Improving rural livelihoods through domestication of indigenous fruit trees in the parklands of the Sahel.

Kalinganiré, Antoine; Weber, John C.; Uwamariya, Assumpta; Koné, B.; Akinnifesi, Festus K.; Leakey, R. R. B.; Ajaui, O. C.; Sileshi, Gudeta W.; Tchoundjeu, Z.; Matakala, P.; Kwesiga, F.

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“…The variation found can be quickly harnessed in tree improvement through vegetative propagation that can also accelerate fruit precosity from more than ten years to four years (Kalinganire et al 2008). The breeding strategy may also use sexual procedure to increase genetic diversity.…”

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“…Seed has many economical attributes such as oil for cooking and cosmetic industries (Gruenwald and Galizia 2005;Kalinganire et al 2008;Teklehaimanot et al 2008;Venter et al 2011). Presently, the product is not fully utilized in southern Africa, usually considered as a waste by product of juice making.…”

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“…In Mali, baobab leaf production was extended through irrigation especially for black morphotypes and it was presumed applicable to fruit production too (Kalinganire et al 2008). …”

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Phenotypic variation in fruit and seed morphology of Adansonia digitata L. (baobab) in five selected wild populations in Malawi

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Adansonia digitata L (Baobab) is widely distributed throughout Sub-Saharan Africa stretching from Senegal to Sudan, and from Ethiopia to Natal. Information of phenotypic and genetic variation is a prerequisite for the domestication and improvement of baobab fruits from the wild. A study was done to determine within and between provenance variability in fruit and seed characteristics of five populations selected from four silvicultural zones and assess whether morphometric traits could delineate populations from different zones into land races. Fruits were characterized from 55 trees representing a wide geographical range. Six fruit traits and three individual seed traits were assessed. Results showed highly significant differences (P≤0.001) in fruit, pulp, and seed weight, fruit length and width, number of seed, individual seed weight, seed length and width within and between populations. Mean fruit weight ranged from 125.8 ± 3.25 g to 162.9 ± 3.25 g, seed weight ranged from 38.6 ± 2.5 g to 66 ± 2.01g and pulp weight ranged from 28.7 ± 1.33 g to 41.4 ± 1.33 g. Single seed weight showed pronounced evidence of divergence of populations into ecotypes. The rich diversity found between and within populations is important for domestication purposes and tree improvement through selection and breeding. All populations could be used for seed source but distribution should be consciously done recognizing existence of races.

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Phenotypic variation in fruit and seed morphology of Adansonia digitata L. (baobab) in five selected wild populations in Malawi

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“…As for published results on genetic variation in adaptive traits and fruiting, they are rather difficult to find. Kalinganire et al (2008) reviewed domestication efforts in Sahelian West Africa for the same species that will be discussed here. However, since submission of that paper, new research projects have been initiated including the projects DADOBAT, INNOVKAR, SAFRUIT, NUTREE and the ICRAF/IFAD project 'Programme for strengthening livelihood strategies in the West African Sahel through improved management and utilization of parkland agroforests'.…”

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Advances in domestication of indigenous fruit trees in the West African Sahel

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Fruit trees play an important nutritional role for livelihoods of rural people in the West African Sahel through provision of energy and nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Research on the domestication of local fruit trees has started recently through projects concentrating on some of the most important indigenous species of dry West Africa, i.e. Adansonia digitata, Parkia biglobosa, Tamarindus indica, Vitellaria paradoxa and Ziziphus mauritiana. We present a status of finalised and ongoing domestication research with the aim of defining research gaps that would need to be covered by future research activities to obtain higher yields and better quality fruits. Germplasm collection in central West Africa has been intense compared to elsewhere in the species' distribution areas, but conservation status of the material is poor since it is only planted in few trials. Knowledge of genetic parameters, especially for fruit traits, is almost absent, but characterisation of genotypes is underway for some of the species. Mating systems and patterns are still unknown for many species. Efficient vegetative propagation based on simple techniques was shown to be possible for all species except P. biglobosa. In 123New Forests (2011) 41:297-315 DOI 10.1007 order to secure immediate as well as long term gains, we recommend combining clonal propagation of selected plus individuals with recombination and breeding of selected genotypes. We discuss whether local institutions in the Sahel have the financial capacity to carry out long term breeding programmes, and suggest that efforts should be made to find new ways of disseminating improved germplasm.

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“…Kalinganire et al (2008) defined "Farm forestry as a deliberate integration of woody components with agricultural and pastoral operation on the same piece of land either in a spatial or temporal sequence in such a way that both ecological and economical interaction occurs between them." On the contrary, NSW (2003) defined farm forestry as a system of incorporation of commercial tree growing and management by farmers into farming system for the production of both wood and non-wood products, encouraging sustainable natural resource management and increasing agricultural productivity.…”

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Analysis of Performance of Farm Forestry and Its Role in Household Income in District Faisalabad, Pakistan

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Institute of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. Forests are very significant in terms of the existence of living things on the earth. Forests cover a small area (5.3% of total land area) in Pakistan and they are under severe pressure of deforestation. They are also undergoing land-use change, grazing, browsing, erosion, and so forth that is all because of increasing human and cattle populations. Most of the forests are located in the northern part and this part is also under worst deforestation. The annual wood drain is 3 times greater than the replenishment which much more than expected. Farm forestry is being promoted all over the world as a part of sustainable agricultural system. In order to gain dual benefits, deliberate integrated cultivation of crops and trees is very important. By adopting the system of farm forestry, the shortfall of forest resources in Pakistan can be overcome especially in the provinces of Sindh and the Punjab. The present study has been carried out to determine the scope of farm forestry as a collateral source of socio-economic benefits to the farmers of Tehsil Faisalabad. Farmer's perceptions regarding farm forestry and its impact on their socio-economic conditions are the major factors under discussion in this study. Further, the study identified the constraints of agro-forestry and compiled the suggestions of farmers for its promotion. Out of the whole, five union councils were selected on the basis of simple random sampling technique and two villages were selected from each union council randomly. Then 12 farmers were selected from each village purposively as respondents amongst the farmers practicing farm forestry. Hence total number of respondents was 120. Pre-tested interview schedule was used for interview of the respondents. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. It was found that the share of farm trees in the annual income of the respondents was very low. Currently, the population of sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo) tree was highest while sumbal (Salmalia malabarica) and sufeda (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) was highly preferred for future plantation. Sufeda, sheesham, and bakain (Melia azedarach) were preferred due to their fast growth rate and fuel and timber qualities. The main limitation of farm forestry were water scarcity, lack of capital and lack of information. It was suggested that in order to promote farm forestry, irrigation water and information about plantation, pruning, and felling techniques should be provided.

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Improving rural livelihoods through domestication of indigenous fruit trees in the parklands of the Sahel.

Cited by 62 publications

References 9 publications

Phenotypic variation in fruit and seed morphology of Adansonia digitata L. (baobab) in five selected wild populations in Malawi

Phenotypic variation in fruit and seed morphology of Adansonia digitata L. (baobab) in five selected wild populations in Malawi

Advances in domestication of indigenous fruit trees in the West African Sahel

Analysis of Performance of Farm Forestry and Its Role in Household Income in District Faisalabad, Pakistan

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