Amaranth cultivation in Kenya
Three varieties of amaranth, developed and tested at the University of Nairobi, have been given to peasant farmers to cultivate. Native to South America, this plant is now receiving renewed attention and considerable research is being undertaken, particularly in the United States, to find varieties that are easier to grow and, in particular, easier to harvest. Amaranth is a very nutritious crop. Its tiny seeds are very rich in protein, especially in Iysine, an amino acid indispensable to humans and not generally found in cereals. Its leaves, when boiled, resemble spinach and are a favourite vegetable for many people. With its high levels of production and low water needs, this non-demanding plant has considerable potential in arid and semi-arid regions of such countries as Kenya. Time will tell whether or not it deserves to be called a 'miracle plant'
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| Language: | English |
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Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
1986
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/44522 http://collections.infocollections.org/ukedu/en/d/Jcta05e/ |
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