Lost crops of Africa, Volume II, Vegetables:
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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. National Academies Press c2006
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Item 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
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 352 p.)
ISBN:0309103339
0309665825
128070487X
9780309103336
9780309665827
9781280704871

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