Journal of Archaeological Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 170, P. 106052 - 106052
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
Language: Английский
Palynology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 48(4)
Published: April 30, 2024
While it is widely accepted that the five main fruit trees established horticulture in late prehistoric period are: olive (Olea europaea), common fig (Ficus carica), grapevine (Vitis vinifera), date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), and pomegranate (Punica granatum), there much less agreement on where, when, why this happened. This review paperFootnote1 gathers all recent archaeological archaeobotanical information topic suggests founders were first assembled into a package one geographically small region - Central Jordan Valley. From core area, knowledge and/or genetic materials shifted to nearby regions. Yet, cannot be ruled out other parallel independent domestications may have occurred 14C dates provided study indicate beginning of development dated at ca. 7,000 years cal. BP., earlier than previously considered. It seems primary motivation has been related political socioeconomic considerations rather climatological-environmental concerns or factors. The paper also discusses cost-effective benefits simultaneously cultivating several trees. Understanding early stages sheds light history our civilizations, which, according study, preceded urbanization state formation by more millennium half. A better understanding origin great importance, given immediate need adapt horticultural practices environmental degradation global climate changes.
Language: Английский
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Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103498 - 103498
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Language: Английский
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Plant Gene, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100493 - 100493
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(6), P. 2436 - 2436
Published: March 11, 2025
Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS)—locally available, climate-resilient species—possess significant nutritional, social, environmental benefits, yet their use, research focus, market presence have diminished over time. Incorporating NUS into school meal programs can potentially boost childhood nutrition, promote healthy eating, encourage sustainable food production, preserve culture heritage, support biodiversity conservation. School meals offered in Kenya are often monotonous nutritionally inadequate. We conducted a case study on an informal urban settlement Nairobi, targeting students between ages 6–12, to demonstrate how incorporating locally grown, nutrient-dense foods result better nutrition for school-age children, while making savings schools. Using the World Food Programme’s Meal Planner (SMP) PLUS software, were analyzed nutrient adequacy optimized including five NUS: African nightshade (Solanum spp.), spider plant (Cleome gynandra), Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea), bonavist or hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus), slender leaf (Crotalaria spp.). The optimization process was based commodity price fluctuations composition of local agrobiodiversity used. results show viable alternative meet recommended daily needs school-aged children at affordable prices. tool showcased effectiveness linear programming enabling national decision efficient feeding program planning, by designing comprehensive, baskets using agrobiodiversity. Future should explore implementing menus examining broader aspects, such as lunch impacts direct procurement approach opportunities that source ingredients from smallholder farmers.
Language: Английский
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Archaeometry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: March 17, 2025
Abstract In the context of a rapidly growing global population and significant climatic environmental change, there is an urgent need to produce nutritious food in sustainable manner. Some crops are underutilised Europe, despite their suitability local environments, viability for production potential improve diets. Rye ( Secale cereale ) has long history cultivation yet owing complex historical, socio‐cultural, socio‐political, socio‐economic agronomic factors. This paper explores innovative, cross‐sectoral approach that harmonises existing datasets from archaeology, plant science, nutrition policy, establishes interdisciplinary dialogue tackle this challenge.
Language: Английский
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Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
FIELD GRAND CHALLENGE article Front. Environ. Archaeol., 12 February 2024 Volume 3 - | https://doi.org/10.3389/fearc.2024.1365794
Language: Английский
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Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The analysis of seeds from archaeobotanical assemblages is essential for understanding the history crop cultivation. However, majority these are typically found charred, a condition that not only degrades DNA, which hinders genetic studies, but also distorts their morphological features, may bias comparisons with uncharred modern samples. While effects charring on several other or fruits well-documented, date palm remain largely unexamined, limiting our ability to use charred effectively document agrobiodiversity dynamic this crop.In study, we assessed changes induced by 1,375 Phoenix under varied conditions, including temperatures 200 600°C, exposure durations 10 120 minutes, and oxidizing/reducing conditions. By comparing samples reference collection 6,991 seeds, evaluated extent affects discriminate between groups interest, particularly wild domesticated specimens.Our study identified significant shrinkage in up 25%, as result charring, deformation influenced conditions exposure. displayed an isometric pattern, keeping proportions seed dimensions consistent, thereby validating size ratios dependable metric studying even when dealing material. Moreover, outlines stay predominantly unchanged, further endorsing utility morphometric studies. Using results examine 13 Shahi Tump Miri Qalat, two Protohistoric settlements (5th-3rd millennia BCE) located Kech-Makran district southwestern Pakistan, deduced predominance resource utilization over cultivation palms.This research sheds light impact morphology underscores its potential differentiating species groups. It moreover confirms value crucial unraveling complex cultivation, offering detailed framework future studies domain.
Language: Английский
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Environmental Research Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(7), P. 075031 - 075031
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract The awareness of orphan plants and underutilized species that have agricultural, nutritional, medicinal importance is critical to the sustainable civilization people. lack knowledge plant’s stems from insufficient outreach educational efforts this may increase underappreciation these plants’ ecological relevance which will affect environment in determined region. In study, Al Zarqa basin region located northern part Jordan was selected as a study case. This due it having rich plant biodiversity with many endangered species. aimed assess levels civil people regarding identify key factors influencing community’s understanding local youth volunteers distributed an e-questionnaire, 1000 participants seven villages were engaged. Different parameters measure people’s evaluated. Data collected statistically analyzed show range awareness. showed predominant samples used male representation (66%), aged 18–45, engaged agricultural handicraft activities, diverse backgrounds, monthly incomes 300–500 JD. Limited (23.3%) ‘orphan linked lower academic studied areas. Perceived benefits varied, 36.1% acknowledging moderate advantages 25.6% perceiving high benefits. Despite recognizing utility, lacked specificity or classification. concludes exhibits dearth about plants, necessitating initiatives raise advocate for potential species, contributing socioeconomic advancement residents agriculturally endowed Basin. investigation essential highlighting current state informing education strategies. Addressing root cause through targeted can play pivotal role fostering better significance rare ultimately their conservation use.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Archaeological Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 170, P. 106052 - 106052
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
Language: Английский
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