The new Oxford book of food plants / J.G. Vaughan and C. Geissler ; illustrations by B.E. Nicholson, Elisabeth Dowle & Elizabeth Rice.
| Author/creator | Vaughan, J. G. |
| Other author | Geissler, Catherine. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009. |
| Description | xxxiii, 249 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Grain crops -- Sugar crops -- Sago and palm hearts -- Oilseeds and fruits -- Oriental water plants -- Legumes -- Apples, pears & quince -- Cherries, plums, peaches & apricots -- Strawberries -- Raspberries, brambles and related berries -- Currants and gooseberries -- Fruiting species of the Ericaceae -- Citrus fruits -- Grapes -- Fig, mulberry, and pomegranate -- Tropical fruits -- Stimulants and beverages -- Vegetable fruits -- Spices and flavourings -- Herbs -- Salad plants -- Leaf vegetables -- Stem, inflorescence and bulb vegetables -- Root crops -- Seaweeds -- Mushrooms, truffles and other edible fungi -- Some wild plants -- Nutrition and health. |
| Abstract | This compendium provides a wealth of information about food plants, including descriptions, historical and current uses, and nutritive values. It covers fruit, vegetables and spices worldwide, with an emphasis on edible plants. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-238) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010286031 |
| ISBN | 9780199549467 |
| ISBN | 019954946X |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | SB175 .V38 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |