Shifting perceptions, preferences and practices in the African fruit trade: the case of African plum (Dacryodes edulis) in different cultural and urbanization contexts in Cameroon

Table 3 Distinguishing criteria of African plum trees cited by tree owners (N = 350)

Type of distinction criteria	Distinction criteria	Number of citations	Frequency of citations
Fruit traits	Taste	250	0.30
	Fruit size	231	0.28
	Skin color	162	0.19
	Fruit shape	80	0.10
	Pulp color	60	0.07
	Pulp texture	22	0.026
	Pulp width	7	0.008
	Skin quality	4	0.005
Specific tree features	Tree productivity	15	0.018
	Leaf size	2	0.002
	Others	4	0.005
Total		837	1

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