Chemistry of Tropical Root Crops: Significance for Nutrition and Agriculture in the Pacific

Bradbury, J. Howard; Holloway, Warren D. (1988). "Chemistry of Tropical Root Crops: Significance for Nutrition and Agriculture in the Pacific". Unknown. doi:10.22004/AG.ECON.118050.

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Abstract: Document concerning a scientific report on the chemistry of tropical root crops with a primary geographic focus on the Pacific region, including detailed treatment of Micronesia. The document is a comprehensive survey published in the mid-1970s, specifically covering the years 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1977. It includes chemical analyses and nutritional assessments of various root crops cultivated in tropical Pacific islands. The report discusses agricultural practices, nutritional values, and the biochemical composition of these crops, addressing their role in local diets and farming systems. It references institutions involved in agricultural research and nutrition studies within the Pacific, and incorporates data relevant to regional agricultural development. The document also examines the impact of environmental factors on crop chemistry and explores the potential for improving food security through enhanced cultivation techniques. The survey includes taxonomic information on root crop species and evaluates their adaptation to Pacific island ecosystems. It integrates findings from multiple studies and presents a policy review related to agricultural strategies in the Pacific. The report is structured to provide a detailed account of the chemical properties of root crops, their nutritional significance, and their agricultural implications across Pacific island communities, with explicit inclusion of Micronesian contexts.

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