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'BOSTID Publications'
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... 20418, USA How to Order BOSTID Reports Reports published by the Board on Science and Technology for International Development are sponsored in most instances by the U.S. Agency for International Development and are intended for free distribution primarily to readers in developing countries.
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... 198 pp. Discusses the potential importance of microbiology in developing countries in food and feed, plant nutrition, pest control, fuel and energy, waste treatment and utilization, and health.
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... Describes 27 species of woody plants that seem suitable candidates for fuelwood plantations in developing countries.
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... 202 pp. Assesses potential and limitations of food-loss reduction efforts; summarizes existing work and information about losses of major food crops and fish; discusses economic and social factors involved; identifies major areas of need; and suggests policy and program options for developing countries and technical assistance agencies.
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... National Research Council 2101 Constitution Avenue Washington, D.C. 20418, USA Please type or print clearly.
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