Changes In The Use Of Wild Food Plants In Estonia

Author : Renata Sõukand,Raivo Kalle
Publisher : Springer
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319339498

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Changes in the Use of Wild Food Plants in Estonia by Renata Sõukand,Raivo Kalle Pdf

This book is a systematized overview of wild edible plants eaten in the territory of present Estonia, with a focus on the systematic changes within the field. Starting in the end of 18th century, when the first data was published, the text is an extended version and compilation of articles on the subject published by Drs. Kalle and Sõukand and includes unpublished fieldwork results. This work covers changes and tendencies not covered previously due to the limits of article length. Included in this data is a general overview table containing all used plant taxa, parts used and purposes of use. More details on specific food-uses are provided in separate chapters analysing dynamics of changes of the importance of wild plants within the specific food category.

Author : Michelle Cristine Medeiros Jacob,Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030691394

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Local Food Plants of Brazil by Michelle Cristine Medeiros Jacob,Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque Pdf

There has been growing academic interest in local food plants. This is a subject that lies at the frontiers of knowledge of various areas, such as environmental sciences, nutrition, public health, and humanities. To date, however, we do not have a book bringing these multi-disciplinary perspectives to bear on this complex field. This book presents the current state of knowledge on local Brazilian food plants through a multidisciplinary approach, including an overview of food plants in Brazil, as well as comprehensive nutritional data. It compiles basic theories on the interrelationship between biodiversity and food and nutrition security, as well as ethnobotanical knowledge of local Brazilian food plants. Additionally, this title provides various methods of learning and teaching the subject, including through social media, artificial intelligence, and through workshops, among others.

Author : María de Cortes Sánchez-Mata,Javier Tardío
Publisher : Springer
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781493933297

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Mediterranean Wild Edible Plants by María de Cortes Sánchez-Mata,Javier Tardío Pdf

This book is the result of collaboration between botanists and food chemists, with the purpose of improving the knowledge of the main wild species of traditional use as foods in the Mediterranean area, focus on ethnobotanical aspects, natural production, uses and nutritional aspects. One of the novelties of the book would be the publication of complete food composition tables of more than 40 species, which are not usually included in nutrient databases of foods. Many of the data included comes from the chemical analysis of representative samples of these species and other are compiled from the scientific literature. Since this topic had not been fully studied, this book provides an interesting tool to be used with the purpose of the revalorization of wild food species, preservation of their traditional uses, and also as alternatives to improve the diversity of modern Mediterranean diets.​

Author : Paul E. Minnis
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : HOUSE & HOME
ISBN : 9780816542253

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Famine Foods by Paul E. Minnis Pdf

How people eat today is a record of food use through the ages, and Famine Foods offers the first ever overview of the use of alternative foods during food shortages. Paul E. Minnis explores the unusual plants that have helped humanity survive throughout history.

Author : Dharini Sivakumar,Yasmina Sultanbawa,Michael Netzel
Publisher : CABI
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789248043

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Handbook of Phytonutrients in Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables by Dharini Sivakumar,Yasmina Sultanbawa,Michael Netzel Pdf

The effects of inadequate diets on the population include malnutrition, non-communicable diseases and obesity. 'Hidden hunger', also known as micronutrient deficiencies, leads to various health-related disorders and diseases. Indigenous plants, in the form of indigenous fruits and leafy vegetables are gaining interest as a source of nutrients and bioactive phytochemicals, satisfying both food demand and health needs. Moreover, with the impact of climate change, and the importance of sustainability of food systems, it is essential that we investigate new, forgotten and alternative crops that can thrive in harsh conditions, require low fertilizer input, and are easily harvestable. This is an essential resource for academic researchers and industry professionals in the fields of horticulture, agriculture, crop science, human health and nutrition.

Author : Jess Reed,Victor de Freitas,Stéphane Quideau
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119545927

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Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 7 by Jess Reed,Victor de Freitas,Stéphane Quideau Pdf

RECENT ADVANCES IN POLYPHENOL RESEARCH Plant polyphenols are secondary metabolites that constitute one of the most common and widespread groups of natural products. They are essential plant components for adaptation to the environment and possess a large and diverse range of biological functions that provide many benefits to both plants and humans. Polyphenols, from their structurally simplest forms to their oligo/polymeric versions (i.e. tannin and lignin), are phytoestrogens, plant pigments, antioxidants, and structural components of the plant cell wall. The interaction between tannins and proteins is involved in plant defense against predation, cause astringency in foods and beverages, and affect the nutritional and health properties of human and animal food plants. This seventh volume of the highly regarded Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research series is edited by Jess Dreher Reed, Victor Armando Pereira de Freitas, and Stéphane Quideau, and brings together chapters written by some of the leading experts working in the polyphenol sciences today. Topics covered include: Chemistry and physicochemistry Biosynthesis, genetics and metabolic engineering Roles in plants and ecosystems Food, nutrition and health Applied polyphenols Distilling the most recent and illuminating data available, this new volume is an invaluable resource for chemists, biochemists, plant scientists, pharmacognosists and pharmacologists, biologists, ecologists, food scientists and nutritionists.

Author : Andrea Pieroni,Michele Filippo Fontefrancesco,Ina Vandebroek
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889718313

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Traditional Food Knowledge: New Wine Into Old Wineskins? by Andrea Pieroni,Michele Filippo Fontefrancesco,Ina Vandebroek Pdf

Author : Lyndy J. McGaw,Muna Ali Abdalla
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030322700

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Ethnoveterinary Medicine by Lyndy J. McGaw,Muna Ali Abdalla Pdf

The importance of a complementary approach to animal health is highlighted in this book, with core themes encompassing reviews of traditional veterinary medicine for common diseases afflicting livestock, as well as local practices in different areas of the world. The book includes chapters on ethnoveterinary medicine used to prevent and treat ticks and tick-borne diseases, infectious diseases and parasites. Ethnoveterinary practices in parts of the world which have not been comprehensively reviewed before are highlighted, including Estonia, Belarus and the Maghreb - the north-western tip of Africa. A fascinating account of African ethnoveterinary medicine and traditional husbandry practices is provided by a veteran in the field with a wealth of practical experience in the area. Neglected areas of research involve the relationship of ethnoveterinary medicine with environmental, ethical, cultural and gender aspects, and leading experts explore these issues. The book is intended to provide an informative compilation of current research and future prospects in ethnoveterinary medicine, which hopes to inform and encourage investigations in new directions. Sustainable development requires a concerted effort to combine indigenous knowledge systems with scientific research to improve animal health. This is the case not only in rural areas where access to orthodox veterinary health care may be limited, but also against the backdrop of antibiotic resistance and increased demand for alternative and complementary therapies to enhance the health of both production and companion animals. Students, academics and veterinary professionals will find this book a useful addition to knowledge on present and future aspects of ethnoveterinary research.

Author : Ripu M. Kunwar,Hassan Sher,Rainer W. Bussmann
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 2107 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030574086

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Ethnobotany of the Himalayas by Ripu M. Kunwar,Hassan Sher,Rainer W. Bussmann Pdf

Research in recent years has increasingly shifted away from purely academic research, and into applied aspects of the discipline, including climate change research, conservation, and sustainable development. It has by now widely been recognized that “traditional” knowledge is always in flux and adapting to a quickly changing environment. Trends of globalization, especially the globalization of plant markets, have greatly influenced how plant resources are managed nowadays. While ethnobotanical studies are now available from many regions of the world, no comprehensive encyclopedic series focusing on the worlds mountain regions is available in the market. Scholars in plant sciences worldwide will be interested in this website and its dynamic content. The field (and thus the market) of ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology has grown considerably in recent years. Student interest is on the rise, attendance at professional conferences has grown steadily, and the number of professionals calling themselves ethnobotanists has increased significantly (the various societies, like the Society for Economic Botany, the International Society of Ethnopharmacology, the Society of Ethnobiology, and the International Society for Ethnobiology currently have thousands of members). Growth has been most robust in BRIC countries. This new MRW on Ethnobotany of the Himalayas takes advantage of the increasing international interest and scholarship in the field of mountain research. It includes the best and latest research on a full range of descriptive, methodological, theoretical, and applied research on the most important plants in the Himalayas. Each contribution is scientifically rigorous and contributes to the overall field of study.

Author : Józef Hernik,Maria Walczycka,Edward Sankowski,Betty J. Harris
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030580926

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Cultural Heritage—Possibilities for Land-Centered Societal Development by Józef Hernik,Maria Walczycka,Edward Sankowski,Betty J. Harris Pdf

This book includes multi-national research studies (social and natural science research, as well as more directly practical university-based knowledge) about cultural heritage, land, and societal development in varied countries. The book is particularly about land use (as a fundamental aspect of the environment) and its role in development (especially sustainable development). Many of the studies are about topics concerning the transition from more rural to more urbanized land areas. However, some studies concern other types of changes. This includes general attention to globalization and nation-state dimensions of change. Nonetheless, there are interpretations communicated of unique histories at differing scales in the researches here. There is often a focus on more uniquely local and regional territories (including attention to smaller-scale land use) and an interest in future possibilities that conserve positive features of past terrain.

Author : Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira,Patricia Morales,Lillian Barros
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118944622

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Wild Plants, Mushrooms and Nuts by Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira,Patricia Morales,Lillian Barros Pdf

Wild Plants, Mushrooms and Nuts: Functional Properties and Food Applications is a compendium of current and novel research on the chemistry, biochemistry, nutritional and pharmaceutical value of traditional food products, namely wild mushrooms, plants and nuts, which are becoming more relevant in diets, and are especially useful for developing novel health foods and in modern natural food therapies. Topics covered will range from their nutritional value, chemical and biochemical characterization, to their multifunctional applications as food with beneficial effects on health, though their biological and pharmacological properties (antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antitumor capacity, among others).

Author : Diana Mincyte,Ulrike Plath
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351788038

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Food Culture and Politics in the Baltic States by Diana Mincyte,Ulrike Plath Pdf

This book focuses on food culture and politics in three Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. In popular and scholarly writings, the Baltic states are often seen as a meat-and-potatoes kind of place, inferior to sophisticated cuisines of the West and exotic diets in the East. Such views stem from the long intellectual tradition that focuses on political and cultural centers as sources of progress. But, as a new generation of writers has argued, in order to fully grasp the ongoing cultural and political changes, we need to shift the focus from capital cities such as Paris, Berlin, Rome, or Moscow to everyday life in borderland regions that are primary arenas where such transformations unfold. Building on this perspective, chapters featured in this book examine how identities were negotiated through the implementation of new food laws, how tastes were reinvented during imperial encounters, and how ethnic and class boundaries were both maintained and transgressed in Baltic kitchens over the course of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. In so doing, the book not only explores culinary practices across the region, but also offers a new vantage point for understanding everyday life and the entanglement between nature and culture in modern Europe. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Baltic Studies.

Author : Aliide Naylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786726384

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The Shadow in the East by Aliide Naylor Pdf

'An insightful, nuanced account that highlights the present multitude of currents at play in Europe' - Peter Pomerantsev The Baltics are vital democracies in North-Eastern Europe, but with a belligerent Vladimir Putin to their east – plotting his war on Ukraine – and 'expansionist' NATO to their west, these NATO members have increasingly been the subject of unsettling headlines in both Western and Russian media. But beyond the headlines, what is daily existence like in the Baltics, and what does the security of these frontline nations mean for the world? Based on her extensive research and work as a journalist, Aliide Naylor takes us inside the geopolitics of the region. Travelling to the heart of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania she explores modernity in the region, investigates smuggling and troop movements in the borderlands, and explains the countries' unique cultural identities. Naylor tells us why the Baltics have been vital to the political struggle between East and West, and how they play a critical role in understanding the long running tensions between Russia and Europe.

Author : Lyndy Joy Mcgaw,José Alberto Rosado Aguilar,Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782832503669

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Alternative and Complementary Methods for the Control of Infectious Diseases in Animals by Lyndy Joy Mcgaw,José Alberto Rosado Aguilar,Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu Pdf

Author : Raymond Mears,Gordon C. Hillman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Cookery (Wild foods).
ISBN : 0340827904

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Wild Food by Raymond Mears,Gordon C. Hillman Pdf

Publishing to tie in with the major four-part BBC2 prime-time series, WILD FOODS is the definitive guide to finding food in the wilds of Britain