Tamene, Sintayehu
Negash, Mesele
Makonda, Fortunatus Bulabo
Chiwona-Karltun, Linley
Kibret, Kefyalew Sahle
Funding for this research was provided by:
Sokoine University of Agriculture (Sida Grant Number 13394, Sida Grant Number 13394, Sida Grant Number 13394, Sida Grant Number 13394, Sida Grant Number 13394)
Article History
Received: 10 September 2023
Accepted: 8 November 2023
First Online: 23 November 2023
Declarations
:
: The authors declare no competing interests.
: Written permission to conduct the research was obtained from the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) Office of the Vice-Chancellor research committee (Ref. no. SUA/FSC/D/2020/0012/12, dated February 17, 2022), and the three chosen peri-urban area local government heads (Hawassa, Shashemene, and Dilla District) were given authorization for the field study and plant collection via an official letter (Ref No: D/Z/W/03–23/1031, dated: 23/03/2022, (R/T/T/O/303/2021, dated March 28, 2021). Before providing oral informed consent, study participants were given a brief explanation of the study's objectives. Each participant gave his or her free consent to take part in the study. Finally, all interviewees' private information was protected and kept private.
: Not applicable.
: The authors affirm that they do not have any conflicts of interest.