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\u003ci\u003eProsopis (Prosopis juliflora)\u003c/i\u003e is a xerophyte which, in its native habitats has been a desert plant. As long as it was confined to that habitat, P. juliflora was a great resource, improving the regionâs micrometeorology, binding its sandy soil, and providing shelter, fuel, feed, food, medicines, and cosmetics to the people of such regions. In particular, for the economically weaker inhabitants, P.juliflora was a lifeline.But when P. juliflora was indiscriminately introduced in other regions of the world in a hope to derive similar benefits from it, things began to go awry. Indeed, among the invasive species of plants which are spreading at an alarming rate in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, P.juliflora is arguably the most hardy and resilient. It is growing so explosively that it even enters roads and homes, driving humans out of their dwellings. The resulting damage to biodiversity is enormous. This book highlights the dual role played so far by P. juliflora and itemizes the facets that make it a blessing in some contexts and a bane in other contexts.Authored by leading experts in the field, \u003ci\u003eProsopis juliflora: Attributes, Impact, Utilization\u003c/i\u003e is the first title of its kind to comprehensively discuss this hardy plant species. It will be an essential read for students, researchers and governmental agencies interested in plant biology, forestry, plant ecology, invasive plant species and environmental science.\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummarizes all the key information available on P. juliflora, from its origin and systematics to its future prospects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses colonization, utilization and eradication\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthored by leading experts in the field with over 40 years of experience\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e |
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