Indigenous management of palm weevil grubs (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) for rural livelihoods in Cameroon

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.G. Ayemele ◽  
F.J. Muafor ◽  
P. Levang
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Indigenous Management ◽  
Average Productivity ◽  
Palm Weevil ◽  
Economic Contribution ◽  
Harvesting Process

The present study was carried out from June to November 2014 in Obout and Ntoung areas, in the centre and east regions of Cameroon, respectively. Its aim was to determine the socio-economic contribution of the traditional exploitation of the African palm weevil grub (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) to livelihoods. One hundred and three grub collectors from eight different villages were surveyed. Furthermore, field observations were done both in the swampy raffia forests and in the villages. Results show that two methods of grub exploitation coexist in the study area: the traditional gathering with an average productivity of 35±13.2 grubs per trunk and the semi-farming system with an average productivity of 50±10.1 grubs per trunk. The daily productivity per collector varies between 389 grubs (3.59 kg) and 570 grubs (5.27 kg). Palm weevil grubs are used for food, traditional medicine, and income. Daily income from the trade of these resources varies between 15,560 Central African CFA franc (XAF) and 22,800 XAF. Therefore, professional grub collectors can reach a maximum monthly income of 456,000 XAF, contributing to 78% of the household revenue. Nevertheless, harvesting methods are very destructive to the ecosystem, as a single collector can cut down an average of 1,120 raffia trunks in the harvesting process.

scholarly journals The genotypic and genetic diversity of enset (Ensete ventricosum) landraces used in traditional medicine is similar to the diversity found in starchy landraces

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
gizachew Woldesenbet Nuraga ◽  
Tileye Feyissa ◽  
Kassahun Tesfaye ◽  
Manosh Kumar Biswas ◽  
Trude Schwarzacher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Ensete Ventricosum ◽  
Southwestern Ethiopia ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Use Values

Abstract Background Enset (Ensete ventricosum) is a multipurpose crop extensively cultivated in southern and southwestern Ethiopia for human food, animal feed and fiber. It contributes to the food security and rural livelihoods of 20 million people. Several distinct enset landraces are cultivated for their uses in traditional medicine. Socio-economic changes and the loss of indigenous knowledge might lead to the decline of important medicinal landraces and their associated genetic diversity. However, it is currently unknown whether medicinal landraces are genetically differentiated from other landraces. Here, we characterize the genetic diversity of medicinal enset landraces to support effective conservation and utilization of their diversity Results We evaluated the genetic diversity of 51 enset landraces of which 38 have reported medicinal value. A total of 38 alleles were detected across the 15 SSR loci. AMOVA revealed that 97.6% of the total genetic variation is among individual with an FST of 0.024 between medicinal and non-medicinal landraces. A neighbor-joining tree showed four separate clusters with no correlation to the use values of the landraces. Principal coordinate analysis also confirmed the absence of distinct clustering between the groups, showing low differentiation among landraces used in traditional medicine and those having other use values. Conclusion We found that enset landraces were clustered irrespective of their use value, showing no evidence for genetic differentiation between enset grown for ‘medicinal’ uses and non-medicinal landraces. This suggests that enset medicinal properties may be restricted to a more limited number of genotypes, a product of interaction with the environment or management practice, or partly misreported. The study provide baseline information that promotes further investigations in exploiting the medicinal value of these specific landraces

scholarly journals Kajian Etnosains Pada Potensi Penggunaan Saliva untuk Penyembuhan Luka Ringan di Lampung

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
Silvia Nur Azizah ◽  
Mustajib Mustajib ◽  
Ahsanul Buduri Agustiar ◽  
Hafidha Asni Akmalia
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Keratinocyte Migration ◽  
The People ◽  
Minor Injuries ◽  
Potential Use

Traditional medicine is the local wisdom of the Indonesian people. The people of the Jaya Sakti area of Central Lampung use saliva as a medicine to heal minor wounds. This study aims to determine the potential use of saliva in healing minor wounds. This study uses the method of observing the community. The results showed that based on the percentage of data from field observations related to the use of saliva for minor injuries in communities around Jayasakti village, Anak Tuha District, Central Lampung Regency, it is known that most people have used saliva to treat minor wounds, while other communities have never used it. or seeing other people use saliva as a remedy for minor wounds. Based on the literature review, the content contained in saliva, especially histatin, plays a major role in improving wound healing by increasing the revitalization phase, especially through increasing keratinocyte migration and proliferation. Besides, people use saliva as a medicine to heal minor wounds because they follow the habits of people who have been passed down from generation to generation and already know the content of saliva that can heal minor wounds, namely histatin and alkaline acids. In conclusion, saliva is effective to use as a wound-healing drug because of the compounds contained in saliva and people's experiences when using it.

Climate change and shifting land-use: consequences for smallholder agroforestry systems and rural livelihoods in the southwest Ethiopian Highlands.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olef Koch ◽  
Pierre L. Ibisch ◽  
Ralf Bloch
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Land Use ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
Crop Failure ◽  
Climate Resilience ◽  
Cereal Fields

Abstract Applying a Regional Integrated Vulnerability Assessment (RIVAS), this study aims to identify local farming system characteristics, their climate change vulnerability and how they are affected by current land use changes. Results show that the assessed farming systems' multifunctionality is essential to rural livelihoods whilst sustaining crop and tree diversity. While dry season crop diversity drives household's sufficiency and capacity to respond to crop failure, medium-low productivity in more than a third of the assessed systems, and soil degradation in cereal fields lessen adaptive capacity. For their contribution to climate resilience diverse and perennial cropping regimes should be promoted and maintained.

scholarly journals Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge in the Farming System: A Case of Urban Agriculture in Kageshwori-Manohara Municipality

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-166
Author(s):  
Kanhaiya Sapkota
Keyword(s):  
Urban Agriculture ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Nutrient Balance ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
System A ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
The One

This study aims to analyse some contradictions and the interface between scientific and local knowledge on urban agriculture based on the one hundred and five households survey in Kangeshwori-Manohara low-lying Area. Semi-structure questionnaires interviews, key informant survey, field observations as well as categorization techniques were used for both qualitative and quantitative data and information. The farmers had changed their production from traditional to intensive, market-oriented agriculture. The transition had made tem to adopt wider range of improved farming techniques that means the by and large had entered into economically viable production, and also sustainable in terms of nutrient balance. The farmers' practices had indicated some extent of link between scientific and indigenous knowledge.

The economic contribution of forest resource use to rural livelihoods in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bedru Babulo ◽  
Bart Muys ◽  
Fredu Nega ◽  
Eric Tollens ◽  
Jan Nyssen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Forest Resource ◽  
Economic Contribution

Quantifying the economic contribution of wild food harvests to rural livelihoods: A global-comparative analysis

Food Policy ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 122-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon M. Hickey ◽  
Mariève Pouliot ◽  
Carsten Smith-Hall ◽  
Sven Wunder ◽  
Martin R. Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Wild Food ◽  
Economic Contribution

scholarly journals Dampak Obyek Wisata Pantai Pasir Putih Situbondo terhadap Peluang Bekerja dan Berusaha

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Afiefah Muthahharah ◽  
Soeryo Adiwibowo
Keyword(s):  
Household Income ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Business Opportunity ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Business Opportunities ◽  
Total Household Income ◽  
Job Opportunity ◽  
Average Monthly Income ◽  
Economic Contribution ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this research is to analyze the impact of Pasir Putih Beach’s tourisms on job and business opportunities. The results show that, first, tourism at Pasir Butih Beach strongly promote job and business opportunities for local i.e. hotel and homestay, boat rental, restaurants, peddlers, retailers, and packman. Second, with regards to full job in tourism sector, the economic contribution of tourism to total household income is quite significant. The average monthly income of the rental boatman could reach 69.3 percent (or Rp 859 700) of the total monthly income. Meanwhile for the peddler the contribution of tourism sector to the total household income reach 73.1 percent (or Rp 544 400). As for merchandise, the contribution from tourism reaches 50.3 percent (or Rp 455 500) out of the total household income.Keyword: tourism, job opportunity, business opportunity, and household income-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABSTRAKPenelitian ini menganalisis dampak obyek wisata pantai Pasir Putih Situbondo, Jawa Timur, terhadap peluang bekerja dan berusaha. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, pertama, kegiatan pariwisata membuka peluang usaha dan bekerja di bidang (i) akomodasi, yaitu hotel dan penginapan; (ii) jasa transportasi, yaitu ojeg perahu; (iii) jasa rumah makan/kuliner; (iv) pedagang, yaitu sebagai pedagang kaki lima di kawasan pantai, pedagang keliling, dan pedagang yang membuka kios. Kedua, kontribusi pendapatan dari sektor pariwisata ini tergolong dominan. Pendapatan per bulan pengusaha ojeg perahu dari pariwisata mencapai 69.3 persen (atau Rp 859 700) dari total pendapatan rumahtangga. Adapun pendapatan per bulan pedagang kaki lima dari pariwisata mencapai 73.1 persen (Rp 544 400) dari total pendapatan rumah tangga. Sementara pendapatan per bulan usaha kios cinderamata dari pariwisata mencapai 50.3 persen (Rp 455 500) dari total pendapatan rumahtangga.Kata kunci: pariwisata, peluang bekerja, peluang berusaha, pendapatan

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