The future is an ancient lake : traditional knowledge, biodiversity and genetic resources for food and agriculture in Lake Chad Basin ecosystems /

This art book contains over 350 color photographs by Marzio Marzot, documented information on traditional food production systems, scientific details and notes from a journey through the Lake Chad Basin in Africa. It provides an insight into the life and customs of the local farmers, fishermen and p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Batello, Caterina
Corporate Authors: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAO Inter-Departmental Working Group on Biological Diversity for Food and Agriculture
Other Authors: Marzot, Marzio, Touré, Adamou Harouna, Kenmore, Peter E. (Peter Ervin)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, [2004]
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The lake and its ecosystems
  • Grasslands
  • Livestock breeds
  • Kreb
  • Farming systems
  • Water and land
  • Fisheries
  • Wildlife
  • Atroun and dihĂ©
  • The ecosystem approach and the Lake Chad Basin.