Indigenous trees are agroforestry tree products or non- timber forest products that contribute to food security, nutrition, medicine, income and environment al services. These trees are high in agro-bio diversity and are capable of tackling food insecurity and nutritional deficiencies, especially micronutrient (vitamins and minerals) deficiencies. They are sometimes referred to as traditional foods and have strong socio-cultur al links to their places of origin. They are usually r ich in lipids, essential oils, vitamins and minerals and can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted or grilled. Indigenous trees are collected from the wild with limited attempts to cultivate or manage them systematically through improved seedling supply systems
Publication year
2014
Authors
Okwu C; Asaah, E.K.; Osazuwa E; Onaiwu B; Amanze J O; Anegbeh P O
Language
English
Keywords
bioenergy, biomass, energy
Geographic
Nigeria
