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| Title: | Non-woody plant species of Papuan Island forests, A sustainable source of food for the local communities |
| Authors: | Cabuy, Reinardus L.
Marwa, Jonni
Manusawai, Jacob
Rahawarin, Yohanes Y. |
| Keywords: | Non timber forest products
Food and beverages
Forest vegetation
Indigenous knowledge |
| Issue Date: | Oct-2012 |
| Publisher: | NISCAIR-CSIR, India |
| IPC Code: | Int. Cl.8: A23L, A61K 36/00, A47G 19/26, A47J 39/02, C12G, C12C 12/04, C12G 3/08, C12H 3/00, A23L 2/00 |
| Abstract: | The aim of this
study is to identify the non-woody plants that are utilized by local
communities in Papua Island,
Indonesia for
food and beverages. Results of the study will provide baseline information for
the local Government to develop management strategies and policies for the
conservation of the forest resources, including the useful plants. The data was
gathered through observation, interviews and focused group discussion with
people which is strongly influenced in the communities. Data gathered included
indigenous knowledge of plant use and others indigenous practices and
perceptions pertaining to the use and management of the forest. There are 90
plant species belonging to 38 families that where identified that are used by the
local communities primarily for food and beverages. Of which, 21 species that
belong to Arecaceae are frequently used by the local communities. The plant
parts utilized are usually the fruits and leaves.
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| Page(s): | 586-592 |
| CC License: |  CC Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 India |
| ISSN: | 0975-1068 (Online); 0972-5938 (Print) |
| Source: | IJTK Vol.11(4) [October 2012]
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