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home gardens

Also known as: homegardens

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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Goba District Southwest ... nature.com Nature Jul 29, 2025 3 facts

claimIntegrating wild edible plants into home gardens reduces pressure on natural habitats and ensures a steady supply of these plants for future generations.

claimCultivation of wild edible plant species in home gardens is a vital conservation strategy that serves as a biodiversity microcosm to protect plant species and indigenous knowledge systems.

claimCommunity-led conservation schemes, such as establishing protected areas and promoting home gardens, are needed to mitigate threats to wild edible plants and enhance food security.

Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Springer Feb 5, 2026 3 facts

perspectiveHolistic management approaches for wild edible plants, including regulated harvesting, community-driven conservation, and cultivation of high-demand species in home gardens or agroforestry systems, are necessary.

claimLess preferred but nutritionally valuable wild edible plants could be promoted through community education, improved processing methods, and integration into home gardens or agroforestry systems to support dietary diversity and food security.

claimCultivating high-demand wild edible plant species in home gardens or agroforestry systems ensures reliable food and economic benefits.

Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Springer Apr 23, 2021 2 facts

claimIn the study region, fruits are found in agroforestry multistorey systems, while vegetables and roots are primarily grown in homegardens, with roots receiving occasional management.

claimLocal people in the Yayu forest region have begun transplanting some edible forest species into their home gardens due to the rapid conversion of forest to farmland and decreasing forest productivity.

Associations between dietary diversity and self-rated health in a ... link.springer.com Springer Feb 28, 2025 1 fact

referenceGalhena, Freed, and Maredia (2013) identified home gardens as a promising approach to enhance household food security and well-being in the journal Agriculture & Food Security.

The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro ... link.springer.com Springer Feb 23, 2023 1 fact

claimCultivating wild edible plants in home gardens and conserving them in their natural settings (in situ) is necessary to ensure future access for dietary supplementation, healthcare systems, and laboratory investigations for new chemical-lead findings.