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African Botany and Ecology Studies

African Botany and Ecology Studies is a research topic within Forestry. Science Explorer counts 20k research works in it since 1950. 10.8% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the domestication and utilization of indigenous agroforestry trees in Africa, particularly emphasizing their nutritional value, sustainable agriculture practices, and their role in supporting rural livelihoods. The papers cover topics such as tree domestication, traditional fermentation techniques, climate resilience, and the conservation of biodiversity.

  • Agroforestry
  • Tree Domestication
  • Indigenous Fruits
  • Nutritional Value
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Smallholder Farmers
  • Climate Resilience
  • Rural Livelihoods
  • Traditional Fermentation
  • Biodiversity Conservation
Research works
20k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2.2k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.8%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+24%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
Nigeria
22% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
African Botany and Ecology Studies
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