African indigenous vegetables

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This category of vegetables is sometimes referenced with a variety of different names, including African indigenous vegetables (AIVs), African leafy vegetables, and traditional vegetables.

The Horticulture Innovation Lab's research related to African indigenous vegetables has generally focused on leafy greens, most frequently vegetable amaranth, African nightshade, spiderplant, and sometimes moringa.

Strengthening the value chain for African indigenous vegetables in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia

Led by Stephen Weller, Purdue University

This research project seeks to support and strengthen the African indigenous vegetable industry using a market-first approach to overcoming constraints along the value chain, leading to improv

Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia

Increasing production of indigenous African leafy vegetables in Kenya

Led by Stephen Weller, Purdue University

This project enhances the potential for production, utilization and marketing of African leafy vegetables in Eastern Africa.

Kenya

Developing a participatory extension model to enhance smallholder production and marketing in Uganda

Led by Kate Scow, University of California, Davis

Although the growing market for horticultural products in Uganda offers an opportunity for smallholder farmers to improve their income, the farmers' access to these markets is still limited.

Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo

"Improving Income and Nutrition of Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Africa using a Market Driven Approach to Enhance Value Chain Production of African Indigenous Vegetables" title slide

Lightning talk: African indigenous vegetables for nutrition

Presentation, Video, 2016 annual meeting

Elemental micronutrient content and horticultural performance of various vegetable amaranth genotypes

Journal article

Women harvesting leafy vegetables in a farm field.

Improving nutrition with African indigenous vegetables in Kenya and Zambia

Led by James Simon, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

This project's research will support and strengthen African indigenous vegetable industries using a market-first, science-driven approach that connects stakeholders along the value chain.

Kenya, Zambia

Title slide: African indigenous vegetables, a neglected treasure, for improved nutrition and income in eastern and southern Sub-Saharan Africa

African indigenous vegetables, a neglected treasure for improved nutrition and income in Sub-Saharan Africa

Presentation

Technical illustrations of mixed modes solar dryer design

Comparison of a mixed modes solar dryer to a direct mode solar dryer for African indigenous vegetable and chili processing

Journal article

Horticulture Innovation Lab sign in front of garden path with groups of people looking at demonstrations

What’s growing at the Horticulture Innovation Lab Demonstration Center at UC Davis

Thriving vegetable plants, new experiments in progress, visitors exploring agricultural tools, and an upcoming gardening contest have been keeping the team behind the Horticulture Innovation Lab Demonstration Center busy recently.

Vegetable seedlings grown by farmers in Zambia.

Chicago Council highlights market-driven horticulture projects in Zambia

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs discusses a Horticulture Innovation Lab project that connects Zambian vegetable farmers with market opportunities at a global tourism site.

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