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Tree Seed Toolkit > Further reading > Tropical trees: propagation and planting manuals |
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Tropical trees: propagation and planting manuals These
manuals were produced by Longman. The series covers all stages from
genetic selection and setting up a forest nursery to planting and
successful establishment in the field. It provides examples of
check-lists, record sheets and sources of supply. Each Manual will give
clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions. We hope that these
Manuals will stimulate the production of sheets specifically for local
use.
VOLUME 1:
ROOTING CUTTINGS OF TROPICAL TREES Abstract:
Volume 1 deals with the Rooting of Cuttings of Tropical Trees,
describing techniques that offer two important advantages over relying
only upon planting seedlings. First, vegetative propagation allows new
trees to be raised at any time, so that seed problems need not affect
the choice of suitable planting stock. Second, as has been the case
with several common farm crops, vegetative propagation can speed up
domestication to allow urgently needed tree planting to be carried out
with mixtures of superior selections. Manual 1 describes general
methods and approaches that apply to the great majority of the more
than one hundred tropical tree species that have so far been tested. Author: Longman, KA Publication: 1993 Web (check for updates!): http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/006/AD231E/AD231E00.HTM (new window will open) Suggested citation: Longman,
KA. 1993. Tropical trees: propagation and planting manuals. Volume 1:
Rooting cuttings of tropical trees. Commonwealth Science Council, VOLUME 2:
RAISING SEEDLINGS OF TROPICAL TREES Abstract:
This is the second volume (though actually the fourth to appear) in the
series Tropical Trees: Propagation and Planting Manuals. It is about
tropical tree seeds - choosing, obtaining, handling and germinating
them. As with the previous manuals, it is based on the general
biological principles that apply to woody perennials throughout the
humid and semi-arid tropics. Thus, rather than listing instructions for
individual species, it describes seed propagation environments and
methods for raising good seedlings of most kinds of trees, provides
advice on useful techniques and includes a check-list for
trouble-shooting. Author: Longman, KA Publication: 2003 Web (check for updates!): http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/006/AD230E/AD230E00.HTM (new window will open) Suggested citation: Longman,
KA. 2003. Tropical trees: propagation and planting manuals. Volume 2:
Raising seedlings of tropical trees. Commonwealth Science Council, VOLUME 3:
GROWING GOOD TROPICAL TREES FOR PLANTING Abstract: This is the
third volume in the series: Tropical Trees: Propagation and Planting
Manuals. It deals with a vital stage in the increasingly urgent work of
replanting trees in the tropics - growing good planting stock. The
first two volumes are concerned with propagation by rooting cuttings
and by germinating seedlings, while this one is about the planning and
running of a successful tree nursery. Whether one is growing a few
plants in a temporary site, or many thousands in a permanent nursery,
the growing conditions affect the numbers, quality and size of the
young trees, and when they will be ready to go out. One of the keys to
whether they will survive and grow well after planting is the type of
root system produced in the container or nursery bed. Others are proper
nursery handling, protection and care, particularly at critical stages. Author: Longman, KA Publication: 1998 Web (check for updates!): http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/006/AD228E/AD228E00.HTM (new window will open) Suggested citation: Longman,
KA. 1998. Tropical trees: propagation and planting manuals. Volume 3:
Growing good tropical trees for planting. Commonwealth Science Council,
VOLUME 4:
PREPATING TO PLANT TROPICAL TREES Abstract:
Granted that tropical trees are very important and need to be much more
widely planted, it may still be asked why one needs a set of manuals
for something that seems straightforward. In practice, however, there
are many potential pitfalls when choosing appropriate kinds of trees,
and when growing good planting stock. The same is true for planting and
establishing trees successfully - one can solve nine problems only to
fail at the tenth. Preparing to Plant Tropical Trees deals with the key
stages between propagation and planting, when the most frequent, varied
and difficult problems arise. This Manual covers both the humid and
semi-arid tropics, providing a framework for considering diverse
planting sites, choosing tree species for different purposes, deciding
which types of growing system to use, and how to prepare the land. All
sheets take as their background the general ecological principles that
underlie tree survival, without losing sight of practical constraints
on tree planting. Emphasis is placed on the choice of appropriate
planting patterns, such as small groups, lines or strips, which can
minimise soil damage and provide favourable environments for young
trees to become established. The remarkable ability of some
soil-improving trees and shrubs to protect bare land, and to reclaim
degraded soils, is also covered. Author: Longman, KA Publication: 1995 Web (check for updates!): http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/006/AD229E/AD229E00.HTM (new window will open) Suggested citation: Longman,
KA. 1995. Tropical trees: propagation and planting manuals. Volume 4:
Preparing to plant tropical trees. Commonwealth Science Council,
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