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African breadfruit is an edible traditional fruit, consumed, for example in Nigeria, where it is eaten as a main dish. The seeds are of particular interest because of their high nutritional value. Fresh seeds contain 38.3% carbohydrate, 17.7% crude protein, and 15.9% fat.
Development of agricultural output of South Africa in 2015 US$ since 1961 A windpump on a farm in South Africa.. Agriculture in South Africa contributes around 5% of formal employment, relatively low compared to other parts of Africa and the number is still decreasing, [1] as well as providing work for casual laborers and contributing around 2.6 percent of GDP for the nation. [2]
Boscia senegalensis, commonly known as hanza, is a member of the family Capparaceae.. The plant originated from West Africa.Still a traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known fruit has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare.
Edible fruits originating from the flora of Africa; Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. ... Pages in category "Fruits originating in Africa"
Fruits originating in Africa (1 C, 104 P) E. Crops originating from Egypt (1 P) Crops originating from Ethiopia (9 P) S. Crops originating from South Africa (6 P) W.
A traditional food plant in Africa, the fruits of A. senegalensis have the potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable land care. Well known where it grows naturally, it is largely unheard of elsewhere. [3]
The tree is of value for several reasons: the fruit is nutritious, [2] is locally prominent in folk medicine, [3] and is a source of quality timber. [4] It could contribute to food security, sustainable land care, and rural development. As its Linnaean name indicates, it is native to Senegal and the surrounding countries of West Africa.
Within range it is one of the most popular wild fruits. It is rarely cultivated but trees are left when land is being cleared. Still a traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known fruit has the potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable land care. [1]