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Improving multipurpose tree and shrub species for agroforestry systems

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With the aid of an example of ICRAF's tree improvement research programme for the highlands of Eastern and Central Africa, a logical approach to selection and breeding of multipurpose trees and shrubs in agroforestry context is proposed. Criteria for selection of high priority species are proposed. Some species of high potential for agroforestry development in Sub Sahara Africa are proposed. The necessary sequential research steps are discussed.

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Owino, F. Improving multipurpose tree and shrub species for agroforestry systems. Agroforest Syst 19, 131–137 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00138503

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