy, chewing gum, […]