Strategic repositioning of African indigenous vegetables in the Horticulture Sector
Abstract
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African indigenous vegetables that formed an integral part of
African diets lost popularity with introduction of exotic crops
including vegetables. With over half the populace living below
the poverty line, there is need for paradigm shift in production
patterns. To raise their status, a multi disciplinary programme
was initiated at two universities in Kenya in early 1990’s.
Strategies used included advocacy, outreach, capacity building,
conservation, seed supply systems, value addition and engaging
actors along the value chain. Up-scaling these strategies,
breeding and commercialization is recommended for health
improvement and wealth creation in Africa.
Keywords
- Africa
- biological phenomena
- capacity-building
- genetics
- Horticulture
- indigenous vegetables
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- markets
- Nairobi
- planting
- productivity
- proteins
- RUFORUM; Agricultural Higher Education
- selection
- sowing
- strategic re-positioning
- surface water
- sustainable development