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Relations (1)
cross_type 2.58 — strongly supporting 5 facts
The Shabelle Zone is the specific geographic context where traditional ecological knowledge regarding wild edible plants is practiced and transmitted, as evidenced by the role of local elders as custodians of this knowledge in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, [3] and [4] explicitly describe the methods of transferring this traditional ecological knowledge within the Shabelle Zone.
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com 5 facts
claimThe high proportion of elders (45.1%) in the Shabelle Zone ethnobotanical study reflects their recognized role as custodians of traditional ecological knowledge.
claimTraditional ecological knowledge (TEK) regarding wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone is transmitted through observation, oral instruction from elders, and culturally embedded practices.
claimKnowledge transfer regarding wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone occurs primarily through observation, oral instruction from elders, storytelling, and local narratives.
claimElders and recognized local experts in the Shabelle Zone reported more wild edible plant species than general informants, highlighting their role as custodians of traditional ecological knowledge.
claimIn the Shabelle Zone of Ethiopia, wild edible plant knowledge among informant groups is influenced by gender, literacy, age, and experience.