The Arnold Arboretum has more than 40 species of pine growing on its grounds from throughout the geographic range of the genus. The Mexican White Pine, Pinus ayacahuite, is particularly intriguing because it is the Arboretum’s southernmost representative of the genus as well as being one of the very few Mexican plants hardy here. The 24-year-old specimen, propagated from seed from the Royal Bot...

This study investigated the diversity of ornamental plants with medicinal values at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden in Ho Chi Minh City. The research was conducted through a comprehensive survey, including questionnaires, observation, taking pictures notes on each sample. identified 223 species plants, which accounted for 55.6% (124 species). Among families, Fabaceae Zingiberaceae were most pop...

Purpose This study provides a detailed, process-based life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory of an ornamental tree production system for urban forestry. The success of large-scale tree planting initiatives for climate protection depends on projects being net sinks for CO2 over their entire life cycle. However, previous assessments of urban tree planting initiatives have not accounted for the...

Computer Graphics and Geometric Ornamental Design

Now a days, more and more ornaments and decorative deigns are taking shape of aesthetically appealing patterns. The global competition and the continuous demand for novelty in ornamental patterns have slowed down the growth of market of decorative products. This work is towards the generation of new ornamental patterns for Jewellery designing. This paper proposes a fractal geometry technique to...