Roots And Tubers In The Global Food System

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Roots and Tubers in the Global Food System

Author : Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. Committee on Inter-Centre Root and Tuber Crops Research
Publisher : IITA
ISBN 13 : 9789290602033
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Roots and Tubers in the Global Food System written by Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. Committee on Inter-Centre Root and Tuber Crops Research and published by IITA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1995, TAC commissioned an Inter-Centre Review of Root and Tuber Crops Research in the CGIAR, and that group's final report was submitted in April 1996. Among its findings, the review recommended that the Centers working on these crops prepare, in consultation with non-CGIAR members, "a comprehensive, documented text that sets out a vision for root and tuber research employing inter-Centre collaborations and institutional partnerships ... "(TAC, 1997). At International Centers' Week 1996, representatives of CIAT, CIP, IFPRI, IPGRI, and IITA met, formed an informal committee, and established a task force to prepare such a report, with CIP and CIAT representatives acting as co-convenors. This document synthesizes the principal findings of the subsequent work. Roots and tuber crops have myriad and complex roles to play in feeding the world in the coming decades. Far from being one sort of crop that serves one specific purpose, they will be many things to many-very many-people.

Roots and Tubers for the 21st Century

Author : Gregory J. Scott
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 : 0896296350
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (962 download)

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Download or read book Roots and Tubers for the 21st Century written by Gregory J. Scott and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2000 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synthesizes a significant amount of data and information on roots and tubers in an effort to provide a clearer vision of their past, present, and future roles in the food systems of developing countries. How the production and use of these commodities have changed and will continue to change over time are all the more important to understand because of the contribution they make to the diets and income-generating activities of the rural and urban poor in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Provides a fuller understanding of the prospects of roots and tubers for food, feed, and other uses in developing countries.

Roots, Tubers, Plantains and Bananas in Human Nutrition

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9789251028629
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (286 download)

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Download or read book Roots, Tubers, Plantains and Bananas in Human Nutrition written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 1990 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Tropical Roots and Tubers

Author : Harish K. Sharma
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118992741
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Tropical Roots and Tubers written by Harish K. Sharma and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Lost Crops of Africa

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 9780309164542
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (645 download)

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Download or read book Lost Crops of Africa written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2006-10-27 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is the second in a series of three evaluating underexploited African plant resources that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. The volume describes the characteristics of 18 little-known indigenous African vegetables (including tubers and legumes) that have potential as food- and cash-crops but are typically overlooked by scientists and policymakers and in the world at large. The book assesses the potential of each vegetable to help overcome malnutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and create sustainable landcare in Africa. Each species is described in a separate chapter, based on information gathered from and verified by a pool of experts throughout the world. Volume I describes African grains and Volume III African fruits.

THE NETHERLANDS IN THE GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM

Author : Eline Chivot, Willem L. Auping, Sijbren de Jong, Hannes Rõõs, Michel Rademaker
Publisher : The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies
ISBN 13 : 9492102420
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (921 download)

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Download or read book THE NETHERLANDS IN THE GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM written by Eline Chivot, Willem L. Auping, Sijbren de Jong, Hannes Rõõs, Michel Rademaker and published by The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study addressed the question of future food challenges and how these may play out. Part of the analysis focused on the question as to how we may enhance our understanding of the effects of climate change, increased population growth and rising incomes worldwide on future food systems. The worldwide food system is vulnerable to many influences. The approach used in this study focused on the most significant possible influencers of drivers, or the elements having the most effect on how drivers will develop. This approach was employed due to our understanding that the system’s complexity cannot be reduced to the drivers alone. The applied research method however allows us to look at the different aspects while recognizing their interlinkages.

Root, Tuber and Banana Food System Innovations

Author : Graham Thiele
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030920224
Total Pages : 583 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Root, Tuber and Banana Food System Innovations written by Graham Thiele and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book describes recent innovations in food systems based on root, tuber and banana crops in developing countries. These innovations respond to many of the challenges facing these vital crops, linked to their vegetative seed and bulky and perishable produce. The innovations create value, food, jobs and new sources of income while improving the wellbeing and quality of life of their users. Women are often key players in the production, processing and marketing of roots, tubers and bananas, so successful innovation needs to consider gender. These crops and their value chains have long been neglected by research and development, hence this book contributes to filling in the gap. The book features many outcomes of the CGIAR Research Program in Roots, Tubers and Banana (RTB), which operated from 2012-21, encompassing many tropical countries, academic and industry partners, multiple crops, and major initiatives. It describes the successful innovation model developed by RTB that brings together diverse partners and organizations, to create value for the end users and to generate positive economic and social outcomes. RTB has accelerated the scaling of innovations to reach many end users cost effectively. Though most of the book's examples and insights are from Africa, they can be applied worldwide. The book will be useful for decision makers designing policies to scale up agricultural solutions, for researchers and extension specialists seeking practical ideas, and for scholars of innovation.

Advances in root and tuber crops technologies for sustainable food security, improved nutrition, wealth creation and environmental conservation in Africa: proceedings of the 9th ISTRC-AB symposium. Mombasa, Kenya, 1-5 Nov. 2004

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Publisher : IITA
ISBN 13 : 9789990894103
Total Pages : 914 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (941 download)

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Download or read book Advances in root and tuber crops technologies for sustainable food security, improved nutrition, wealth creation and environmental conservation in Africa: proceedings of the 9th ISTRC-AB symposium. Mombasa, Kenya, 1-5 Nov. 2004 written by and published by IITA. This book was released on with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Root and Tuber Crops

Author : J.E. Bradshaw
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387927654
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (879 download)

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Download or read book Root and Tuber Crops written by J.E. Bradshaw and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-09-11 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is important to include Tuber and Root Crops in the Handbook of Plant Breeding. They include starchy staple crops that are of increasing importance for global food security and relief of poverty, important millennium goals for the United Nations. Indeed, 2008 was the UN International Year of the Potato in recognition of this role of the potato as the world’s third most important food crop after wheat and rice. The other major staples are cassava, sweetpotato and yam. Together they occupy about 50 million hectares, with production at 640 million metric tons, of which 70% is in developing countries. In total there are more than 30 species of Root and Tuber Crops grown in the world today. Given the content of other volumes in the series, it makes sense to include sugar and fodder beets; swedes and turnips; and minor root and tuber crops so that the book series is as complete as possible. Like the other volumes in the series, this one will present information on the latest in applied plant breeding using the current advances in the field, from an efficient use of genetic resources to the impact of biotechnology in plant breeding. Seven crop specific chapters are proposed, together with an introduction to this diverse set of plant species. Outstanding scientists for each crop species are proposed as senior authors, who may invite co-authors to contribute part of a chapter. In order to increase the overall acceptance of the volume, balance will be sought with authors from different research groups/countries who will be asked to contribute and collaborate where appropriate. The book should be of interest to researchers in both academic and industrial settings, and in both developed and developing countries, as well as students and teachers of plant breeding. It is currently extremely important to educate and train a new generation of plant breeders given the challenges faced by humankind in producing more food for an expanding global population during a period of environmental (including climate) change.

Tuber & Root Crops

Author : Mari Sivaswani Palaniswami
Publisher : New India Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788189422530
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (225 download)

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Download or read book Tuber & Root Crops written by Mari Sivaswani Palaniswami and published by New India Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tuber and root crops are the third important group of food crops after cereals and pulses, feeding about one fifth of the world population. With the burgeoning population coupled with limited land, water and other resources, the future beckons tuber and root crops in fulfilling the country's food requirements. These crops have higher biological efficiency and greater adoption with profound production potential per unit area per unit time. Tuber and root crops are well known from time immemorial as nature's energy bank and famine savior. This book is conceived to have an updated version on the tuber and root crops especially in the Indian context, including information on the history, biodiversity, geographical distribution, botany, neutraceutical and pharmaceutical values, new varieties, production technologies, IPM strategies, starches, post harvest technologies and value added products, bio-processing, biotechnology, ITK and future thrusts. Various aspects of cassava, sweet potato, elephant foot yam, taro, yams, coleus, yam bean and arrow root are elucidated in 17 s and appendices. This book will be of immense use to the policy makers, scientists, post graduate and under graduate students and officials concerned with tuber and root crops research, development and extension.

Bioactive Molecules in Food

Author : Jean-Michel Mérillon
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3319780301
Total Pages : 2353 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Bioactive Molecules in Food written by Jean-Michel Mérillon and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 2353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work provides comprehensive information about the bioactive molecules presented in our daily food and their effect on the physical and mental state of our body. Although the concept of functional food is new, the consumption of selected food to attain a specific effect existed already in ancient civilizations, namely of China and India. Consumers are now more attentive to food quality, safety and health benefits, and the food industry is led to develop processed- and packaged-food, particularly in terms of calories, quality, nutritional value and bioactive molecules. This book covers the entire range of bioactive molecules presented in daily food, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, isoflavonoids, carotenoids, vitamin C, polyphenols, bioactive molecules presented in wine, beer and cider. Concepts like French paradox, Mediterranean diet, healthy diet of eating fruits and vegetables, vegan and vegetarian diet, functional foods are described with suitable case studies. Readers will also discover a very timely compilation of methods for bioactive molecules analysis. Written by highly renowned scientists of the field, this reference work appeals to a wide readership, from graduate students, scholars, researchers in the field of botany, agriculture, pharmacy, biotechnology and food industry to those involved in manufacturing, processing and marketing of value-added food products.

Plant Protection in Tropical Root and Tuber Crops

Author : P. Parvatha Reddy
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 8132223896
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (322 download)

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Download or read book Plant Protection in Tropical Root and Tuber Crops written by P. Parvatha Reddy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Potato and Sweetpotato in Africa

Author : Jan Low
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1780644205
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Potato and Sweetpotato in Africa written by Jan Low and published by CABI. This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sweetpotato and potato are expanding faster than any other food crops in sub-Saharan Africa. There is growing investment in research to address bottlenecks in value chains concerning these two crops, and growing interest from the private sector in investing in them. This book addresses five major themes on sweetpotato and potato: policies for germplasm exchange, food security and trade in Africa; seed systems; breeding and disease management; post-harvest management, processing technologies and marketing systems; nutritional value and changing behaviours.

Chemistry of Tropical Root Crops

Author : J. Howard Bradbury
Publisher : State Mutual Book & Periodical Service
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Chemistry of Tropical Root Crops written by J. Howard Bradbury and published by State Mutual Book & Periodical Service. This book was released on 1988 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Horticultural Reviews

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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119750784
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Horticultural Reviews written by and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-31 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.

Global Commercial Potential of Subterranean Crops

Author : Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303129646X
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)

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Book Synopsis Global Commercial Potential of Subterranean Crops by : Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair

Download or read book Global Commercial Potential of Subterranean Crops written by Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-16 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tropical root and tuber crops form an important group of food crops for millions of people (about one-fifth of the world population), especially those living in the tropical and sub-tropical zones. Tuber crops are the third important food crops after cereals and grain legumes. The carbohydrates synthesized in the leaves and stored in the form of starch in the underground roots and tubers, which are not only for food, but also a raw material for several industries. Among the many tuber crops available, only a few have been domesticated and widely cultivated for edible and industrial purposes. This book addresses the principal issues connected with selected tuber and root crops, their origin, global distribution, cultivation details, and their global commercial potential, vis-à-vis the end products made out of them (value addition). Among the crops, sweet potato, cassava, yams, colocasia, west Indian arrowroot, asparagus, safed musli, Indian Bread root and gloria superba will be discussed. From various projections, it is evident that by the year 2050 the world population will face a serious food shortage, if current trends in cereals consumption is taken intoaccount. That is why root and tuber crops assume great importance. Contrary to the high-fertility soils, which are a requirement for principal cereals like rice and wheat, root and tuber crops can grow quite well in poor soils, under varying climatic conditions.

The Sweetpotato

Author : Gad Loebenstein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402094752
Total Pages : 539 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Sweetpotato written by Gad Loebenstein and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-03-21 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last four decades of the twentieth century the use of sweetpotato was diversified beyond their classification as subsistence, food security, and famine-relief crop. In developing countries they serve both as human food and for feeding livestock. In Western countries they appeal to health conscious consumers because of their nutritional aspects. The sweetpotato is very high in nutritive value, and merits wider use on this account alone. The book has 2 parts. A general one giving up-to-date information on the history, botany, cultivars, genetic engineering, propagation, diseases and pests, nutritional data and marketing; and a second part presenting data on sweetpotato growing practices in different areas of the world. The information should be useful to researchers, practitioners and crop administrators in different countries.