My understanding of Shea trees

The following questions will help you to explore your understanding of the material presented on the Shea tree page.

1. Numbers game

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(If you haven't read it already, see the Baobab tree case study for information.)

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Why do you think that the Shea tree is a good candidate for pharmacognosy studies?

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Shea trees have numerous local uses as described in the case study. How might these traditional practices be threatened by shea products as global commodities, considering that the market for shea butter was already worth 17 billion dollars in 2020?

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