International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 3

The Documentation of Wild Fruit in Kalinga

  • Author:
  • Marilyn S. Tombali
  • Total Page Count: 15
  • Page Number: 114 to 128

*Kalinga State University, Bulanao Campus, Tabuk City, Kalinga

Online published on 5 May, 2016.

Abstract

This study made a general documentation of the identified wild fruits in Kalinga, Philippines. The main instrument used is photography through the digital camera. An Interview was conducted among the tribes in the selected sites to identify the actual species of wild fruits utilized as foods in that place. Tour guides, hunters and volunteers were tapped in locating the species of wild fruits in their actual habitat and how this wild fruits adapt to their environment. Sixteen (16) species of wild fruits were identified and documented. This study recommends the establishment of the databank or gene bank for this wild fruit to be classified under the binomial nomenclature.

Keywords

Wild Fruits, Kalinga, habitat, documentation, herbs, foods, medicinal fruits