Tropical Root and Tuber Crops, 2nd Edition
Title | Tropical Root and Tuber Crops, 2nd Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Vincent Lebot |
Publisher | CABI |
Total Pages | 543 |
Release | 2019-12-02 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 178924336X |
Root and tuber crops are important to agriculture, food security and income for 2.2 billion people in developing countries. These species produce large quantities of dietary energy and have stable yields under difficult environmental conditions. This second edition of Tropical Root and Tuber Crops is an authoritative treatment of four important root and tuber crops: cassava. sweet potato, yams, and aroids.
Tropical Roots and Tubers
Title | Tropical Roots and Tubers PDF eBook |
Author | Harish K. Sharma |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | 646 |
Release | 2016-11-14 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1118992695 |
Roots and tubers are considered as the most important food crops after cereals and contribute significantly to sustainable development, income generation and food security especially in the tropical regions. The perishable nature of roots and tubers demands appropriate storage conditions at different stages starting from farmers to its final consumers. Because of their highly perishable nature, search for efficient and better methods of preservation/processing have been continuing alongside the developments in different arena. This book covers the processing and technological aspects of root and tuber foods, detailing the production and processing of roots and tubers such as taro, cassava, sweet potato, yam and elephant foot yam. Featuring chapters on anatomy, taxonomy and physiology, molecular and biochemical characterization, GAP, GMP, HACCP, Storage techniques, as well as the latest technological interventions in Taro, Cassava, Sweet potato, yam and Elephant foot Yam.
Tropical Root and Tuber Crops Tomorrow; Proceedings. (Donald L. Plucknett, Editor
Title | Tropical Root and Tuber Crops Tomorrow; Proceedings. (Donald L. Plucknett, Editor PDF eBook |
Author | International Symposium on Tropical Root and Tuber Crops, 2D, Honolulu and Kapaa, Hawaii, 1970 |
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Release | 1970 |
Genre | Root crops |
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Plant Protection in Tropical Root and Tuber Crops
Title | Plant Protection in Tropical Root and Tuber Crops PDF eBook |
Author | P. Parvatha Reddy |
Publisher | Springer |
Total Pages | 346 |
Release | 2015-06-05 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 8132223896 |
This book is a compilation of information on insect/mite/vertebrate pests and fungal/bacterial/viral/mycoplasma/nematode diseases of tropical root and tuber crops such as cassava, sweet potato, yams, taro, Amorphophallus, yam bean and tannia. The book highlights the distribution, symptoms and damage, biology, survival and spread of each pest and describes management methods. It also sheds light on different eco-friendly pest management strategies including physical, cultural, chemical, biological, host resistance and integrated methods. The book is written in a lucid style using easy-to-understand language and offers adoptable recommendations involving eco-friendly control measures. It serves as a useful reference source for policy makers, research and extension workers, practicing farmers and students. The material can also be used for teaching post graduate courses in state agricultural universities.
Tropical Root and Tuber Crops Newsletter
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TROPICAL ROOT AND TUBER CROPS TOMORROW- PROCEEDINGS- 2ND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TROPICAL ROOT AND TUBER CROPS- 2 VOLS.
Title | TROPICAL ROOT AND TUBER CROPS TOMORROW- PROCEEDINGS- 2ND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TROPICAL ROOT AND TUBER CROPS- 2 VOLS. PDF eBook |
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Tropical Root and Tuber Crops
Title | Tropical Root and Tuber Crops PDF eBook |
Author | Vincent Lebot |
Publisher | C A B International |
Total Pages | 413 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 9781845934248 |
Most of the world's poorest smallholders depend on tropical roots and tuber crops as their principal source of food and nutrition. This book compiles information on the origin, genetics, physiology, agronomy, pests and diseases and post harvest processing of these crops, while providing ideas for further research and development.