Genetic diversity and use of African indigenous vegetables especially slender leaf
Abstract
African indigenous (AIVs), and traditional, vegetables play a role
in food security. This review examines distribution, use, diversity,
and
techniques
used
to
study
AIVs
with
special
interest
on
Crotalaria
species. Google scholar, PubMed, and the open web
were searched for published articles between 1990 and 2020.
The AIVs are distributed in almost all African countries but are
mostly consumed in East and West Africa. The distribution and
genetic diversity of some common AIVs has been documented.
There is a need to create awareness on the use and conservation
of AIVs because of their role in food security and livelihoods.