Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project: Black Sea Region Studies
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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.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Wild edible,landrace,biodiversity,nutrition,traditional knowledge,einkorn,Black Sea Region
Kaynakça
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