New maps guide planting of drought-tolerant bambara groundnut in southern Africa
Researchers mapped suitable planting times for bambara groundnut in Eswatini and South Africa using daily weather data rather than seasonal averages.
This approach may offer more precise guidance for farmers, though the findings are based on limited locations and require further testing.
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- where and when to plant bambara groundnut in Eswatini and South Africa
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Method used
The study used daily weather data instead of traditional seasonal averages to determine optimal planting times.
Locations studied
The research focused on Eswatini and South Africa, with findings specific to these regions.
Common questions
What crop was studied?
The study focused on bambara groundnut, a drought-tolerant legume.
How was the data collected?
Daily weather data was used to map suitable planting times instead of relying on seasonal averages.
Sources
- Bambara groundnut: new maps show where southern African farmers can grow this drought-tolerant crop By Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Professor of Climate Change, Food Systems and Health an, The Conversation · theconversation.com
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