A Temperamental and awkward tree

The shea butter tree on average bears fruit every two or three years. Experts have not yet found out the reason for its irregular fruiting cycle. It seems probable that the harmatan and bush fires contribute by killing of the flowers and buds...

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Autor principal: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
Formato: News Item
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation 1991
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/45468
Descripción
Sumario:The shea butter tree on average bears fruit every two or three years. Experts have not yet found out the reason for its irregular fruiting cycle. It seems probable that the harmatan and bush fires contribute by killing of the flowers and buds...