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<p>The present study (April 2015 to March 2018) is carried out to document and enlist the indigenous utilization pattern of Palmyra palm (<italic>Borassus flabellifer</italic> L.) in coastal districts of Odisha, India. The purpose of the research is to explore multipurpose use of Palmyra palm with the aim to suggest for proper marketing of the products which provides livelihood support to the rural people of Odisha. Exploratory assessment is made through field survey, literature consultations and key informant interviews. Various plant parts such as root, stem, leaves, inflorescence, seed, and fruit are used for various purposes including food, beverage, fiber, medicinal, and timber. This plant has been instrumental for indigenous people in providing a substantial livelihood through their own indigenous wisdom from collection to the processing of products. Certain measures for its better utility are suggested.</p>
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The present study (April 2015 to March 2018) is carried out to document and enlist the indigenous utilization pattern of Palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer L.) in coastal districts of Odisha, India. The purpose of the research is to explore multipurpose use of Palmyra palm with the aim to suggest for proper marketing of the products which provides livelihood support to the rural people of Odisha. Exploratory assessment is made through field survey, literature consultations and key informant interviews. Various plant parts such as root, stem, leaves, inflorescence, seed, and fruit are used for various purposes including food, beverage, fiber, medicinal, and timber. This plant has been instrumental for indigenous people in providing a substantial livelihood through their own indigenous wisdom from collection to the processing of products. Certain measures for its better utility are suggested.

Palmyra Palm (<italic>Borassus flabellifer</italic> L., Arecaceae) as a Valuable Resource for Livelihood Security in Odisha, India

Advanced Research in Life Sciences

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Palmyra Palm ( L., Arecaceae) as a Valuable Resource for Livelihood Security in Odisha, India

The present study (April 2015 to March 2018) is carried out to document and enlist the indigenous utilization pattern of Palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer L.)...

Palmyra Palm (Borassus flabellifer L., Arecaceae) as a Valuable Resource for Livelihood Security in Odisha, India

Publié en ligne: 13 déc. 2021

Pages: 64 - 70

Reçu: 01 août 2021

Accepté: 01 nov. 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arls-2021-0031

Mots clés
Artisans, coastal districts, palm leaf manuscript, talagaja, traditional knowledge

© 2021 Taranisen Panda et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Palmyra Palm (Borassus flabellifer L., Arecaceae) as a Valuable Resource for Livelihood Security in Odisha, India

Publié en ligne: 13 déc. 2021

Pages: 64 - 70

Reçu: 01 août 2021

Accepté: 01 nov. 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arls-2021-0031

Mots clésArtisans, coastal districts, palm leaf manuscript, talagaja, traditional knowledge

© 2021 Taranisen Panda et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Mots clés
Artisans, coastal districts, palm leaf manuscript, talagaja, traditional knowledge