1. 01/01/1978 In writing this book, Dr. Onwueme's purpose has been to provide a detailed account of the major tropical tuber crops which form a substantial part of the staple diet of people living in the tropics. Traditional and more recent methods of production are discussed and analysed. In addition,...
  2. 01/01/2007 Learn about the fascinating culinary history of these tasty staples, and gather tips for growing some of these unusual plants in your garden or in containers.The book describes more than 30 tropical and hardy tubers that are easy to grow, great to look at, and delicious to eat.Recipes from around...
  3. Ressource principale This book provides and extensive overview of all aspects of these much-neglected crops, ranging from their history, popularization and production to their nutritional value and potential toxcity.
  4. 01/01/1989 Compendium on technological and nutritional aspects of processing and utilization of tropical foods, both animal and plant, for purposes of training and field reference.
  5. Lightning Talk, ECHOEast Africa Pastoralist Symposium, March 29, 2022. Presenter: Herry Kirimbai
  6. 01/01/1984 Enracinez des récoltes est un terme général utilisé pour une variété large de communément plantes de la nourriture connu comme qui ont un organe du stockage clandestin un enracinez, tubercule (rhizome), corm, ou ampoule. Root les récoltes sont riches dans amidonnez, et mugissez dans protéine et...
  7. 19/12/1999 Seeds for agrobiodiversity Collaboration Biodiversity i agriculture Genes Seed shortages threaten organic farming Bean Seed systems Genetic variability in rice Seed selection Genetic resources conservation Seed fairs Andean tubers
  8. Edible Portion: Leaves, Fruit, Tubers, Root, Vegetable, Seeds A pumpkin family plant. It is a climbing or trailing herb. It can climb 20 m high. It has single tendrils. It has long tuberous roots.The leaves are heart shaped, with the lobes towards the base in an angular shape. The leaves are 5-10...
  9. Edible Portion: Root, Tuber, Stem, Flower Bud, Vegetable A rush like plant. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 40-60 cm high and spreads 30-45 cm wide. The stems are inrings which are tightly packed. They are 60 cm tall. They are slightly rough and have furrows along them. There are...
  10. Edible Portion: Tubers, Vegetable, Root A yam vine. The stem is square in cross section and does not have spines. The leaves are 25 cm long. They are opposite. Theleaf is divided like fingers on a hand into 3 or more segments. The male flower is on a long stalk and the female flower stalk is...