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Conservation and use of traditional vegetables from woody forest species in southeastern Nigeria
J.C. Okafor
FAME Agricultural Centre, Enugu, Nigeria

Abstract

In Nigeria, where the diet is dominated by starchy staple foods, traditional vegetables are essential sources of proteins, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. The majority of these vegetables are still being harvested from the wild. Two research projects sponsored by the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) are investigating the prospects of conservation and its attendant problems as perceived by the participating farmers. It is concluded that various inputs and education are necessary to promote the conservation and sustainable utilization of traditional vegetables in the region.

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