Contribution a l'etude des plantes alimentaires mineures dans la prefecture de Dankpen (Togo)

Autor: Kebenzikato, AB, Akpavi, S, Batawila, K, Wala, K, Dourma, M, Kossi-Titrikou, K, Amouzou, KS, Butare, I, Dantsey-Barry, H, Akpagana, K
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Journal de la Recherche Scientifique de l’Université de Lomé; Vol 8, No 1 (2006): Serie A
ISSN: 1727-8651
2413-354X
Popis: Ethnobotanic survey was carried in eleven localities (10 villages and Guerin-Kouka town) in Dankpen district (Bassar) on minor food plants threatened of disappearance. 67 minor food plants identified weresharing up in 16 families. Dioscoreaceae (16 local varieties), Poaceae (16 local varieties) and Fabaceae (15 local varieties) are the most significant families with crop plants (83.58%) and spontaneous woodyplants (16.42%). Unequal partition of plants are distinguish in Possao (68.65%), Kloukpon (62.68%), Nandouta (41.79%) and Kpabol (32.83) villages. Men and women are concerned on plants managementand plants transformation or produce sale is the work of women. Ecological and economic factors explain low fuel consumption of minor food plants. Under consumption is related to the changes of food practices which become less authentic in rural and urban localities. Consciousness-raising campaign on minor food plants nutritional values and management is necessary in district of Dankpen or in Togo.
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