North American Cornucopia
Download or Read eBook North American Cornucopia PDF written by Ernest Small and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-09-23 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Ernest Small |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 768 |
Release | : 2013-09-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781466585942 |
ISBN-13 | : 1466585943 |
Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis North American Cornucopia by : Ernest Small
Book excerpt: Many North American plants have characteristics that are especially promising as candidates for expanding our food supply and generating new economically competitive crops. This book is an informative analysis of the top 100 indigenous food plants of North America, focusing on those species that have achieved commercial success or have substantial market potential. The book's user-friendly format provides concise information on each plant. It examines the geography and ecology, history, economic and social importance, food and industrial uses, and the economic future of each crop.