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1983-02-19 There is no doubt, based on the content of nutrients, that amaranth seed and leaves are exceptionally nutritious. Amounts of vitamin C, iron, carotene, calcium, folic acid and protein are especially high in the leaves. There are reports that the incidence of blindness in children due to poor...
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This paper presents an overview of the research and production status of Amaranthus. A brief review of the areas of production indicates that vegetable amaranth is grown mostly for home or local market consumption. It is an ideal hot-season vegetable for humid climates. Grain amaranth is...
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The Amaranth Institute, a non-profit organization, includes individuals, partnerships, firms corporations or associations who deal, in whole or part, with the growing, importation, processing, grinding and distribution of amaranth seeds, vegetable amaranth and amaranth processed products. Members...
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2003-01-06 The purpose of writing this book is to create awareness of this famous crop grain amaranth which in the U.S. is referred to as super or wonder grain. This book is intended to be used as a tool for economic development for politicians, community leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs and health...
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1981-01-01 This report discusses the compilation of data on amaranth germplasm. 57 pages, illustrations
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Notebook sections concerning amaranthus. Illustrated, photos
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1981-01-01 Agronomy 523X Contains many sections, each with separate pages, illustrated
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This video tells the story of Grain Amaranth - its growth and use. In addition, here is alinktoa video, filmed in Uganda in 2010----with testimonials by people living with AIDS. Their testimonials have also been validated by at least one controlled health study in Kenya.
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2018-07-27 This is the fascinating story of amaranth, a crop from the ancient past that is being resurrected as a modern, nutritious, gluten-free food. First used over 6,000 years ago, amaranth reached its peak of popularity in the time of the Aztec empire in the early 1500s. After the arrival of Cortez and...
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1984-01-01 This report, resulting from the panel's deliberations, is intended for agencies engaged in deveopment assistance and food relief, officials and institutions concerned with agriculture in developing countries, and science communities with relevant interests. This study is one of a series that...