Indigenous Technical Knowledge Research Articles

Assessment of Lac Diversity and Indigenous Technical Knowledge in North East Region of India

Assessment of Lac Diversity and Indigenous Technical Knowledge in North East Region of India

GENDER-DIFFERENTIATED ROLES AND PERCEPTIONS ON CLIMATE VARIABILITY AMONG PASTORALIST AND AGRO-PASTORALIST COMMUNITIES IN MARSABIT, KENYA

Climate variability and its impacts affect different members of gender groups in households and society differently. Within the pastoral community, women are more vulnerable, being among the poorest of the poor, and they are expected to be highly susceptible to climate variability effects. This study assesses gender perceptions of climate variability among pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Marsabit County, Kenya. Results were triangulated with the use of data-collection techniques, including focused group discussions, individual interviews and field observations. These methods were used to analyse whether there is a difference in factors that determine the community perceptions of climate variability and trends by gender among the Marsabit pastoralist community. In analysing the study’s data, descriptive and inferential statistics were employed. The findings indicate that respondents’ perceptions of climate variability in the study area varied by gender, marital status and ethnic groups. The study reveals an increased workload of 48% for women and 32% for men resulting from climate impacts on daily household activities. In addition, the study found that 63% of male respondents primarily take on the role of decision-makers for their families, while 38% primarily serve as providers. In addition, 29% of male participants are responsible for providing security and 17% for managing family concerns within the community. In contrast, 33% of the female respondents predominantly fulfil the role of household domestic managers. The analysis further reveals that 90.3% of female and 86.8% of male respondents have noticed a decrease in rain received over time in the past two decades. This was reported to cause a burden on the most vulnerable members of the community, particularly women, by requiring them to travel long distances in search of water for household use. Gender and age affect who can access and control natural resources and household goods. This, in turn, affects the ability of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities to adapt, make a living and do other social and economic activities. The study recommends that, for climate impact adaptation measures to work, the community needs to put strategies that consider the different strengths, weaknesses and vulnerabilities of pastoral women and youth. Enactment and enforcement of gender-proactive policies and legislation that promote gender equity at the county level is highly recommended. The study further recommends using conventional weather forecasting to fill in the gaps left by the Indigenous Technical Knowledge Predictions. As a result, this study suggests that the public should be involved in creating agro-weather and climate advisories to lower vulnerability, boost resilience, boost productivity and ultimately improve the ability to adapt to climate impacts. This article was published open access under a CC BY-NC 4.0 licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ .

Role of indigenous technical knowledge in human health

Role of indigenous technical knowledge in human health

Acaricidal effect of crude aqueous extract of Nicotiana tabacum along with turmeric and Annona leaf extract on cattle ticks

The ectoparasites produces severe economic and production loss in farm animal’s through tick bites, sucking of blood, tick worry, tick toxicosis, tick paralysis and transmission of haemoprotozoan diseases. Ticks developed resistance against chemical acaricides and also the residues of chemical acaricide producing environmental pollution. The herbal based acaricide used as biocontrol agent for protecting environment particularly hilly area. As per indigenous technical knowledge records, the Nicotiana tabacum was a traditional control remedy for control of ectoparasites in India. In vitro acaricidal efficacy of crude aqueous leaf extract of Nicotiana tabacum along with neem and turmeric followed by Annona leaves on immature and adult stages of Rhipicephalus sp. was carried out at different concentrations of with different time interval. These extract combo had a significant effect on the mortality of nymphal and adult stages of ticks. The 70%, 80% and 90% mortality of Nymphal and adult stages of ticks at 24-36 hours post treatment with 40%, 50% 70% concentration of herbal extract in invitro assay. The mortality rates of ticks increased with the increasing the extract concentrations both in vivo and in vitro. Nicotiana tabacum causes paralysis of ticks and leads to detachment from the body of animal and concluded that Nicotiana tabacum along with turmeric and annona extract is effective biocontrol agent for controlling ectoparasites without any environmental pollution and harmful side effect in animal health.

Assessment of indigenous technical knowledge on uses of Alliums in plant protection

Assessment of indigenous technical knowledge on uses of Alliums in plant protection

Exploring the scenario of natural farming and food system in the North Eastern Hill Region of India: an introspective study

The agricultural practices in India's North Eastern hill region (NEHR) align with the philosophy of natural farming, which emphasizes working in harmony with natural cycles and processes of the natural world. Farmers in the region follow the traditional agriculture practices based on indigenous technical knowledge (ITK), these practices align with the attributes of natural farming such as; no-tillage, intercropping, mulching, crop rotation, no use of agrochemicals, functional biodiversity, crop diversity etc. evolved through experience and experiments by ancestors. As the indigenous communities habituated in the region have historically relied on natural resources, their food systems have been centred around forest-based resources, which include a wide variety of wild species. Therefore, this study endeavors to provide a comprehensive overview of the scenario of natural farming and food systems in NEHR. Further, it suggests assessing natural farming in the context of NEHR while taking food systems into consideration, along with the documentation of both cultivated and collected wild foods of significance.

Tea Mosquito Bug (Helopeltis spp.): A Pest of Economically Important Fruit and Plantation Crops: Its Status and Management Prospects

The tea mosquito bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) is the recognized pest of fruits and plantations across the world. In India, three species viz. Helopeltis antonii, H. bradyi and H. theivora are dominant among different species and found attacking a wide range of crops. Several alternate host plants of the tea mosquito bug have been recorded, especially in Africa and Asia. The nymphs and adults of the tea mosquito bug suck the sap from leaves, buds and shoots, which results in heavy crop losses. The pest is posing a serious challenge in domestic and overseas trades. For better management decisions, it is very much important to know about pest status, bionomics, distribution, host range, etc. The focus on the management of tea mosquito bug has to emphasize from chemical to traditional, indigenous technical knowledge and integrated pest management using the accessible resources to reduce the resistance development and limit the residual effects. This review highlights the significant works conducted on tea mosquito bug with detailed management strategies. The information on current status, host preference, incidence and early detection of this pest are discussed.

Agriculture Teachers’ Perceptions on the Inclusion of Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Secondary School Agriculture Curriculum, Nakuru County, Kenya

Agriculture Teachers’ Perceptions on the Inclusion of Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Secondary School Agriculture Curriculum, Nakuru County, Kenya

Indigenous technical knowledge on the medicinal uses of natural resins and gums in India

Indigenous technical knowledge on the medicinal uses of natural resins and gums in India

Indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) used in agriculture by selected ethnic communities of Assam

Indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) used in agriculture by selected ethnic communities of Assam

Indigenous technical knowledge in livestock sector

Indigenous technical knowledge in livestock sector

Chemo-prospecting Cleistanthus collinus, Lantana camara and Strychnos nux-vomica for rice pest management under laboratory conditions

Cleistanthus collinus Roxb., Lantana camara L. and Strychnos nux-vomica L. are abundantly available in tropical countries and are being used for pest management as an Indigenous Technical Knowledge. The present study decoded the biochemical constituents of these species and tested the efficacy of these plant products against major rice insect pests and diseases. Significantly higher phenol content and antioxidant activity (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2-Azinobis (3-ethyl-benzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) assay) were found in C. collinus water extract, whereas S. nux-vomica extract had higher flavonoids. The major chemical constituents of C. collinus, L. camara and S. nux-vomica were 1,2,3-Benzenetriol, β- Phellandrene and Phytol, respectively. Water extract of C. collinus had significantly reduced the insect pests (brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens Stål and gall midge, Orseolia oryzae Wood-Mason) and diseases (brown spot, Helminthosporium oryzae and bacterial leaf blight, Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae). In contrast, S. nux-vomica water extract was most effective against the pathogens causing blast, Magnaporthe oryzae and sheath blight disease, Rhizoctonia solani in rice. The secondary metabolites, namely, 1,2,3-Benzenetriol, Neophytadiene, n-Hexadecanoic acid, Phytol etc. present in C. collinus extract reported to have biocidal activities against number of crop pests. As C. collinus has been listed as ‘vulnerable’ in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list, it can be promoted as a viable component in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of rice for its conservation and economic utilization.

Indigenous technical knowledge of Assam for pests management – Exploit potential in organic agriculture

One neighborhood investigation was conducted amongst 500 farmers of Nagaon, Golaghat, Jorhat and Dibrugarh districts of Central Brahmaputra valley Zone and Upper Brahmaputra valley Zone of Assam. Only 21.8% of farmers completely practiced the indigenous technology knowhow (ITK) for pest management, though 48.4% were aware about ITKs, whereas 41.8% famers apply synthetic chemical driven approaches. A total of 30 different types of ITKs had been collected which weresorted out crop wise and placed in different groups based on their use i.e. rice (20), pulses (1), tuber crops (3), vegetables (2) and fruits (4). It is speculated that a comprehensive study on different ITKs of Assam and their appropriate validation could be the valuable components for organic farming technology.

Indigenous Technical Knowledge: Analysis, Implications and Issues

This review of the discussions of a workshop analyses Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK), examines its potential for rural development, and outlines implications and issues. ITK is compared with institutionally organised science and technology. It can be seen in terms of stock and process: a rich but underutilised stock of knowledge; and the potential of processes through which knowledge can be generated, assimilated, and transmitted. Implications include the use of new methods for eliciting ITK, changes in the values and reward systems of professionals and officials concerned with rural development, and the need for further research and analysis.

Extent of Awareness Regarding Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) Practices among Paddy Growers in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India

The purpose of the present study was to ascertain the relationship between characteristics of paddy growers and awareness of indigenous technological knowledge (ITKs) in the Bastar area of Chhattisgarh State. Twelve villages were chosen as the study area from two blocks (Tokapal and Lohandiguda) in the Bastar district. From each selected village, ten paddy growers were selected by a simple random sampling procedure, thus the sample size for the study was 120. The data were collected through well structured and pre-tested interview schedule. The study confirms that nearly half (46.66%) of the paddy growers had high level of awareness about indigenous technical knowledge. Regarding association, education, size of landholding, annual income, social participation, innovativeness, information-seeking behavior and mass media exposure were significantly associated with awareness of indigenous technological knowledge at 0.05 level of probability, whereas socio-economic status, extension participation and attitude towards ITK’s were significantly associated at 0.01 level of probability with awareness of ITKs.

Evaluation of in vivo anthelmintic efficacy of certain indigenous plants against experimentally- induced Ascaridia galli infection in local birds (Gallus domesticus)

The present study was an attempt to evaluate the anthelmintic efficacy of certain indigenous plants against experimentally induced Ascaridia galli infection in local birds (Gallus domesticus). Two indigenous plants viz., Nyctanthes arbor-tristis and Butea monosperma were used based on indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) and ethno-medical uses. Three types of extracts, viz. ethanolic, hydro-ethanolic and aqueous extracts of each of the two plants were prepared and three doses at the rate of 100, 500 and 1000 mg/kg were used for in vivo studies. Piperazine hydrate liquid was used as standard drug at 200 mg/kg body weight. All biochemical and haematological parameters showed a significant increase from 14th day post treatment in birds of all the groups treated with N. arbor-tristis extract at all the doses irrespective of the solvent used. However, the increase in biochemical and haematological parameters with B. monosperma was observed from 21st day of post treatment in all the groups at all the doses. Similarly, piperazine treated group also showed significant increase from 14th day of post treatment. There was significant reduction in egg output in the droppings of the birds treated with ethanolic, hydroethanolic and aqueous extracts of N. arbor-tristis and B. monosperma when compared with infected controls from 7th day onwards.

Identification Of Different Indigenous Technical Knowledge Application In Agriculture And Allied Sector In Some Selected Areas Of West Bengal

Traditional knowledge or Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) is the knowledge that people in a given community have developed over time, and continue to develop. It is based on experience. Often tested over long period of use, adopted to local use and environment, dynamic and changing, and lays emphasis on minimizing risks rather than maximizing profits. The studies conducted on three blocks (Mahammad Bazar, Sainthia, Bolpur Sriniketan block) of Birbhum district for documentation of traditional knowledge in different sector. Ninety respondents from nine villages are randomly selected and simple random sampling techniques followed for this study. The data were collected through direct observation, group interview, tapping the knowledge of elderly women and young boys. The traditional knowledge is documented in agriculture, animal husbandry and allied sector. In agricultural sector traditional knowledge are practiced from seed germination to post harvest management. In animal husbandry traditional knowledge is used from milk production to disease control and traditional implements were also catalogued with their use and status and medicinal plans which are used in formulation of different ethno medicinal preparation for curing various types of diseases and ailments. This indigenous knowledge regarded as environment friendly, ecological sound, location specific and cost effective. Farmers are using these different technologies through generation-to-generation and few of them have learned to use these technologies from the neighbours. Studies on ITK shows the way for incorporating ITK and scientific knowledge for development of eco-friendly technologies for sustainable agriculture and for development of technologies that would be more need based, better problem solving, locally applicable, easily acceptable and more convincing to the farmers.

Indigenous technical knowledge used in dairying by pastoralists of Jammuand Kashmir

The study was carried out in current Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir). Two districts, namely Rajouri & Poonch from Jammu division were selected purposively because of being the districts of highest Gujjar (transhumants primarily rearing cattle and buffaloes)population; whereas, two districts, namely Anantnag & Baramullafrom Kashmir division were selected purposively because of beingthe districts of highest Bakarwal (transhumants primarilyrearing sheep and goats) population. Sixty respondents (Gujjars)from migratory tracts of district Rajouri & Poonch from Jammudivision were selected randomly and sixty respondents(Bakarwal) from migratory tract of districts Anantnag &Baramulla from Kashmir division were selected randomly comprising a total of 120 respondents. Those pastoralists who were rearing at least 10 milch animals were selected for the study. Focus group discussion method was used for collection of data related to Indigenous Technical Knowledges (ITKs). The discussion revealed that the respondents were using ITKs primarily in breeding, feeding and health-care management practices. With regard to the induction of heat, thirty per cent of the respondents used chapatti of a mixture of Gur and ghee inthe ratio of 2:1 in wheat flour and fed to animal once a day toinduce heat. For retention of placenta, 34.17 per cent of therespondents fed extract obtained from tea leaves (Camelliasinensis) on boiling after sieving to animals. As far as ITKsregarding feeding practices are concerned 40.83 per cent of therespondents fed boiled Ber leaves (Ziziphus mauritiana) onceaday to increase milk production. The study reveals that 42.50 percent of respondents fed10-12 leaves of Katori(Xylosonalongifolium) plant to animals having diarrhoea and15.83 per cent fed fruits of bel (Aegle marmelos) to animals having diarrhoea.

Documentation of indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) prevailing among dairy farmers in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir

Documentation of indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) prevailing among dairy farmers in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir

Input based indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) in inland aquaculture of Bankura district, West Bengal

Input based indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) in inland aquaculture of Bankura district, West Bengal