Utilization, potential and conservation of Agathis, a genus of tropical Asian conifers

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 1980
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Climate and Environment
Authors:
Whitmore, T.C.

Abstract

Agathis, kauri pine, is a genus of moderately fast-growing conifers, mainly of the tropical Far East, which produce a valuable timber and the resin Manila copal. Current knowledge and research in progress on its ecology, timber, resin, cultivation, seed storage, vegetative propagation, future potential and conservation are summarized.

Citation

WHITMORE, T.C. (1980). Utilization, potential and conservation of Agathis, a genus of tropical Asian conifers. Economic Botany. 34 (1) 1-12.

Utilization, potential and conservation of Agathis, a genus of tropical Asian conifers

Published 1 January 1980
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