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direct matrix ranking
Also known as: direct matrix ranking analysis, direct matrix ranking, direct matrix ranking method
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 6 facts
procedureDirect matrix ranking of wild edible plants involves key informants scoring selected species from 0 (no use) to 5 (highest use) across five categories: food, building materials, medicine, firewood, and charcoal, to determine overall importance and utilization pressure.
claimThe wild edible plant species A. dubius, Z. mauritiana, L. triphylla, and F. sycomorus have moderate Direct Matrix Ranking (DMR) scores and are primarily used as food.
claimThe Direct Matrix Ranking (DMR) method illustrates the integral role of wild edible plants (WEPs) in local livelihoods and environmental knowledge systems in the Shabelle Zone.
claimHigh Direct Matrix Ranking (DMR) scores for wild edible plants indicate socio-economic and ecological significance but also signal potential risks of overharvesting.
procedureThe Shabelle Zone ethnobotanical study employed standard ethnobotanical methods including semi-structured interviews, guided field walks, preference ranking, pairwise comparisons, direct matrix ranking, and focus group discussions to document local knowledge of wild edible plants.
claimWild edible plant species with moderate Direct Matrix Ranking (DMR) scores may be overlooked in management strategies, a trend noted in West Africa and South America.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Goba District Southwest ... nature.com Jul 29, 2025 2 facts
procedureThe direct matrix ranking method involves ten key informants assigning values from 0 to 5 to plant attributes, where 5 is best and 0 is not used, for uses including medicine, charcoal, firewood, fences, and furniture.
measurementA direct matrix ranking analysis in the Goba District study identified firewood collection (score of 45) and deforestation (score of 44) as the predominant threats to wild edible plants.
Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants and Their Indigenous ... scirp.org 2 facts
procedureThe ethnobotanical study in Sedie Muja District utilized preference ranking, direct matrix ranking, and informant consensus with buyers, sellers, cooks, and elderly people to analyze data.
procedureThe study employed direct matrix ranking to evaluate wild edible plants based on information gathered from informants regarding the multipurpose use categories of the plants.