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Withrow-Robinson, Bradford A.; Hibbs, David E.; Gypmantasiri, Phrek; Thomas, D. B.

doi:10.1023/a:1006162513464

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“…Especially, fruit-based agroforestry has a real promise in alleviating poverty by contributing both products and important ecological services. For the many crop components and combinations possible, this system is highly adaptable and applicable to a wide area and range of physical and social conditions (Withrow-Robinson et al 1999. Fruit-based agroforestry can potentially be developed from indigenous fruits that are now mostly found in the wild as much as from exotic fruit sources.…”

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Integration of indigenous wild woody perennial edible fruit bearing species in the agricultural landscapes of Amhara region, Ethiopia

Mengistu

Hager

2009

Agroforest Syst

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The study was undertaken in three districts of Amhara region to assess the extent and purpose of integration of wild indigenous woody perennial fruit bearing species in the agricultural landscapes, appraise their species composition and diversity and identify factors holding back farm integration. Data were gathered through interviews administered to 90 randomly chosen household heads, and fruit trees census in each and every plot of the informants. Species diversity was found to be low and vary by farm, land use type and site. Altogether 17 species were recorded in the agricultural settings. Species retention in the different land use types appears to be governed by species relative importance and compatibility with annual crops, where farm edges recorded a higher ethno-ecological importance score. Nevertheless, as it stands now fruit bearing species are retained primarily for non-fruit utilities. Free availability, land shortage, slope and altitude as well as disgrace feelings are among the major factors holding back farm integration and diversity of indigenous species for fruit production. Should they are additionally exploited for their fruits proper, there is a critical need to raise recognition and awareness at the rural grassroots level and instill knowledge about the food values, and assist in appropriate tree management techniques and inter-cropping regimes as well as accessing markets.

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confidence: 99%