Notes of a Potato Watcher (Texas a&M Agriculture Series, 4)
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Author
Contributions
- Hubert G. Zandstra (Foreword) - Contributor
Publication
2001-12-01 - Texas A&M University Press
Language
English
Word Count
91,250 words, Guess
Page Count
365 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Internet Archivenotesofpotatowat0000lang
- ISBN-101585441546
- ISBN-139781585441549
- Library of Congress Control Number2001000830
- OCLC Control Number45890324
and 2 more
- Better World Books9781585441549
- Open LibraryOL8816720M
Classifications
- LCCSB211.P8 L36 2001
- LCCSB211.P8L36 2001
Description
"The potato has a larger story to tell than its humble status suggests. In this account of the potato and its role in human history - and the human future - James Lang tells that story. Combining biology and social science, he describes the origins of cultivated potatoes and how they spread as a staple throughout the world; the many ways to propagate, store, and harvest potatoes; and the crop's potential for feeding a hungry planet. Along the way, Lang also muses on art and agriculture, the stars and ancient peoples, and the cycles of time; he reflects on famine and demography, describes village-based, farmer field schools and looks at the role the potato plays in feeding China." "Native to the New World, the potato was domesticated by Andean farmers, probably in the Lake Titicaca basin, almost as early as grain crops were cultivated in the Near East. Full of essential vitamins and energy-giving starch, the potato has proved a valuable world resource. Curious Spaniards took the potato back to Europe, from whence it spread worldwide. Today, the largest potato producer is China, with India not far behind. To tell the potato's story, Lang has done fieldwork in South America, Asia, and Africa."--Jacket.
Subjects
Other Editions
- Notes of a Potato Watcher (Texas a&M Agriculture Series, 4)
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