Spore germination and early gametophyte development of Platycerium wandae (Polypodiaceae) from Papua, Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract. Hapsari L, Kennedy J, Lestari DA, Masrum A, Lestarini W. 2017. Ethnobotanical survey of bananas (Musaceae) in six districts of East Java,. Ethnobotanical survey of bananas was conducted in six districts of East Java, Indonesia i.e. Pasuruan, Probolinggo, Banyuwangi, Lumajang, Jember and Malang during 2012-2015. Seventy-nine local cultivar names were recorded in the six districts, including local Javanese names and some possible synonyms among the cultivars. Four genomic groups are represented: AA (13), AAA (16), AAB (24) and ABB (16); 10 specimens are uncertain AA/AAA/AAB. Banana cultivar names given by local communities mostly reflect distinct morphological or perceptual characteristics, as well as uses, although some of the names do not refer to appearance or anything at all. Some cultivars were restricted to particular regions. Bananas play important roles in East Javanese socio-economic and cultural life. All parts of the plant are used: for food, fodder, domestic materials, fibers, shelters, ornamentals, medicines, in rituals and ceremonial events and other miscellaneous uses. Banana plants have deep philosophical meaning; their characteristics are associated with the process of life and provide lessons on life ethics. Conservation of local banana cultivars is needed in the face of negative impacts of commercialism. In-situ/on-farm conservation of bananas is a suitable strategy. Conserving the diverse species and varieties of bananas is necessary to maintain their adaptability and resilience to resist biotic and abiotic stresses.

Ethnobotany of sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) in the Sasak Community, Kekait Village, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

“…The dealing patterns between men (husbands) and women (wives) roles in the farmer families are inseparable regarding the palm sugar management and exploitation in daily routinely. The same thing was found by Hapsari et al (2017) in six districts in East Java the majority of men were found working in agriculture during the day, while women were at home. Puspitawati et al (2018) state that in general, gender roles in agricultural activities, in terms of access and control of agricultural resources, are dominated by men.…”

Genome evaluation of banana cultivars based on morphological character and Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) molecular marker

“…However, various tribes and dialects have been added more confusion to proper identification and documentation not only in Indonesia but also in other countries with a high diversity of banana (Atom et al 2015). Cultivar names are given by local community sometimes have reflected distinct morphological characteristics like smell and taste and ease us to differentiate specific banana among banana cultivars (Hapsari et al 2017). However, various tribes and dialects have generated different names in the same banana cultivars.…”

Short Communication: New record of wild banana (Musa balbisiana Colla) in West Kalimantan, Indonesia

“…In Indonesia, M. balbisiana has some miscellaneous uses. Hapsari et al (2017) reported that local people in Java, particularly in East Java used leaves for wrapping and medicinal use, immature fruit and male bud were for consumption, and fruit was used as medicine. Leaves of M. balbisiana are preferred as wrapper because they were thick, wide, and were not easily torn.…”