03/10/2026
Congratulations on your achievement, Sir! ๐๐ป
Mr. Rogie B. Garan is a 2024 graduate of the Master of Science in Biology program.
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The International Journal of Research on Multidisciplinary Studies (IJROMS) (๐ข๐ก๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ก: 3116-4137 | ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ง ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ก: 3116-4145), a refereed, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐, ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ, proudly congratulates the author on the successful publication of the research article entitled:
๐ โEthnobotanical Inventory of Food Plants Utilization in Tadyawan Tribe in Victoria, Oriental Mindoroโ
๐ ๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ฆ:
๐ Volume 1, Issue 8 (September 2026)
๐ Pages 410โ425
๐ DOI: https://doi.org/10.67903/ijroms0427
๐ค ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ฅ:
โข ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ ๐. ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ก
๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก:
โข Graduate School and Open Learning College, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite 4122, Philippines
๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก:
Garan, R. B. (2026). Ethnobotanical inventory of food plants utilization in Tadyawan Tribe in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro. International Journal of Research on Multidisciplinary Studies, 1(8), 410โ425. https://doi.org/10.67903/ijroms0427
๐ ๐๐๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐จ๐๐ฌ
This descriptive mixed-methods study documented the food plants utilized by the Tadyawan Tribe in Sitio Lagpan, Barangay Villa Ce***za, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro. It aimed to identify the food plant species, determine their geographical distribution and botanical characteristics, document their utilization practices, and assess their ethnobotanical importance.
Data were gathered from 32 purposively selected Tadyawan informants through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and guided field activities. Plant identification and documentation were supported by botanical databases and verification from a botanist. The study utilized Relative Frequency Citation (RFC), Data Matrix Ranking (DMR), and Use Value (UV) to evaluate the ethnobotanical importance of the identified species.
Findings revealed that 30 food plant species belonging to 19 families and 22 genera were identified. Fruits were the most frequently utilized plant parts, while drying was the most common preservation technique. Seeds were the most common method of propagation, and 20 species were available throughout the year, while 10 species were gathered seasonally.
The study also identified three species requiring particular conservation attention: Caryota mitis Lour., reported as threatened; Medinilla magnifica Lindl., categorized as endangered; and Alpinia elegans (C. Presl.) K. Schum., categorized as vulnerable. Among the documented species, Calamus microcarpus Becc. obtained the highest Relative Frequency Citation (RFC = 0.97), Data Matrix Ranking (DMR = 169), and Use Value (UV = 0.80).
The findings provide an ethnobotanical basis for the conservation of food plant resources, traditional knowledge, cultural heritage, and biological diversity of the Tadyawan Tribe.
๐ ๐๐ข๐ก๐ง๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐ข ๐ง๐๐ ๐จ๐ก ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ก๐ง ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฆ
This research is particularly aligned with ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ฎ: ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ข ๐๐จ๐ก๐๐ and ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฑ: ๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐.
๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ฎ โ ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ข ๐๐จ๐ก๐๐
The study contributes to SDG 2: Zero Hunger by documenting the food plant resources traditionally utilized by the Tadyawan Tribe and examining their utilization and preservation practices. By identifying 30 food plant species and documenting their availability throughout the year and seasonal gathering patterns, the research provides valuable insights into indigenous food systems, traditional food knowledge, and locally available plant resources.
The findings may contribute to the understanding of traditional food sources and sustainable food practices, while recognizing the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge that supports community food resources and food security.
๐ผ ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฑ โ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐
The research contributes to SDG 15: Life on Land by documenting plant diversity, identifying species requiring conservation attention, and providing information on the traditional utilization of food plants among the Tadyawan Tribe.
Through botanical identification and ethnobotanical assessment, the study provides a valuable reference for understanding local plant resources and supporting biodiversity conservation. The documentation of threatened, endangered, and vulnerable species further emphasizes the importance of protecting biological diversity and promoting the sustainable utilization of terrestrial ecosystems.
Moreover, recognizing the traditional ecological knowledge of the Tadyawan Tribe highlights the importance of preserving Indigenous Peoples' cultural heritage and their knowledge of local biodiversity for future generations.
The Editorial Board of IJROMS extends its sincere appreciation and congratulations to ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ ๐. ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ก for this valuable scholarly contribution to the fields of Ethnobotany, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Food Plant Resources, Botanical Documentation, Biodiversity Conservation, Traditional Food Systems, Environmental Sustainability, and Multidisciplinary Research.
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https://doi.org/10.67903/ijroms0427
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๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ, ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ ๐. ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ก, on this significant scholarly achievement! ๐๐
May this research inspire researchers, Indigenous communities, environmental advocates, conservation practitioners, and policymakers to further explore indigenous food resources, preserve traditional ecological knowledge, and strengthen collective efforts toward biodiversity conservation, sustainable food systems, and the protection of cultural heritage.
๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐, ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ.
