Evolution of Crop Plants - Smartt, J. (Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, UK) a Simmonds, Norman

Covers the world's major economically significant crop plants and provides a critical resume of research findings. Each chapter gives cytotaxonomic background, early and recent history and future prospects for the crop. Coverage includes: kiwi fruit, sisal; hemp; beets; yam; quinine and coffees.