Mohd Sharimshah, Abdullah Lutfi and Pa’ee, Furzani (2024) Ethnobotanical study of seaweed utilization among local communities in Muar, Johor. In: ENHANCED KNOWLEDGE IN SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY.
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Abstract
This ethnobotanical study delves into the diverse utilization of seaweeds among the local community of Parit Jawa, Muar, Johor. The research aimed to identify and document the different categories of seaweeds utilized by the community, focusing on their applications in food, medicine, and other purposes. The objectives further included measuring the significance level of these seaweed groups are and their utilization within the local context. The study involves online questionnaire interviews with respondents from Parit Jawa to gather comprehensive data. Results demographic profile uncovered three primary categories of seaweeds: green, red, and brown. Notably, the green seaweed emerged as the most prominently cited among the locals. The blade part of the seaweed stood out as the most utilized component, primarily for culinary purposes. Utilizing Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) and Cultural Significance Index (CSI) for analysis, the study highlighted the importance of green seaweed in the daily activities of the Parit Jawa community. Locals acknowledged its abundant presence and frequent use for both sustenance and medicinal applications. This research highlights the uses and significance of seaweeds in the daily lives of Parit Jawa's community
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Ethnobotany, Seaweed, Study, Muar, Indices, Utilization, Significance |
| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GN Anthropology |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Applied Science and Technology > FAST |
| Depositing User: | Mrs. Sabarina Che Mat |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Apr 2025 03:46 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Apr 2025 03:46 |
| URI: | http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/12206 |
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