Smallholder Involvement in Tree Crops in Malaya, with Special Reference to Oil and Coconut Palms in Johor, 1862–1963

Pakiam, Geoffrey Kevin

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“…The Yangambi research station in the Congo facilitated the oil palm Dura and Pisifera (D x P) hybridization, resulting in the tenera fruit form and ultimately a higher accumulation of oil in palm fruit mesocarp, which has led to production increases in Southeast Asia since the mid-twentieth century (Seng et al, 2011;Singh et al, 2013a;Teh et al, 2017;Gan et al, 2018). In addition to these genetic improvements made possible through breeding programs, it is argued that political and economic conditions have made large-scale production of oil palm outside of Africa more feasible than inside the continent (Shevade and Loboda, 2019;Yacob, 2019;Pakiam, 2020).…”

Section: African Oil Palm (Elaeis Guineensis)mentioning

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Contributions of African Crops to American Culture and Beyond: The Slave Trade and Other Journeys of Resilient Peoples and Crops

Sousa

Raizada

2020

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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There is a general unawareness of food crops indigenous to the African continent that have contributed to Western culture. This under-appreciation is particularly relevant in the current context of societal movements to end historic racism and value the contributions of peoples of African origin and African skin colors. Lack of awareness of the contributions of Africa's crops has negative practical consequences, including inadequate investments in preserving and maximizing the use of crop diversity to facilitate breeding. This paper provides an overview and analysis of African crops that have made significant contributions to the United States and globally, and/or hold potential in the twenty-first century. The paper specifically discusses watermelon, coffee, kola, rooibos, oil palm, shea, cowpea/black eyed pea, leafy greens, okra, yam, sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, teff, and fonio. The review focuses on the intersection of these crops with racialized peoples, with a particular focus on African-Americans starting with slavery. The analysis includes the sites of domestication of African crops, their historical migration out of Africa, their sociocultural contributions to cuisines and products around the world, their uses today, and the indigenous knowledge associated with traditional cultivation and landrace selection. The untapped potential of local genetic resources and indigenous agronomic strategies are also described. The review demonstrates that African crops played an important role in the development of American cuisine, beverages and household products. Many of these crops are nutritious, high value and stress tolerant. The paper concludes that African crops hold significant promise in improving the resiliency of global food production systems, to mitigate climate change and alleviate food insecurity and rural poverty, especially in dry regions of the world. It is hoped that this review contributes to teaching the next generation of agriculturalists, food scientists and international development professionals about the valuable contributions of Africa's resilient crops and peoples.

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Section: African Oil Palm (Elaeis Guineensis)mentioning

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Contributions of African Crops to American Culture and Beyond: The Slave Trade and Other Journeys of Resilient Peoples and Crops

Sousa

Raizada

2020

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“…19 Malay coconut farmers on the West Johor coastline, facing declining yields during the 1930s, found recompense in employment in the iron and bauxite mines, 'on the back of rising mineral extraction (and mining wages)'. 20 Labour was also required to construct roads, railways and ports. Additional to this transport infrastructure, the mines provided a modern social nexus of schools, hospitals and housing.…”

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Economic Opportunity and Strategic Dilemma in Colonial Development: Britain, Japan and Malaya’s Iron Ore, 1920s to 1950s

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2019

The International History Review

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Smallholder Involvement in Tree Crops in Malaya, with Special Reference to Oil and Coconut Palms in Johor, 1862–1963

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Contributions of African Crops to American Culture and Beyond: The Slave Trade and Other Journeys of Resilient Peoples and Crops

Contributions of African Crops to American Culture and Beyond: The Slave Trade and Other Journeys of Resilient Peoples and Crops

Economic Opportunity and Strategic Dilemma in Colonial Development: Britain, Japan and Malaya’s Iron Ore, 1920s to 1950s

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