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Co-situation of Using Sonki in Gum Arabic Production in Abu Zabad Locality, West Kordofan State, Sudan Muneer Elyas Siddig Eltahir; Elsharif Musa Ishag Ahmed; Seif Aldin Dawina Abdallah Faragallah; Musa, Faisal Ismail; Ahmed Abdallah Adam Mohamed
Journal of Sylva Indonesiana Vol. 8 No. 01 (2025): Journal of Sylva Indonesiana
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/jsi.v8i01.18986

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This study investigated the adaptation and use of the Sonki tapping tool for gum Arabic production from Acacia senegal in Abu Zabad locality, West Kordofan, Sudan. Data were collected from 140 randomly selected producers (63 % of the total producers’ population) using structured questionnaires and 11 focus group discussions. Descriptive statistic and Chi-square tests were conducted using SPSS, OriginPro 2024b, and Microsoft Excel. Results indicated that 78.6 % of respondents practiced farming alongside gum Arabic production, predominantly as an inherited tradition. About 72.9 % tapped gum trees in October. However, awareness of the Sonki tools was reported by 62 % of respondents, with 52.9 % utilizing it. Although, the access to the Sonki tool was primarily through market (94.9 %), with a smaller portion obtaining it from the Forest National Corporation and NGOs. Further, provision and training was identified by 83 % of respondents as a critical factors in promoting adaptation. Chi-square analysis showed that significant differences (P ≤ 0.05) between years of experience, knowledge of Sonki and usage. The proportion of the producers owing and using Sonki was 72 %. Despite the access and knowledge barriers. The study concluded that while progress has been made, broader dissemination and adaptation are essential. The findings of study recommend that, facilitating access, promoting proper use, and emphasizing provision Sonki and training to ensure sustainable tapping practices.
Comparative Study of Physiochemical Properties and Microbial Population in Forest and Shifting Cultivation Soil in Mizoram, India Mawblei, Backson; Sahoo, Uttam Kumar; Musa, Faisal Ismail; Ramtharmawi, Ramtharmawi
Journal of Sylva Indonesiana Vol. 8 No. 01 (2025): Journal of Sylva Indonesiana
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/jsi.v8i01.19339

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Forest loss due to shifting cultivation (jhum) is believed to have intensified in recent years, primarily due to increasing population pressures and shorter fallow cycles. This study aims to examine the physiochemical properties and microbial population in forest soil and soil under shifting cultivation (jhum) in Mizoram, India. Soil samples were collected randomly in forest and shifting area using three depths (0 – 15 cm, 16 – 30 cm and 31 – 45 cm). Forest soil exhibited higher nitrogen (N) level, organic carbon content, moisture content and microbial diversity compared to shifting cultivation soil, which showed slightly higher phosphorus (P) level and comparable potassium (K) concentrations. Correlation revealed that forest soil had lower bulk density and higher water-holding capacity, linked to their enhanced organic matter and microbial activity. Additionally, shifting cultivation was associated with soil compaction, reduced nutrient availability and lower microbial populations, highlighting the negative impact of land-use change on soil health and ecosystem functioning. Moreover, these findings emphasize the need for sustainable land management practices to mitigate soil degradation and support soil fertility in shifting cultivation system
Co-Authors Ahmed Abdallah Adam Mohamed Elsharif Musa Ishag Ahmed Mawblei, Backson Muneer Elyas Siddig Eltahir Ramtharmawi, Ramtharmawi Sahoo, Uttam Kumar Seif Aldin Dawina Abdallah Faragallah