Katheryn Chen and Patrick Byrne Understudied Indigenous crops are those that have been overlooked in research efforts and commercial networks, …
Understudied Indigenous Crops
Category: Crops and Cultures
Fava Bean (Vicia faba)
Patrick Byrne This eBook chapter provides a brief overview of the crop fava bean, including its origins, production, use, …
Teff (Eragrostis tef)
Patrick Byrne This eBook chapter provides a brief overview of the crop teff, including its origins, production, use, and …
Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea)
Anthony Assibi Mahama This eBook chapter provides an overview of the crop Bambara groundnut, including its origins, production, …
Grass Pea (Lathyrus sativus)
Patricia Henderson This eBook chapter provides a brief overview of the crop grass pea, including its origins, production, …
Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan)
Patricia Henderson This eBook chapter provides a brief overview of the crop pigeon pea, including its origins, production, …
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
Patricia Henderson This eBook chapter provides a brief overview of the crop chickpea, including its origins, production, use, …
The Importance of Indigenous Crops
Katheryn Chen and Patrick Byrne This eBook chapter introduces the concept of understudied Indigenous crops, briefly describing their …
Bringing back neglected crops: A food and climate solution for Africa
IFPRI, Lysiane Lefebvre, David Laborde, And Valeria Piñeiro Neglected crops such as sorghum, millet, and amaranth may be powerful tools …
Agricultural Explorations in Ceylon, Sumatra and Java (1925-1926)
USDA National Agricultural Library This 21-minute video is a historical silent motion picture produced by the USDA in the 1920s. …