干旱区生态环境知识资源中心(Arid): Evaluation and Structuring of Agrodiversity in Oases Agroecosystems of Southern Morocco

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DOI	10.3390/agriculture13071413
	Evaluation and Structuring of Agrodiversity in Oases Agroecosystems of Southern Morocco
	Houssni, Mhammad; Kassout, Jalal; El Mahroussi, Mohamed; Chakkour, Soufian; Kadiri, Mohamed; Ater, Mohammed; Petrisor, Alexandru-Ionut
通讯作者	Petrisor, AI
来源期刊	AGRICULTURE-BASEL
EISSN	2077-0472
出版年	2023
卷号	13 期号:7
英文摘要	Oases play a crucial role in human societies and the conservation of biodiversity, especially in harsh environments like arid zones. They serve as sanctuaries for agrodiversity, preserving diverse agricultural resources under challenging climatic conditions. However, these agroecosystems are becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate fluctuations, droughts, and other environmental changes. Understanding these unique agroecosystems is essential for developing effective strategies to protect them. Agrodiversity serves as a key indicator of the overall health of traditional agroecosystems. To assess the richness and diversity of agrodiversity, field surveys were conducted in six representative oases in southern Morocco. Within each oasis, we interviewed 20 farmers in five ksour. Our findings confirm the widespread practice of polyculture and reveal significant diversity among the oases. A total of 55 crops were identified, consisting of 183 varieties. Specifically, the oasis of Tata employed 42 crops, Alnif had 41 crops, Guelmim had 38 crops, Aoufouss had 32 crops, Rich had 29 crops, and Zagora had 28 crops. The profiles of varieties clearly distinguish between ksour and oases, highlighting the unique identities of each oasis. The modernization of farming practices is influenced by factors such as farm size, plot fragmentation, dispersal, and irrigation methods. However, its consequences are concerning. There is a risk of losing agrodiversity and compromising the food security of local populations. The shift from household consumption crops to cash crops has negative implications for the availability of diverse and nutritious food. Moreover, modernization often leads to increased water consumption, further straining the already limited water resources in these oases.
英文关键词	oasis southern Morocco agrodiversity local varieties agroecosystem vulnerability
类型	Article
语种	英语
开放获取类型	gold
收录类别	SCI-E
WOS记录号	WOS:001034733100001
WOS关键词	BAJA-CALIFORNIA PENINSULA ; DATE PALM ; CLIMATE-CHANGE ; MOUNTAIN OASES ; DIVERSITY ; OASIS ; IRRIGATION ; AGROSYSTEMS ; ADAPTATION ; PLANTS
WOS类目	Agronomy
WOS研究方向	Agriculture
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/395154
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Houssni, Mhammad,Kassout, Jalal,El Mahroussi, Mohamed,et al. Evaluation and Structuring of Agrodiversity in Oases Agroecosystems of Southern Morocco[J],2023,13(7).
APA	Houssni, Mhammad.,Kassout, Jalal.,El Mahroussi, Mohamed.,Chakkour, Soufian.,Kadiri, Mohamed.,...&Petrisor, Alexandru-Ionut.(2023).Evaluation and Structuring of Agrodiversity in Oases Agroecosystems of Southern Morocco.AGRICULTURE-BASEL,13(7).
MLA	Houssni, Mhammad,et al."Evaluation and Structuring of Agrodiversity in Oases Agroecosystems of Southern Morocco".AGRICULTURE-BASEL 13.7(2023).