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Indigenous Fruit Trees in the Tropics: Domestication, Utillization and Commercialization
Contributor(s): Akinnifesi, Festus K. (Author), Leakey, Roger (Author), Ajayi, Oluyede C. (Author)

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 ISBN: 1845931106     ISBN-13: 9781845931100
Publisher: Cabi
OUR PRICE: $219.07  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: March 2008
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Annotation: It has been recognized that an important factor in improving the viability of rural livelihoods in developing countries is the promotion of sustainable agriculture. As opposed to relying solely on cash crops, this can be more easily achieved through the domestication of various indigenous fruit trees that can be cultivated and owned by smallholder farmers. Through multi-functional and integrated farming systems, these tree crops can support environmental and social sustainability by providing food as well as promoting economic growth.
Twenty years ago, little was known about the biology, ecology or the social impact of indigenous fruit tress on rural populations. Since then, new concepts and approaches have been developed, case studies have been produced and the potential and feasibility of their domestication and commercialization has been explored. This focused study on the tropics brings together a comprehensive review of this research.
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BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Tropical Agriculture
- Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Sustainable Agriculture
Dewey: 634
LCCN: 2007020221
Physical Information: 1.26" H x 7.02" W x 9.64" L (2.11 lbs) 464 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Developing World
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Scitech Book News 06/01/2008 pg. 132
 
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It has been recognized that an important factor in improving the viability of rural livelihoods in developing countries is the promotion of sustainable agriculture. As opposed to relying solely on cash crops, this can be more easily achieved through the domestication of various indigenous fruit trees that can be cultivated and owned by smallholder farmers. Through multi-functional and integrated farming systems, these tree crops can support environmental and social sustainability by providing food as well as promoting economic growth.
Twenty years ago, little was known about the biology, ecology or the social impact of indigenous fruit tress on rural populations. Since then, new concepts and approaches have been developed, case studies have been produced and the potential and feasibility of their domestication and commercialization has been explored. This focused study on the tropics brings together a comprehensive review of this research.

Contributor Bio(s): Leakey, Roger B.: - Roger B. Leakey is Professor of Agroforestry and Novel Crops Unit, James Cook University, Australia.
 
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