Lost Crops of Africa
National Research Council / Policy and Global Affairs / Office of International Affairs / Board on Science and Technology for International Development
Scenes of starvation have drawn the world's attention to Africa's agricultural and environmental crisis. Some observers question whether this continent can ever hope to feed its growing population. Yet there is an overlooked food resource in sub-Saharan Africa that has vast potential: native food plants. Africa has more than 2, 000 native grains and fruits--"lost" species due for rediscovery and exploitation. This volume focuses on native cere...