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Home gardensare theareas adjacent to households used for growing a diverse array of plant species in a spatially complex pattern that serve a multitude of functions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the diversity and composition of plant species within home-garden areas of Damot Gale Woreda, Wolaita Zone. The study period was from March to July 2020,and this study aimedto document home-garden plant species found in the area and also the knowledge regarding theuses, hazards,and management of those plants found in that area. Out of the total,276 households wereselected for this investigation. Semi-structured interviews, transect walks,and focus group discussionswere employed as data collectionmethods. Plant species diversity was calculated using the Shannon-Wiener diversity index. A total of 57 plant species of 56 genera belonging to 30 families of beneficial plants havebeen identified from home-garden areas. The inventoried plant species were classified into 4 growth forms: 50.87% herbs, 24.56% shrubs, 19.29% trees, and 5.26% climbers. Most plants belonged to the family Solanaceae (5 species),followed by Rutaceae, Poaceae,and Lamiaceae. Out of all the identified plant species, 59.6% were edible, 22.8% medicinal plants, 14% material culture used, 12.2% firewood, 7% ornamental plants, 5.3% live fencing, 3.5% stimulants, and 7% shading plants. The highest Shannon diversity index (H+= 2.94) was recorded in Gacheno Kebele,followed by Kebele Pulasa (H+= 2.51) and Woreda Gale (H+= 2.34) among the sampled kebeles. Several hazards were identified in home gardensto valuable plants. Those Hazards were cutting the stem for construction, improper land husbandry,and deforestation for making charcoal fuel. The study concludes home-garden to be a reservoir of plant genetic resources;thus,active stakeholder involvement is necessary for their conservation.
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