Smallholder farmers’ knowledge on management of Cinchona in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Background and aims – Cinchona (Rubiaceae) tree bark is the key source of quinine alkaloids used as malaria treatment. Cinchona trees were introduced to Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the early 20th century. Currently, the eastern DRC accounts for an estimated 55% of the global supply of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Meise Botanic Garden
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Plant Ecology and Evolution |
| Online Access: | https://plecevo.eu/article/125060/download/pdf/ |
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