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1970/01/01 This publication is a record of the proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Tropical Root and Tuber Crops. Papers included survey the general status of each of the major crops and those factors that limit their production and utilization. Emphasis was limited to a discussion of the...
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1988/01/01 This book reports on a study of the chemical composition and nutritional status of a wide range of Pacific root crops.
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2007/01/01 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...
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1978/01/01 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,...
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Garden Beets, also called beetroot, are a hardy, cool-season root crop with edible leaves and a fleshy, tap root. The most common beets are deep red throughout but there are varieties that are yellow, white or mixed. The roots are a source of calories and the leaves are a good source of fiber and...
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Leeks are a close biennial relative of both onion and garlic, but do not form bulbs. Leaves are flat and large, when cooked they are milder in taste than onions, and are mainly used in soups and similar dishes.
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CGIAR’s first results-oriented Strategy and Results Framework (SRF) was developed in 2010, providing for first time an overarching structure for the combined work of CGIAR Centers delivery through 16 CGIAR Research Programs (CRP),steering the CGIAR system to overall delivery of impact. The 2010 –...
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Key Resource 1987/01/01 This book is an attempt to present in a concise form basic data relating to the production and utilization of most of the root crops of economic importance to countries in the tropics. For quick reference the data are arranged under standard headings and include yield, products and their uses,...
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Key Resource 1985/04/01 Root crops is a general term commonly used for a wide variety of food plants that have an underground storage organ known as a root, tuber (rhizome), corm, or bulb. Root crops are rich in starch, and low in protein and oil. They are excellent sources of calories. Some are consumed as major...
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1997/11/19 If I intercrop sweet potato with taller plants, how much will that reduce the productivity of the sweet potato?