Diversity of indigenous fruit trees in the traditional cotton‐millet farming system: the case of Adwari subcounty, Lira district, Uganda

Agea, Jacob Godfrey; Obua, Joseph; Kaboggoza, J. R. S.; Waiswa, Daniel

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2028.2007.00855.x

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“…Nevertheless, it was generally learnt that when fruit bearing tree species are integrated in agricultural settings most of them are primarily retained in view of their perceived nonfruit utilities and services overshadowing their fruit uses. This is consistent with Agea et al (2007). Neither are they managed the way they can simultaneously provide fruit and non-fruit utilities, which often times are completely lopped or pollarded.…”

Section: Purpose Of Farm Inclusion Of Indigenous Edible Fruit Bearingsupporting

confidence: 78%

Integration of indigenous wild woody perennial edible fruit bearing species in the agricultural landscapes of Amhara region, Ethiopia

Mengistu

Hager

2009

Agroforest Syst

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The study was undertaken in three districts of Amhara region to assess the extent and purpose of integration of wild indigenous woody perennial fruit bearing species in the agricultural landscapes, appraise their species composition and diversity and identify factors holding back farm integration. Data were gathered through interviews administered to 90 randomly chosen household heads, and fruit trees census in each and every plot of the informants. Species diversity was found to be low and vary by farm, land use type and site. Altogether 17 species were recorded in the agricultural settings. Species retention in the different land use types appears to be governed by species relative importance and compatibility with annual crops, where farm edges recorded a higher ethno-ecological importance score. Nevertheless, as it stands now fruit bearing species are retained primarily for non-fruit utilities. Free availability, land shortage, slope and altitude as well as disgrace feelings are among the major factors holding back farm integration and diversity of indigenous species for fruit production. Should they are additionally exploited for their fruits proper, there is a critical need to raise recognition and awareness at the rural grassroots level and instill knowledge about the food values, and assist in appropriate tree management techniques and inter-cropping regimes as well as accessing markets.

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Section: Purpose Of Farm Inclusion Of Indigenous Edible Fruit Bearingsupporting

confidence: 78%

Integration of indigenous wild woody perennial edible fruit bearing species in the agricultural landscapes of Amhara region, Ethiopia

Mengistu

Hager

2009

Agroforest Syst

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“…WEPs can contribute to food security in several ways. Harvesting and trading WEPs can result in rural employment and income generation (Shackleton and Shackleton 2004;Akinnifesi et al 2005; Keller et al 2006;Agea et al 2007;Barucha and Pretty 2010;Legwaila et al 2011). In other studies, the incorporation of WEPs in cropping systems has increased agro-biodiversity, enhanced production and mitigated the effects of environmental shocks, pests and diseases (Moore and Raymond 2006;Tilman et al 2006;Venter et al 2007;Frison et al 2011;Mahapatra and Panda 2012;Asif and Kamran 2013).…”

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Dietary contribution of Wild Edible Plants to women’s diets in the buffer zone around the Lama forest, Benin – an underutilized potential

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Rural populations in developing countries face food insecurity and malnutrition despite being surrounded by extraordinary biodiversity. The international community increasingly recognizes the role of agro-biodiversity and Wild Edible Plants (WEPs) in their contributions to managing risk and building resilience and sustainable food systems. Studies on real contributions of WEPs to peoples' diets, however, are uncommon. This study assessed the contribution of WEPs to diets of women living in the buffer zone of the Lama forest in southern Benin. During the long dry season, a cross-sectional survey was carried out on 120 women, covering their knowledge and attitudes towards WEPs and two non-consecutive 24-h recalls of their WEP consumption. Contribution of WEPs to total dietary intake was low due to infrequent use and small portion sizes. The highest nutrient contributions of WEPs measured were for copper (13.9 %) and iron (4.6 %) but the majority of the women had intake values below the Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) for these elements -copper 65 % and iron 91 % Women's dietary diversity was significantly higher among WEP consumers than non-consumers, mainly due to higher consumption of dark green leafy vegetables. WEPs were less consumed as a replacement for other foods but rather as a complement to the diet. The study population generally appreciated WEPs, while some constraints were reported regarding preparation, conservation and commercialization. Before widely promoting WEP consumption in order to exploit their dietary potential, additional investigations are needed into their nutrient composition, cultural and market value, their sustainable harvest levels and possible integration into innovative farming systems.

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“…The main uses of the fruit trees are for seasonal food (Table 1). According to Agea et al (2007), the most importance criteria used in selecting fruit trees for onfarm cultivation was the contribution made to household food supply. The fruit trees are also a favorite plant in Indonesia, as reported by Astiani and Ripin (2016) that D.zibethtinus was a dominant species on mixed fruit garden at Sanggau District in West Kalimantan.…”

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Species Diversity and Community Structure of Fruit Trees in Pumonean at Siberut, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

Gusmardi¹,

Nurainas²,

Chairul³

et al. 2017

Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol.

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A b s t r a c t A r t i c l e I n f oThe observation was conducted to investigate the species diversity and composition structure of indigenous fruit trees on pumonean (growing fields resembling forests) belonging to the local community of Mentawai. Data were collected from the Village Matotonan of District of South Siberut and the Village Bojakan of District of North Siberut using the quadrant method, which were randomly selected and inventory the fruit tree species within are plots. All trees with diameter at breast height (1.2m) of ≥8cm were identified. The contribution of families (relative abundance) and the Importance Value Index of the fruit tree species were calculated using standar formula.The results show that in pumonean were found 14 families, 18 genera and 24 tree species. The high relative abundance of family is found in Euphorbiaceae, Bombacaceae and Meliaceae, which is 12.50%. In general the status of the 15 species of fruit trees are indigenous trees and only three exotic species. Based on Importance Value Index that D. zibethinus (22.43%) and D. carinatus (20.41%) are the dominant species and saved in pumonean. Considering the high species diversity of indigenous fruit trees on pumonean, it is necessary to immediately conserve its programmed effort.

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Diversity of indigenous fruit trees in the traditional cotton‐millet farming system: the case of Adwari subcounty, Lira district, Uganda

Cited by 19 publications

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Integration of indigenous wild woody perennial edible fruit bearing species in the agricultural landscapes of Amhara region, Ethiopia

Integration of indigenous wild woody perennial edible fruit bearing species in the agricultural landscapes of Amhara region, Ethiopia

Dietary contribution of Wild Edible Plants to women’s diets in the buffer zone around the Lama forest, Benin – an underutilized potential

Species Diversity and Community Structure of Fruit Trees in Pumonean at Siberut, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

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