vi, 556pp, with colour illustrations and diagrams, charts etc in text. Laminated, illustrated stiff card covers. 4to. An ex library copy with light library markings (label taped over spine, barcode inside front cover, stamp on first leaf, stamp and annotations on title page and stamp inside rear covers). Some edge wear to card covers and a little toning on rear cover. Internally a little less than crisp and bright but neat, clean and tight.
Prosopis Juliflora, commonly known as mesquite or honey locust, is a thorny shrub or tree with both beneficial and detrimental characteristics. Known for its ability to reclaim degraded land and improve soil quality, it is also one of the world's most invasive plant species, aggressively colonising areas and displacing native vegetation. It has been declared a noxious weed in several countries. This is a compendious volume, studying the plant and its worldwide incidence from several aspects and reviewing the current state of research (including its potential use as a biofuel).
