|
![]() |
|||
|
||||
OverviewThis fascinating, readable volume is filled with enticing, detailed information about more than 30 different Incan crops that promise to follow the potato's lead and become important contributors to the world's food supply. Some of these overlooked foods offer special advantages for developing nations, such as high nutritional quality and excellent yields. Many are adaptable to areas of the United States. Lost Crops of the Incas includes vivid color photographs of many of the crops and describes the authors' experiences in growing, tasting, and preparing them in different ways. This book is for the gourmet and gourmand alike, as well as gardeners, botanists, farmers, and agricultural specialists in developing countries. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ad Hoc Panel of the Advisory Committee on Technology Innovation , Board on Science & Technology for International Development , Policy and Global Affairs , National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.90cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9780309074612ISBN 10: 0309074614 Pages: 428 Publication Date: 01 January 1989 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAd Hoc Panel of the Advisory Committee on Technology Innovation, Board on Science and Technology for International Development, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |