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Theories and Major Hypotheses in Ethnobotany by Gaoue, Orou G., Coe, Michael A., Bond, Matthew, Hart, Georgia, Seyler, Barnabas C., McMillen, Heather

“…Ethnobotany has evolved from a discipline that largely documented the diversity of plant use by local people to one focused on understanding how and why people…”
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Cassava Trait Preferences of Men and Women Farmers in Nigeria: Implications for Breeding by Teeken, Béla, Olaosebikan, Olamide, Haleegoah, Joyce, Oladejo, Elizabeth, Madu, Tessy, Bello, Abolore, Parkes, Elizabeth, Egesi, Chiedozie, Kulakow, Peter, Kirscht, Holger, Tufan, Hale Ann

“…Nigeria is the world's largest cassava producer, hosting a diverse array of cassava farmers and processors. Cassava breeding programs prioritize "common…”
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Hop (Humulus lupulus L.): Traditional and Present Use, and Future Potential by Korpelainen, Helena, Pietiläinen, Maria

“…Hop ( Humulus lupulus L.): Traditional and Present Use, and Future Potential. Hop ( Humulus lupulus ) is best known for its use in beer brewing owing to its…”
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History of Use and Trade of Agarwood by López-Sampson, Arlene, Page, Tony

“…Aromatics originating from the resin-infused infected wood of the Aquilana and Gyrinops genera have distinct and valued fragrances. Resin formation occurs as a…”
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Cultural Importance Indices: A Comparative Analysis Based on the Useful Wild Plants of Southern Cantabria (Northern Spain) by Tardio, Javier, Pardo-de-Santayana, Manuel

“…This paper compares four indices based on informant consensus. Each index aims to assess the cultural significance of plant species and is suitable for…”
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The Contribution of Wild Edible Plants to the Mediterranean Diet: An Ethnobotanical Case Study Along the Coast of Campania (Southern Italy) by Motti, R., Bonanomi, G., Lanzotti, V., Sacchi, R.

“…The Contribution of Wild Edible Plants to the Mediterranean Diet: An Ethnobotanical Case Study Along the Coast of Campania (Southern Italy). Wild edible…”
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Gender and Trait Preferences for Banana Cultivation and Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Literature Review by Ortiz Rios, Rodomiro Octavio

“…Gender and Trait Preferences for Banana Cultivation and Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Literature Review Understanding trait preferences of different actors in…”
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A New Global Estimation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Species in Commercial Cultivation and Their Conservation Status by Brinckmann, Josef A., Kathe, Wolfgang, Berkhoudt, Karin, Harter, David E. V., Schippmann, Uwe

“…A New Global Estimation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Species in Commercial Cultivation and Their Conservation Status. Historically, the majority of…”
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Usage Patterns and Conservation Practices of Wild Palm Species (Arecaceae) in Western Burkina Faso by Zon, Aboubacar-Oumar, Kouassi, Edouard Konan, Tiétiambou, Fanta Reine Sheirita, Ouédraogo, Amadé

“…Wild palms provide high-value resources and contribute to generating income for rural people. This study documents the usage patterns and conservation…”
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The Use of “Use Value”: Quantifying Importance in Ethnobotany by Zenderland, Jasmine, Hart, Robbie, Bussmann, Rainer W., Paniagua Zambrana, Narel Y., Sikharulidze, Shalva, Kikvidze, Zaal, Kikodze, David, Tchelidze, David, Khutsishvili, Manana, Batsatsashvili, Ketevan

“…The Use of “Use Value”: Quantifying Importance in Ethnobotany . Use value (UV) is an index widely used to quantify the relative importance of useful plants. It…”
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Managing Climate Change in Africa: Balancing Social and Environmental Factors in Crop Selection in Southwestern Ethiopia by WAYESSA, BULA

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The Invisible Tropical Tuber Crop: Edible Aroids (Araceae) Sold as “Tajer” in the Netherlands by Fang, Qiong, Matthews, Peter J., Grimaldi, Ilaria M., de Jong, Hans, van de Belt, Jose, Schranz, M. Eric, van Andel, Tinde

“…Abstract Edible aroids (plants from the family Araceae) are among the top five most cultivated tuber crops globally, but their consumer acceptance is hindered…”
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Tropane Alkaloid Variation in the Genus Datura and its Consequences for Cultural Practices by Herrera, Benjamin I., Rabellino, Lia C., Rotter, Michael C.

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Flowering and Fruiting Calendar of Babaçu (Attalea pindobassu): Agreement Between Local Ecological Knowledge and Phenological Monitoring in the Chapada Diamantina, Northeast Brazil by Menezes, Isiara Silva, Rocha, Diogo Souza Bezerra, Voeks, Robert, do Couto-Santos, Ana Paula Lima, Funch, Ligia Silveira

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Revisiting Acorn Utilization in the Lower Yangtze Valley, China by Tang, Mengxia, An, Ting, Peng, Yu

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Wild harvesting of Termite Mushrooms (Termitomyces spp.) in Kitengué, Republic of the Congo by Ndolo Ebika, Sydney T., Moungouya-Moukassa, Célie L., Wawa, Juvey M., Atikani, Gallion B., Koubouana, Félix

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Drivers for Switching from Gathering Wild Paddy Field Plants to Growing them in Gardens as Vegetables in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic by Kosaka, Yasuyuki, Keothoumma, Khamsing, Khamphilavong, Khambay, Kattiyalath, Atsaphone, Nguyen, Kim Dua

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The Future Is in the Younger Generations: Baka Children in Southeast Cameroon Have Extensive Knowledge on Medicinal Plants by Gallois, Sandrine, van Andel, Tinde, Ambassa, Appolinaire, van Bemmel, Stijn

“…In the context of global change, understanding the knowledge and values given to plants is crucial for choosing relevant approaches towards a more sustainable…”
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Why Contexts Matter for Gender Equal Outcomes in Research-Based Plant Breeding: The Case of Maize in Nigeria by Yami, Mastewal, Cavicchioli, Martina, Cole, Steven M., Wossen, Tesfamicheal, Abdoulaye, Tahirou

“…Abstract Maize is an important crop for food security and livelihood improvement in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa. Maize varieties that enable farmers to…”
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Does Bark Anatomy Influence the Selection of Woody Medicinal Plants in Seasonal Dry Forests from Brazil? by Elias, Letícia, Arruda, Emilia Cristina Pereira, Albuquerque, Ulysses Paulino

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