Out of Africa: The initial impact of millets in South Asia

The early plant-based food economy of the inhabitants of South Asia is thought to have been greatly influenced by a group of millets (a generic term for unrelated forage grasses known for their coarse grains) from Africa. The impact of these grains on the early cultures of South Asia is discussed.

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Published inCurrent anthropology Vol. 39; no. 2; p. 267
Main Author Weber, Steven A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago University of Chicago, acting through its Press 01.04.1998
Subjects
Agriculture
Culture
Grain
History
Africa
South Asia
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Summary:The early plant-based food economy of the inhabitants of South Asia is thought to have been greatly influenced by a group of millets (a generic term for unrelated forage grasses known for their coarse grains) from Africa. The impact of these grains on the early cultures of South Asia is discussed.
ISSN:0011-3204
1537-5382
DOI:10.1086/204725