Products and Applications of Biopolymers

Content: Intro
 Title page
 Table of Contents
 Copyright
 List of Contributors
 Preface
 1: Acacia Seyal Gums in Sudan: Ecology and Economic Contribution
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Acacia seyal tree
 Acacia seyal distribution
 Acacia seyal ecology
 Acacia seyal husbandry
 Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis for acacia gum in Sudan
 Acacia seyal contribution to production and export of gum Arabic
 General discussion and recommendations
 2: Management Practices of Gum Arabic-Producing Trees
 Abstract
 Introduction
 The importance of gum Arabic-producing trees
 Gum Arabic production Land tenure and management practicesLimitations to management practices
 Conclusion
 3: Valuation of the Environmental Role of Acacia senegal Tree in the Gum Belt of Kordofan and the Blue Nile Sectors, Sudan
 Abstract
 Introduction
 The study area description
 Methodology of the study
 Results and discussion
 4: Impact of Vegetation Cover Changes on Gum Arabic Production Using Remote Sensing Applications in Gedarif State, Sudan
 Abstract
 Applications of remote sensing on vegetation cover changes in arid regions
 Demographical features of Gadarif state Gum Arabic Belt in Sudan and its economic importanceImpact of vegetation cover changes in the Gum Arabic Belt in Gadarif state
 Remote sensing tools used
 Results and discussion
 5: Gum Arabic: Certification and Assessment of Marketing Opportunities
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Gum Arabic production policies
 The role of stakeholders involved in gum Arabic business
 Trading channels
 International factors
 Definitions of certification
 Definition of nontimber forest products
 Certification systems for NTFPs
 Forest (timberland) Stewardship Council principles
 Organic agriculture Fair trade: Fairtrade Labeling Organizations InternationalCurrent situation of gum Arabic business in Umm Ruwaba and El Rahad, Sudan production
 Cost of certification
 Challenges of gum Arabic certification
 The opportunities
 Conclusions
 6: Chemical Properties of Gum Arabic
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Chemical composition of gum Arabic
 Moisture
 Ash
 Nitrogen and protein content
 Amino acid composition
 Acidity and pH
 Solubility
 Equivalent weight, molecular weight, and uronic acid
 Reducing sugars
 Mineral composition
 Minor components of Acacia gums