"The 2010 RUFORUM Biennial Conference was the second in the series. The main objective of the Biennial conferences is to provide a platform for agricultural research for development stakeholders in Africa and beyond to actively exchange findings and experiences, while at the same time learning lessons towards improving performance of the agricultural sector and ultimately people’s livelihoods. The biennial conference is RUFORUM’s most comprehensive meeting for the diversity of stakeholers in agriculture. It is especially dedicated to graduate students and their supervisors, grantees in RUFORUM member universities and alumni. It is a platform for peer review, quality control, mentorship, networking and shared learning. This record contains an extended abstract accepted under the theme of agronomy".
Analysis of multipurpose uses and management of Zizphus spina-christi (L.) desf. in semi-arid Ethiopia: Implications for food security
Abstract:
Quantitative ethnobotanical study of Ziziphus spina-christi
was undertaken in six areas of east Shewa, Ethiopia. Both
structured questionnaire and focus-group interviews were
conducted with about 200 households. Arable land cultivation,
and increased frequencies of drought are reducing areas under
Z. spina-christi. The multi-purpose tree is highly nutritious,
helps main soil fertility, and is an important source of income in
the region. Research and policy support are needed to exploit
the potential of this agroforestry tree species.
L’étude ethnobotanique quantitative de Ziziphus spina-christi
a été entreprise dans six régions de Shewa de l’Est, en Ethiopie.
Des questionnaires structurés et les interviews dans le groupe
de discussion ont été conduits avec environ 200 ménages. La
culture de terres arables, et les fréquences accrues de
sécheresse réduisent les régions sous Z. spina-christi. L’arbre
universel est fortement nutritif, aide la fertilité principale du sol
et est une source importante de revenu dans la région. L’appui
à la recherche et à la politique sont nécessaires pour exploiter
le potentiel de cet arbre d’agroforesterie.
Language:
English
Date of publication:
2010
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East Africa
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RUFORUM Conferences and Workshops
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Open Access
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Printed resource
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127-131
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