Leucaena: promising forage and tree crop for the tropics.

Abstract

A report mainly on L. leucocephala with similar chapters to those found in the first edition (Introduction; The plant; Animal feed; Wood products; Fuelwood; Soil improvement and reforestation; Other uses; and Recommendations and research needs), and additional chapters on: Experiences with Leucaena - illustrating the growth and use of L. leucocephala throughout the tropics and subtropics; and Other Leucaena species - giving very brief descriptions of L. diversifolia, L. esculenta, L. macrophylla, L. pulverulenta, L. shannoni, L. retusa, L. lanceolata, L. collinsii and L. trichodes.