Survey of local market and villages around Ambo, Western Highlands of Ethiopia identified a group... more Survey of local market and villages around Ambo, Western Highlands of Ethiopia identified a group of herbal species regularly used in preparation of spice mixes for traditional Ethiopian dishes. The herbal species, local (Amheric) names being Basobila, Kosorat, Tosegn, Sega matbasha, Tenadam and Altufa, were not reported as a group before. The specimens collected from the market and village were documented with botanical identification, ethnobotanical investigation and role in the livelihood of the poor small farmers. Field survey indicated the species being grown in home gardens of nearby villages, their cultivation, marketing, preparation of the spice mixes and dishes traditional to the women only. Information and literature survey suggest, apart from socio-economic importance, these wild herbs have bright potential for poverty alleviation, improved women’s contribution to family income, small farmers’ adaptability to climate change. The issues of domestication, selection / breedi...
1 ABSTRACT Labeled as one of the world's most serious invasive plants, spreading over Austral... more 1 ABSTRACT Labeled as one of the world's most serious invasive plants, spreading over Australia, Asia, and Africa during the present century, recent unabated expansion of Parthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae) was described in the western parts of Ethiopia. In a two-year survey, Parthenium hysterophorus has been found to spread vigorouslyin Ambo of Oromia Region, Ethiopia, mostly along the roadsides. Though literature survey indicated a serious problem of crop fields, range lands and other habitats, evidences from this survey indicate that in the study area it is spreading along the highway and still in the early stage of invasion . Population of this weed is rapidly expanding along the roadsides. Results indicated that there is enough knowledge and awareness among the agriculture workers but farmers and students lack adequate information. Absence of effective control measure in the region was noted and the needs of long term, well planned integrated control activities aresuggested.
Proceedings of the ... annual Conference on Research in Medical Education. Conference on Research in Medical Education
: Identification of the homestead produced herbal plants traded in the Ambo market resulted in ta... more : Identification of the homestead produced herbal plants traded in the Ambo market resulted in taxonomic identification of species of locally-produced herbs such Ocimum americanum, Rubus volkensii, Impatiens tinctoria, Lippia adoensis, Thymus schimperi, Ruta chalepensis, Cymbopogo nervatus. Many of the species being intensively exploited in the past and disappearance of forests are not found in the wild now, so are being grown in homesteads in the areas around Ambo, Wenchi and Guder areas. The survey indicated that about 40 individuals, mostly women of various ages, bring varying amounts of locally-produced species of herbs from Dalota, Altufa, Boji Gabisa, Elifeta, Haro, Gatira, Fali and Wenchi area. The likelihood of household participation in crop market as a seller is strongly influenced by available land (for enough production) and distance to the nearest market. For sustainable use these species need documentation, diversity analysis and community based conservation. The surve...
Survey of local market and villages around Ambo, Western Highlands of Ethiopia identified a group... more Survey of local market and villages around Ambo, Western Highlands of Ethiopia identified a group of herbal species regularly used in preparation of spice mixes for traditional Ethiopian dishes. The herbal species, local (Amheric) names being Basobila, Kosorat, Tosegn, Sega matbasha, Tenadam and Altufa, were not reported as a group before. The specimens collected from the market and village were documented with botanical identification, ethnobotanical investigation and role in the livelihood of the poor small farmers. Field survey indicated the species being grown in home gardens of nearby villages, their cultivation, marketing, preparation of the spice mixes and dishes traditional to the women only. Information and literature survey suggest, apart from socio-economic importance, these wild herbs have bright potential for poverty alleviation, improved women’s contribution to family income, small farmers’ adaptability to climate change. The issues of domestication, selection / breedi...
Survey of local market and villages around Ambo, Western Highlands of Ethiopia identified a group... more Survey of local market and villages around Ambo, Western Highlands of Ethiopia identified a group of herbal species regularly used in preparation of spice mixes for traditional Ethiopian dishes. The herbal species, local (Amheric) names being Basobila, Kosorat, Tosegn, Sega matbasha, Tenadam and Altufa, were not reported as a group before. The specimens collected from the market and village were documented with botanical identification, ethnobotanical investigation and role in the livelihood of the poor small farmers. Field survey indicated the species being grown in home gardens of nearby villages, their cultivation, marketing, preparation of the spice mixes and dishes traditional to the women only. Information and literature survey suggest, apart from socio-economic importance, these wild herbs have bright potential for poverty alleviation, improved women’s contribution to family income, small farmers’ adaptability to climate change. The issues of domestication, selection / breedi...
1 ABSTRACT Labeled as one of the world's most serious invasive plants, spreading over Austral... more 1 ABSTRACT Labeled as one of the world's most serious invasive plants, spreading over Australia, Asia, and Africa during the present century, recent unabated expansion of Parthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae) was described in the western parts of Ethiopia. In a two-year survey, Parthenium hysterophorus has been found to spread vigorouslyin Ambo of Oromia Region, Ethiopia, mostly along the roadsides. Though literature survey indicated a serious problem of crop fields, range lands and other habitats, evidences from this survey indicate that in the study area it is spreading along the highway and still in the early stage of invasion . Population of this weed is rapidly expanding along the roadsides. Results indicated that there is enough knowledge and awareness among the agriculture workers but farmers and students lack adequate information. Absence of effective control measure in the region was noted and the needs of long term, well planned integrated control activities aresuggested.
Proceedings of the ... annual Conference on Research in Medical Education. Conference on Research in Medical Education
: Identification of the homestead produced herbal plants traded in the Ambo market resulted in ta... more : Identification of the homestead produced herbal plants traded in the Ambo market resulted in taxonomic identification of species of locally-produced herbs such Ocimum americanum, Rubus volkensii, Impatiens tinctoria, Lippia adoensis, Thymus schimperi, Ruta chalepensis, Cymbopogo nervatus. Many of the species being intensively exploited in the past and disappearance of forests are not found in the wild now, so are being grown in homesteads in the areas around Ambo, Wenchi and Guder areas. The survey indicated that about 40 individuals, mostly women of various ages, bring varying amounts of locally-produced species of herbs from Dalota, Altufa, Boji Gabisa, Elifeta, Haro, Gatira, Fali and Wenchi area. The likelihood of household participation in crop market as a seller is strongly influenced by available land (for enough production) and distance to the nearest market. For sustainable use these species need documentation, diversity analysis and community based conservation. The surve...
Survey of local market and villages around Ambo, Western Highlands of Ethiopia identified a group... more Survey of local market and villages around Ambo, Western Highlands of Ethiopia identified a group of herbal species regularly used in preparation of spice mixes for traditional Ethiopian dishes. The herbal species, local (Amheric) names being Basobila, Kosorat, Tosegn, Sega matbasha, Tenadam and Altufa, were not reported as a group before. The specimens collected from the market and village were documented with botanical identification, ethnobotanical investigation and role in the livelihood of the poor small farmers. Field survey indicated the species being grown in home gardens of nearby villages, their cultivation, marketing, preparation of the spice mixes and dishes traditional to the women only. Information and literature survey suggest, apart from socio-economic importance, these wild herbs have bright potential for poverty alleviation, improved women’s contribution to family income, small farmers’ adaptability to climate change. The issues of domestication, selection / breedi...
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