Homegarden Agroforestry for Plant Diversity Conservation in an Urban Landscape: Practices and Prospects

Bagarinao, Ricardo T.

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-8649-9_25

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“…The abundance and diversity of plant and animal species within homegardens contribute to their ecological and environmental value. Within the confines of a homegarden, one can find a variety of fruit trees, herbs, vegetables, and ornamental plants, often grown in a harmonious arrangement (Bagarinao 2023) [4] . These systems are meticulously tended to by household members for their personal needs as well as for commercial purposes.…”

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Agrobiodiversity vis-à-vis agroforestry: Cultivating a sustainable future

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Salimath,

Hegde

et al. 2024

Int. J. Res. Agron.

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Highly diverse ecosystems are confronted with persistent challenges including conversion, deforestation, and resource depletion driven by developmental projects, intensified land use, and expanded agricultural practices. Within this context, agricultural biodiversity, known as agrobiodiversity, emerges as a subset of overall biodiversity. Agrobiodiversity encompasses the genetic, species, ecosystem and even landscape diversity that sustains essential structures, functions, and processes in and around production systems. The consequences of losing agrobiodiversity within agroecosystems are profound, leading to ecosystem degradation, resource overexploitation, habitat disruption, and adverse effects. To confront the challenge, a promising solution lies in the adoption of time-tested agroforestry practices. This review article sheds light on the remarkable conservation value of agroforestry systems, characterized by their structural complexity, diverse plant life, and their similarity to natural forest ecosystems. Agroforestry systems play a pivotal role in preserving agrobiodiversity by reducing the need for further deforestation to accommodate agriculture. They also serve as vital habitats and resource reservoirs for native plant and animal species with partial dependence on forests while fostering landscape connectivity through corridors. Furthermore, agroforestry bolsters agrobiodiversity by creating concentrated, high-density zones near trees, due to favorable soil conditions, plant interactions, water resources, and microclimatic features. Therefore, agroforestry is a powerful tool for fostering agrobiodiversity, as it promotes a harmonious coexistence between trees and traditional agricultural elements, thereby enhancing the ecological richness and sustainability of farming systems.

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Section: Homegardensmentioning

confidence: 99%

Agrobiodiversity vis-à-vis agroforestry: Cultivating a sustainable future

PA,

Salimath,

Hegde

et al. 2024

Int. J. Res. Agron.

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“…Indigenous peoples and local communities have long recognized village gardens as a supplementary strategy for biodiversity conservation (Etkin, 1998;Toledo et al, 2003;Webb & Kabir, 2009). In the Philippines, home gardens also house several threatened species and therefore could be a viable and costeffective ex situ strategy for plant conservation (Bagarinao, 2023;Tobias et al, 2021)…”

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Orchid trade at the source: Epiphytic species with conspicuous flowers in low‐elevation forests are more locally collected in a Philippine key biodiversity area

Pitogo,

Saavedra

2024

Biotropica

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Orchids are the most heavily traded plant group globally, putting pressure on wild populations in many source countries like the Philippines. Despite its rich orchid diversity, there remains a notable gap in understanding the factors driving orchid trade within the country. To address this knowledge gap and support orchid conservation efforts, we utilized a 5‐year orchid diversity dataset extensively collected through floristic field and village garden surveys in one of the largest key biodiversity areas in the southern Philippines. We employed a trait‐based approach to investigate ecological drivers of local orchid collection within this source area. Our results show that around 36% of local orchid diversity have predicted collection risks of ≥50%. Notably, locally collected orchid species exhibited multiple, large, and conspicuously colored flowers that are found in low‐elevation forests and higher up in forest stratum. Elevational distribution and flower size emerged as the strongest predictors, potentially influencing collection preferences. Our analysis of predicted collection risks underscores the vulnerability of both threatened and non‐threatened orchid species to local collection pressures. Moreover, we highlight the practical utility of our trait‐based approach in predicting risks and informing management strategies for local orchid conservation. This research marks a significant step toward identifying ecological drivers influencing orchid trade at its source, providing insights that can inform targeted conservation strategies across many key biodiversity areas for this highly diverse, charismatic, and threatened plant family.

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Homegarden Agroforestry for Plant Diversity Conservation in an Urban Landscape: Practices and Prospects

Cited by 2 publications

References 57 publications

Agrobiodiversity vis-à-vis agroforestry: Cultivating a sustainable future

Agrobiodiversity vis-à-vis agroforestry: Cultivating a sustainable future

Orchid trade at the source: Epiphytic species with conspicuous flowers in low‐elevation forests are more locally collected in a Philippine key biodiversity area

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