The Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in Southern Kenya–A Study on Status, Distribution, Use and Importance in Taita–Taveta County
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DOI: 10.1007/s00267-020-01311-7
Abstract: Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a multipurpose, drought resistant, wild fruit tree, endemic to arid and semi-arid lands of Sub-Saharan Africa. Baobab populations have been showing a lack of regeneration, and therefore causes concern for… read more here.
Keywords: use; adansonia digitata; baobab adansonia; study ... See more keywords
In vitro bioaccessibility and bioavailability of iron from fenugreek, baobab and moringa.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127671
Abstract: Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a common nutritional disorder worldwide. Sustainable food-based approaches are being advocated to use high and bioavailable dietary iron sources to prevent iron deficiency. The study investigated the bioaccessibility and bioavailability… read more here.
Keywords: bioavailability; bioavailability iron; bioaccessibility bioavailability; iron ... See more keywords
Assessment of the African baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) populations in Namibia: Implications for conservation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2018.e00386
Abstract: Abstract This study assessed the population structure of baobabs (Adansonia digitata) in Kunene, Omusati, Otjozondjupa and Zambezi Regions in northern Namibia. Data were collected from 240 trees in randomly selected baobab clusters. The stem girth… read more here.
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The acute effect of baobab fruit on cognitive performance, cerebral blood flow and blood glucose levels.
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DOI: 10.1017/s0029665120002773
Abstract: Abstract Baobab fruit contains high levels of phenolic compounds and vitamin C. Previous work has associated these phenolic compounds and vitamin C with a range of health benefits including improvements in cerebral blood flow and… read more here.
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Willingness to Pay for Conservation of African Baobab Tree in Ethiopia (A Case Study of Abergele Woreda): Contingent Valuation Approach
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DOI: 10.1080/10549811.2021.1903931
Abstract: ABSTRACT Conservation and restoration measures which consider the participation of the local community are necessary to save the baobab trees from being vanished. This study was conducted to assess communities’ average willingness to pay and… read more here.
Keywords: study; conservation; baobab; baobab tree ... See more keywords