Top 100 Food Plants

Top 100 Food Plants
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Publisher : NRC Research Press
Total Pages : 657
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ISBN-10 : 9780660198583
ISBN-13 : 0660198584
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Top 100 Food Plants by : Ernest Small

"This beautifully illustrated book reviews scientific and technological information about the world's major food plants and their culinary uses. An introductory chapter discusses nutritional and other fundamental scientific aspects of plant foods. The 100 main chapters deal with a particular species or group of species. All categories of food plants are covered, including cereals, oilseeds, fruits, nuts, vegetables, legumes, herbs, spices, beverage plants and sources of industrial food extracts. Information is provided on scientific and common names, appearance, history, economic and social importance, food uses (including practical information on storage and preparation), as well as notable curiosities. There are more than 3000 literature citations in the book and the text is complemented by over 250 exquisitely drawn illustrations. Given the current, alarming rise in food costs and increasing risk of hunger in many regions, specialists in diverse fields will find this reference work to be especially useful. As well, those familiar with Dr. Small's books or those with an interest in gardening, cooking and human health in relation to diet will want to own a copy of this book."--Publisher's web site.

Guide to Sources for Agricultural and Biological Research

Guide to Sources for Agricultural and Biological Research
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 748
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ISBN-10 : 9780520328730
ISBN-13 : 0520328736
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Guide to Sources for Agricultural and Biological Research by : J. Richard Blanchard

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Bibliography of Agriculture

Bibliography of Agriculture
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 878
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ISBN-10 : UFL:31262082085407
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Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

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Small-scale Processing And Storage Of Tropical Root Crops

Small-scale Processing And Storage Of Tropical Root Crops
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 484
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ISBN-10 : 9781000239768
ISBN-13 : 1000239764
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Small-scale Processing And Storage Of Tropical Root Crops by : Donald Plucknett

Tropical root crops—basic staples for millions of people—are highly perishable, and tremendous losses occur after harvest because of the lack of storage and processing technology. This book is the first to fully describe small-scale processing and storage methods for these root crops, particularly taro, sweet potato, and yams. The authors emphasize methods of handling and preserving the crops that require little in the way of energy or technology, and they discuss traditional methods of storage and processing in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. They also describe small machines suitable for processing and highlight examples of higher-level technology. The book is a milestone in the search for ways to appropriately modernize traditional agriculture and food systems.