TY  - GEN
T1  - Biological considerations in the utilization of Racosperma auriculiforme and R. mangium in tropical countries with emphasis on Zaire
A1  - Khasa, P. D.
LA  - English
YR  - 2018
UL  - http://discoverylib.upm.edu.my/discovery/Record/oai:http:--agris.upm.edu.my:0-14141
AB  - Racusperma miriculiforme (Acacia auriculiformis) and R. mangium
(A. mangium), two fast-growing species belonging to the Leguminosae family, have been introduced into Zaire for industrial fuelwood plantations as well as for social agroforestry purposes. We report here on our current knowledge on the biological considerations in the utilization of both species in tropical countries with emphasis
on Zaire. The taxonomy and ecology, reproductive biology and breeding systems, genetic diversity, biolic interactions, silviculture and present uses of these species arc examined. Because these species will play a major role in reforestation programmes for the next decades in developing countries such as Zaire, the necessity for the genetic improvement of these species as well as adaptability, site
trials and silvicultnral requirements are discussed in relation to the increase of plantation productivity.
KW  - Racosperma auriculiformis
KW  - Racosperma mangium
KW  - Genetic diversity as resource
KW  - Silviculture
KW  - Agroforestry
KW  - Forest plantations
KW  - Taxonomy
ER  -