Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisa

Ethnobotanical and phytochemical insights into native and naturalized plants for cashew pest control in Guinea-Bissau

Abstract Essential oils are increasingly recognized as ecofriendly alternatives to synthetic pesticides, especially in tropical regions with high pest pressure and limited crop protection resources. This study evaluates native and naturalized plants in Guinea-Bissau— Ageratum con...

Nutritional properties and traditional uses of a native palm species in West Africa

Abstract Palm trees (Arecaceae) are critically important worldwide, particularly in tropical regions where they provide essential resources for food, shelter, medicine, and income. The African oil palm, Elaeis guineensis holds particular significance in West Africa, as a vital nu...