Lost Crops of Africa: Volume III: Fruits (Lost Crops of Africa Vol. I) - Softcover

National Research Council; Policy And Global Affairs; Development, Security, And Cooperation

Softcover

ISBN 10: 030910596X ISBN 13: 9780309105965

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2008

Synopsis

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.

Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• INTRODUCTION
• 1 BALANITES (Desert Date, Lalob)
• 2 BAOBAB
• 3 BUTTERFRUIT (Safou, Bush Mango)
• 4 CARISSA
• 5 HORNED MELON
• 6 KEI APPLE
• 7 MARULA
• 8 MELON
• 9 TAMARIND
• 10 WATERMELON
• Volume III part 2 Wild Fruits
• INTRODUCTION
• 1 AIZEN (MUKHEIT)
• 2 CHOCOLATE BERRIES
• 3 CUSTARD APPLES
• 4 EBONY
• 5 GINGERBREAD PLUMS
• 6 GUMVINES
• 7 ICACINA
• 8 IMBE
• 9 MEDLARS
• 10 MONKEY ORANGES
• 11 STAR APPLES
• 12 SUGARPLUMS
• 13 SWEET DETAR
• 14 TREE GRAPES
• Appendix A: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PANEL MEMBERS
• Appendix B: CREDITS

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• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 030910596X
• ISBN 13: 9780309105965
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 380