Performance of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd accessions for tree height at rocky rangelands of the Thar desert

Field infestation of Faidherbia (Acacia) albida (Del.) A. Chew. pods by stored product Coleoptera in the Nigerian savanna and effect of infestation on nutrient quality

“…Leguminous trees, in particular, are potential sources of fodder (Topps, 1992;Jindal et al, 2000), as they maintain a relatively high crude protein content throughout the year (Degen et al, 2000). One such leguminous tree which produces enormous quantities of pods every year in the Sudan and Sahel savanna areas of Nigeria is acacia, Faidherbia (Acacia) albida (Del.)…”

Prospects for Genetic Improvement of Acacia Senegal: Can Molecular Approaches Deliver Better Gum Yield and Quality?

“…The results showed that clay provenances were distinctly superior to the sand provenances in all growth traits, but water use efficiency was better with the sand than the clay provenances. Other trials have also been reported; three established in Burkina Faso, West Africa across latitudinal, temperature and rainfall gradients, 11 and one in India, 12 some of which are still being maintained and assessed. Significant differences in survival and growth parameters among the provenances were reported 5-6 years after planting with the locally or regionally sourced material generally showing superior performance.…”

Resource management for sustainable crop production in arid zone -A review

“…But the selection of suitable tree species is very important for obtaining good yields from the crops. Jindal et al (1990) reported that clusterbean, cowpea and mothbean crops failed when grown with Acacia tortilis, while these crops performed better in association with Prosopis cineraria and Tecomella undulata. Strip cropping of crops and grass or shrub with fodder value, has been found to be useful for control of wind and water erosion.…”