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Lost Crops of Africa: Volume 1: Grains (Lost Crops of Africa Vol. I)
by National Research Council

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Book News Annotation:

Written for both a lay and professional audience, this report discusses the many traditional cereals of sub-Saharan Africa and assesses their potential for expanding and diversifying African and world food supplies and improving economic development.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Scenes of starvation have drawn the world's attention to Africa's agricultural and environmental crisis. Some observers question whether this continent can ever hope to feed its growing population. Yet there is an overlooked food resource in sub-Saharan Africa that has vast potential: native food plants. Africa has more than 2,000 native grains and fruits--"lost" species due for rediscovery and exploitation. This volume focuses on native cereals, presenting information on where and how they are grown, harvested, and processed, their benefits and limitations as a food source, and the the futures of each grain.
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Table of Contents

v. 1. Grains.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780309049900
Subtitle:
Volume 1: Grains
Author:
National Research Council
Author:
National Research Council
Publisher:
National Academy Press
Location:
Washington, D.C. :
Subject:
Agriculture
Subject:
Agriculture - Agronomy
Subject:
Crops
Subject:
Food crops
Subject:
Traditional farming
Subject:
Traditional farming -- Africa.
Subject:
Indigenous crops -- Africa.
Subject:
Indigenous crops
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Series:
Lost Crops of Africa Vol. I
Series Volume:
I
Publication Date:
August 1995
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
408
Dimensions:
9.01x6.05x.90 in. 1.22 lbs.
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