Aspects of African Biodiversity

Aspects of African Biodiversity brings together 26 contributors from nine African countries - Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, Botswana, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Sudan - plus the UK and Brazil. The chapters cover topics such as making the best use of the diversity of Africaa (TM)s plants in agriculture and medicine whilst benefiting communities in Africa; natural products; analysis and the environment; water quality; dealing with waste; biofuels; understanding crop protection chemicals in the African context; agricultural practices for Africa; farm animals; conservation and the impact of tourism on biodiversity. The book provides a valuable overview of several aspects of biodiversity in Africa.