@article{article_376819, title={Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project: Black Sea Region Studies}, journal={ANADOLU Journal of Aegean Agricultural Research Institute}, volume={27}, pages={17–25}, year={2017}, author={Ozbek, Kursad and Karabak, Sevinc and Aysar Guzelsoy, Nurcan and Sarı, Nurgul and Murat Duran, Rukiye and Tascı, Rahmi and Guner, Birgul and Yucearslan, Hilal and Denız, Durmus and Aksoy, Ahmet}, keywords={Wild edible,landrace,biodiversity,nutrition,traditional knowledge,einkorn,Black Sea Region}, abstract={<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:35.45pt;"> <i> <span lang="en-us" style="font-size:9pt;" xml:lang="en-us">Although wild
species, landraces and species diversity play an important role in global food
security and are necessary for food safety and nutrition, they are very rarely
included in daily diets. The "Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition"
project, which aims to ensure sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity, was
carried out in three pilot sites in Turkey. As part of the project,
Kastamonu, Samsun and Sinop provinces were
chosen as the pilot sites in the Black Sea
Region. At the beginning of the project, ten wild edible species and a landrace
were identified by the pre-surveys performed at the Black Sea pilot site. The samples of the species were collected from at
least ten locations and analyzed to determine their nutritional content. Most
of the wild edible species found to be intensively consumed in the Black Sea pilot site are rich in minerals, vitamins and
fiber.  Preliminary surveys were
conducted to obtain socio-economic information and traditional knowledge on
wild edibles. The monograph technique was used and detailed data were collected
using questionnaires. The surveys were conducted by collecting species and
meeting face-to-face with collectors and consumers. Questionnaires were
administered to a sample of 111 collectors and 295 consumers. The survey
results showed that the most well-known and consumed wild edible species in
Sinop and Kastamonu is Kaldirik. Most of the consumers stated that they consume
wild species once or twice a week. Preparation of necessary policies and
legislation will be addressed on the basis of knowledge that was obtained from
this project. Awareness-raising activities will be held with the stakeholders
to strengthen the sustainable use of these species. </span> </i> </p> <p> <i> </i> </p> <i> </i>}, number={2}, publisher={Aegean Agricultural Research Institute}