Social sustainability and genetic biodiversity in Peruvian alpaca production: a review
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
This
conceptual
review
addresses
the
social
sustainability
challenges
facing
traditional
alpaca
pastoralism
in
Peru,
particularly
light
of
economic
and
environmental
interventions
such
as
selective
breeding
for
international
market
demands.
While
efforts
to
prioritize
are
well-documented,
neglect
threatens
survival
Andean
knowledge,
practices,
cultural
resilience.
Utilizing
a
triple-bottom-line
framework,
this
explores
impacts
genetic
biodiversity
conservation
within
Peruvian
value
chain.
It
highlights
how
breeding,
driven
by
global
preferences,
risks
eroding
not
only
diversity
alpacas
but
also
herding
practices.
The
underscores
need
increased
attention
dimensions
when
implementing
technical
solutions
challenges,
emphasizing
preservation
indigenous
knowledge
systems
practices
sustain
livelihoods
heritage
alpaqueros.
Recommendations
include
prioritizing
integrating
into
development
agendas,
fostering
greater
participation
from
communities,
encouraging
transmission
intergenerational
ensure
long-term
viability
pastoralism.
Future
research
directions
discussed.
Language: Английский
Evaluation of Alpaca Yarns Dyed with Buddleja Coriaceous Dye and Metallic Mordants
Fibers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 2 - 2
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
The
objective
of
this
research
was
to
evaluate
the
effect
dye
obtained
from
Buddleja
coriacea
and
metallic
mordants
on
chromatic
properties,
textile
characteristics,
spectral
profiles,
color
stability
in
alpaca
fibers.
extraction
technique
involved
boiling
an
aqueous
solution,
followed
by
filtration.
Subsequently,
yarns
were
dyed
using
resulting
extract
following
a
standard
protocol.
applied
included
sodium
sulfate
(Na2SO4),
aluminum
potassium
dodecahydrate
(KAl(SO4)2·12H2O),
oxalic
acid
(C2H2O4).
Spectroscopy
UV-Vis
FTIR
spectrophotometry
methods
used
for
characterization
samples
analysis
during
dyeing
process.
findings
revealed
formation
four
distinct
tones.
Additionally,
it
determined
that
influenced
properties
fibers
with
without
modifying
their
characteristics.
identified
bands
corresponded
keratin,
structural
protein
Changes
intensity
these
observed
samples,
attributable
presence
different
mordants.
Wet
rub
fastness
found
be
inferior
dry
fastness,
which
has
implications
maintenance.
In
conclusion,
flowers
provide
effective
yellow
dye,
when
combined
various
mordants,
they
allow
variety
shades
hues
fiber
yarns.
Language: Английский