Lost Crops of Africa : Volume III: Fruits
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
030910596X
ISBN-13
9780309105965
Publisher
National Academies Press
Imprint
National Academies Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 25th, 2008
Print length
380 Pages
Weight
301 grams
Dimensions
22.90 x 15.20 x 0.20 cms
Product Classification:
Agricultural scienceAgronomy & crop productionAgronomy and crop production
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Evaluates the African plant resources that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. This title describes 24 indigenous African cultivated and wild fruits that have potential as food and cash-crops. It assesses the potential of each fruit to help overcome malnutrition, boost food security, and foster rural development.
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.
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