Plant Science: An Introduction to World CropsBlends the twin themes of plant science and crop agriculture into a single narrative. His broad reference use through its spectrum of pertinent data and principles derived from numerous principles. |
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An Introduction to World Crops Jules Janick. Potato , Solanum tuberosum , Solanaceae The common potato is a member of another large and important plant family , the Solanaceae . Among its close relatives are eggplant and tomato , and in ...
An Introduction to World Crops Jules Janick. Potato , Solanum tuberosum , Solanaceae The common potato is a member of another large and important plant family , the Solanaceae . Among its close relatives are eggplant and tomato , and in ...
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... Potatoes saved for propaga- tion , some 7 percent of the crop , are unfortunately termed " seed " potatoes , but of course are not true seed . Only since 1850 have there been serious at- tempts to improve the potato . A century ago ...
... Potatoes saved for propaga- tion , some 7 percent of the crop , are unfortunately termed " seed " potatoes , but of course are not true seed . Only since 1850 have there been serious at- tempts to improve the potato . A century ago ...
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... potato is used more as a nourishing livestock feed than for human con- sumption . But in spite of its limited popularity , the sweet - potato , whether baked or boiled , is more flavorful than most root crops , especially the moist ...
... potato is used more as a nourishing livestock feed than for human con- sumption . But in spite of its limited popularity , the sweet - potato , whether baked or boiled , is more flavorful than most root crops , especially the moist ...
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Crop Plants and World Affairs | 3 |
Energy and Crop Production | 25 |
Food and Human Needs | 37 |
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