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traditional knowledge systems
Also known as: traditional knowledge systems, traditional knowledge, local knowledge systems
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Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org Nov 27, 2025 7 facts
claimGeneral awareness and interest in wild edible plants remain low among younger generations in Northeast India, which signifies the erosion of traditional knowledge systems, according to Khan et al. (2015).
claimThe verbal transmission of traditional knowledge systems has significantly diminished, with much information now existing only in the memories of elderly people, according to Suwardi et al. (2025).
referenceAli-Shtayeh et al. (2008) conducted a comparative study on the traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used in the northern West Bank of Palestine, published in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine.
referenceChen et al. (2025) analyzed the traditional knowledge and efficacy of Disporopsis aspersa, identifying it as an emerging medicinal food plant.
referenceHazarika and Singh (2018) examined the traditional knowledge associated with wild edible fruits in Manipur, India, and their implications for sustainable livelihoods.
claimTraditional knowledge systems, which include beliefs, traditions, perceptions, and value systems transmitted orally through generations, are crucial for the preservation, utilization, and sustainable management of wild edible plants, according to Hazarika et al. (2012).
perspectiveShirsat and Koche (2024) argue that conservation strategies for wild edible plants should collaborate with indigenous and local communities, integrate traditional and modern scientific knowledge, and consider both the nutritional potential and the medicinal and pharmacological importance of these plants.
The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro ... link.springer.com Feb 23, 2023 5 facts
referenceDe Costa, Guimarães, and Messias studied gender differences in the traditional knowledge of useful plants within a Brazilian community, published in PLoS ONE in 2021.
referenceSingh, Sultan, Hassan, Gairola, and Bedi conducted a case study on the ethnobotany, traditional knowledge, and diversity of wild edible plants and fungi in the District of Kashmir Himalaya, India, published in the Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants in 2016.
referenceY. Geng, Y. Zhang, S. Ranjitkar, H. Huai, and Y. Wang published 'Traditional knowledge and its transmission of wild edibles used by the Naxi in Baidi Village, northwest Yunnan province' in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine in 2016 (DOI: 10.1186/s13002-016-0082-2).
claimTraditional knowledge regarding the use of wild food plants has been preserved in the memory of ethnic groups as heritage and passed orally through generations.
claimSome ethnobotanical studies indicate that females often possess better traditional knowledge of wild edible plants because they participate more in activities supporting household sustenance.
An ethnobotanical study on wild edible plants in Taishan County ... frontiersin.org Jul 10, 2025 5 facts
claimLocal communities in Taishan County have developed extensive traditional knowledge of wild edible plant (WEP) harvesting and consumption that is adapted to the area's unique geography, climate, and biodiversity.
claimEthnobotanical quantitative research provides a scientific foundation for biodiversity conservation, cultural preservation, and sustainable resource use by systematically collecting and analyzing data on traditional knowledge of plant resources.
claimThe ethnobotanical study in Taishan County provides the first comprehensive documentation of wild edible plant-related traditional knowledge and utilization methods in the region.
referenceDing et al. published the article 'Visual analysis of hotspots and emerging trends in traditional knowledge associated with biodiversity' in the journal Biodivers. Sci. in 2019.
claimIntegrating traditional knowledge into modern markets through initiatives like standardized production can promote both cultural preservation and economic growth.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 4 facts
claimTraditional knowledge of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern Ethiopia, varies significantly across informant groups, with older, male, and less formally educated individuals exhibiting greater familiarity with the plants.
referenceMothupi FM and Shackleton CM studied the traditional knowledge and consumption of wild edible plants in rural households in Limpopo Province, South Africa, in a 2025 publication in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine.
claimLocal knowledge systems in the Shabelle Zone of the Somali Region are vulnerable to ecological degradation and changing land-use practices.
claimTraditional knowledge regarding wild edible plants (WEPs) is declining due to land-use change, urbanization, industrial expansion, and rural outmigration.
Assessment of the nutritional value of a wild edible plant Scorzonera ... discovery.researcher.life Dec 1, 2025 4 facts
claimTraditional knowledge regarding the use of wild food plants is declining in many parts of the world, including Manang, due to the introduction of modern packaged food items.
claimUrbanization and modern agricultural technology have damaged wild edible plant resources and led to the loss of traditional knowledge, such as national medicine, in the Hassan Nature Reserve area.
claimKnowledge of wild edible plants is a component of traditional knowledge that is closely related to traditional human agriculture and biodiversity.
claimThe study conducted in southern Yemen is the first ethnobotanical survey on wild edible plants (WEPs) in that region, as previous traditional knowledge was undocumented.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in the mountainous ... link.springer.com Oct 4, 2024 4 facts
claimThe Shahrood communities in the Northeast of Iran have integrated the consumption, preservation, and management of wild edible plants into their cultural practices, which demonstrates the value of traditional knowledge in sustainable food systems.
referenceForozeuh et al. (2017) studied the traditional knowledge of utilizing plants for animal feed in Rangeland Dilegan, published in 'Indigenous Knowledge'.
referenceA 2022 study published in Ethnobotany Research and Applications documented the traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used by the people of Lawat, District Neelum, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan.
claimWild plant knowledge is a significant component of traditional knowledge, as older generations of villagers possess extensive information about useful plants.
Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 4 facts
claimOral transmission of knowledge is a documented characteristic of traditional knowledge systems in many African societies.
claimThe erosion of traditional knowledge can be attenuated when school curricula are locally contextualized.
referenceThe plant species Zingiber officinale, Psidium guajava, and Allium sativum demonstrate a convergence between traditional knowledge and pharmacological validation, according to [80].
claimThe variation in Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) values highlights the heterogeneity of local knowledge systems and the differential accessibility of plant resources.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 3 facts
claimThe integration of traditional knowledge with contemporary scientific methods is essential to foster innovation in drug discovery and to preserve both botanical diversity and indigenous medical wisdom.
claimEthnobotany is a scientific field used to document traditional knowledge systems regarding plant utilization and to develop systematic inventories of botanically important species used in traditional medicine globally.
claimEfforts to document traditional knowledge through digital databases and educational programs are being implemented to preserve traditional medical heritage.
Investigation of nutritional and phytochemical properties of wild ... nature.com Dec 9, 2025 3 facts
claimThe study aimed to examine the nutritional composition, mineral content, and phytochemical profile of selected medicinal plants commonly used by local communities to bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and scientific validation.
claimModernization and environmental degradation threaten traditional knowledge regarding medicinal plants and the biodiversity that supports it.
claimThe study observed that younger generations are less interested in traditional knowledge of ethnomedicinal plants due to modernization.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Goba District Southwest ... nature.com Jul 29, 2025 2 facts
claimIntegrating traditional knowledge with modern conservation techniques allows communities to develop more robust systems for managing natural resources.
claimThe use of wild edible plants is deeply rooted in the cultural practices and traditional knowledge of the community in Goba District, reflecting ethnobotanical wisdom passed through generations.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
procedureMussin and Giusiano (2020) detail a process for validating products based on the traditional knowledge of medicinal plants, termed ethno-phytopharmacology.
claimCombining traditional knowledge of medicinal plant usage with contemporary scientific studies can yield significant insights into their effectiveness and safety.
Ethnobotanical study on wild edible plants used by three trans ... pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimTraditional knowledge regarding wild edible and medicinal plants is considered valuable for the future application of these plants within the food industry.
A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 1 fact
claimOvercoming challenges related to taxonomic identification, quality control, sustainability, bioavailability, and integration of traditional knowledge requires interdisciplinary collaborations, advanced technologies, and policy interventions.
Nutraceutical Compounds of edible wild plants collected in Central ... wildlife-biodiversity.com Sep 26, 2024 1 fact
referenceThe study 'An Ethnobotanical investigation of traditional knowledge and uses of edible wild plants in the Umbria Region, Central Italy' by Ranfa and Bodesmo (2017) documents the traditional knowledge and uses of edible wild plants in the Umbria Region of Central Italy.
Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceManuel Pardo-de-Santayana, Javier Tardío, E. Blanco, A.M. Carvalho, J.J. Lastra, E. San Miguel, and R. Morales conducted a comparative study on traditional knowledge of wild edible plants in the Northwest of the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), published in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine in 2007.
(PDF) Nutritional Properties of Native Plants and ... researchgate.net 1 fact
claimTraditional knowledge of indigenous people can serve as a foundation for the utilization of wild food resources.
Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants and Their Indigenous ... scirp.org 1 fact
claimEthiopia’s topography, climate, and biological and social diversity have fostered varied traditional knowledge and wild edible plant species that are essential for food and nutrition security, income generation, and ecosystem services.