In order to estimate the possibility of self-financing in Croatian forest management, an analysis was made of: (1) legal aspects of Croatian forestry; (2) principles and practice of forest management; (3) present forest status; (4) current money value of the state forests; (5) evaluation status of...

Results of pre-clinical and clinical studies carried out with taxol, a natural plant product derived from Taxus brevifolia, are discussed. In phase-2 clinical trials, taxol has achieved response rates of 21-37% as second-line chemotherapy in patients with progressive ovarian cancer, >10% in...

Presents a brief review, based on world literature, of the morphology and biology of the 10 species of termite known in Israel, together with an outline of their systematic position and distribution. Results of a 14-year survey showed that there are 4 common species, viz. Reticulitermes lucifugus,...

A review, based mainly on world literature, covering L. brunneus and other Lyctus spp. found in Israel. The increased incidence in Israel of Lyctus damage to plywood made from tropical timbers is noted.

Studies were made on 2-year-old potted stock, using both histological and radiological methods [cf. F.A. 27 No. 1192]. Prolonged exposure to different temperatures and photoperiods had little effect on cambial activity. No interruption of cambial activity was observed during 3 years of study,...

Following tests at Ilanot, Israel, of different drying methods (air-, kiln- and chemical seasoning), a schedule is recommended for seasoning E. camaldulensis, which reduces defects characteristic of the species such as brittle heart, splitting, checking, and excessive shrinkage. Timber from logs of ...

Samples were taken from 7- and 8-year stems growing in Mediterranean (M) and Irano-Turanian (I-T) habitats in Israel. Fibre lengths were measured for all annual rings and at 4 or 5 heights. Fibre diameters were measured from 3 rings at one height. General trends in fibre length, clearly seen in...

cf. FA. 23 No. 5800.] Includes a diagram showing, for 21 Israeli and 2 exotic species, the months of full and partial cambial activity, and the inception of ring growth, or continuous growth. Patterns are distinguished, based on the inception of growth in early winter, spring, or the end of the dry ...

Shows the advantage of wider spacing in the production of wood chips, posts, pulpwood and poles in Eucalyptus camaldulensis spaced 2 X 2 and 3 X 3 m. With 6- to 8-year E. robusta and (9-year?] Casuarina sp., irrigation improved the volume m.a.i. six- and almost two-fold respectively. KEYWORDS:...