Berries as a case study for crop wild relative conservation, use, and public engagement in Canada

Migicovsky, Zoë; Amyotte, Beatrice; Ulrich, Jens C.; Smith, Tyler; Turner, Nancy J.; Pico, Joana; Ciotir, Claudia; Sharifi, Mehdi; Meldrum, Gennifer; Stormes, Ben; Moreau, Tara

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“…], Rubus and Vaccinium species, serviceberry, red elderberry [ Sambucus racemose ], and highbush cranberries [ Viburnum edule ]) (Baumflek, 2015; Baumflek et al, 2021; Smith, 2011; Thornton, 1999; Turner, 2003b; Turner & Berkes, 2006; Turner & Loewen, 1998; Turner & Peacock, 2005). Westbank First Nation, in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, is transplanting thousands of black huckleberry plants annually to foster berry microhabitats in their territory (Migicovsky et al, 2022). The Karuk Tribe is restoring severely burned lands from wildfire with cuttings from black elderberry ( Sambucus nigra ) and other cultural use plants (personal communication, April 23, 2023).…”

Section: Responding To Environmental Change With Berry Stewardshipmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Many of these berries have evolved with Indigenous stewardship practices that confirm their biological needs and minimize vulnerabilities to enhance productivity. Ex situ collections maintained by gene banks, herbaria, and botanical gardens complement in situ efforts and can support revitalization of lost in situ species (see Migicovsky et al, 2022, for more).…”

Section: The Future Of Berriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Wild berries are the most widely used plant food stewarded and consumed by Indigenous Peoples in the United States and Canada (Karst & Turner, 2011; Lantz & Turner, 2003; Migicovsky et al, 2022; Speller & Forbes, 2022; Weber, 2022). In his book, Native American Ethnobotany , Moerman (1998) documents approximately 162 different berry species used by Indigenous Peoples in North America.…”

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Climate and land‐use change impacts on cultural use berries: Considerations for mitigative stewardship

Mucioki

2024

Plants People Planet

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Societal Impact StatementCultural use berries are prized foods and medicines across the United States and Canada, with almost 200 different species used by Indigenous Peoples. Berries are increasingly being impacted by environmental and land‐use change. Berry habitats, how and when berry plants reproduce, and the volume of berries available for harvest each year are shifting widely. These changes are impacting access to, availability of, and consumption of berries. Biocultural stewardship practices, like low‐intensity fire, transplanting, and thinning, can be used in response to these stressors to support berry plant health and productivity as well as a sustained relationship with this important food.SummaryAlmost 200 different species of berries are used for food and medicine by Indigenous Peoples, with unparalleled nutritional and cultural significance among plant foods. Environmental and land‐use change is increasingly compromising access to, availability of, and consumption of berries. In this review, I consider (a) how climate and land‐use change are impacting cultural use berries across species and places, as documented by Indigenous Peoples and in the scientific literature, and (b) how stewardship practices are being applied to promote resilience and sustainability in berrying landscapes experiencing stress. Climate impacts on Arctic and subarctic berry species include earlier ripening, changes in taste, or increased variability in abundance. These same regions are experiencing a proliferation of shrubs, while forests throughout the lower 48 and Canada are suffering from suffocating fuel loads and stand densities that are not conducive to berry habitat for many species. In the Pacific West, berries are influenced by prolonged droughts and increasing spring and summer temperatures. Climate change impacts are amplified by shifts in land use for forestry and agriculture. Biocultural stewardship practices, like low‐intensity fire, thinning, transplanting, and cultural care, can be used to mitigate these impacts and promote berry microclimate habitats. There is opportunity for intertribal networking and knowledge sharing around berry stewardship practices that will support local and regional climate change responses.

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Section: Responding To Environmental Change With Berry Stewardshipmentioning

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Section: The Future Of Berriesmentioning

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Climate and land‐use change impacts on cultural use berries: Considerations for mitigative stewardship

Mucioki

2024

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“…Many fruits, such as berries, are consumed fresh, giving individuals the unique ability to recognize them by appearance and/or name, and connect directly with the plant. Migicovsky et al (2022) examine edible berries as a case study for species conservation and public engagement in Canada, quantifying where these species are found as well as their benefits, uses, and potential for raising awareness. The authors demonstrate that berries, and potentially, other fresh fruits are well‐positioned to act as a model for crop wild relative conservation.…”

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Fruit in focus: A sampler platter of research

Migicovsky

Forrestel

Warschefsky

2023

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Few plants have captured the imagination and palettes of the world like those which bear edible fruits, providing novel insights into the relationships between plants and people. This special collection of reviews and research highlights the unique challenges and opportunities we face when studying, breeding, and working to conserve these species. The 18 articles included here examine fruiting plants across diverse scales and topics, from the genome to global sustainability, and from fruit morphology to species' geographic distributions, yet they showcase only a fraction of the immense evolutionary, phenotypic, and genomic diversity present in fruit‐bearing plants. Across the special collection, our hope is to not only offer highlights of fruit diversity and importance but also provide a taste of future research in this area. We hope you enjoy the fruits of our labor.

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“…According to Kalmpourtzidou et al (2020), this is the case for low-and middle-income countries. Therefore, fruit and berry plants are of fundamental importance for food security (Migicovsky et al, 2022). As noted by J.…”

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Ecological Aspects of the Comparative Study of <i>Cornus mas</i> L. Genotypes According to Morphological Characteristics of the Fruits, the Content of Functional Groups of Biochemical Substances and Suitability for Healthy Food Production

Moskalets,

Bordiug,

Pеlеkhаtyi

et al. 2024

Ecol. Eng. Environ. Technol.

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The relevance of the research lies in constant desire to increase the possibilities of using dogwood, in the system of fruit horticulture. The methodological basis for conducting research include the method of carrying out an examination of suitability of fruit and berry group varieties for spreading in Ukraine, the method of assessing the quality of fruit and berry products as well as the state standards of Ukraine for determining the quality of fruits. The original data on the morphology plants and biochemical properties of the fruits of different dogwood varieties selected by Ukrainian scientists have been presented. Attention was focused on the content of dry soluble substances, sugars, pectin substances, organic acids, and polyphenolic substances as a source of antioxidants. It was found that the content of dry soluble substances in the fruits of the Stoyan form is at the level of the Olena and Radist varieties, about 18.5%. The Hrafskyi dogwood fruits are characterized by a low content of titrated acids, which results in a balanced taste considering the sugar-acid index (SAI, 5.5). The Hrafskyi form is distinguished by the increased content of pectin substances in the fruits. It has been studied that the form of Stoyan (F-32-5-18) contains the highest amount of polyphenolic substances (944 mg/100 g), while Vydubytskyi contains 274, Vyshgorodskyi -327, Radist -375 mg/100 g. The content of polyphenolic substances in the fruits of the Hrafskyi form is 483 mg/100 g, which is almost on a par with the Volodymyrskyi and Lukyanivskyi varieties. The Stoyan and Hrafskyi forms have the highest content of flavonoids -107.5±4.4 and 102.5±2.0 mg/100 g. It was found that the fruits of the Hrafskyi form have an above average content of anthocyanins (52.83±1.92 mg/100 g), compared to other varieties. The originality of the study lies in the fact that the knowledge about the morphological characteristics of plants and the biochemical characteristics of the common dogwood fruits, developed by Ukrainian scientists, was expanded. On the basis of the research results, the best varieties were selected, the fruits of which are suitable for developing technologies for the production of blended syrups for a healthy diet.

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Berries as a case study for crop wild relative conservation, use, and public engagement in Canada

Cited by 9 publications

References 103 publications

Climate and land‐use change impacts on cultural use berries: Considerations for mitigative stewardship

Climate and land‐use change impacts on cultural use berries: Considerations for mitigative stewardship

Fruit in focus: A sampler platter of research

Ecological Aspects of the Comparative Study of <i>Cornus mas</i> L. Genotypes According to Morphological Characteristics of the Fruits, the Content of Functional Groups of Biochemical Substances and Suitability for Healthy Food Production

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