Spice Crops

by E. A. Weiss

Overview

Many plants have been used for centuries as sources of spices for culinary use. Recently there has been an upsurge of interest in diversifying the range of such spices and in their agronomy, as alternative crops, in both temperate and tropical countries. This book provides a scientific review and guide to the botany and agronomy of the major families of plants used for the production of spices. Contents include: world production and trade; and chapters on Cruciferae, Lauraceae, Leguminosae, Piperaceae, Solanaceae, Unbelliferae, Zingiberaceae, and Minor crops.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851996059
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	05/24/2002
Series:	Cabi Publishing Series
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.75(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements