Introdution, Cap.1 Historical perspectives and domestication, Cap.2 Distribution, Cap.3 Taxonomy, Cap.4 Cytology and genome size, Cap.5 Botany, Cap.6 Crop production and management, Cap.7 Stress tolerance, Cap.8 Diseases and pests, Cap.9 Breeding, Cap.10 Molecular studies, Cap.11 Chemistry, Cap.12 Saponins, Cap.13 Transparency from production to consumption: New challenges for the quinoa market chain, Cap.14