Biodiversity
The diversity and complexity of ecosystems provide a range of vital services such as climate regulation, water purification and improvement of soil fertility. Thousands of local breeds and varieties have been selected in various ecosystems, capable of absorbing or overcoming environmental stresses and adapting effectively to new climatic conditions. This diversity is often the sole or primary commercial resource for many local communities, ensuring economic stability. Safeguarding ecosystemic, specific and genetic biodiversity is therefore more necessary than ever to ensure the continuity of services offered to humanity at both global and local levels. By focusing on these key issues, CISAO is committed to support local projects that promote the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity thereby contributing to the protection of ecosystems and the well-being of the populations involved.
INFO
- Beccaro G. L., Donno D., Randriamampionona D., Torti V., Andriamaniraka H., Mellano M. G., Giacoma C. (2020). Phytochemical Characterization Of Traditional Villagers’ Remedies In Madagascar: Brachylaena Ramiflora Decoctions And Infusions. Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1267, P. 97-103, Issn: 0567-7572, Doi: 10.17660/Actahortic.2020.1267.16
- Beccaro G. L., Soifoini T., Donno D., Jeannoda V., Rakotoniaina N. E., Hamidou S., Achmet S. M., Afraitane K., Giacoma C. (2020). Artocarpus Altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg (Breadfruit) Nutritional Characterization And Local Uses In Comoros Islands. Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1267, P. 27-31, Issn: 0567-7572, Doi: 10.17660/Actahortic.2020.1267.5
- Donno D., Hassani S., Sofoini T., Mellano M. G., Riondato I., Gamba G., Beccaro G. L. (2021). Traditional Foods And Sustainable Rural Development: Exploiting The Case Of The Comoros Tea As A Potential Source Of Bioactive Compounds. Sustainability, Vol. 13, P. 1-21, Issn: 2071-1050, Doi: 10.3390/Su13115815
- Fioccardi A., Donno D., Razafindrakoto Z. R., Gamba G., Beccaro G. L. (2022). First Phytochemical Study Of Six Tree And Shrub Species With High Health-Promoting Potential From Madagascar: Innovative Uses For Food And Medicinal Applications. Scientia Horticulturae, Vol. 299, P. 1-11, Issn: 0304-4238, Doi: 10.1016/J.Scienta.2022.111010
- Isidoro Riondato, Dario Donno, Alessandro Roman, Vahinalahaja Eliane Razafintsalama, Thomas Petit, Maria Gabriella Mellano, Valeria Torti, Marta De Biaggi, Ernest Naivonirina Rakotoniaina, Cristina Giacoma, Gabriele Loris Beccaro (2019). First Ethnobotanical Inventory And Phytochemical Analysis Of Plant Species Used By Indigenous People Living In The Maromizaha Forest, Madagascar. Journal Of Ethnopharmacology, Vol. 232, P. 73-89, Issn: 0378-8741, Doi: 10.1016/J.Jep.2018.12.002
- Peano, C.; Caron, S.; Mahfoudhi, M.; Zammel, K.; Zaidi, H.; Sottile, F. A Participatory Agrobiodiversity Conservation Approach in the Oases: Community Actions for the Promotion of Sustainable Development in Fragile Areas. Diversity 2021, 13, 253. https://doi.org/10.3390/d13060253
- Rakotoniaina E., Donno D., Randriamampionona D., Andriamaniraka H., Soifoini T., Ramonta I., Solo N., Torti V., Giacoma C., Beccaro G. L. (2020). Insights Into An Endemic Medicinal Plant Species Of Madagascar: The Case Of Famelona (Chrysophyllum Boivinianum (Pierre) Baehni). Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1267, P. 85-90, Issn: 0567-7572, Doi: 10.17660/Actahortic.2020.1267.14
- Razafindrakoto Z. R., Tombozara N., Donno D., Gamba G., Nalimanana N. R., Rakotondramanana D. A., Andrianjara C., Beccaro G. L., Ramanitrahasimbola D. (2021). Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory And Antipyretic Properties, And Toxicity Studies Of The Aerial Parts Of Imperata Cylindrica (L.) Beauv. South African Journal Of Botany, Vol. 142, P. 222-229, Issn: 0254-6299, Doi: 10.1016/J.Sajb.2021.07.004
- Solo N., Ramanankierana N. P., Miasa E., Donno D., Baohanta R., Rakotoniaina R. E., Soifoini T., Giacoma C., Beccaro G. L. (2020). Seasonal Climatic Change Affects Lychee (Nephelium Lychee Cambess) Phenology In Madagascar. Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1267, P. 125-130, Issn: 0567-7572, Doi: 10.17660/Actahortic.2020.1267.20
- Sottile F., Del Signore M.B., Tsoy M., Abdurasulov A., Peano C. Almond germplasm in Bostanlyk area (Uzbekistan): Preservation and exploitation (2014) Acta Horticulturae, 1028, pp. 303 – 306, DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2014.1028.49
- Sottile F., Mubalieva S., Giuggioli N.R., Peano C. Pomological and quality traits of mulberry (Morus spp.) germplasm from Gorno Badakhshan in the Western Pamir(2017) Fruits, 72 (3), pp. 123 – 130, DOI: 10.17660/th2017/72.3.1
- Toilibou Soifoini, Dario Donno, Victor Jeannoda, Danielle Doll Rakoto, Ahmed Msahazi, Saidi Mohamed Mkandzile Farhat, Mouandhoime Zahahe Oulam, Gabriele Loris Beccaro (2021). Phytochemical Composition, Antibacterial Activity, And Antioxidant Properties Of The Artocarpus Altilis Fruits To Promote Their Consumption In The Comoros Islands As Potential Health-Promoting Food Or A Source Of Bioactive Molecules For The Food Industry. Foods, Vol. 10, P. 1-22, Issn: 2304-8158
- Tombozara N., Donno D., Razafindrakoto Z. R., Randriamampionona D., Ramanitrahasimbola D., Andrianjara C., Ramilison-Razafimahefa R. D., Rakotondramanana D. A., Beccaro G. L. (2020). The First Assessment On Antioxidant And Antidiabetic Activities Of Leaves And Stems Of Vaccinium Secundiflorum Hook. (Ericaceae), An Endemic Plant Of Madagascar. South African Journal Of Botany, Vol. 130, P. 422-429, Issn: 0254-6299, Doi: 10.1016/J.Sajb.2020.01.035
- Tombozara N., Donno D., Razafindrakoto Z. R., Randriamampionona D., Ramanitrahasimbola D., Andrianjara C., Ramilison-Razafimahefa R. D., Rakotondramanana D. A., Beccaro G. L. (2020). The First Assessment On Antioxidant And Antidiabetic Activities Of Leaves And Stems Of Vaccinium Secundiflorum Hook. (Ericaceae), An Endemic Plant Of Madagascar. South African Journal Of Botany, Vol. 130, P. 422-429, Issn: 0254-6299, Doi: 10.1016/J.Sajb.2020.01.035
- Zoarilala Rinah Razafindrakoto, Dario Donno, Nantenaina Tombozara, Harilala Andriamaniraka, Charles Andrianjara, David Ramanitrahasimbola, Gabriele Loris Beccaro (2020). Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, And Antidiabetic Activities Of Leaves And Stems Of Uapaca Bojeri Bail.(Euphorbiaceae), An Endemic Plant Of Madagascar. Pharmaceuticals, Vol. 13, P. 1-16, Issn: 1424-8247, Doi: 10.3390/Ph13040071
projects
Execution of an External Evaluation of the “UGANDA PROJECT”
Funded by the Charitable Fund for Social and Cultural Works of Intesa San Paolo
Period: 01/05/17 – 31/12/21
Project Head: Cristiana Peano
Funders: Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity Onlus
Description: Intesa San Paolo, through the Charitable Fund, contributes to the implementation of the “10,000 Gardens in Africa” project, one of Slow Food’s most important projects in Africa, which in 2018 surpassed 3,000 sustainable gardens created, involving over 50,000 young Africans. The project supported by Intesa Sanpaolo with €455,000 unfolds in Uganda, lasting for three years, and aims to promote the economic sustainability of small farmers and ensure fresh and healthy food for communities. It has initiated 200 gardens and three Earth Markets for the direct sale of products, provides organizational support and training for small producers and schools, and is oriented towards the protection and enhancement of food biodiversity through the census of 103 local products and support for six presidia to support small traditional productions, ancient crafts, processing techniques, and to counteract the extinction of indigenous breeds and horticultural varieties.