Challenges and opportunities for Moringa growers in southern Ethiopia and Kenya.
Moringa oleifera (MO) and M. stenopetala (MS) are two commonly cultivated species of the Moringaceae family. Some households in southern Ethiopia (S. ETH) and Kenya (KEN) plant MS and MO, respectively. The edible parts of these species are rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals, especially selen...
Main Authors: | Diriba B Kumssa, Edward J M Joy, Scott D Young, David W Odee, E Louise Ander, Charles Magare, James Gitu, Martin R Broadley |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2017-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5679577?pdf=render |
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