Pandanus Spp – A Minor Forest Produce Of Cultural And Economic Significance In South East Asia
Morressier, 2017
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Pandanus spp., having over 750 species, are integral part of rural and indigenous peoplesu2019 cultures. The species spread well over wetlands and coastal shores, has its own genus in Pandanales order and Pandanaceae family. Endemic to the tropics and subtropics, Pandanaceae are monocot and flowering plants. Species most sought after by the locals are Pandanus amaryllifolius for food preparation and P. atrocarpus for weaving and handicrafts. Village weavers are dwindling in numbers and this traditional knowledge will soon disappear without effective steps to promote the industry. Random survey carried out in Peninsular Malaysia showed that only one out of five premises still in operation. This is alarming thus a program to revive the industry was initiated. Recent finding revealed that Pandanus spp. are also exploited for medicinal and health food, as well as filler for fibreboard. Apart from their important resource for downstream, these species are integral in the daily lives of aborigines in their rituals. The Mah Meri tribes in Carey Island is one example. The species are fast declining partly due to shrinking interest by young generation, slow replanting effort, land use change and urbanization. A number of Pandanus species are known to be under threat as reported in the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria 2015. This paper highlighted current effort undertaken to replant selected Pandanus species aimed at securing raw material for downstream product development particularly weaving industry. As Pandanus leaves are reputed to having strong fibre strand, product development could be extended to fibreboard production.
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Pandanus Spp – A Minor Forest Produce Of Cultural And Economic Significance In South East Asia
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Ariffin, Ahmad Kamal |
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Veröffentlichung: | Morressier, 2017 |
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