Monday, February 04, 2008
Fruits from Africa are largely untouched, which could be used to fight malnutrition among Africans. It will also help to boost environmental stability and rural development. African science institutions, Non Government Organizations, policymakers and other individuals could use modern horticulture methods to bring back these nutritious lost fruits such as Butterfruits, Baobab and Marula. There are about 24 such nutritious fruits, which can be grown in large scale. They are Aizen which are rich in zinc, protein, calcium, Vitamin A, C and other minerals. Other fruits include Balanites, Ebony, Tamarind, etc.



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