Project INCO - ACACIAGUM - Innovative Management of Acacia senegal Trees to Improve Land Productivity and Gum Arabic Production in Arid and Semi-Arid Sub-Saharan Africa

Specific Objectives

Documentation of traditional ecological knowledge on the management of A. senegal resources for various uses
Identification of existing marketing networks and development of suitable trade chains for enhanced benefit sharing, especially among the target rural communities
Understanding tree eco-physiology in relation to gum yield and quality
Evaluation of genetic diversity in relation to gum yield and quality
Understanding tree-soil interactions for improved gum quality and rehabilitation of degraded sites
Dissemination of relevant information for informed decision making and better outcomes by target groups