Phenotypic Diversity of Doum Palm (Hyphaene compressa), a Semi‐Domesticated Palm in the Arid and Semi‐Arid Regions of Kenya

Hyphaene compressa is an economically important palm in Africa. Despite its significant role in the livelihoods of rural communities, the diversity of doum palm is poorly documented and studied. In addition, it has no model descriptor that can aid such studies. Ninety H. compressa accessions collect...

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Main Authors: Agnes Omire, Nancy L. M. Budambula, Johnstone Neondo, Robert Gituru, Cecilia Mweu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Scientifica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4920830