Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants of Kara and Kwego semi-pastoralist people in Lower Omo River Valley, Debub Omo Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia

Teklehaymanot, Tilahun; Giday, Mirutse

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“…This result also concurs with the works of [17,18]. Regarding parts used, a total of 6 edible parts were recorded.…”

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Study on the Diversity and Use of Wild Edible Plants in Bullen District Northwest Ethiopia

Berihun

Molla

2017

Journal of Botany

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This study was designed to document the use and conservation of wild edible plants in Bullen district, northwestern Ethiopia. Data was collected through semistructured interview and focus group discussions. The collected data was analyzed through direct matrix ranking, pairwise ranking, and priority ranking methods. In this study, a total of 77 wild edible plant species were identified. Of these plants, trees account for 35.5% followed by shrubs (31.1%). Fruits were the most harvested parts (59.7%) followed by leaves (12.9%), roots and tubers (3.8%), and rhizomes (2.5%). These plants are consumed either raw (57.1%) and/or cooked (17%); most are collected by women (62.5%) and children (20.8%), but the participation of men is stumpy (4.2%). According to pairwise ranking analysis, fruits of Vitex doniana and the leaves of Portulaca quadrifida are the most preferred plant species because of their sweet taste. However, some of the plants have side effects causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Although religion and cultural norms and values play an important role in the conservation of wild edible plants, population pressure and its associated impacts contributed much to the disappearance of these plants. Thus, community participation is the suggested solution for the conservation and sustainable use of the wild edible plants in the study area. Background and JustificationThe rural communities of developing countries depend on wild edible plants to meet their food requirements during periods of food shortage. Studies conducted by [1] The Ethiopian flora has approximately 6000 species of higher plants of which about 10% are endemic [4,5]. The country is known as the biodiversity hotspot and center of origin and diversification for a significant number of food plants and their wild relatives [6]. The wide range of climatic and edaphic conditions permitted the growing of a variety of wild food plants [7]. Some studies in Ethiopia indicated that many rural people are endowed with deep knowledge on how to use plant resources. This is particularly true with regard to the use of medicinal plants [8] and wild edible plants that are consumed at times of famine and other hardships [3]. In this regard, the elder community members are mostly the key sources of knowledge about plants [3].The consumption of wild plants seems more common in food insecure areas of the country as compared to relatively food sufficient areas [9]. Thus, many rural people of Ethiopia usually feed on wild food plants for survival during food shortage [10]. Although wild edible plants play an important role during periods of food shortage, little attention has been given to conservation of wild edible plant species.Available published studies on the ethnobotany of wild food plants are limited to specific area [11]. In northwestern Ethiopia, the consumption of wild food plants seems to be one of the important local survival strategies and

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“…This result also concurs with the works of [17,18]. Regarding parts used, a total of 6 edible parts were recorded.…”

Section: Growth Forms Parts Used and Mode Of Consumption/preparationsupporting

confidence: 79%

“…But the remaining families were represented by 1 to 3 species. The reported plant species were comparable with those reported elsewhere in Ethiopia [5,7,17].…”

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Study on the Diversity and Use of Wild Edible Plants in Bullen District Northwest Ethiopia

Berihun

Molla

2017

Journal of Botany

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“…It is an ever-green tree of up to 8 m with alternate thick skinny leaves. Its flowers are white in color and the fruits are purple, with 1-2 flat seeds (Teklehaymanot & Giday 2010). D. glabra has many common names in folklore medicine according to the region where it is used, among them Garsa (Afargna), Garas and mikah (Arabic) (Tsegaye et al 2007).…”

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Flavonoid constituents of Dobera glabra leaves: amelioration impact against CCl ₄ -induced changes in the genetic materials in male rats

Elkhateeb¹,

Latif²,

Marzouk³

et al. 2016

Pharmaceutical Biology

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Context: Dobera glabra (Forssk.) Poir (Salvadoraceae) is a highly valued tree with diverse importance as special mineral sourced feed and a folkloric tool for forecasting droughts. However, there are no reports on its phytochemical and biological investigations. Objective: Phytochemical investigation of D. glabra leaves and its protective potential against CCl 4 inducing changes in the genetic materials. Materials and methods: D. glabra extract, DGE (70% MeOH/H 2 O), was applied to polyamide column chromatography, eluting with MeOH/H 2 O of decreasing polarities, followed by preparative chromatographic tools, yielded seven compounds. Three DGE doses (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg bw/d) were administrated for 8 weeks intragastrically to male albino rats prior treated with CCl 4 (0.5 mL/kg/bw). The reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, expression changes of glutamate transporters (GLAST, GLT-1 and SNAT3) mRNA, DNA fragmentation and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity were investigated in the liver tissues of these rats.and kaempferol were identified. DGE (200 mg/kg bw) þ CCl 4 exhibited the most significant reduction in ROS levels and DNA fragmentation with 251.3% and141% compared to 523.1% and 273.2% for CCl 4 , respectively. Additionally, it increased significantly the mRNA expression of GLAST, GLT-1 and SNAT3 to 2.16-, 1.72-and 2.09-fold, respectively. Also, GPx activity was increased to 4.8 U/mg protein/min compared to CCl 4 (1.8 U/mg protein/min). Discussion and conclusion: Flavonoid constituents, antioxidant effect and genotoxic protection activity of D. glabra were first reported. DGE may be valuable in the treatment and hindrance of hepatic oxidative stress and genotoxicity.ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…Utilization of wild and semi-wild edible plants (WSWEPs) as a food source is an integral part of the culture of indigenous people around the world (Tilahun Teklehaymanot and Mirutse Giday, 2010). WSWEPs provide staple and supplementary foods, as well as cash income to local communities, thus favouring food security.…”

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Ethnobotany of Wild and Semi-Wild Edible Plants of Chelia District, West-Central Ethiopia

Regassa¹,

Kelbessa²,

Asfaw³

2015

Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J.

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Article InformationThis study was aimed at carrying out ethnobotanical investigation of wild and semi-wild edible plants (WSWEPs) involving documentation and analysis of the associated indigenous knowledge in Chelia District, West-Central Ethiopia. Semi-structured interviewing, direct matrix ranking, focus group discussions (FGDs), and guided field walks with informants were employed to collect qualitative and quantitative data. A total of 58 WSWEPs species classified into 48 genera and 30 botanical families were documented. The Moraceae with five species (16.66%) and Asteraceae with four species (13.33%) were the most represented families with high number of wild edible plant species. However, Urtica simensis (Urticaceae) (74.3% of informants), Chionanthus mildbraedii (Oleaceae) (68.4% of informants), Carissa spinarum (Apocynaceae) (66.1% of informants) and Ficus sur (Moraceae) (65.3% of informants) were the highly cited wild food plants. Most of the WSWEP species were shrubs represented with 21 species (36.20%) followed by trees and herbs with 18 species each (31.03% each) and liana with one species (1.72%). About 13.33% of the WSWEPs of Chelia District were endemic to Ethiopia. The average number of WSWEPs reported by women was more than that reported by men, and similarly senior members of the community also reported significantly higher numbers of edible species than younger members (P<0.05). The key informants reported significantly higher mean number of edible species of WSWEPs than the general informants (P<0.05). Women (80.1 ±1.6%) and children (76.1 ±2.3%) were the major gatherers followed by men (13.2±2.4%) and all household members (12.9 ±1.3%). The majority of respondents (77.4 ±2.1%) reported that WSWEPs were consumed by all household members followed by women (23.1± 2.2%), elders (15.8 ±2.3%), children (19.4 ±1.6%) and men 8.2±2.1%). Most inhabitants predominantly consumed fruits (40%) and fresh leaves (17.5%) followed by shoots (12.5%). Based on multipurpose criteria, Cordia africana, Vepris dainellii and Chionanthus mildbraedii were the most commonly used multipurpose species. Forests were the major reservoirs contributing 19 species (18%) of WSWEPs followed by woodland and disturbed bushland adding 28 species (17%) and river banks contributing 26 species (16%). Our analysis also showed that agricultural expansion was identified as a major threat to WSWEPs followed by overgrazing and fuelwood collection in the study area. In light of our findings, we recommend further research on the possibility of adapting, growing and intentionally managing some of the commonly consumed WSWEPs as well as on the toxicity and nutritional composition of these plants to ensure safety of consumption and economic benefits.

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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants of Kara and Kwego semi-pastoralist people in Lower Omo River Valley, Debub Omo Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia

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Study on the Diversity and Use of Wild Edible Plants in Bullen District Northwest Ethiopia

Study on the Diversity and Use of Wild Edible Plants in Bullen District Northwest Ethiopia

Flavonoid constituents of Dobera glabra leaves: amelioration impact against CCl ₄ -induced changes in the genetic materials in male rats

Ethnobotany of Wild and Semi-Wild Edible Plants of Chelia District, West-Central Ethiopia

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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants of Kara and Kwego semi-pastoralist people in Lower Omo River Valley, Debub Omo Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia

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Study on the Diversity and Use of Wild Edible Plants in Bullen District Northwest Ethiopia

Study on the Diversity and Use of Wild Edible Plants in Bullen District Northwest Ethiopia

Flavonoid constituents of Dobera glabra leaves: amelioration impact against CCl 4 -induced changes in the genetic materials in male rats

Ethnobotany of Wild and Semi-Wild Edible Plants of Chelia District, West-Central Ethiopia

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Flavonoid constituents of Dobera glabra leaves: amelioration impact against CCl ₄ -induced changes in the genetic materials in male rats