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Lost Crops of Africa: Volume III: Fruits
Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Policy and Global Affairs (Author), Development Security and Cooperation (Author)
ISBN: 030910596X     ISBN-13: 9780309105965
Publisher: National Academies Press
OUR PRICE:   $76.00  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2008
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BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science
- Science | Life Sciences - Horticulture
Dewey: 338.109
LCCN: 93086876
Series: Lost Crops of Africa Vol. I
Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.23" W x 8.94" (1.37 lbs) 354 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - African
 
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Publisher Description:

This book is the third in a series evaluating underexploited African plant resources that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. The volume describes 24 little-known indigenous African cultivated and wild fruits that have potential as food- and cash-crops but are typically overlooked by scientists, policymakers, and the world at large. The book assesses the potential of each fruit to help overcome malnutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and create sustainable landcare in Africa. Each fruit is also described in a separate chapter, based on information provided and assessed by experts throughout the world. Volume I describes African grains and Volume II African vegetables.