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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, […]
Leucaena leucocephala – a versatile nitrogen fixing tree
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FACT 97-06, September 1997 A quick guide to multipurpose trees from around the world Among about 700 trees now known to fix nitrogen, none are more versatile than Leucaena leucocephala. This lowland tropical American legume circled the globe four centuries ago. In Latin America it served as a food source (beans). Now it serves worldwide […]
Leucaena diversifolia – Fast Growing Highland NFT Species
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NFTA 92-05, October 1992 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Leucaena diversifolia is the second-best known species in the genus Leucaena. Through numerous international tree trials, it has gained a reputation for aggressive growth at cool or high elevation sites where L. leucocephala performs poorly. It is a common […]
Leucaena: An Important Multipurpose Tree
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NFTA 90-01, May 1990 A quick guide to useful nitrogen fixing trees from around the world In the early years of its planting, leucaenas were often called ‘miracle trees” for their success as fast-growing, multipurpose, nitrogen fixing trees in the tropics. Several leucaena species are characterized by rapid growth, are highly palatable to animals, and […]Inga edulis: a tree for acid soils in the humid tropics
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NFTA 93-04, September 1993A quick guide to nitrogen fixing trees from around the world Inga is a large genus of leguminous trees native to the American humid tropics. Inga edulis, the best known of the Inga species, is popular with agroforesters for its rapid growth, tolerance of acid soils and high production of leafy biomass […]