Western diets make up most of South Africa's food systems. This displaces indigenous crops and edible forest plants.

As the world marks the International Day of Plant Health, African countries have come together to discuss environmentally friendly ways to protect fruit and vegetable harvests from insect pests.

The African wild dog is one of Africa's most endangered predators. African wild dogs are highly elusive, avoiding human ...

In Africa, fermented foods hold great cultural significance and health benefits, yet have not been thoroughly researched.

phytoliths (silica concretions produced by plants), and leaf wax. These analyses together indicated that by 150,000 years ago, the site was heavily wooded, with pollen and leaf waxes typical of a ...

Aloe vera is popular for its soothing properties and is also used in various skincare products. It hydrates the skin, reduces inflammation, and facilitates healing of minor cuts or burns. Applying ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer There’s something ...

Paleoclimate and archaeological evidence tells us that, 11,000-5,000 years ago, the Earth's slow orbital 'wobble' transformed today's Sahara desert to a land covered with vegetation and lakes.