The objective of this study is to explore the strengths of indigenous food systems in Latin
America within the framework of effective food policies. The analysis is based on the …

This study focuses on the documentation of traditional plant usage among Kichwa, the
indigenous people from Canton Loreto, Ecuador. The relationship between people, plants …

Bioculturally significant plants, which have played a key role in sustaining the livelihoods of
tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh, India, are facing threats from changing land use …

Persian gardens have been an essential component of Iranian urban and architectural
history for almost 2500 years. Persian gardens continued to provide provisioning services …

Background: Traditional knowledge and practice prevalence is on an overall decline. In this
study, we examine preservation strategies reported in the literature, follow-up measures …

Plants and environment play important roles in the Semelai's living culture. This association
and dependency upon plants and other natural resources, however, is deteriorating due to …

Botanic gardens worldwide are asked to be centers of conservation. However, little is written
about conservation-specific planning and design forms botanic gardens should use to fulfill …

From their inception, botanic gardens have had ethnobotany as a guiding discipline in the
development of living collections. Modern day botanic gardens can trace their lineages back …

Erosion of traditional knowledge (TK) is a worrisome issue that is faced globally due to the
rapid urbanization and forest loss. Thus, it is vital to protect and preserve the traditional …

The Luiseño people have utilized Southern California's landscape to support their way of life
for thousands of years. Their identity is a product of their relationship with this land and is …