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Excerpt from The History and Distribution of Sorghum
Little light can be thrown on the early history of sorghum in India. The Roman historian Pliny records the introduction of sorghum into Italy by caravans from India during the first century. How much longer it had been cultivated in India is not certain, nor can we be entirely sure that the record of the Roman historian is correct. Cara vans coming from India. Then, as now, passed through Upper Egypt.
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Titolo: The History and Distribution of Sorghum (...
Casa editrice: Forgotten Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2018
Legatura: PAP
Condizione: New
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed accounting of the history and geographic distribution of the various types of sorghum, a grain crop used for both human and animal consumption. The author explains that the wild species of sorghum originated in Africa and was domesticated in several regions of the world, leading to the development of distinct groups of cultivated varieties. The book examines these groups, describing their unique characteristics and discussing their cultivation, uses, and significance in different cultures. The author draws on historical records and botanical studies to trace the spread of sorghum from its origins to its present-day distribution, highlighting its importance as a staple food and forage crop in many parts of the world, particularly in Africa and Asia. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781527807716_0
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