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Re: Incan Crops
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Subject: Re: Incan Crops
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From: rdobert@NALUSDA.GOV (Ray Dobert)
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Date: 9 Feb 1995 06:10:28 -0800
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On 9 Feb 1995, Bob Batson wrote:
> mmirro (mmirro@vt.edu) wrote:
> : I am looking for any information on crops of the Andes that
> : were cultivated by the Incas. Information on cropping systems
> : would also be helpful as well as historical use of the plants.
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> A good starting point, IMHO, is the book _Lost Crops of the Incas_ (ISBN
> 0-309-04264-X) from the National Research Council. This report was
> published in 1989 by the National Academy Press and is probably still in
> print. I know the NAP has an 800 number, but I don't recall it. Check
> http://wwq.att.com for their number.
>
You can find more information about the National Academy Press at the
Nat'l Research Council gopher at:
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Ray Dobert
Biotech. Info Center/NAL/USDA
Beltsville, MD 20705