Thesis (M.S.)--American University of Beirut, Department of Agricultural Sciences, 2013.
Advisor : Dr. Youssef Abou-Jawdah, Professor, Agricultural Sciences--Committee members : Dr. Adib T. Saad, Professor, Agricultural Sciences ; Dr. Youssef Mouneimne, Director, CRSL ; Dr. Nadim Farajallah, Assistant Professor, Landscape Design and Ecosystem Management.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 91-98)