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...

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
Format: News Item
Language:Inglés
Published: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation 1991
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/45468
Description
Summary: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...