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Books/Manuals
  1. Dye-Yielding Plants of the Philippines Hanbook.
  2. Philippine Erect Bamboos : A Field Identification Guide
  3. Lexicon of Philippine Trees (Revised)
  4. Bamboo Processing Training Manual
  5. Botanical Identification Handbook on Philippine Mangrove Trees
  6. Field Guide to the Identification of Important Lesser-Used Species of Philippine Timbers (Out of Print)
  7. Manual on the Properties and Uses of Lesser-Used Species of Philippine Timbers (out of Print)
  8. Botanical Identification Handbook on Philippine Dipterocarps




  9. Dye-Yielding Plants of the Philippines Handbook Volume 1
    Eustaquio G. Aragones, Jr., Fernando C. Pitargue, Jr., Justo P. Rojo
    October 2001

     

     

     

    Price P 300

       

    Philippine Erect Bamboos : A Field Identification Guide

    Justo P. Rojo, Cristina A. Roxas, Fernando C. Pitargue, Jr., Christina A. Brinas
    March 2000

    Feautures the basionyms, common names, description, habitat, distribution, economic importance, distinguishing field characters, pictures and illustrations of 42 endemic and introduced erect bamboo species in the country.

    Price P 300

       
    Revised Lexicon of Philippine Trees
    Justo P. Rojo
    August 1999

    Contains brief descriptions of more than 3,000 species of trees found in the Philippines including their distribution and synonyms (if available). The trees are classified according to genera and families.

    Price P 450

       
    Training Manual on Bamboo Processing
    July 1999

    Includes information on the bamboo's basic structure and properties as well as characteristics and behavior during processing (seasoning, preservation and finishing) as drawn from FPRDI's researches and experiences.

    Price P 150

       
    Botanical Identification Handbook on Philippine Mangrove Trees
    Eustaquio G. Aragones, Jr., Justo P. Rojo, Fernando C. Pitargue, Jr.
    May 1998

    Includes the vernacular names, distribution, ecology, economic uses, pictures and illustrations of 65 mangrove species found in the Philippines.

    Price P 300

       
    Field Guide to the Identification of Important Lesser-Used Species of Philippine Timbers
    Justo P. Rojo, Eustaquio G. Aragones, Jr.
    1998

    Contains the description, ecology, distribution, pictures and illustrations of 60 lesser-used tree species in the country plus photographs and illustrations.

    Price P 600

       
    Botanical Identification Handbook on Philippine Dipterocarp Species
    Justo P. Rojo, Eustaquio G. Aragones, Jr.
    June 1997

    Features the field characteristics (description, vernacular names, distribution, economic uses, ecology) of the most important group of timber-producing trees - the family Dipterocarpaceae. Pictures and illustrations are also included.

    Price 250

       
    Manual on the Properties and Uses of Lesser-Used Species of Philippine Timbers
    Emmanuel D. Bello. Arnold P. Mosteiro
    1997

    Presents the distribution, tree characteristics, wood description, physical and mechanical properties, strenght group, working properties and uses of 39 lesser-used tree species in the Philippines.

    Price 350

    Prices do not include postage  

     

 
 
 



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