Traditional Use Culture of Ficus carica among Uyghurs in Atux,Xinjiang |
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Authors: | Aysajan ABDUSALAM YANG Pei- Mametjan TURSUN Amangul EMANHASAN Ahunjan OSMAN YANG Da-Rong |
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Affiliation: | 1.Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Mengla, Yunnan 666303, China;2.College of ;Forestry and Horticulture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China;3.Atux Forestry Bureau ;of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Atux, Xingjiang 845100, China |
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Abstract: | Ficus carica, one of the earliest cultivated fruit trees, was introduced into China more than 2000 years ago and is cultivated until present time. Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is the earliest and largest area with Fcarica plantations, Atux being the main production area. To protect and further propagate traditional use of Fcarica by minorities, and to identify the cultivated varieties in Atux, we collected fruits and leaves of Fcarica, interviewed Uygur ethnic people and recorded traditional utilization. Our analyses were based on ethnobotany and phytotaxonomy methods. Results showed that there are five cultivated varieties in Atux town, described here as early maturing type, yellowish type, small ball type, oval yellowish type and late maturing type. Fcarica and other plants are used by Uygur ethnic people in Atux to effectively and safely treat some diseases. Moreover, Fcarica in used as an ornamental tree in landscaping. Studies on traditional utilization of Fcarica in Atux area will deepen our knowlegde about plant resources use and development and will also stimulate research on traditional plant use among Uygur ethnic people. |
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Keywords: | Ficus carica Atux Uygur ethnic people Traditional culture Utilization |
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