WILD EDIBLE PLANTS 2022/2023 BOOK

By Alfred Kelz

The consumption of wild plants is an ancient tradition which serves multiple purposes. Cognizant that Teso-Karamoja region is frequently affected by food scarcity and is not adequately surveyed for its flora, this study sought to establish an inventory and use of wild edible plants by the communities living in and around the forest reserves.
Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires administered to 240 respondents living in and around eight forest reserves between November 2017 and May 2018.
One focus group discussion (8-12 members) per forest reserve and field excursions to collect the plant voucher specimens were also conducted.
The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, relative frequency of citation (RFC), and the factor of informants' consensus (FIC).
A high diversity of wild edible plant species exists in the forest reserves of Teso-Karamoja region.
The shrubs and fruits are the most locally important life forms and use category, respectively.
These edible plant species are important throughout the year because their consumption serves multiple purposes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BF28PCRD
• ISBN13: 9798353245018
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"