African baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a common, multifunctional tree native to Western
Africa's arid and semi-Arid regions. It offers a broad range of economic benefits, including …

Indigenous fruits are considered to be part of the diet mostly by people in rural communities
of Zimbabwe, but they are still being underutilized. They can be eaten raw or processed into …

This paper follows the transition from ethnobotany to a deeper scientific understanding of the
food and medicinal properties of African agroforestry tree products as inputs into the start of …

Indigenous fruit tree species (IFTs) can play a crucial role in poverty alleviation and as a
source of food in South Africa. Although these species contain nutrient-rich edible fruits that …

This study considers the views of consumers on household and commercial uses of baobab
products. The study examines demographic factors that could influence consumers to buy …

Wild edible fruit species are commonly consumed and utilized in different parts of Ethiopia
for staple food, filling seasonal food shortages, emergency food during a famine, and …

Baobab tree is central to livelihoods of majority of rural communities living in marginal areas
of Kenya in the wake of climate change, low agriculture productivity and falling food security …

Edible indigenous fruit trees and shrubs (IFTS) serve as crucial sources of supplementary
food and essential nutrients, income/cash, traditional medicine, and various other uses for …

Background Wild edible fruits found in Tanzania's miombo woods are an indispensable
source of food and medicine. Unfortunately, with the rapid expansion of human activities and …

This study documented existing knowledge on traditional fruits, vegetables and pulses in
Kenya and Ethiopia. The aim was to identify neglected and underutilized species with high …