Ethnobotany, anatomy and taxonomy of five tropical lianas of the Coto Brus region of Costa Rica.
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Title
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Ethnobotany, anatomy and taxonomy of five tropical lianas of the Coto Brus region of Costa Rica.
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Identifier
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AAI9405498
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identifier
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9405498
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Creator
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Benzecry, Alice.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Andrew Greller
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Date
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1993
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Biology, Botany | Agriculture, Wood Technology | Economics, Agricultural
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Abstract
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The stems of five bignoniaceous lianas are the main natural resource for the manufacture of "canastos" in the Coto Brus region of Costa Rica. The present study includes: (a) the techniques for collection and preparation of the plant material used for weaving "canastos" and the weaving process itself; (b) detailed taxonomic and anatomical studies of these species of lianas; and (c) an analysis of the economic and environmental importance of lianas to the future of this local industry.;In general, the species under investigation exhibit basic wood anatomy that is characteristic of the tribe Bignonieae, as define by Gasson and Dobbins (1991). The bark is regularly stratified from cambium to periphery. Included phloem furrows are formed as a result of nearly unidirectional cambial activity and differ among the taxa in their structural design and number. Each furrow is bordered by continuous multiseriated (7-8) rays. Variation in the anatomy of phloem furrows is a character now thought to be important for genus identification of the bignoniaceous lianas.;Tropical forests are a source of vital ecological information. They are the repositories of an incredible diversity of germplasm, and their scientific value is immeasurable. The results of this study show that if the appropriate resources are exploited and properly managed, tropical forests can generate substantial market benefits.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
