Consumption of wild edible plants in the Kofale and Heban-Arsi districts, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons

Geritu Nuro,

Ketema Tolossa, Mirutse Giday

et al.

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Dec. 18, 2024

Wild edible plants (WEPs) are neglected and have received little attention despite their significant contributions to the sustenance livelihoods of rural communities. This study was conducted in Kofale Heban-Arsi districts Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, document diversity, assess most preferred WEPs, utilization, threats they face. The West Arsi Zone Ethiopia. Data collection took place from February September 2022 November April 2023 district. To gather ethnobotanical information, research employed semi-structured interviews, field observations, focus group discussions, guided walks. interviews involved 290 informants who were selected via snowball sampling systemic random methods. Preference ranking values, direct matrix rankings, use values (UVs) documented species computed. A total 62 WEPs belonging 38 families 56 genera identified. Moraceae family includes 7 species, followed by Fabaceae Rubiaceae (each 4 species), Lamiaceae (3 species). Shrub dominant growth form (32 herbs (13 largest number (24 species) collected grazing lands/fields, forest habitats (17 widely used plant part fruit (40 leaf (11 Most for consumption March May (30 majority (48, 77.4%) utilized raw state. large WEP (41 consumed only during periods food shortage, remaining (21 as staple supplements. Multiple other uses area also reported. Fifty-two mentioned medicinal use, that had highest value Cordia africana Lam. (0.9). results indicated agricultural expansion a principal threat area. shortages area, but many under due growing pressure various anthropogenic factors. Thus, public awareness community-based management need be encouraged at all levels conserve sustainably these resources address insecurity.

Language: Английский

Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Arsi Robe district of East Arsi Zone, Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons

Sisay Biri,

Bereket Ayenew,

Getu Dida

et al.

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: July 30, 2024

Wild edible plants (WEPs) are usually considered to constitute all plant resources that neither cultivated nor domesticated but used as nutritional supplements by local people. WEPs play a vital role in ensuring food and livelihood security for countless families communities around the world. The objective of study was assess document wild Arsi Robe district food.

Language: Английский

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A systematic review exploring the diversity and food security potential of wild edible plants in Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons
Daniel A. Tadesse,

Getinet Masresha,

Ermias Lulekal

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Abstract Wild edible plants (WEPs) are important food sources globally due to their accessibility and affordability. In Ethiopia, where diverse cultural groups consume WEPs, this systematic review explores diversity, parts, role in supporting security. The examined 38 original studies on the ethnobotany of WEPs Ethiopia from 2000 2022. It identified a total 651 WEP species 343 genera 94 families, with Fabaceae family having most (51). Herbs shrubs were predominant growth habits, fruits consumed plant parts. prioritized nine for cultivation promotion. However, threats such as overgrazing, agricultural expansion, use woody construction, firewood, charcoal have depleted resources eroded traditional knowledge about use. suggests that potential contribute nutritional security if these effectively managed. limited coverage ethnobotanical requires further investigation. study recommends integrating into national system promotion, cultivation, nutrient analysis evaluate bioavailability.

Language: Английский

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Nutritional Composition and Anti-Nutritional Properties of Wild Edible Fruits of Northeast India DOI Creative Commons
Rody Ngurthankhumi, T. K. Hazarika,

Zothansiama

et al.

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16, P. 101221 - 101221

Published: May 22, 2024

Forageable fruits are an untapped wealth of nutrients and minerals, huge numbers found in the vast wilderness northeast India, including hilly state Mizoram. However, their nutritional properties still need to be explored. Hence, present study was carried assess anti-nutritional aspects along with mineral contents seven selected wild edible fruits, viz. jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri), false mangosteen (Garcinia xanthocymus), mulberry (Morus nigra), thereju (Prunus jenkinsiii), raspberry (Rubus treutleri) ber (Zizyphus mauritiana) uncover immense values, which could solidify promising potential for alternate source nutrition increase economic importance. The research demonstrates that Garcinia xanthocymus contains significant amount total sugars, reducing vitamin E. Artocarpus heterophyllus exhibited higher levels non-reducing sugar, soluble solids, chlorophyll, carbohydrate starch. Citrus jambhiri is rich moisture, C, acidity, N, P. Prunus jenkinsii has high anthocyanin, carotenoid, K Mn. Rubus treutleri a crude fibre, Mg, Na, Co, Cu, Fe. Ziziphus mauritiana protein. Morus nigra fat, energy, Ca, Zn. These findings suggest all examined vitamins makes them vital combating malnutrition highlights use nutraceutical pharmaceutical sectors futuristic works. outcomes this will provide database about composition, health benefits, values these raise public consciousness conservation enrichment biodiversity.

Language: Английский

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Nutritional and Medicinal Contribution of Wild Fruit Plants in Ethiopia DOI Open Access
Mekonen Nibret,

Reta Hailu

Annals of Molecular and Genetic Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(1), P. 009 - 013

Published: July 15, 2024

Wild fruit plants are used by rural populations around the world, including Ethiopia, as supplemental foods to improve dietary diversity. Because wild fruits inexpensive and widely accessible in regions, they can help prevent hunger or malnutrition ensure food This review aims give a summary of most recent research on nutritional value potential medical benefits for households. Antioxidant-rich naturally-occurring compounds found reduce non-communicable diseases. These days, diseases like cancer, chronic respiratory conditions, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular world’s biggest health problems. plants, which grown throughout nearly all offer number benefits. Many ethnic groups use these seasonal emergency source, helps insecurity.

Language: Английский

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Consumption of wild edible plants in the Kofale and Heban-Arsi districts, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia DOI

Geritu Nuro,

Ketema Tolossa, Mirutse Giday

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 23, 2024

Abstract Background Wild edible plants (WEPs) are neglected and have received little attention despite their significant contributions to the sustenance livelihoods of rural communities. This study was conducted in Kofale Heban-Arsi districts Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, document diversity WEPs, utilization, threats facing them. Methods Ethnobotanical data were collected via semi-structured interviews, field observations, focus-group discussions guided walks. The interviews involved290 informants who selected snowball sampling systemic random methods. Preference ranking values, direct matrix rankings, use values (UVs) species computed. Results A total 62 WEPs belonging 38 families 56 genera identified. Moraceae family included 7 species, Fabaceae 4 species. Shrub dominant growth form (32 species), followed by herbs (13 species). largest number (24 species) from grazing lands/fields, forest habitats (17 most widely used plant part fruit (40 leaf (11 Most for consumption March May (30 majority (48, 77.4%) utilized raw state. large WEP (41 consumed only during periods food shortage, remaining (21 as staple supplements. Multiple other uses area also been reported. Fifty-two mentioned medicinal use, that had highest value Cordia africana Lam. (0.9). results indicated agricultural expansion a principal threat area. Conclusion shortages area, but many under due growing pressure various anthropogenic factors. Thus, public awareness community-based management need be encouraged at all levels conserve sustainably these resources address insecurity.

Language: Английский

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Consumption of wild edible plants in the Kofale and Heban-Arsi districts, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons

Geritu Nuro,

Ketema Tolossa, Mirutse Giday

et al.

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Dec. 18, 2024

Wild edible plants (WEPs) are neglected and have received little attention despite their significant contributions to the sustenance livelihoods of rural communities. This study was conducted in Kofale Heban-Arsi districts Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, document diversity, assess most preferred WEPs, utilization, threats they face. The West Arsi Zone Ethiopia. Data collection took place from February September 2022 November April 2023 district. To gather ethnobotanical information, research employed semi-structured interviews, field observations, focus group discussions, guided walks. interviews involved 290 informants who were selected via snowball sampling systemic random methods. Preference ranking values, direct matrix rankings, use values (UVs) documented species computed. A total 62 WEPs belonging 38 families 56 genera identified. Moraceae family includes 7 species, followed by Fabaceae Rubiaceae (each 4 species), Lamiaceae (3 species). Shrub dominant growth form (32 herbs (13 largest number (24 species) collected grazing lands/fields, forest habitats (17 widely used plant part fruit (40 leaf (11 Most for consumption March May (30 majority (48, 77.4%) utilized raw state. large WEP (41 consumed only during periods food shortage, remaining (21 as staple supplements. Multiple other uses area also reported. Fifty-two mentioned medicinal use, that had highest value Cordia africana Lam. (0.9). results indicated agricultural expansion a principal threat area. shortages area, but many under due growing pressure various anthropogenic factors. Thus, public awareness community-based management need be encouraged at all levels conserve sustainably these resources address insecurity.

Language: Английский

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