Tuyển tập các báo cáo nghiên cứu về y học được đăng trên tạp chí y học Wertheim cung cấp cho các bạn kiến thức về ngành y đề tài: Uses, traditional management, perception of variation and preferences in ackee (Blighia sapida . Koenig) fruit traits in Benin: implications for domestication and conservation. | Ekué et al. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010 6 12 http content 6 1 12 JOURNAL OF ETHNOBIOLOGY AND ETHNOMEDICINE RESEARCH Open Access Uses traditional management perception of variation and preferences in ackee Blighia sapida . Koenig fruit traits in Benin implications for domestication and conservation Marius RM Ekué1 2 Brice Sinsin2 Oscar Eyog-Matig3 Reiner Finkeldey1 Abstract Background Blighia sapida is a woody perennial multipurpose fruit tree species native to the Guinean forests of West Africa. The fleshy arils of the ripened fruits are edible. Seeds and capsules of the fruits are used for soapmaking and all parts of the tree have medicinal properties. Although so far overlooked by researchers in the region the tree is highly valued by farmers and is an important component of traditional agroforestry systems in Benin. Fresh arils dried arils and soap are traded in local and regional markets in Benin providing substantial revenues for farmers especially women. Recently ackee has emerged as high-priority species for domestication in Benin but information necessary to elaborate a clear domestication strategy is still very sketchy. This study addresses farmers indigenous knowledge on uses management and perception of variation of the species among different ethnic groups taking into account also gender differences. Methods 240 randomly selected persons 50 women belonging to five different ethnic groups 5 women active in the processing of ackee fruits and 6 traditional healers were surveyed with semi-structured interviews. Information collected refer mainly to the motivation of the respondents to conserve ackee trees in their land the local uses the perception of variation the preference in fruits traits the management practices to improve the production and regenerate ackee. Results People have different interests on using ackee variable knowledge on uses and management practices and have reported nine differentiation criteria
