It has been recognized that an important factor in improving the
viability of rural livelihoods in developing countries is the
promotion of sustainable agriculture. As opposed to relying solely
on cash crops, this can be more easily achieved through the
domestication of various indigenous fruit trees that can be
cultivated and owned by smallholder farmers. Through
multi-functional and integrated farming systems, these tree crops
can support environmental and social sustainability by providing
food as well as promoting economic growth. Twenty years ago, little
was known about the biology, ecology or the social impact of
indigenous fruit trees on rural populations. Since then, new
concepts and approaches have been developed, case studies have been
produced and the potential and feasibility of their domestication
and commercialization has been explored. This focused study on the
tropics brings together a comprehensive review of this research.
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