Handbook of mangroves in the Philippines - Panay
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Abstract
A 106-page guide is a user-friendly presentation of technical botanical description and illustrations of Philippine mangrove species in Panay Island, Guimaras and Aurora Province. Vegetative and reproductive structures of 34 mangrove species that are readily observed in the field are emphasized and presented in color photographs and as graphic icons. Also discussed: importance of mangroves; mangrove decline and legislation; conservation and rehabilitation; and mangrove-friendly aquaculture.
Suggested Citation
Primavera, J. H., Sadaba, R. B., Lebata, M. J. H. L., & Altamirano, J. P. (2004). Handbook of mangroves in the Philippines - Panay. Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
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plant reproductive structures 
; resource conservation ; illustrations ; mangrove swamps ; check lists ; environmental legislation ; aquaculture ; identification keys ; animal morphology ; photographs ; species diversity ; nature conservation ; taxonomy ; aquaculture techniques ; mangroves ; legislation ; asexual reproduction ; Philippines ; Panay 
; Guimaras ; Aurora
; resource conservation ; illustrations ; mangrove swamps ; check lists ; environmental legislation ; aquaculture ; identification keys ; animal morphology ; photographs ; species diversity ; nature conservation ; taxonomy ; aquaculture techniques ; mangroves ; legislation ; asexual reproduction ; Philippines ; Panay ; Guimaras ; Aurora
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