Lost Crops of Africa: Volume III: Fruits (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309105965)

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.

Author: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Development Security and Cooperation
ISBN-10: 030910596X
ISBN-13: 9780309105965
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 02/25/2008
Pages: 380
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.23w x 0.82d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 12/01/2008 pg. 124