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Hidden charisma: ethno-ornithological knowledge and attitudes of local communities toward a threatened endemic pheasant in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Ethno-ornithological knowledge plays a key role in the conservation and management of birds and their habitats. However, the cultural …
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Diversity of wild edible plants of Guinea-Bissau (West Africa): traditional uses and trade
BACKGROUND: Wild edible plants (WEPs) are among the most important non-timber forest products harvested because of their contribution for food …
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Ethnobotanical uses of plants in Nigeria: an analysis of current research trends and patterns
BACKGROUND: The ethnobotanical landscape in Nigeria reflects a complex interplay of biodiversity, cultural traditions, and health practices deeply rooted in …
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Socioeconomic benefits associated with bats
BACKGROUND: While bats are tremendously important to global ecosystems, they have been and continue to be threatened by loss of …
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Ethnozoological study of medicinal animals used by the inhabitants of the Kucha District, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: An ethnozoological study of medicinal animals in the Kucha district, Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia, was conducted to investigate and …
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Peasant perception of beekeeping constraints and practices in large honey production areas in Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: In recent decades, agricultural landscapes have been profoundly modified due to the intensification of agriculture, therefore leading to significant …
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Ethnobotanical insights on the management of plant pests and diseases by smallholder farmers in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa
BACKGROUND: Pests and diseases are a major contributor to yield losses in sub-Saharan Africa, prompting smallholder farmers to seek cost-effective, …
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Knowledge and practices of traditional management of child malnutrition and associated pathologies in Benin
BACKGROUND: Child malnutrition is a major public health challenge, affecting millions of children worldwide, with alarming proportions of children under …
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Unravelling taboos and cultural beliefs associated with hidden hunger among pregnant and breast-feeding women in Buyende district Eastern Uganda
BACKGROUND: Food taboos and cultural beliefs among pregnant and breast-feeding women influence their food consumption patterns and hence the health …
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Traditional lore on the healing effects of therapeutic plants used by the local communities around Simien Mountains National Park, northwestern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Simien Mountain National Park is a world heritage site with spectacular landscapes and rich in floral diversity. Exploring the …
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Ethnobotany of traditional cosmetics among the Oromo women in Madda Walabu District, Bale Zone, Southeastern Ethiopia
Traditional cosmetics play a significant role in the cultural practices and personal hygiene of many ethnic groups worldwide. The Oromo, …
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How do plant demographic and ecological traits combined with social dynamics and human traits affect woody plant selection for medicinal uses in Benin (West Africa)?
BACKGROUND: Several hypotheses have been used in ethnobotany to explain the plant's selection criteria by people for their daily needs. …
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Cultural attitudes and human pressure towards vultures around the Comoé National Park, Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa)
BACKGROUND: Populations of vultures in Africa have experienced a rapid decline over recent decades, with some species suffering losses of …
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Plant use and perceptions in the context of sexual health among people of Congolese descent in Belgium
BACKGROUND: The use of medicinal plants is integral to global healthcare systems, with Sub-Saharan Africa maintaining a robust tradition of …
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An ethnobotanical study of wild edible fruits in miombo woodlands of Tabora region in Western Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Wild edible fruits found in Tanzania's miombo woods are an indispensable source of food and medicine. Unfortunately, with the …
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Dibatie district, Metekel zone, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, western Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Plants deliver livelihood and food for millions of people in the world. Indeed, wild edible plants support rural communities …
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Influence of socio-demographic factors on medicinal plant knowledge among three selected ethnic groups in south-central Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The influence of socio-demographic variables was widely explored to evaluate their impact on indigenous and local ethnobotanical knowledge. However, …
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Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants in Melit area (North Darfur), Western Sudan
BACKGROUND: The documentation of ethnobotanical knowledge in Sudan is restricted to specific regions, and there is a far-reaching lack of …
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Ethnobotanical study of traditional medicinal plants used by the local people in Habru District, North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa, which combines richness in plant resources and cultures of …
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Plant diversity and ethnobotanical importance of home gardens in Ghana’s middle belt: a cross-sectional survey of the Sunyani municipality
BACKGROUND: Home gardens are a species-rich socioecological system with a diverse range of cultivated and naturally occurring plants with the …
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