Lost Crops of Africa: Volume I: Grains (Lost Crops of Africa Vol. I) by National Research Council - 1996-01-01

National Academies Press, 1996. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

National Academy Press, 1996. Paperback. Condition very good. B/W photos. 383pp. ISBN-10 0309049903. ISBN 9780309049900. .

National Academies Press, 1996. Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:0309049903

National Academies Press, 1996-03-14. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Natl Academy Pr, 1995. Paperback. New. 408 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches.

New. 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. When experts were asked to nominate African food plants for inclusion in a new book, a list of 30 species grew quickly to hundreds. All in all, Africa has more than 2,000 native grains and fruits--"lost" species due for rediscovery and exploitation. This volume focuses on native cereals, including African rice, reserved until recently as a luxury food for religious rituals. Finger millet, neglected internationally although it is a staple for millions. Fonio (acha), probably the oldest African cereal and sometimes called "hungry rice." Pearl millet, a widely used grain that still holds great untapped potential. Sorghum, with prospects for making… Read More