For many years, the vegetable crops that have enjoyed much attention are the exotic ones (these include The ethno-medicinal and conservation status of indigenous vegetables in Akinyele Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State, Nigeria were examined with a ⦠Nigeria is endowed with varieties of indigenous vegetables which are not only known for their rich food nutrient content but also, as health promoting foods. vegetables are known to be integral parts of various region of Nigeria, an insignificant proportion of our indigenous vegetable species are cultivated, most of them remain as wild species (Dentox and Ojeifo, 1993). "Rural women in Nigeria generally lack the resources to purchase high value food items (eggs, meat and milk), and instead gather indigenous vegetables, leaves and fruits from the wild to feed their families. Indigenous vegetables are often highly ⦠Approximately half of the leafy vegetables consumed in most Nigeria diets are from indigenous sources and they constituent significantly micronutrients (Lockett et al., 2000; Grivetti and Ogle, 2000). The personal characteristics of the farmers were identified, use of indigenous vegetables and fruits ascertained and contribution to poverty reduction determined. Grow this Nigerian native in full sun and well-draining soil. Abstract. Sixteen indigenous vegetables were consumed by between 33% and 92.5% while 15 indigenous fruits were consumed by 32.3% to 81.5% when in season ⦠[NAIVASHA, KENYA] Indigenous vegetables grown by rural farmers in Africa have the potential to improve food security, nutrition and incomes on the continent, researchers in Nigeria say. The purpose of this article is to review information available in scientific literature on the antioxidant, ⦠However, the indigenous vegetables that contribute to rural and urban peopleâs diets in Nigeria, especially Ndokwa communities of Delta, have yet to be catalogued in a referenceable format. In a paper presented on underutilised vegetables project in Nigeria during the Research to Feed Africa Symposium in Naivasha, Kenya, last month (23-27 June), the researchers note that research ⦠The aim is to catalogue the local names and production practice as a This study examines the contribution of indigenous vegetables and fruits to poverty alleviation in south Oyo State, Nigeria. Indigenous vegetables grown by rural farmers in Africa have the potential to improve food security, nutrition and incomes on the continent, researchers in Nigeria say.In a ⦠African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables are very rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Indigenous vegetables are reported to be tolerant to harsh environmental conditions and adapted to local conditions. Bitterleaf â One of many leafy green Nigerian vegetables used for both culinary and medicinal applications, bitterleaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is, as the name suggests, bitter tasting. There have been allegations of immunity boosting of individuals with infections, particularly HIV infection, through consumption of different indigenous vegetables such as ⦠Vitamin A, iron, iodine and zinc. indigenous types of vegetables for different reasons (Mensah et al., 2008). These crops are also part of the regionâs cultural heritage, hence their current consumption by many rural villagers is widespread. Among which is Trichosanthes cucumerina, Solanum macrocarpon, Amaranthus virides, and Crassocephalum crepidoides. Fluted pumpkin â Also known a Ugu, this indigenous vine is a member of the cucurbit family. UNDERUTILIZED INDIGENOUS VEGETABLE (UIV) IN NIGERIA: A RICH SOURCE OF NUTRIENT AND ANTIOXIDANTS- A REVIEW