Lost Crops of Africa

This book is the third in a series evaluating underexploited African plant resources that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. The volume describes 24 little-known indigenous African cultivated and wild fruits that have potential as food- and cash-crops but are typically overlooked by scientists, policymakers, and the world at large. The book assesses the potential of each fruit to help overcome malnutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and create sustainable landcare in Africa. Each fruit is also described in a separate chapter, based on information provided and assessed by experts throughout the world. Volume I describes African grains and Volume II African vegetables. Table of Contents Front Matter INTRODUCTION 1 BALANITES (Desert Date, Lalob) 2 BAOBAB 3 BUTTERFRUIT (Safou, Bush Mango) 4 CARISSA 5 HORNED MELON 6 KEI APPLE 7 MARULA 8 MELON 9 TAMARIND 10 WATERMELON Volume III part 2 Wild Fruits INTRODUCTION 1 AIZEN (MUKHEIT) 2 CHOCOLATE BERRIES 3 CUSTARD APPLES 4 EBONY 5 GINGERBREAD PLUMS 6 GUMVINES 7 ICACINA 8 IMBE 9 MEDLARS 10 MONKEY ORANGES 11 STAR APPLES 12 SUGARPLUMS 13 SWEET DETAR 14 TREE GRAPES Appendix A: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PANEL MEMBERS Appendix B: CREDITS