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Genetic resources of Faidherbia albida ( DEL . ) A . Chev . in the Sudano-Sahelian region of Cameroon
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| Author | Tchapda, Tchatchoua Dorothy Gusua, Caspa Roseline Hamadou, Oumarou Hamawa Yougouda Chimene, Abib Fanta Moksia, Froumsia |
| Copyright Year | 2017 |
| Abstract | Germplasm is the genetic material that is used for reproduction, selection and creation of variation in breeding programs. An investigation was carried out on the genetic resources or germplasm of Faidherbia albida (DEL.) A. Chev. in the Sudano-Sahelian regions of Cameroon to facilitate its use. Data were collected through literature reviews, formal and informal discussions with local people, non governmental organizations and scientists, as well as from field visit and administration of semistructured questionnaires to communities around the forest. Genetic resources of Faidherbia albida were found throughout the Northern (Sudanian and Sahelian) regions of Cameroon and observed at different conservation levels: gene banks, domesticated and natural stands. Majority of respondents (91%) indicated that trees in parklands resulted from natural regeneration and were protected by local communities. The domesticated populations are used by the local communities for agroforestry practices i.e. integrating maize, sorghum, groundnut, cotton and cowpea in rotation during the planting seasons. Loss of genetic resources resulted from both natural factors such as drought or climate change (mentioned as the most important factors) and anthropogenic activities. Destructive harvesting through intensive pruning by cattle rearers (Mbororo) to feed livestock was very common in the Tokombere parklands. Pruning affects seed production and seed establishment which is detrimental to the sustainability of the species. Consequently, there is an urgent need to conserve this important species for the benefit of the rural poor who is highly dependent on it. Conservation activities should be carried out at all levels including the government, scientist, non governmental organizations (NGOs) and village communities and government policy on forest management should be implemented and intensified. |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://garj.org/full-articles/genetic-resources-of-faidherbia-albida-del-a-chev-in-the-sudano-sahelian-region-of-cameroon.pdf?view=download |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
