Tree Diversity in Homegarden Land Use of Mawsmai Village Karst Landscape, Meghalaya, Northeast, India

Bdoor, Bshar Samir Bdoor Bshar Samir

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“…Besides providing multiple products of both market and non-market value homegardens are the repository of biodiversity of many traditional crop varieties. While the bird's eye review of the literature reveals that plant composition studies on home garden of the Khasi tribes of Meghalaya have been carried out (Tynsong and Tiwari, 2010;Bshar, 2017), the homegardens managed by traditional Garo society have not been properly studied yet in terms of their composition, structure and function. Therefore, proper documentation and scientific interventions are necessary for their conservation and for ensuring sustainable services from these traditional landuse systems.The present study aimed to characterize the structural and functional attributes of Garo tribe homegardens in the West Garo Hill district of Meghalaya.…”

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Plant species composition and product utility pattern of Garo homegardens in Meghalaya, India

Marak,

Upadhyaya,

Nongtri

et al. 2023

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Home garden is a traditional landuse system practiced by many rural households in the tropical region. The composition and management practices within homegardens are largely driven by cultural setup and ecological conditions. The present study characterized the plant species composition, utility patterns and management of Garo homegardens in Dadenggre block, West Garo Hill district of Meghalaya, India. Fifty households from 5 villages were randomly selected and interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The homegardens size ranged between 0.07 and 1.29ha, harbouring 132 plant species, out of which 74 species were trees, 19 shrubs and 39 herbs. Among the perennials, Areca catechu (areca nut) was the most common contributor to household earnings. When species were grouped into 9 utility classes (timber, medicinal, fruit, fuelwood, fodder, vegetables, ornamental, spice, and others), highest number was for fuelwood, followed by vegetables and fruits. The average household income was Rs. 318/100m2, the highest contribution from the sale of vegetables. Various home garden management activities were conducted, engaging family members and generating employment for others. Animal rearing is common in many households and the application of animal manure and household waste has helped maintain soil fertility of homegardens’ soils. Homegardens are integral to the Garo society, contributing significantly to household needs and activities.

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