Sustainable conservation and utilisation of bele (<i>Abelmoschus manihot</i>), a Pacific indigenous vegetable

Tuia, V.S.; Kambuou, R.; Paofa, J.; Malapa, Roger; Robert, Nanche Billa; Hadosaia, C.; Navukiboro, C.; Fink, Andreas H.; Waqainabete, L. M.; Sukal, Amit C.; Shandil, A. S.

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“…Gedi leaves contain high protein, vitamins (Vitamins A and C, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, lutein), and minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese and iron, and zinc). Thus, gedi leaves hold an important role in counteracting micronutrient deficiencies (Lyons et al 2015;Tuia et al 2015;Saraswati et al 2016). Whilst in the three villages, papaya leaves were in second place, sweet potato leaves in third and cassava leaves in fourth (Figure 4).…”

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Implementation of the remote indigenous community empowerment program on the sustainability of the local food crops in West Papua, Indonesia

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Abstract. Indow L, Maturbongs RA, Prabawardani S, Hendri, Lyons G. 2021. Implementation of the remote indigenous community empowerment program on the sustainability of the local food crops in West Papua, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 5247-5254. An ethnobotanical study of local food crops in the areas receiving the program of remote indigenous community empowerment (RIC) in the three ecosystem areas of Domberai, West Papua was conducted to assess the effect of the program on specific local food crops. This study used a descriptive method with qualitative and quantitative data components. Surveys and field observations were carried out at predetermined village locations, using a purposive sampling interview method with community representatives, tribal chiefs, and leaders in each indigenous community. Field data were analyzed quantitatively to find the value of the benefit index (BI) on food crops. Results of the study showed the highest BI values of carbohydrate-rich crops were banana (Musa sp.) which accounted for 98%, sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) 98%, followed by taro (Colocasia esculenta) 94%, and cassava (Manihot esculenta) 90%. Vegetable crops with the highest BI values were gedi leaves (Abelmoschus manihot) 98%, papaya leaves (Carica papaya) 86%, followed by sweet potato leaves (Ipomoea batata) 56%, cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta) 56%, gnetum leaves (Gnetum gnemon) 55%, and pumpkin leaves (Cucurbita) 52%. The highest BI values in fruit crops were rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) 72%, mango (Mangifera indica) 70%, and durian (Durio zibethinus) 59%. The shift from local food crops to rice has been observed in the villages of Sakumi and Yamboi which are relatively accessible for transportation, while the people of Watitindoi Village, which is located on a small island and is isolated, have been mostly relied on local food crops.

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Implementation of the remote indigenous community empowerment program on the sustainability of the local food crops in West Papua, Indonesia

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“…Although new variants resulting from natural cross pollination have been observed in farmers’ fields but limited intervarietal hybridization programs have been initiated for climate change adaptation in the PICs. A total of 47 varieties have been identified and collected from four countries as a core regional sample collection and preserved through in vitro conservation techniques at CePaCT in Fiji (Tuia et al 2015 ). Recent genetic variability studies on PNG varieties suggest that environmental features have a more dominant influence on micronutrient concentration than the genotype.…”

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Unlocking the inherent potential of plant genetic resources: food security and climate adaptation strategy in Fiji and the Pacific

Palanivel

Shah

2021

Environ Dev Sustain

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Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are the center of origin and diversity for several root, fruit and nut crops, which are indispensable for food security, rural livelihoods, and cultural identity of local communities. However, declining genetic diversity of traditional food crops and high vulnerability to climate change are major impediments for maintaining agricultural productivity. Limited initiatives to achieve food self-sufficiency and utilization of Plant Genetic Resources (PGR) for enhancing resilience of agro-ecosystems are other serious constraints. This review focuses on the visible and anticipated impacts of climate ge, on major food and tree crops in agriculture and agroforestry systems in the PICs. We argue that crop improvement through plant breeding is a viable strategy to enhance food security and climatic resilience in the region. The exploitation of adaptive traits: abiotic and biotic stress tolerance, yield and nutritional efficiency, is imperative in a world threatened by climatic extremes. However, the insular constraints of Fiji and other small PICs are major limitations for the utilization of PGR through high throughput techniques which are also cost prohibitive. Crop Improvement programs should instead focus on the identification, conservation, documentation and dissemination of information on unique landraces, community seed banks, introduction of new resistant genotypes, and sustaining and enhancing allelic diversity.

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Abelmoschus manihot (bele)

2022

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Sustainable conservation and utilisation of bele (Abelmoschus manihot), a Pacific indigenous vegetable

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Implementation of the remote indigenous community empowerment program on the sustainability of the local food crops in West Papua, Indonesia

Implementation of the remote indigenous community empowerment program on the sustainability of the local food crops in West Papua, Indonesia

Unlocking the inherent potential of plant genetic resources: food security and climate adaptation strategy in Fiji and the Pacific

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