During the last nine millennia or so, man has improved the rice plant, increased its productivity and has found various uses of its parts. The story of rice differs from region to region and has been different in different periods of time. There was a time when tax was collected…
Uncovers the history of ten species: dogs, apples and wheat; cattle; potatoes and chickens; rice, maize, horses, and humans. Alice Roberts reveals how becoming part of our world changed these animals and plants, how they became our allies, and essential to the survival and succe…
by Charrier, André, Jacquot, Michel, Hamon, Serge, Nicols, Dominique
