Authors :
Afolayan Oluwole J; Hussein Mopelola M; Odesina, Ifeloluwa S
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 12 - December
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10430615
Abstract :
The taxonomic survey and ethnobotanical
study were conducted from August to November, 2017
with view to finding, identifying and obtaining enough
information on the underutilized grains and oil seeds
and their ethnobotanical importance from the local
population within three states of the south western
Nigeria. The fieldwork was done in two selected locations
within Ekiti state; (Ado Ekiti, the state capital and Igogo
Ekiti, in Moba local government area); two places in
Osun state (Ikeji-ile and Owena) and IAR&T Apata in
Ibadan Oyo state. Pictorial representation of plants and
seeds gathered during the study and the survey were also
made. By consulting with experts and comparing the
acquired plant samples to published taxonomic
compilations, the taxonomic identity of the plant was
determined at the Institute of Agricultural Research and
Training (IAR&T), Ibadan. To gathering pertinent
ethnobotanical data, semi-structure questionnaires and
oral interviews were the tools deployed. All data
collected were based on semi-structured questionnaires
and oral interview with farmers, grain sellers,
researchers, students as well; at the study areas. It was
determined that nineteen (19) plant species from 7
families were identified to be underutilized oil seeds and
grains, the family Fabaceae is the most abundant of the
plant population. This followed by Malvaceae with the
next higher frequency, followed by Euphorbiacea family.
Families Curcurbitaceae, Moringaceae, Pedaliaceae and
Mimosaceae have a low frequency.
Vine/Trailer/Climber/Ticket were the most abundant
plant habits. The shrubs, Herbs and Trees are the lowest
in terms of the frequency. The need to explore the
processing and packaging of underutilized grains and oil
seeds is recommended, more nutritional qualities
through formulated food mixture of grains and edible oil
seeds is also recommended.
Keywords :
Taxonomic Survey, Ethnobotanical Study, Underutilized Grains, Oil Seeds.
The taxonomic survey and ethnobotanical
study were conducted from August to November, 2017
with view to finding, identifying and obtaining enough
information on the underutilized grains and oil seeds
and their ethnobotanical importance from the local
population within three states of the south western
Nigeria. The fieldwork was done in two selected locations
within Ekiti state; (Ado Ekiti, the state capital and Igogo
Ekiti, in Moba local government area); two places in
Osun state (Ikeji-ile and Owena) and IAR&T Apata in
Ibadan Oyo state. Pictorial representation of plants and
seeds gathered during the study and the survey were also
made. By consulting with experts and comparing the
acquired plant samples to published taxonomic
compilations, the taxonomic identity of the plant was
determined at the Institute of Agricultural Research and
Training (IAR&T), Ibadan. To gathering pertinent
ethnobotanical data, semi-structure questionnaires and
oral interviews were the tools deployed. All data
collected were based on semi-structured questionnaires
and oral interview with farmers, grain sellers,
researchers, students as well; at the study areas. It was
determined that nineteen (19) plant species from 7
families were identified to be underutilized oil seeds and
grains, the family Fabaceae is the most abundant of the
plant population. This followed by Malvaceae with the
next higher frequency, followed by Euphorbiacea family.
Families Curcurbitaceae, Moringaceae, Pedaliaceae and
Mimosaceae have a low frequency.
Vine/Trailer/Climber/Ticket were the most abundant
plant habits. The shrubs, Herbs and Trees are the lowest
in terms of the frequency. The need to explore the
processing and packaging of underutilized grains and oil
seeds is recommended, more nutritional qualities
through formulated food mixture of grains and edible oil
seeds is also recommended.
Keywords :
Taxonomic Survey, Ethnobotanical Study, Underutilized Grains, Oil Seeds.
