1979-09-01 Nitrate and oxalate levels were measured among a number of amaranth vegetable types over two growing seasons. It is concluded that the presence of these substances does not significantly detract from the excellent nutritional quality of amaranth greens. 25 pages, tables
1976-01-01 This study on the amaranth, the principal leaf vegetable of hot regions, is based on experience in tropical horticulture in Ivory Coast from 1965 to 1968 and in Dahomey from 1968 to 1973.
1978-01-01 The purpose of this series of bulletins is to furnish information about vegetables that can be grown in the hot, humid Tropics. The vegetables covered are either not well known, at least with respect to some uses, or not well distributed, but are productive during tropical rainy seaons. The...
2006-01-01 Amaranth produces a nutritious grain which is very versatile as a food ingredient. This booklet is a farmers' manual in regards to amaranthus.
2015-09-20 This book is designed as a simple introduction to the more common food plants of Bangladesh. It is hoped people will take greater pride and interest in these plants and become confident and informed about how to grow and use them. Many of the local food plants that occur in every country are very...
2020-04-14 Have you ever wondered about the long-term impact of a project with which you were involved? Wouldn’t it be nice to know whether changes in a community lasted after an official program ended? Do you wish you knew what worked and what did not, so you could adjust for a more effective program next...
All over the world local varieties of fruit, vegetables and grain are grown. Many are seemingly forgotten or are underutilized despite having outstanding nutritional or taste qualities. Some have good commercial potential and could be an excellent cash crop for a smallscale or family farmers,...
Edible parts -Leaves, Seeds, Vegetable An annual plant which can be 2 m high and 45 cm across. The stems are angular and it can have a single stem or be branched. It is often limp in the upper parts. Plants are hairy at first but become smooth. Often they are tinged purple. Leaves are 2-4 cm long...