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Growth performance of the neglected crop Telfairia pedata across elevation and climate gradients in Northern Tanzania
(Elsevier B.V., 2022-02-07)
Herbaceous vines, including the neglected crop Telfairia pedata, play a key role in small-holder livelihoods of
Eastern Africa. Despite this species’ importance in enhancing agro-biodiversity, little is known about its ...
The Potential of Oyster Nuts (Telfairia pedata) for Environmental Conservation and Food Security in Tanzania: A Review
(Springer Nature, 2021-07-29)
The oyster nut, Telfairia pedata, a vine that grows on tall trees, is native only to Tanzania and Uganda. Its nuts are valued by the local population mainly because of their lactogenic properties. Despite its nutritional, ...
Ethnobotany of Oyster nut ( Telfairia pedata) in Northern Tanzania
(Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 2022-01-12)
Telfairia pedata (Sims) Hook is an important native climber plant commonly grown in East Africa. It bears nuts
which are eaten either raw or cooked and is consumed mostly by expectant mothers, and as cooking oil. The ...