'Buah terap': DNA study confirms what the Iban, Dusun knew all along

A genetic study has found that a fruit tree previously thought to be a single species turned out to be two distinct species of plants after researchers followed up on a tip-off from their Iban and Dusun colleagues.

The identification of a distinct species of the fruit, known as buah terap in Malay, underscores the importance of meaningful engagement with indigenous peoples, the researchers said.

“Engagement with indigenous peoples and their knowledge might...