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<p>Home gardens (HGs) are agroforestry systems integrating diverse crops, promoting biodiversity and reducing monoculture risks. The study aims to investigate the potential of HG, focusing on plant diversity, economic viability, and key species for economic upliftment in Thoubal and Imphal West districts. A Purposive stratified sampling was employed to select informant. In total, 60 home gardeners were chosen as key informants from Imphal West and 52 from Thoubal district of Manipur. Interviews and field observations were conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study documented a total of 149 species distributed over 124 genera and 55 families. Among the various form of crops utilization, vegetables and fruits constitute the highest number of species. The CBA value of 1.17 and 1.2 in Imphal West and Thoubal indicates the economic viability of HGs. Notably species with high potential for economic upliftment in the area include <i>Capsicum chinese, Coriandrum sativum, Zea mays</i> and <i>Pisum sativum</i>. The findings also reveal that education, family size of the home gardeners and size of HGs has significant impact on adoption of commercial HGs. Additionally, HG serve as a suitable habitat for domestication of numerous potential wild edible plants. The study emphasises that HG not only enhances family health and food security but also improve financial situations through the sale of products, thereby contributing to poverty alleviation. Expanding the research to encompass other districts in Manipur or similar regions in India could provide a more comprehensive understanding of the role of HGs in different socio-economic contexts.</p>

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Home garden for subsistence livelihood and economic enhancement in Manipur, India

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    2025年8月22日

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  • Chingkheinganbi Akoijam,
  • Yumnam Dhanaraj,
  • Lanrilu Dangmei,
  • R. S. Loushambam,
  • Salam Dilip,
  • Robert Panmei

摘要

Home gardens (HGs) are agroforestry systems integrating diverse crops, promoting biodiversity and reducing monoculture risks. The study aims to investigate the potential of HG, focusing on plant diversity, economic viability, and key species for economic upliftment in Thoubal and Imphal West districts. A Purposive stratified sampling was employed to select informant. In total, 60 home gardeners were chosen as key informants from Imphal West and 52 from Thoubal district of Manipur. Interviews and field observations were conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study documented a total of 149 species distributed over 124 genera and 55 families. Among the various form of crops utilization, vegetables and fruits constitute the highest number of species. The CBA value of 1.17 and 1.2 in Imphal West and Thoubal indicates the economic viability of HGs. Notably species with high potential for economic upliftment in the area include Capsicum chinese, Coriandrum sativum, Zea mays and Pisum sativum. The findings also reveal that education, family size of the home gardeners and size of HGs has significant impact on adoption of commercial HGs. Additionally, HG serve as a suitable habitat for domestication of numerous potential wild edible plants. The study emphasises that HG not only enhances family health and food security but also improve financial situations through the sale of products, thereby contributing to poverty alleviation. Expanding the research to encompass other districts in Manipur or similar regions in India could provide a more comprehensive understanding of the role of HGs in different socio-economic contexts.