Mpts research supported by the forestry/fuelwood research and development project (1987-1990)
Multipurpose tree species (MPTS's) are grown to provide more than one product and/or service. For small farm use, this frequently means significant wood and foliage use from the same tree. The report summarizes efforts under Phase I (1987-1990) of A.I.D.'s Forestry/Fuelwood Research and Development (F/FRED) Project to promote improved use of MPTS's on small farms in Asia. Research support has included efforts in genetic improvement and soil characterization, methodology development, researcher training, and preparation of annotated bibliographies and regional research plans. Twenty-one small research grants were provided for field trials, methods, and management; tree improvement; pest and disease control; farm systems; policy and economics; and tree products. A final section highlights assistance to a project in Thailand which involved testing indigenous species for agroforestry in the Huay Hong Krai watershed.
- Research Organization:
- Winrock International Inst. for Agricultural Development, Arlington, VA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 6485461
- Report Number(s):
- PB-93-177921/XAB; CNN: AID-DHR-5547-A-00-0018-00
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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