Mapping trees for food security in Mauritius

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A crowdsourcing experiment was carried out in Mauritius to find out where the island’s breadfruit trees are located. However, the contributors’ lack of ICT skills made for disappointing results.




Breadfruit is a traditional crop in Mauritius that has been produced mainly in backyards. The authorities,