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Indigenous knowledge, diversity, and management practices of Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman in Bita District, Southwestern Ethiopia: Implications for conservation and food security

2025-10-20

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background Enset (<italic>Ensete ventricosum</italic> (Welw.) Cheeseman) is a vital staple crop in southern and southwestern Ethiopia, providing food, fiber, medicinal resources, and cultural value. Despite its importance, enset cultivation faces challenges including diseases, pests, decreasing land availability, and diminishing interest among younger generations. Documenting indigenous...

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578a3024-3af2-5926-9da1-3c85745f989a
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10.21203/rs.3.rs-7887892/v1
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