Desert and Dryland Development: Challenges and Potential in the New Millennium
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Ryan. J. (ed. ). 2002. Desert and Dryland Development: Challenges and Potential in the New Millennium.
Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on the Development of Dry Lands. 22 - 27 August 1999. Cairo.
Egypt. ICARDA, Aleppo. Syria. xiv+655pp.
Abstract
This volume covers a wide range of topics of concern to scientists and decision-makers involved with
dry areas: soil conservation and degradation. water management and conservation. range management, biodiversity conservation, and combating desertification. stress physiology. expert systems and models. biotechnology. socioeconomics, anthropology. renewable energy. applications of new technology. and indigenous knowledge. The volume is an important landmark in our efforts to exploit harsh dry land environments for the good of mankind.
