Improving the African Yam Bean – neglected crop
Dr Daniel Adewale, 47, is the world’s African yam bean expert. As he eats his lunch at the World Agroforestry… Read More »Improving the African Yam Bean – neglected crop
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ICRAF and partners launch first African Plant Breeding Academy
Hearty applause mingled with the sound of drumbeat at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) as the African Plant Breeding Academy… Read More »ICRAF and partners launch first African Plant Breeding Academy
Plant Breeding Academy: boosting Africa’s food supply with improved indigenous crops
The African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC) yesterday opened the African Plant Breeding Academy to help improve the livelihoods of Africa’s… Read More »Plant Breeding Academy: boosting Africa’s food supply with improved indigenous crops
Tamarindus indica
Common Name: Tamarind Description Tamarindus indica is a large evergreen tree up to 30 m tall, bole usually 1-2 m,… Read More »Tamarindus indica
Annona reticulata
Common Name:Custard Apple Description Annona reticulata is a low, erect tree, with a rounded or spreading crown and trunk 25-35… Read More »Annona reticulata
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name:Jack Tree Description Artocarpus heterophyllus reaches 8-25 m in height; straight stemmed, branching near the base at an angle… Read More »Artocarpus heterophyllus
Morus alba
Common Name:Mulberry Description Morus alba is a fast-growing shrub or moderate-sized tree with a fairly cylindrical, straight bole, up to… Read More »Morus alba
Mangifera indica
Common Name:Mango Description Mangifera indica is a large evergreen tree to 20 m tall with a dark green, umbrella-shaped crown.… Read More »Mangifera indica
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Common Name:Roselle Description Hibiscus sabdariffa is an erect, mostly branched, annual shrub. Stem reddish in colour and up to 3.5… Read More »Hibiscus sabdariffa
Gnetum africanum
Common Name:African Gnetum Description Gnetum africanum is a dioecious forest perrenial liana up to 10 m long but sometimes longer;… Read More »Gnetum africanum