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Research Articles

The hidden safety net: wild and semi-wild plant consumption and dietary diversity among women farmers in Southwestern Burkina Faso

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Pages 483-503 | Received 12 Sep 2021, Accepted 17 Apr 2022, Published online: 16 May 2022

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