Browsing by Author "Abihudi, Siri"
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Ethnobotanical use, threat status and optimalenvironmental germination conditions for conservation of aloe species in Tanzania
Abihudi, Siri (NM-AIST, 2022-09)The genus Aloe is known for its use in healthcare and cosmetics. Many Aloe species are globally threatened due to over-harvesting for trade and habitat destruction. In Tanzania, over-exploitation threats some Aloe species ... -
EthnobotanicalknowledgeandthreatfactorsforAloespeciesinTanzania
Abihudi, Siri; de Boer, Hugo; Mahunnah, Rogasian; Treydte, Anna (Ethnobotany Research & Applications, 2019-12)Background: The genus Aloe has long been known for its use in healthcare and cosmetics. In Tanzania, overexploitation is threatening some Aloe species with extinction and yet, little has been documented on the abundance ... -
Species-specific responses of “Critically Endangered” and “Least Concern” Aloe seed germination to environmental conditions in Tanzania
Abihudi, Siri; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; de Boer, Hugo; Treydte, Anna (Elsevier B.V., 2020-12)The majority of Aloe species are threatened by anthropogenic activities, trade, and the effects of climate change, but little is known on seed biology and appropriate conservation measures. Hence, understanding the ...