Young umbrella acacia trees in Africa survive severe drought by putting their natural processes into overdrive when water is ...

Young umbrella acacia trees in Africa survive severe drought by putting their natural processes into overdrive when water is ...

A type of acacia tree with an unusual growth habit -- unlike virtually all other trees -- holds particular promise for farmers in Africa as a free source of nitrogen for their soils that could last ...

The gum Arabic also known as acacia species is a dominant leguminous tree crop that belongs to the family Mimosaceae. Experts note that there are more than 1,100 species worldwide however, acacia ...

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French producer of acacia gum Alland & Robert has established a company foundation to help prevent desertification in Africa. “Our sole objective is to support African communities and fight the ...

Ants in your pants? That's nothing compared with ants up your snout. And that's what elephants in the African savanna must contend with when trying to snag a meal from a certain type of acacia tree.

Scientists have discovered that an acacia tree, long used by farmers in parts of Africa, could dramatically raise food yields in Africa. The acacia tree Faidherbia albida, also known as Mgunga in ...

The conflict in Sudan has turned attention to a rarely discussed commodity: gum arabic. This product, the dried sap of certain species of acacia trees, is used mainly as an additive in the soft drinks ...