by Soujanya B, Kiran Kumar A, Sreedhar M and Aparna K
Original Research
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the most important climacteric tropical fruits of the world and it is designated as “King of fruits”, “National fruit of India and Philippines” and “National tree of Bangladesh”. New research work about the luepol content in mango fruit (180µg/100g average), it is very potential triterpene which acts against many diseases especially cancer for this purpose a large scope in the pharmaceutical industries. Present study was first time taken up to investigate “Quantification of lupeol in selected commercial table cultivars of mango (Mangifera indica L.) Cultivated in Telanagana region” through High Performance Liquid Chromatography method using completely randomize design with 2 factors one of the factor is 7 table cultivars and another factor is 3 storage days. The results revealed that significantly highest lupeol content (50.9 ± 12.3 µg/100g) was recorded in cultivar Baneshan, while lowest amount of lupeol was observed in Himayath (8.3 ± 0.9 µg/100g). Baneshan is a commercially cultivated variety in Telangana region as well as some parts of India also it has high lupeol content in pulp. Luepeol content varies among the cultivars and storage days.
Journal of Food Security. 2018, 6(3), 127-132. DOI: 10.12691/jfs-6-3-5
Pub. Date: November 15, 2018
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by Francis Adarkwah, Stephen T. Annan, Anthony Anyamesem-Poku and Prince K. Santiago
Review Article
The United Nations has stated that denying smallholder farmer access to land is a denial of their right to food and livelihood. According to FAO, about 70 percent of the world food supply comes from the smallholder farmers. While the world population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, it has been projected that world food production is increased by 50 percent by 2050. This calls for proper land reforms to make agricultural lands accessible to smallholder farmers in order to achieve SDG 2. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the impact of the accelerated conversion of fertile arable lands to real estate development in Ghana and policy gaps. The study, which was exploratory, reviewed journals, articles, books, conference papers, policy briefs, workshops reports and other relevant materials to identify and assess the problem, and policy gaps. The study has revealed that even though, the structural adjustment programme in Ghana brought to light prospect to the private sector, it worsened farmer’s plight as many lost their lands to companies including the real estate due to lack of documentation. The study revealed that in the western region, over 12,500 acres of agricultural lands have been sold to oil and gas related companies for other uses. In the central region, about 2,000-2,500 acres of lands at Gomoa and Awutu Seenya have also been lost to real estate developers. Findings also revealed that one-meter square decrease in land size decreases food-driven investments by $1.72 in the area. The problem is alarming, leading to loss of biodiversity, livelihood and deepening poverty in affected communities. The study recommended law enforcement on the existing land use and spatial planning Act 2016 and sensitization on Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar, and consequences of the problem on food security in Ghana.
Journal of Food Security. 2018, 6(3), 119-126. DOI: 10.12691/jfs-6-3-4
Pub. Date: November 01, 2018
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by Hridesh Sharma, Indira Bhattarai, Saroj Sapkota and Subodh Khanal
Original Research
Diversity in agricultural crop and their varieties is a basis for sustainable food security. Rice being the major staple food of the country, its contribution to food security is immense. Thus to assess relationship of varietal diversity of rice and food security, a study was conducted in Puranchaur and Lahachok VDC of Kaski District. A total of 120 sample households (60 Puranchaur and 60 Lahachok) were selected at a random for the study. Pre-tested interview schedule was used along with direct observation, focal group discussion, key informant survey and secondary data from different sources in the study. Richness in rice varieties on count basis was found to be significantly higher in Puranchaur than in Lahachok. Similarly, Simpson index and Shannon index of rice varieties was found higher in Puranchaur than in Lahachok. There was significant positive linear relationship between Simpson index and food security. Similarly there was significant positive linear relationship between varietal richness and food security. The result from Logit regression analysis indicates that sex of the household head (p<0.05), total land holding (p<0.01) and family type (p<0.01) has significant impact on decision on diversifying crop varieties. Thus, policy should focus on local adaptation strategies formulation; diversifying crop varieties to improve food security.
Journal of Food Security. 2018, 6(3), 114-118. DOI: 10.12691/jfs-6-3-3
Pub. Date: September 27, 2018
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by Agbo Adouko Edith, Yoboué Behibolo Antoinette, Konan Amoin Georgette, Kouamé Christophe, Brou Kouakou and Tiahou Gnomblésson Georges
Original Research
Cocoa producers’ communities are affected by malnutrition due to lake of food diversification. To initiate food diversification program with orange sweet potatoes, households eating habits and staple food composition have been evaluated. An assessment of 91 households’ food habits was carried out in 5 localities of Nawa region (Côte d’Ivoire). Anthropometric measurements were performed for children among 6 and 59 months. Dry matter, total sugars, proteins and minerals were determined for the usual staple food and orange sweet potatoes. The results showed that households’ food diversity score is 5.2, indicating that diet is less diversified. The major staple food are yams (36.7%), rice (29.6%) and cassava (17.4%). Sweet potatoes are more cultivated and consumed by native immigrant from the North of Côte d’Ivoire. Children nutritional status revealed that global acute malnutrition prevalence is 6.4% (95% Confidence Interval (CI): 3.0, 13.1%), chronic malnutrition prevalence is about 54.3% (95% CI: 44.2, 64.1%) and underweight prevalence is 31.9% (95% CI: 23.4, 41.9%). The staple food nutrients analyses revealed that rice has the most proteins content 5.0%. Orange flesh sweet potatoes have high content in total sugars (78.2 g/100g dry matter (DM)), zinc (3.3 mg/100g DM), magnesium (27.6 mg/100g DM), potassium (558.0 mg/100g DM) and calcium (388.5 mg/100g DM). Yam contains more potassium (730.8 mg/100g DM) and cassava more iron (18.2 mg/100g DM). Orange sweet potatoes which are cultivated by a few producers contain high level of micronutrients. They could be therefore recommended for culture and food diversification and contribute to overcome children malnutrition.
Journal of Food Security. 2018, 6(3), 107-113. DOI: 10.12691/jfs-6-3-2
Pub. Date: September 19, 2018
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by Gezahegn Abebe
Original Research
The aim of this thesis is to identify the determining factors of food insecurity in two contrasting farming systems in the Sidama zone of southern Ethiopia. Using a mix-method case study research design, it is therefore filtering variables through which climate impacts affect food security. These transcend social, economic, and ecological factors. Beyond showing the degree of farmers vulnerability to climate change, the study discuses the multiple strategies used by food insecure farmers in responding the decreased access to food. However, the deployed strategies are not only differs between the study contexts and household characteristics but also they are less effective to deal with the climate change and other non-climatic factors. The thesis conclude that various forms of interventions that comprehend the local contexts and household characteristics and social protection are required to improve the farmers’ adaptive capacity to deal with climate change and thus to achieve long-term food security.
Journal of Food Security. 2018, 6(3), 99-106. DOI: 10.12691/jfs-6-3-1
Pub. Date: September 18, 2018
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