| Lost Crops of Africa, Volume II: Vegetables Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Policy and Global Affairs (Author), Development Security and Cooperation (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309103339 ISBN-13: 9780309103336 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $57.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science - Science | Life Sciences - Horticulture |
| Dewey: 338.109 |
| LCCN: 93086876 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.30 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This report is the second in a series of three evaluating underexploited African plant resources that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. The volume describes the characteristics of 18 little-known indigenous African vegetables (including tubers and legumes) that have potential as food- and cash-crops but are typically overlooked by scientists and policymakers and in the world at large. The book assesses the potential of each vegetable to help overcome malnutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and create sustainable landcare in Africa. Each species is described in a separate chapter, based on information gathered from and verified by a pool of experts throughout the world. Volume I describes African grains and Volume III African fruits. |
