Researchers highlight cultural importance of plants for people in Borneo

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Nov 29, 2024, 1:49 pm697 ptsHot
Borneo's nature is rich in unique plant life, which is central to the culture and survival of many of its people. This is revealed in a new biocultural database developed by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), showing how plants are used for everything from medicine to boat…

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