This paper analyzes the novel Los Llanos by Argentine writer Federico Falco through the concept of queer temporality, understood not only as a rupture from modern, postcolonial, and capitalist time, but more importantly as an interruption of chrononormativity (Freeman, 2010) and homonormativity (Duggan, 2003). Temporality is thus approached from a queer or sex-dissident perspective in at least two ways. First, the novel portrays the narrator’s stay in the countryside as a withdrawal from the accelerated temporality of urban life. Second, it explores the attempt to navigate a breakup and the end of a relationship once projected into the future through the shared project of building a home. In this context, both the act of writing the novel and cultivating a vegetable garden allow for a reflection on normative frameworks that exceed heterosexuality, and that may be understood as mechanisms of meaning-making that enact a form of violence and domestication upon the non-sense of desire and pleasure.

Fruit and vegetable gardening (herein referred to as gardening) is positively associated with two behavioral risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), diet and physical activity. Since gardeners often report enjoying the activity, an intervention that fosters enjoyment (i.e., intrinsic motivation) in those interested could be a promising health promotion strategy. This study assessed the feasibility of Growing Healthy Hearts, a multicomponent gardening, cooking, and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) intervention for adults with CVD risk. Using a 2-arm, parallel-group, pilot randomized controlled trial design, we conducted a 24-week intervention with 10 videoconference sessions and a private Facebook group. Content targeted gardening and cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, intrinsic motivation, and social support.Participants (aged 20 +) were randomized to the intervention or a no treatment control if they had low fruit and vegetable intake (< 5 servings/day), low physical activity (< 150min/week), and ≥ 1 CVD risk factor. Feasibility was defined as acceptability (mean score on a 5-point scale), recruitment rates, retention, and treatment adherence (completion of 10 gardening tasks). Linear mixed-effects models evaluated changes from baseline to 24weeks in fruit and vegetable intake, cooking, intrinsic motivation, and steps/day. Forty participants were randomized within 3months (20/group). They had a mean age of 48years (SD 12) and were primarily white (n = 29, 73%) or African American (n = 6, 15%), and female (n = 34, 85%). All feasibility targets were met. The majority (90%, n = 36) completed the 24-week follow-up. The mean acceptability score was 4.8 (SD 0.34) and treatment adherence was high with 94.7% (18/19) of intervention participants starting a garden and completing a mean of 9.5 out of 10 gardening tasks (SD 0.48). Comparing changes from baseline to follow-up, the intervention group had higher fruit and vegetable intake (+ 0.94 cups/day, 95% CI: [0.08, 1.79]), steps/day (+ 1,029/day, 95% CI: [567, 1493]), and intrinsic motivation (+ 1.0, 95% CI: [0.34, 1.66]). The intervention was feasible and exploratory analyses revealed improvements in fruit and vegetable intake, steps/day, and intrinsic motivation. The next step is to test the efficacy and sustainability of the intervention effects in a well-powered efficacy trial. Registered on Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05720611). Registered on January 13, 2023, https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05720611?term=nct05720611&rank=1 .

Several vegetables of the cruciferous family, such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower, are of great importance in Colombia, but their yields are limited by various Phyto pathological problems, including ringspot disease, although research results on this topic are scarce. The objective of this study was to evaluate epidemiological aspects of ringspot disease in three crops: broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, in a vegetable garden in Pamplona, Norte de Santander. Incidence and severity were assessed, as well as the Area Under the Disease Progress Curve (AUCPE). The research was carried out in the vegetable garden of the Escuela Normal Superior de Pamplona (Teaching School of Pamplona) between February and June 2022. Weekly sampling was conducted in plots of cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli with similar planting dates to determine the incidence and severity of ringspot disease. Meteorological data were recorded. Pearson correlations and regressions were performed between these variables using linear, quadratic, and logistic models. The SPSS statistical package was used. The disease described different epidemiological curves in the three cruciferous species, appearing earlier in broccoli, but the Area Under the Disease Progress Curve (AUDPC) for both disease incidence and severity were higher for broccoli and cauliflower. Ringspot incidence and severity consistently correlated with crop age in all three species, but rarely with climatic variables, apparently due to the favorable and stable climatic conditions in Pamplona. The quadratic mathematical model was adjusted to the disease incidence as a function of age in all three crops, while the quadratic and logistic models showed a very good fit to the disease severity as a function of age in broccoli and cauliflower, and the quadratic model was better for cabbage.

The heavy reliance of elderly women on rain-fed agriculture in the context of a changing climate, combined with restrictive gendered power relations, places them in a precarious position. This ethnography, conducted in Gutsa village, Domboshava communal lands in Zimbabwe, asked: How do elderly female household heads make sense of, respond to, and organize their livelihoods in the wake of climate change? Findings show that adaptation capacity among these elderly women varies, largely based on access to vegetable gardens with reliable water, credit, and agricultural inputs. In addition, the impacts of climate change are exacerbated by other stressors such as poor market returns, the introduction of motorized water pumps, and the effects of the state-led Fast Track Land Reform Programme which was launched in 2000. These forces have compelled elderly women to shift from agro-based to non-farm-based livelihoods. These findings demonstrate the need for policies that support water access, informal markets, and the inclusion of elderly women’s voices in climate governance.

Biopore infiltration holes function to help rainwater run-off to immediately enter the ground. Biopore infiltration holes have many benefits, one of which is to prevent flooding because it acts as a place for water absorption, as well as a groundwater reserve. In the Community Service Activity, the PKM team from the Faculty of Engineering and Informatics UPGRIS conducted socialization and training on the creation and installation of biopore infiltration holes for residents in the RT 1 RW 7 area of ​​Kampoong Sampangan, Semarang City. The reason for choosing it is because Sampangan is an area that meets the criteria for installing biopores, namely: densely populated settlements, has quite high rainfall, has the character of permeable soil conditions; and during heavy rains, rainwater runoff begins to inundate roads and other surfaces even though the rain has stopped for a long time. The creation of biopore infiltration holes has been proven to help overcome rainwater runoff by absorbing it into the ground, and can reduce runoff and waterlogging. Residents of RT 1 RW 7 have seen the benefits directly because areas that are usually flooded now dry quickly. Vegetable gardens and medicinal plant gardens are very suitable for installing biopore holes because besides providing water reserves, cleaned leaf and plant waste can be directly put into the biopore holes.

Indonesia is an archipelagic country in the world. This condition affects the demographic conditions in each region in Indonesia. The aim of this research is to determine the mapping of demographic conditions and vegetable horticulture production to support household food security. The research method is descriptive quantitative. Data collection uses secondary resources from Provincial, BPS, Regency data in Figures, demographic data, production and vegetable horticulture harvest area, while primary data was from field observations. The research results show that the population, population growth and population density in Barito Kuala Regency continue to fluctuated fron 2015 to 2024 . Household vegetable needs will increase along with the increase in population growth and population density as happened in Barito Kuala Regency. The amount of vegetable horticulture production in Barito Kuala Regency continues to increased during 2015-2024 even though it has experienced a decline. In 2019-2020 this increase was quite drastic and this could be due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The mapping results revealed that the dominance of red chilies and cayenne peppers presents an opportunity for development as a superior regional commodity. Strengthening chili production has the potential to increase farmer incomes, improve food access, and strengthen household food security. The research findings identified key commodities that can be developed to support household food security.

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence, associated risk factors, and ocular health outcomes related to Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity in 161 residents from four Quilombolas communities in the northern region of Tocantins, Brazilian Legal Amazon. Peripheral blood samples were collected and tested by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and/or Immunoglobulin M (IgM) and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), while a standardized form was used to collect sociodemographic, health, and behavioral data. Statistical analysis, conducted using Epi-Info 3.3.2, considered T. gondii seropositivity as the primary outcome, with a significance level less than 5% (p ≤ 0.05). An overall seroprevalence of 62.11% (100/161) was observed. Key risk factors significantly, as measured by the Odds Ratio (OR), associated with T. gondii seropositivity included being elderly (OR: 4.07, CI: 2.05–8.06, p < 0.01), having cats (OR: 5.56, CI: 2.74–22.27, p < 0.01), a low parental education level (OR: 2.97, CI: 1.46–6.02, p < 0.01), children playing on the ground (OR: 2.50, CI: 1.30–4.82, p < 0.01), and having a home vegetable garden (OR: 3.80, CI: 1.94–7.47, p < 0.01). Regarding ocular health, no conclusive direct association was established between T. gondii seropositivity and specific ocular manifestations when analyzed for children and the elderly separately. Observed ocular problems in the grouped population were primarily linked to age-related comorbidities rather than parasitic infection. High rates of T. gondii seropositivity, driven by specific environmental and socioeconomic factors, highlight the vulnerability of these communities, emphasizing the need for targeted preventive strategies.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a food education program in promoting healthy lifestyles among elementary school students in remote indigenous communities in Central Sulawesi. The research employed pre-test and post-test design, measuring various aspects before and after the intervention. The sample included students, teachers, staff, and parents. The results demonstrated significant improvements across multiple domains. Students' nutritional knowledge increased by 33.40 points, from 45.20% to 78.60%. Attitudes toward healthy food improved by 26.00 points, rising from 64.00% to 90.00%. Food consumption practices showed 38.00 points increase in vegetable and fruit intake, alongside a 60.40% reduction in unhealthy snacking. The percentage of students with normal Body Mass Index (BMI) rose by 14.00 points, from 68% to 82%. Physical activity levels also surged significantly by 41.70 points, from 50.00% to 91.70% of daily recommendations. The program exhibited strong sustainability potential, with 85.00% support from teachers and school staff, and a 70.00% increase in parental awareness. Community-level impacts included a 40.00% rise in demand for local vegetables and 65.00% of families starting home vegetable gardens. Students' cooking skills advanced, with 75.00% able to prepare traditional healthy foods and 60.00% sharing healthy recipes with their families. Nutritional literacy improved markedly, evidenced by a 45.00% increase in the ability to read food labels. In conclusion, this intervention successfully enhanced students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in nutrition and health through food education, yielding positive impacts that foster healthy lifestyles among elementary school students in remote indigenous communities in Central Sulawesi

The article is written within the framework of historical and ethnographic studies and the history of everyday life. The authors focus on various aspects of peasant vegetable gardening in Tomsk Province, such as the layout of gardens within household plots; the range of fruit and root crops cultivated and its expansion during the period of intensive agricultural colonization of the region at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries; and the specific labor, as well as religious and mystical, practices associated with the cultivation of particular garden crops. It is noted that migrants from the inner provinces of the Russian Empire made a significant contribution to the inclusion of vegetable cultivation in the subsistence system of Siberian peasants. Their efforts were driven primarily by a desire to reproduce traditional dietary patterns under new natural and climatic conditions, as well as by their existence within a “survival economy” model. Using materials from periodicals and scholarly publications of the early 20th century, the authors illustrate the state of agronomic science during this period. The study concludes that peasant vegetable gardening in Tomsk Province at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century was predominantly of a subsistence character.

In Himachal Pradesh, cultivation of temperate vegetables has evolved from subsistence farming to a commercialised, technologically integrated industry that provides a significant component of the state’s agricultural economy, as well as a significant share of the country’s vegetable supply. The diverse altitudinal zones, from subtropical low hills to dry temperate trans-Himalayan regions, create specific microclimatic conditions that enable off-season vegetable production and the cultivation of high-quality vegetables in Himachal Pradesh. Vegetable production has expanded significantly in area and productivity in the last decades owing to varietal improvement, protected cultivation, micro-irrigation and integration of pest management interventions. The sector creates substantial rural employment, promotes nutritional security, and contributes largely to the state’s Gross Domestic Product. Sustainability in the production of temperate vegetable crops can further be enhanced by addressing emerging challenges such as climate variability, evolving water resource dynamics, increased technology adoption at the farm level, better infrastructure, greater refinement of market operations, as well as reduced post-harvest losses. Strengthening farmer-market linkages through clusters, value chain integration, FPOs, precision farming, protected cultivation, as well as climate-resilient varieties is essential for risk mitigation and productivity enhancement. Despite being highly competitive in national markets, export potential has largely been underutilised owing to infrastructural constraints. Therefore, an innovation-led, climate-smart and value chain-oriented approach will be essential to enable Himachal Pradesh to turn into a model region for sustainable temperate vegetable horticulture in mountainous ecosystems.

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is an important vegetable crop in Benin. However, several biotic factors, particularly insects, impede its production. This study aimed to evaluate the entomofaunistic diversity associated with cucumber crops. Insects were collected using moericke and pitfall traps along with a sweep net. Samplings were performed from May to July 2025 in three vegetable gardens. In total, 9 orders, 53 families, and 94 species were recorded. Among them, the cucumber thrips Thrips tabaci (6.6%), the leaf miners Liriomyza trifolii (2%), the pumpkin beetles Aulacophora Africana (1.9%) and Aulacophora sp. (1.3%), the leafhopper Empoasca sp. (1.7%), the southern green stink bug Nezara viridula (1.2%), the corn flea beetle Chaetocnema pulicaria (1.1%), the Pumpkin leaf caterpillar Diphania indica (1%), the cucumber fly Dacus ciliatus (0.9%), the melon fruit flies Bactrocera cucurbitae (0.6%), Bactrocera sp. (0.9%) and Bactrocera dorsalis (0.3%), the grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (0.8%), the ground hopper Tetrix sp. (0.6%), the field cricket Gryllus sp. (0.3%), the Hadda beetle Henosepilachna sp. (0.3%), the rice stinkbug Cletus sp. (0.3%), the lagriid beetle Lagria villosa (0.2%) and Lagria sp. (0.2%), the cotton stainer Dysdercus wolkerii (0.1%) appeared as the most important insect pest species attacking cucumber as reported by previous studies. These pests encountered beneficial insects including natural enemies (predator and parasitoid) and pollinators. However, pest species were more abundant than beneficial insects, regardless of the cucumber’s developmental stages. The findings of this study represent an essential reference point for the design and implementation of agroecological strategies for cucumber protection in Benin.

The article explores the economic aspects of the Vysokoe estate, located in the Sychevsky district of the Smolensk province, at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Drawing on archival records, official reports, and periodical publications, it demonstrates that the wealthy landowner Count A.D. Sheremetev carried out extensive construction projects on the estate. A proponent of technological innovation, he commissioned the installation of electricity and a telephone line, improved the water supply system, and established a post and telegraph office. In memory of his mother, for whom Vysokoe was a cherished place, the count also funded and maintained a charitable almshouse with a hospital and pharmacy, a church and parish school, two libraries, and a private fire brigade. Vysokoe was considered a model estate in terms of agricultural management. It featured breeding facilities for pedigree cattle and pigs, a 12-field crop rotation system, proper forestry practices. A large garden and vegetable garden were established, an orangery was operated, the fruits and vegetables grown were used not only for personal consumption but also for sale. Despite the significant income generated by the Vysokoye estate, it did not cover the expenses for charitable institutions and the maintenance of the estate's staff. Count A.D. Sheremetev could afford to operate such a "non-profitable" estate and he was actively engaged in philanthropy. He earned the profits from securities and the construction of rental housing on his urban properties.

Aims. The purpose of the work is to study the history of development, determine the structural, functional, and symbolic features, and the transformation of the authentic Ukrainian garden as a basis for modern design. Methods. The study used historical-ethnographic, comparative-analytical, and system-structural methods. The analysis was conducted using historical materials, museum reconstructions, ethnographic descriptions, and personal observations of contemporary ethnostyle landscape architecture objects. In particular, the planning structure, zoning of the Ukrainian estate, small architectural forms, the range of plants used in landscaping, and their placement were analyzed. Results. The Ukrainian garden is a unique cultural phenomenon that evolved under the influence of centuries-old ethnocultural processes, economic traditions, and the natural and geographical conditions of different regions in Ukraine. Its architectonics combines utilitarian, aesthetic, and symbolic functions, reflecting the worldview, everyday life, and spiritual orientations of the Ukrainian people. A traditional garden's structure is based on a clear zoning of space, with each component—the front garden, berry garden, vegetable garden, fruit garden, economic zone, household courtyard, and facade—having a distinct composition and function. An important element of the estate space was the facade zone, which served as a kind of "calling card" of the owners: flower beds near the fence or a well or a crane affirmed the harmony of man with nature and the sacred meaning of work. A significant role was played by traditional plant species, both decorative and medicinal, which not only decorated the yard but also performed a cultural and symbolic function. All this shaped the aesthetics of the space, which combined practicality, national identity, and spiritual depth. The modern revival of Ukrainian landscape art is reflected in the latest landscape projects, in particular in the implementation of a traditional Ukrainian manor house in the Fantasy Park of the National Dendrological Park "Sofiyivkа" of the NAS of Ukraine. Here, not only is the reconstruction of individual elements carried out, but also the reproduction of the cultural code of the garden through authentic plants (Rosa canina L., Viburnum opulus L., Papaver rhoeas L., etc.), ethnic symbols, and modern design solutions. This approach combines the principles of scientific restoration with the ideas of cultural heredity, contributing to the formation of the ecological and aesthetic consciousness of society. The Ukrainian garden, as a space of harmony and memory, acquires special significance in the context of the present. In art and landscape projects, such as Serhiy Polezhak's "Naive Ukraine Gardens" or Viktoriya Manoilo's "That does not Burn", it appears as a symbol of invincibility, spiritual stability, and cultural resistance in the conditions of war. The images of viburnum, mallow, periwinkle, sunflower, well, and moorland remain living markers of national identity, through which the philosophy of human interaction with nature, native land, and one's own historical roots is revealed. Thus, the Ukrainian garden in the scientific, cultural, and artistic dimension is not only an object of landscape art but also a carrier of collective memory, spirituality, and aesthetic values that form national identity and continue the tradition of harmonious coexistence of man and nature. Conclusions. The new Ukrainian garden appears as a space of harmony between man and nature, purified from tastelessness and artificiality, inspired by the natural poetics of the national landscape. It symbolizes the inner strength, wisdom, and spiritual resilience of Ukrainians, combining tradition with modern ecological principles. Modern landscape design gravitates towards ecological architecture, which involves minimal intervention in natural processes, the preservation of biodiversity, and the integration of natural ecosystems into public spaces. The Ukrainian garden today is not only an aesthetic category but also a moral and ecological practice, a space for communication, education, and spiritual renewal. Its development, as shown by the example of the Fantasy Park of the National Dendrological Park "Sofiyivka" of the NAS of Ukraine, testifies to the ability of the national landscape school to combine history, symbolism, and modernity. The evolution of the Ukrainian garden is a metaphor for the revival of culture and nation: the garden becomes a living image of memory, resilience, and love for the native land.

The partners in this Community Partnership Program are elementary schools consisting of students, teachers, staff, and parents at GMIM 30 Elementary School in Sario Tumpaan Subdistrict, Sario District. The partner, GMIM 30 Sario Tumpaan Elementary School, as the target audience of the PKM program, represents a group of young community members who are the intended beneficiaries. Understanding the concepts and implementation of food security and food availability requires educational efforts from an early age, including through the application of the “love to plant” concept for elementary school students — the next generation who will face various challenges related to environmental sustainability and food security. By introducing them to planting activities early on, they will better understand how food is produced, the importance of protecting the environment, and develop an awareness to live healthily and independently. The problem is that implementing education to raise early awareness of planting among school children and practicing vegetable gardening at school faces several challenges, namely the absence of human resources at the school who can serve as educational facilitators and provide technical assistance in creating the garden. Additionally, students and teachers need to be motivated to participate in these activities so that the program can be carried out in accordance with its goals of promoting food security starting from elementary school. The solution to be implemented at the elementary school is collaboration with lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture at Sam Ratulangi University to provide education to the students so that from an early age they can be taught about food security and the love of planting. In addition, there will be hands-on practice in planting vegetables and creating a vegetable garden at the school to encourage students to engage and develop an interest in agriculture as a food provider in support of the Food Security program.

Abstract This cross-sectional study investigated variations in person-centred care (PCC) across Portuguese residential long-term care facilities, focusing on environmental and spatial determinants, including facility location, surrounding local environment, and outdoor spaces. Data were collected through a self-administered anonymous online survey distributed nationwide to care home directors between January and June 2024. PCC was assessed using the Person-Centred Care Assessment Tool (P-CAT), and statistical analyses, including bivariate and multivariate models, were conducted using RStudio. A total of 424 directors participated, with the majority representing non-profit cooperative and social sector entities (81.56%). Facilities had an average of 39.63 residents, of whom approximately one-third (31.66%) were people living with dementia (PLwD). P-CAT scores ranged from 34 to 65. Higher PCC levels were positively associated with a perceived sense of security in the local environment, the presence of local commerce, and perceived neighborhood quietness. Concerning outdoor spaces, a sense of security and the presence of an orchard or vegetable garden were also significant predictors of PCC. These findings highlight the relevance of environmental and spatial factors, which are often overlooked in existing research, emphasizing the need to integrate territorial and external contextual variables when assessing PCC variations in long-term care settings. Funding by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia: SINDIA (2022.04684.PTDC), CEGOT (UIDB/04084/2020), RISE (LA/P/0053/2020).

Antibiotic use in poultry production to treat infections caused by bacteria has led to antibiotic resistance. Many countries have resorted to banning antibiotics in livestock rearing. Probiotics can be used as an alternative to antibiotics as they have the potential to boost bird health and aid in the production of safe consumable produce. The study aimed to isolate Bacillus spp. from samples collected from the vegetable garden, sewage works site, maize milling site, and chicken coop soil. Four isolates were subjected to probiotic screening test. One isolate was further characterized according to 16S gene sequencing. The tested Bacillus spp. indicated resistance to low pH, gastric juice, bile salts and negative test to haemolysis. The isolates exhibited broad spectrum antimicrobial potency against E. coli, Salmonella Typhi, and Staphylococcus aureus. Three Bacillus spp. were resistant to at least one tested antibiotic, while Bacillus PW3 was susceptible to all antibiotics. Further characterization of one Bacillus isolate was done by PCR amplification and sequencing of the 16S rDNA gene. The results confirmed this isolate as Bacillus-related spp. and closely related to Bacillus velezensis. Bacillus PW1 and Bacillus GM3 exhibited potential probiotic characteristics and potential for use in poultry production.

This study addresses the utilization of rice husk waste as a planting medium to promote vegetable cultivation in household gardens, aiming to reduce household expenses and improve the nutritional health of Desa Rabak residents. The rice husk, a common agricultural byproduct, enhances soil structure, aeration, and nutrient availability, supporting sustainable agricultural practices. The community engagement program (PkM) was conducted on October 15, 2024, involving 26 residents, including the village farmer group leader, and a team from Universitas Terbuka. Activities included theoretical explanations about rice husk benefits, practical demonstrations of organic liquid fertilizer application, distribution of coffee and fruit seedlings, and awarding prizes for active participation. Participants also received education on vegetable gardening techniques and the benefits of consuming self-cultivated produce. The program demonstrated significant potential for sustainable farming practices by transforming waste into productive resources, leading to reduced household expenses and enhanced community health. Moreover, it fostered community awareness of Universitas Terbuka's educational opportunities. Future initiatives are recommended to include advanced training on post-harvest management and involve broader stakeholder participation to maximize economic and social impacts.

My project “SOLAR POWERED REVERSIBLE WEEDER MACHINE” will be used to hoeing the plantings, Tree basins and vegetable gardens. It will also help to reduce the man power and global pollution

Palembang, one of Indonesia’s major urban centers, is increasingly affected by recurrent flooding that severely disrupts local food systems. As a low-lying delta city intersected by the Musi River, Palembang faces compounded challenges due to rapid urban expansion, poor drainage infrastructure, and climate-induced rainfall variability. These factors contribute not only to physical flooding but also to food insecurity, particularly among poor urban communities who depend on fragile food supply chains and informal markets. This study investigates how collaborative governance between local authorities and community stakeholders in Palembang can contribute to building resilient food systems amid recurrent flood risks. Using a case study approach, it analyzes local policy responses, community-led initiatives such as floating vegetable gardens, and urban farming on flood-resilient land. The findings indicate that while municipal disaster management agencies provide early warning and evacuation support, food access and distribution during floods are primarily sustained by grassroots networks and community-organized food banks. The paper emphasizes the importance of institutionalized support for community-based adaptation, integrated spatial planning utilizing flood-risk mapping, and policy frameworks that acknowledge food as a vital component of urban disaster preparedness. Palembang serves as a microcosm for examining the broader implications of decentralized disaster governance and food resilience in rapidly urbanizing flood-prone cities.

Studies on the behavior of peri-urban Iasi inhabitants toward decorative vegetable gardens