Diversity of Fodder Plants of Betalghat Block, Nainital district, Western Himalaya

The Himalaya is well recognized for its bio-physical diversity and socio-cultural heritage, traditional systems and an ample quantity of indigenous knowledge. The study was conducted with the help of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tool to document the diversity of fodder plants of Betalghat Block of Nainital District (Western Himalaya). Total 210 fodder plants species belonging to 70 families, 164 genera of different habits such as trees (35%), shrubs (31%), herbs (25%), and climbers (9%), were recorded. Out of 70 families, 12 dominant families were Poaceae (18 species), followed by Fabaceae (16 species), Moraceae (10 species), Rosaceae (10 species), Asteraceae (8 species), Euphorbiaceae (7 species), Mimosaceae (6 species), Caesalpinaceae (5 species), Ranunculaceae (5 species), Rhamnaceae (5 species), Urticaceae (5 species) and Rubiaceae (5 species). Of the total recorded species, 41% of the species were used during winter days, 38% during summer and 21% throughout the year. For each species, scientific and vernacular names, multipurpose uses (Fuel, medicinal, timber, agricultural tools, religious and fiber) were used. For the conservation of fodder plant species prioritization, mass multiplication with afforestation, reforestation and forest rehabilitation must be done.International Journal of EnvironmentVolume-6, Issue-4, Sep-Nov 2017, page: 1-27

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Tingkat Pengenalan Masyarakat Terhadap Jenis Tumbuhan Obat Di Kecamatan Peusangan Selatan Kabupaten Bireun

Jurnal Serambi Engineering ◽

10.32672/jse.v4i1.849 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 392

Author(s):

Saudah Saudah ◽

Saida Rasnovi ◽

Zumaidar Zumaidar

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plants ◽

Data Collection ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

Plant Species ◽

Carica Papaya ◽

Curcuma Longa ◽

Participatory Rural Appraisal ◽

Primary Data ◽

Community Knowledge ◽

Rural Appraisal

<p>The level of community recognition of medicinal plants in the Peusangan Selatan district of Bireun Regency is still low and has not been scientifically validated. This study aims to know about the community knowledge in used plant as traditional medicine. The method used in data collection is Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and observation techniques. Inter-views were conducted semi-structurally based on a number of questionnaires. Collection of plant specimens is taken di-rectly from the location of growth assisted by the respondent or community. Primary data obtained from interviews were tabulated and then analyzed descriptively and presented In tables and figures. The results of the study obtained 23 species of medicinal plants that were grouped into 13 family. The most of plant used are from the ingiberaceae and Apiaceae. Percentage of plant species that are often used based on community knowledge are Curcuma longa, Carica papaya, Jatropa curcas, Lowsoniaenermis.</p>

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Utilization of plant resources in Dang district, West Nepal

Banko Janakari ◽

10.3126/banko.v21i2.9143 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 45-54 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

S. R. Sigdel ◽

M. B. Rokaya

Keyword(s):

Plant Species ◽

Forest Resources ◽

Participatory Rural Appraisal ◽

Local People ◽

Dalbergia Sissoo ◽

Plant Resources ◽

Key Informants ◽

Rural Appraisal

This paper aims to highlight the uses of forest resources in Purandhara, Panchakule and Goltakuri Village Development Committees (VDCs) of Dang district, western Nepal. The ethnobotanical data was collected through Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) that involved discussion with local people and key informants, through semi-structured questions and informal conversations. Vulnerability of plants used in the study area was assessed by adapting the Rapid Vulnerability Approach (RVA). Altogether 85 plant species belonging to 79 genera and 56 families were recorded in the study areas. Twelve plant species were found to be used for various purposes other than medicinal. They were used as food, fodder, in construction, in religious purposes and even in yielding dyes. Seventy three plant species were found to be medicinal in properties for treating 144 different ailments. Remedies for 27 ailments were reported as new uses. The most common way of admission of medicine was oral (76.71 %) followed by external or topical (35.6 %) and nasal (1.27 %). The RVA test showed Dalbergia sissoo (with 15 scores) and Terminalia alata (with 14 scores) as most vulnerable ones.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/banko.v21i2.9143Banko Janakari Vol. 21, No. 2, 2011 Page: 45-54 Uploaded date: November 11, 2013

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Indigenous knowledge networks in the face of global change

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ◽

10.1073/pnas.1821843116 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 116 (20) ◽

pp. 9913-9918 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Rodrigo Cámara-Leret ◽

Miguel A. Fortuna ◽

Jordi Bascompte

Keyword(s):

Global Change ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Indigenous Knowledge ◽

Indigenous People ◽

Plant Species ◽

Indigenous Communities ◽

Knowledge Networks ◽

The Road ◽

Cultural Diffusion ◽

The Face

Indigenous communities rely extensively on plants for food, shelter, and medicine. It is still unknown, however, to what degree their survival is jeopardized by the loss of either plant species or knowledge about their services. To fill this gap, here we introduce indigenous knowledge networks describing the wisdom of indigenous people on plant species and the services they provide. Our results across 57 Neotropical communities show that cultural heritage is as important as plants for preserving indigenous knowledge both locally and regionally. Indeed, knowledge networks collapse as fast when plant species are driven extinct as when cultural diffusion, either within or among communities, is lost. But it is the joint loss of plant species and knowledge that erodes these networks at a much higher rate. Our findings pave the road toward integrative policies that recognize more explicitly the inseparable links between cultural and biological heritage.

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Spatial Distribution and Ethno-botanical Aspect of Edible Plant from Foothill Region of Dhauladhar Range, Kangra Valley, North-Western Himalaya, India

Journal of Biodiversity ◽

10.31901/24566543.2021/12.1-2.088 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1-2) ◽

Author(s):

Praveen Kumar Kumar

Keyword(s):

Spatial Distribution ◽

Plant Species ◽

Western Himalaya ◽

Habitat Diversity ◽

Care Practice ◽

Edible Plant ◽

Health Care Practice ◽

Fruit Species ◽

Wild Fruit ◽

The Himalaya

ABSTRACT Traditional medicine is a part of health care practice by local inhabitants residing in the peculiar landscape of the Himalaya. The edible plant species are used to fulfill dietary requirements as well as to cure various ailments. The present study represents the diversity, distribution and ethnobotanical aspect of wild fruit species from the foothill region of Dhauladhar Range, Kangra Valley, northwestern Himalaya, India. Total 37 edible plant species belong to 28 genera and 20 families were noticed, where family Rosaceae, Rutaceae and Muraceae are the most dominant. The GIS-based classification showed a high diversity of the edible plants in the south-eastern part of the study area, while isolated patches in low and high plant diversity reveal the effect of the habitat diversity and regional microclimate. The studies based upon indigenous knowledge are very important for searching for new potential and resource management. The data collected for the potential use and the spatial distribution will provide new insight into modern research for sustainable management of resources.

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Identifikasi Dan Pemanfaatan Tumbuhan Obat Suku Dani Di Kabupaten Jayawijaya Papua

Jurnal MIPA ◽

10.35799/jm.5.2.2016.13512 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 103

Author(s):

Juliana Mabe ◽

Herny E.I Simbala ◽

Roni Koneri

Keyword(s):

Traditional Medicine ◽

Research Methods ◽

Plant Species ◽

Participatory Rural Appraisal ◽

Local Society ◽

Medicine Research ◽

Rural Appraisal ◽

The Way

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikas spesies tumbuhan yang berkhasiat sebagai obat dan cara penggunaannya sebagai obat tradisional. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survey eksploratif dan Participatory Rural Appraisal melalui wawancara dengan dukun kampung bersamaan dengan pengambilan sampel dan identifikasi tumbuhan obat di lokasi penelitian. Hasil penelitian identifikasi dan pemanfaatan tumbuhan obat di 9 desa di Kecamatan Asologaima, Kurulu dan Wamena, ditemukan 16 spesies tumbuhan obat dari 12 famili yang dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat setempat dengan khasiat dan cara penggunaan yang berbeda-beda dan sederhana namun umumnya dengan merebus tumbuhan dan air rebusannya diminum. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan September sampai November 2015. Berdasarkan habitusnya yang paling banyak ditemukan adalah semak sedangkan bagian tumbuhan yang banyak digunakan adalah bagian daun.This research aims for identifying plant species which particularly have ability as medicine and can be used as traditional medicine. Research methods used are explorative survey and Participatory Rural Appraisal through interview with a village shaman (or called person who has ability and experience with traditional medicine) followed with sampling and identifying medication plant in research location. Result of identifying research and used of medication plant in 9 villages in Asologaima, Kurulu, and Wamena Districts, found that 16 species of plant medication of 12 family which used by local society with different benefits and the way it is used and simple but commonly with boiled the medication and drink the water. This research held in September to November 2016. Based on the place of habits the most found plants is shrub, meanwhile the most useful part of the plant is leaf

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EKSPLORASI SPESIES TUMBUHAN BERKHASIAT OBAT BERBASIS PENGETAHUAN LOKAL DI KABUPATEN PIDIE

Jurnal Tumbuhan Obat Indonesia ◽

10.22435/jtoi.v12i2.952 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Saudah Saudah ◽

Vera Viena ◽

Ernilasari Ernilasari

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plant ◽

Traditional Medicine ◽

Plant Species ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Participatory Rural Appraisal ◽

Wild Plants ◽

Plant Parts ◽

The People ◽

Plant Families ◽

Rural Appraisal

ABSTRACT Presently the community tends to avoid the use of modern medicine and turn to nature (back to nuture) with traditional medicine using medicinal plants. The exploration of medicinal plant used in traditional medicine in Pidie District aims to explore the potential of plant species used, record the plant parts used, how to process and to use the plants and how to obtain them from the nature habitat. The method used for data collection is exploratory surveys and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) methods. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and showed in the form of tables and images. The results of the study found 106 types of plants used in traditional medicine that were spread into 67 plant families. The most widely used of medicinal plant species were from the Zingiberaceae family. The most widely used plant part is the leaf part. The method of medicinal processing is done by boiling (decoction), the results of the ingredients are used as oral administration by drinks. Generally, the plants used for medicine by the people of Pidie Distric are wild plants, and 68% of which grow from home gardens and fields. ABSTRAK Kecenderungan masyarakat saat ini mulai menolak penggunaan obat moderen dan beralih ke alam (back to nuture) dengan pengobatan tradisional menggunakan tumbuhan obat. Ekspolarsi jenis tumbuhan obat yang digunakan dalam pengobatan tradisonal di Kabupaten Pidie bertujuan untuk menggali potensi jenis tumbuhan yang digunakan, mendata bagian yang digunakan, cara pengolahan dan penggunaan tumbuhan serta cara mendapatkannya dari alam. Metode yang dilakukan dalam pengumpulan data adalah survey eksploratif dan Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). Data yang diperoleh dianalisa secara deskriptif dan ditampilkan dalam bentuk tabel dan gambar. Hasil penelitian didapatkan 106 spesies tumbuhan obat yang digunakan dalam pengobatan tradisional yang berasal dari 67 famili. Spesies tumbuhan obat yang paling banyak digunakan di wilayah Pidie berasal dari famili Zingiberaceae. Bagian tumbuhan obat yang paling banyak digunakan adalah bagian daun. Cara pengolahan tumbuhan obat secara umum dilakukan dengan perebusan, hasil ramuan digunakan dalam bentuk minuman. Secara umum tumbuhan yang digunakan untuk obat oleh masyarakat Kabupaten Pidie adalah jenis tumbuhan liar, dan sebanyak 68% tumbuh dari pekarangan rumah maupun kebun atau ladang.

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The Use of Participatory Rural Appraisal Approach and Focus Group Discussion in Exploring Indigenous Knowledge for Development Research

iJARS International Journal Of Humanities and Social Studies ◽

10.20908/ijarsijhss.v3i4.8930 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Lawal Abdulrashid

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Focus Group ◽

Indigenous Knowledge ◽

Focus Group Discussion ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Belief System ◽

Relevant Information ◽

Participatory Rural Appraisal ◽

Rural Appraisal

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD )are qualitative research techniques and important ways of understanding local perspectives (indigenous Knowledge) on different issues. The techniques involved the communities in the process of identifying problems and in devising ways for minimizing or solving the identified constraints on development. The techniques facilitate the use of IK of the community by relying on norms, values and belief system of communities to select data and other information relevant in guiding development process. It is argued that development solutions from outside are not always based on correct assumption and are sometimes economically unfeasible or culturally acceptable, conventional approaches to development have not achieve the desired result due to exclusion communities from the process of development initiative. It is suggested that PRA and FGD specifically and qualitative research generally, can be used to complement quantitative research or other methods in generating useful data and other relevant information for development initiatives

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MOSAICITY OF THE VEGETATION COVER OF THE KOCHUBEY BIOSPHERE STATION PASTURES

Vestnik of the Russian agricultural science ◽

10.30850/vrsn/2020/3/40-42 ◽

1970 ◽

pp. 40-42

Author(s):

М. А. Babaeva ◽

S. V. Osipova

Keyword(s):

Plant Species ◽

Vegetation Cover ◽

Cynodon Dactylon ◽

Plant Cover ◽

Avena Fatua ◽

Living Environment ◽

Anthropogenic Factors ◽

Indigenous Species ◽

Fodder Plants ◽

Falcaria Vulgaris

The regularities of changes in the resistance of different groups of fodder plants to adverse conditions were studied. This is due to the physiological properties that allow them to overcome the harmful effects of the environment. As a result of research species - plant groups with great adaptive potential to the harsh continental semi-desert conditions were identified. Monitoring observation and experimental studies showed too thin vegetation cover as a mosaic, consisting of perennial xerophytic herbs and semishrubs, sod grasses, saltwort and wormwood, as well as ephemera and ephemeroids under the same environmental conditions, depending on various climatic and anthropogenic factors. This is due to the inability or instability of plant species to aggressive living environment. It results in horizontal heterogeneity of the grass stand, division into smaller structures, and mosaic in the vegetation cover of the Kochubey biosphere station. The relative resistance to moderate stress was identified in the following species from fodder plants Agropyron cristatum, A. desertorum, Festuca valesiaca, Cynodon dactylon, Avena fatua; as for strong increasing their abundance these are poorly eaten plant species Artemisia taurica, Atriplex tatarica, Falcaria vulgaris, Veronica arvensis, Arabidopsis thaliana and other. On the site with an increasing pressure in the herbage of phytocenoses the number of xerophytes of ruderal species increases and the spatial structure of the vegetation cover is simplified. In plant communities indigenous species are replaced by adventive plant species. The mosaic of the plant cover of phytocenoses arises due to the uneven distribution in the space of environmental formation, i.e. an edificatory: Salsola orientalis, S. dendroides, Avena fatua, Cynodon dactylon, Artemisia taurica, A. lercheanum, Xanthium spinosum, Carex pachystyli, under which the remaining components of the community adapt. Based on the phytocenotic indicators of pasture phytocenoses it can be concluded that the vegetation cover is in the stage of ecological stress and a decrease in the share of fodder crops and an increase in the number of herbs indicates this fact.

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Participatory catchment management — an opportunity for Southern Africa

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.1995.0585 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 32 (5-6) ◽

pp. 145-151

Author(s):

D. B. Versfeld

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Land Management ◽

Southern Africa ◽

Participatory Rural Appraisal ◽

Catchment Management ◽

Management Process ◽

Participatory Methods ◽

Top Down ◽

Kwazulu Natal ◽

Rural Appraisal

South Africa has hundreds of thousands of hectares of heavily populated and badly degraded landscapes. Past attempts at land management have been either through avoidance or the top-down imposition of “betterment” schemes. Participatory methods offer a new opportunity for communities living within these catchments to share their knowledge and to become involved in planning and implementing the management process. This paper discusses the use of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in a catchment rehabilitation programme in rural KwaZulu/Natal, the lessons learnt and the prospects for wider application.

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