Book Reviews: BOOK REVIEW EDITOR, WENDY L. APPLEQUIST: ECONOMIC BOTANY: W. L. Applequist : BOOK REVIEWS.

The book review in Economic Botany discusses "The Tropical Turn: Agricultural Innovation in the Ancient Middle East and the Mediterranean" by Sureshkumar Muthukumaran. The book explores the spread of South Asian crops to the ancient Middle East and Mediterranean regions, focusing on seven cultivated plants. It delves into the historical, social, and environmental contexts of these crops, offering insights into their impact on various societies. The volume provides a comprehensive examination of the interconnectedness of human civilizations through the exchange of botanical knowledge and resources. [Extracted from the article]