Sandalwood: Silviculture, Conservation and Applications pdf

Dr. Kumara Swami is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Crop Science, College of Agriculture, University of Putra Malaysia.

Sandalwood: Silviculture, Conservation and Applications pdf by Mallappa Kumara Swamy

This 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.