Birds, bees and butter: New study shows biodiversity critical for shea crop in Africa
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 02:40
in Biology & Nature
Shea yields are likely to benefit from a diversity of trees and shrubs in parkland habitats in West Africa, according to a new study led by scientists from Trinity College Dublin. The findings have important implications for managing a crop that is typically harvested and sold by women in rural areas, and which helps finance education for children.