In a message dated 7/29/02 1:48:34 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: > find that fascinating. I wonder which Asian crops >they tried to grow? > The SW Asian crops grown in the fertile crescent were dominated by wheat, barley and legumes, so probably those. Namaste, Liz <A HREF="http://www.csun.edu/~ecm59556/Healthycarb/index.html"> http://www.csun.edu/~ecm59556/Healthycarb/index.html</A>