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The group of plants known as 'peppers' is diverse, containing types
that contribute to the fresh and processed food markets as well as
varieties that are used in pharmaceuticals and other non-food
commercial products. Peppers originally developed in tropical
regions, but are now grown and used in every country where it is
possible to grow them, including in areas where production is
difficult. This book examines peppers from historical, genetic,
physiological and production perspectives, following the
development of the cultivated crop from the wild type. Diverse
examples of pod types and their variation in pungency are examined.
Production methods, including the importance of fertilization and
irrigation are discussed, as are constraints on production,
including pests, pathogens and weeds. Harvesting methods and
post-harvest challenges and opportunities are also explored.
According to World Health Organization estimates, 80 percent of
people living in developing countries rely on wild harvested plants
for some aspect of their primary health care. This text aims to
open readers' eyes to the enormous resources of the Earth's
rainforests and the potential impact of their destruction in terms
of human health, as well as the modern-day usefulness of
traditional herbal remedies.
A catalog of 1,200 references to research in libraries and private
collections. Each entry gives a full bibliographic citation, a
detailed abstract noting economic products and ethnobotanical uses
of the palms mentioned in the reference, and keywords noting
genera, products and subjects listed. Ann
According to World Health Organization estimates, 80 percent of
people living in developing countries rely on wild harvested plants
for some aspect of their primary health care. This text aims to
open readers' eyes to the enormous resources of the Earth's
rainforests and the potential impact of their destruction in terms
of human health, as well as the modern-day usefulness of
traditional herbal remedies.
Examines the regeneration of babassu palm trees on deforested land
in Amazonian Brazil, how it is being used by the rural populations,
and how development policies are undermining this gift. Concludes
by critiquing the conventional model of ecology and proposing a new
one. Annotation copyright Book
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