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Showing 1 to 20 of 47 for “"ethnobotany"”.
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Ethnobotany of Namaqualand : the Richtersveld
The primary aim of this ethnobotanical dissertation was to provide a biobehavioural focus for indigenous plant use in the semi-arid areas of one of the six so-called Coloured Rural Reserves (Komaggas, Concordia, Richtersveld, Steinkopf, Leliefontein and Pella) in the north-western Cape …
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Recent Changes in the Ethnobotany of Standing Rock Indian Reservation
<p>Gathering arid preserving wild fruits and vegetables for food and medicine, especially from the wooded bottomlands, was a traditional part of the Lakota culture. Plant use among the Lakota has been greatly reduced and in some cases, completely eliminated by the damming of the Missouri River by …
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Imifino yasendle, imifino isiZulu : the ethnobotany, historical ecology and nutrition of traditional vegetables in KwaZulu-Natal
Traditional wild or weedy leafy green vegetables are an important food source in many parts of Africa, and there have been several recent calls across the continent for interventions promoting the use of these resources for their nutritional values. In South Africa relatively little research …
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Ethnobotany of traditional vegetables used by Sama-Bajau community in Kota Belud, Sabah, and phytochemical and anti-aging investigation of crassocephalum crepidioides
Recording of traditional knowledge (TK) on ethnobotany could be a useful tool to discover new alternative for antioxidant and anti-aging agent from local vegetables. The objectives of this study were: to record ethnobotany of traditional vegetables (ulam) as aging prevention materials, to …
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Systematics and biology of the Araceae and Acoraceae of temperate North America
… their systematics, natural history, and ethnobotany. The aroid genus Peltandra and North American Acoraceae are revised.
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A triadic relationship on the northern Great Plains: bison (Bison bison), native plants, and native people
… were selected for their individual expertise in ethnobotany. Lokota culture, and/or indigenous ecological knowledge. Participant contributions are synthesized into a running narrative that describes the relationship in intimate detail. Detailed analysis shows that there are many facets to the …
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Studi etnobotani dan mikrobiologi tumbuhan berpotensi obat penyakit kulit bisul (Furunkel) pada masyarakat Kecamatan Jrengik Kabupaten Sampang Madura
… it is done research potential medicinal plant ethnobotany boils on skin diseases Jrengik District community as conservation efforts and exploration of local knowledge (indegenious knowladge) community Jrengik Sampang Madura District. Besides ethnobotanical research, this study also extended the …
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Upper North Wakashan and Southern Tsimshian ethnobotany: the knowledge and usage of plants and fungi among the Oweekeno, Hanaksiala (Kitlope and Kemano), Haisla (Kitamaat) and Kitasoo Peoples of the central and north coasts of British Columbia
This thesis deals with botanical knowledge, use and categorization among three Wakashan cultures (Oweekeno, Hanaksiala and Haisla) and a Southern Tsimshian group (Kitasoo) of the Central Coast and North Coast regions of British Columbia. The research has involved the first comprehensive attempt at …
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Preserving Traditional Botanical Knowledge in a Developing World: A Case Study.
… to a taxonomic treatment and descriptions of ethnobotany, linguistics, and economic value. Both library citations and numerous web resources are given to supplement the materials. Although not in the scope of this project, it is expected that lesson plans for various grades can be built around …
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Etnobotani tumbuhan berpotensi obat keputihan (Flour albus) pada masyarakat Kecamatan Kamal Kabupaten Bangkalan Madura dan uji daya hambat terhadap jamur Candida albicans
… interview) melalui pendekatan PEA (Participatory Ethnobotany Apprasial) yakni kegiatan yang melibatkan partisipasi peneliti dan masyarakat dalam penelitian. Pengambilan sampel dengan cara purposive sampling sebanyak 60 responden. Jenis tumbuhan dengan persentase penggunaan tertinggi oleh …
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Etnobotani tumbuhan obat oleh masyarakat Kecamatan Sreseh Kabupaten Sampangan Madura
… Sreseh society Sampang District of Madura. Ethnobotany research conducted through observation and semi-structured interviews. Survey respondents totaled 25 respondents Noreh village, 25 respondents Labuan and 25 respondents village Taman. Villages in the District Sreseh have the potential of …
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Mediterranean Wild Edible Plants: Diversity, Conservation and Potential Use
… an interdisciplinary approach that integrates ethnobotany and seed ecology. The research led to the development of the first comprehensive checklist of Mediterranean WEPs and a detailed analysis of their in situ and ex situ conservation status in the Levant region. Subsequently, germination …
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An Evaluation of the Medicinal Plants of Andros Island, Bahamas
… are threatening local biodiversity hotspots. Ethnobotany is not only important from a conservation standpoint but is also used to preserve traditional knowledge of herbal medicinals and applications, the people of Andros continue to rely on bush medicine, mainly in the form of teas to help …
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Etnobotani tumbuhan sebagai bahan baku jamu gendong dan uji kualitas dengan analisis mikrobiologi: Studi di Desa Ngablak Kecamatan Dander Kabupaten Bojonegoro
… which is a manifestation of the application of ethnobotany. There are various types of herbal medicine, consisting of jamu gendong, godokan herbs, herbal pill or powder form packaged in preserved form. In general, the benefits of carrying herbs are well known by the public, but in writing the …
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