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HIMALAYAN SOAP POD TREE (GYMNOCLADU: An Ecologically and Economically Important Tree on the Brink of Extinction

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Discover the fascinating story of the Himalayan Soap Pod Tree (Gymnocladus assamicus), a critically endangered species endemic to Northeast India. This vital tree, known for its traditional ethnobotanical uses by the Monpa tribe, is facing an alarming decline. This comprehensive study, from ‘The Bookish Owl’, details its unique ecology, population status, and the intrinsic and extrinsic factors contributing to its precarious future. Uncover its rare mating system, androdioecy, and understand why this ecologically and economically important tree is on the brink of extinction. A crucial reference for conservationists and nature enthusiasts, highlighting a unique biological and socio-cultural treasure.

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Description

  • ISBN-10: 1786391988
  • ISBN-13: 978-1786391988
  • Publisher: CABI Publishing
  • Publication date: 31 October 2019
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 15.6 x 1.4 x 23.39 cm
  • Print length: 188 pages