The Encyclopedia of Bio-indicator, Food, and Medicinal Plants, Vol. 3: Soil Diagnostic Guide (French Edition)

The Encyclopedia of Bio-indicator, Food, and Medicinal Plants, Volume 3, is a reference work for all those who wish to delve deeper into the Soil diagnosis with the help of bio-indicator plants.

Field botanist since 1979 and former medicinal plant gatherer, Gérard Ducerf shares its unique expertise and years of observation to establish reliable soil quality indicators.

Each chapter offers:

• Concrete case studies illustrating the impact of agricultural practices and human on the biodiversity plots.

• An atlas of more than 270 Wild plants and cultivated, with original photographs for quick identification.

• Detailed sheets presenting the characters bio-indicators and their implications for the soil diagnosis.

The presence or absence of certain species allows for:

• Evaluate the structure and health of the Solution.

• Prevent the Erosion and the loss of cultivated varieties.

• Maintain microbial life and natural fertility.

A new logo guides understanding according to perspectives of the Agronomy and of the Ecology, while a recipe notebook and a guide to famine plants offer concrete solutions to feed humanity during times of scarcity.

Whether you are a farmer, technician, or simply passionate about Phytosociology, this volume 3 will guide you step by step in setting up a sustainable and respectful diagnostic of the Nature.

Article features

• Format: Paperback

• EAN13: 9791091115001

• ISBN: 979-10-91115-00-1

• Editor: PROMONATURE

• Publication date: September 1, 2013

• Series: The encyclopedia of bio-indicator, food, and medicinal plants

• Number of pages: 352

• Dimensions: 29 × 20 cm

• Weight: 1,450 g

• Language: French