Ethno-botanical uses and trade characteristics of Garcinia kola in Imo State, Nigeria

Ofor, MO; Ngobili, CA; Nwufo, M. I.

doi:10.4314/ijard.v5i1.2575

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“…The net farm profit analysis is similar to other reports (Ofor et al, 2004;Babalola & Agbeja, 2010) of appreciably high profit margins in the sales of Bitter cola by producers and intermediaries both in south-west and south-east Nigeria. Factors limiting Bitter cola production are similar to those identified by Nwauzor (2001), especially rot as one of the main problems militating against maximum fruit production.…”

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“…The tree has a naturally long gestation period which can last up to 10 -15 years before flowering and fruiting (Adebisi, 2004), but Marcots" farming method can lead to fruiting after only 4 -5 years. Ofor et al (2004) identified several ethno-botanical uses to which the local people of Imo State in south-eastern Nigeria put Garcinia seeds. These include as antidotes to snake bite, poison or overdose, and use as a snake repellent.…”

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Collection and marketing of Bitter Cola (Garcinia kola) in Nkwerre Local Government area, Imo State, Nigeria

Unaeze¹,

Oladele²,

Agu³

2013

Egypt. J. Bio.

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The study was carried out to assess the collection and marketing of bitter cola in Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State Nigeria, with a general objective of determining the profitability and the constraints of bitter cola trade in the area. A total of one hundred and ten respondents were randomly selected from five rural communities. Data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire and personal interview. Most of the collectors were males. Net profit of N200,157.00k (about 930K euros) was recorded from sales of bitter cola by the respondents. The amount of cola collected per year was positively related to marital status, age, distance and cost of bitter cola; age and labour costs were also significant predictors. Constraints encountered by collectors and marketers include rot and decay during storage (99%), poor storage facilities (97%), pest and diseases (88.2%) and labour costs (68.2%). Recommendations based on the findings include providing financial resources in form of loans, grants or incentives in order to boost bitter cola production, increase income and reduce poverty. Research in the area of domestication, plantation establishment, preservation and storage of the seeds need to be encouraged.

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Collection and marketing of Bitter Cola (Garcinia kola) in Nkwerre Local Government area, Imo State, Nigeria

Unaeze¹,

Oladele²,

Agu³

2013

Egypt. J. Bio.

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“…Experimentations using G. kola kernels as hop substitutes in several indigenous alcoholic drinks, as well as flavor enhancer in the beverage industry also exist (FDA, 1999). Ofor et al, (2004) identified several ethno-botanical uses to which the indigenes of Imo State, Nigeria, put the G. kola seeds. These include as an antidote to snake bites, poison and over dose.…”

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Use of Local Materials In The Preservation of Garcinia Kola (Bitter Kola) Seeds

Ajayi¹,

Eyong²

2016

IJEAB

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“…It is believed to clean the digestive system, without side effects such as abdominal problems, even when a lot of nuts are eaten (Onochie and Stanfield, 1960). Ofor et al (2004) identified several ethno-botanical uses of G. kola seeds practiced by the indigenes of Imo State in South-Eastern Nigeria. These include its use as an antidote for snake bites, poison and overdose, snake repellents and vomiting.…”

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“…Considering the various uses of G. kola seeds, efforts have been made to study the most appropriate storage material for increasing the shelf life of the seeds (Ofor et al, 2004). In all the materials used (polythene bag, cement bag, fresh and dry plantain leaf as well as sawdust) by market women in storing the seed, polythene bag was found to give the best result.…”

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Effect of storage materials on viability and proximate composition of Garcinia kola Heckel

Olayinka¹,

Olahan²,

Obadire³

et al. 2016

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

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ABSTRACT:The viability and proximate composition of Garcinia kola Heckel as affected by different storage materials were studied using standard methods. Viability of the G. kola seeds stored in polyethylene bag (PB) was highest (100%) followed by that of the seeds stored in fresh plantain leaf (FPL) (86.67 ± 13.33%); cement bag paper (CBP) (73.33 ± 17.64%); dry plantain leaf (DPL) (60.00%) and the control which was exposed to the ambient temperature in the laboratory (33.33 ± 6.67%). Seeds stored in sawdust were not viable at the end of the experiment. Pre-storage proximate analyses showed that the seeds have high level of carbohydrates (52.00%), high moisture content (38.07%), and little amount of crude fat (4.18%), crude fibre (2.88%) and crude protein (2.09%) as well as negligible amount of ash content (0.78%). Results of post -storage proximate analyses showed that control seeds have higher carbohydrate, crude fibre, ash and crude protein contents with mean values of 80.71 ± 0.05%, 3.74 ± 0.01%, 1.11 ± 0.13% and 3.16 ± 0.01% respectively, compared to the results obtained from pre -storage proximate analysis. Moisture content of control seeds was lowest (9.24±0.03%) compared to seeds stored in the other storage materials. Seeds stored in polythene bag showed the lowest carbohydrate and crude protein contents of 47.65 ± 0.17% and 1.80±0.01% respectively. The same storage material contained highest amount of moisture (44.21 ± 0.76%). Seeds stored in cement bag, sawdust, fresh plantain leaf and dry plantain leaf have varying contents of carbohydrates, moisture, ash, crude fibre, crude fat and crude protein contents which were either higher or lower than those of the control and the polythene bag. The results showed that polythene bag favoured the longevity of the seeds as complete retention of viability occurred after 8 weeks in storage when compared to other storage materials. However, carbohydrate and protein in seeds were significantly reduced in this storage material. © JASEMhttp://dx

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Ethno-botanical uses and trade characteristics of Garcinia kola in Imo State, Nigeria

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Collection and marketing of Bitter Cola (</i>Garcinia kola</i>) in Nkwerre Local Government area, Imo State, Nigeria

Collection and marketing of Bitter Cola (</i>Garcinia kola</i>) in Nkwerre Local Government area, Imo State, Nigeria

Use of Local Materials In The Preservation of Garcinia Kola (Bitter Kola) Seeds

Effect of storage materials on viability and proximate composition of <i>Garcinia kola</i> Heckel

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