ABSTRACT
A survey of food trees in home gardens in
Okoko Item was carried out to determine the number of food trees and the
contribution of home gardens in household food security. Data collection was
done through field survey. The findings show that there is high tree species
diversity in home gardens, with Dacryodes edults. as the most occurring food
tree species because of its economic qualities while Trecula Africana had the
lowest frequency because falling fruits pose potential danger to people living
within the homestead. Four sources of food consumed by household were
identified in the study area with agriculture and home gardens being the main
sources of life sustenance. Therefore, there is a need to enhance and revive
home gardening practices for the benefit to communities.
OGBA, O (2021). A Survey Of Food Trees In Home Gardens In Okoko Item, Bende L. G. A, Abia State, Nigeria. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/a-survey-of-food-trees-in-home-gardens-in-okoko-item-bende-l-g-a-abia-state-nigeria-7-2
ONYINYECHI., OGBA. "A Survey Of Food Trees In Home Gardens In Okoko Item, Bende L. G. A, Abia State, Nigeria" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 30 Jul. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/a-survey-of-food-trees-in-home-gardens-in-okoko-item-bende-l-g-a-abia-state-nigeria-7-2. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
ONYINYECHI., OGBA. "A Survey Of Food Trees In Home Gardens In Okoko Item, Bende L. G. A, Abia State, Nigeria". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 30 Jul. 2021. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/a-survey-of-food-trees-in-home-gardens-in-okoko-item-bende-l-g-a-abia-state-nigeria-7-2 >.
ONYINYECHI., OGBA. "A Survey Of Food Trees In Home Gardens In Okoko Item, Bende L. G. A, Abia State, Nigeria" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 22 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/a-survey-of-food-trees-in-home-gardens-in-okoko-item-bende-l-g-a-abia-state-nigeria-7-2