The clocks have fallen back, the nights are growing darker, and now temperatures are starting to dip below 10-12°C, if you have any tropical plants in your garden, it’s time to act if you want them to ...

ABSTRACT: Wild food plants are among the oldest food sources for nutrition and traditional medicine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The aim of this study was to compare the nutrient content as ...

Enset, a drought-tolerant crop native to Ethiopia and known as the “tree against hunger,” feeds more than 25 million people and is seen as a key to building climate-resilient food systems. Despite its ...

Until the 1950s. the most popular commercial banana variety in the world was the Gros Michel, which was affectionately known as “Big Mike.” Due to Panama wilt, a fungus disease, it was virtually wiped ...

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Background: Enset (Ensete ventricosum) is a crucial perennial crop in Ethiopia for both food and medicine. The indigenous knowledge and practices of the use and biosystematics of the different Enset ...

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin: The largest fruit in the world by weight, grown specifically for competitions. It can weigh over 2,700 pounds (1,200 kg). Jackfruit: Native to South Asia, it is the largest ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've heard red banana trees are the ultimate addition to any tropical-vibes backyard. The trouble is, there are a bunch of plants with "red ...

Getachew, Selamawit; Mekbib, Firew; Admassu, Belayneh; Kelemu, Segenet; Kidane, Sisay; Negisho, Kefyalew; Djikeng, Appolinaire; Nzuki, Inosters. 2014. A Look into ...

Abstract: Enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) is an indigenous Ethiopian crop that sustains the livelihood of more than 20 million people. Enset is used as a crop for human food security, ...