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 ...
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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. Table of Contents Front Matter Introduction 1 Amaranth 2 Bambara Bean 3 Baobab 4 Celosia 5 Cowpea 6 Dika 7 Eggplant (Garden Egg) 8 Egusi 9 Enset 10 Lablab 11 Locust Bean 12 Long Bean 13 Marama 14 Moringa 15 Native Potatoes 16 Okra 17 Shea 18 Yambean Biographical Sketches of Panel Members Credits
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New. Num Pages: 378 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 610. 2006. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 378 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 378 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Very good. Volume II: Vegetables. Paperback. Former owner's blind-stamp on top right corner of title page. Otherwise, clean and solid. Ships from a smoke-free home.
