s:759:"TI Creating opportunities for domesticating and commercializing miombo indigenous fruit trees in Southern Africa AU Akinnifesi, F.K. AU Ajayi, O.C. AU Sileshi G W AU Matakala P W AU Kwesiga, F.R. AU Ham C AU Kadzere, I. AU Mhango J L AU Mng'omba S A AU Chilanga T AU Mkonda A AB An estimated 500 million to 1 billion smallholder farmer grow trees on farms or manage remnant forests for subsistence and income (Scherr, 2004). The development of rural economic activities is pivotal to national well-being for rural communities in developing countries. The prospects for smallholder agriculture in Sub Saharan Africa are likely to remain bleak unless major efforts are made soon to address the limiting conditions that affect farmers. ";