Regional Roundtable on the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants 3-5 April 2012, Budapest, Hungary Dr. Ahu Cinar, BATEM Dr. Hafiz Muminjanov, FAO-SEC.

Regional Roundtable on the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants3-5 April 2012, Budapest, Hungary

Dr. Ahu Cinar, BATEM Dr. Hafiz Muminjanov, FAO-SEC

Intersection of the three climate zones: MediterraneanIran-Turan andSiberia

Flora of Turkey contains: 173 families, 1244 genera, 9150 species and over 12.000 generic taxa. The endemism rate is 34,5% each year about 20 new species or taxa are recorded. Despite abundance of natural resources, flora affected by degradation, particularly soil erosion. Galanthus peschmeni

Number of endemic plants

MapMap of of Endemic Plants of TurkeyEndemic Plants of Turkey

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of TurkeyTurkey

The flora possess about 3000 aromatic plant taxa

1000 species are used variously for medicinal purposes

200 of MAP have export potential

70-100 plants taxa are exported

Origanum hypericifolium

Salvia fruticosa

Cultivation practices for commercial production are common for: PoppyAnisRoseFennelCumminCorianderDill, ect. but…

cultivation practices for MAP are not common

majority of exported herbs are harvested from wild sources

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of TurkeyTurkey

Thymus sipyleus subsp. sipyleus var. davisianus

Sideritis lycia

• Foodstuffs: fresh (Crocus, Rheum, Rumex, etc) or cooked (Malvae, Urtica, Gundelia, Apium etc) herbs or flavoring properties (Allium, Menthae, Thymus, Origanum, etc.)

• Cosmetics: essential oil, perfumes and colognes, deodorants, hair products, beauty and skin treatment (Rose, Lavandula, Aloe vera, Rosmarinus officinalis, Calendula officinalis, Urtica dioica, etc. )

Crocus mathewi

• Dyestuffs: Carpet and fabric dying (Rubia and Gallae)

• Drugs: Naturally growing or cultivated plants, usage of oils (Ophiognomonia rosae, O. thymi), aquas (Aqua menthae, A. melissa) and parts of the plants (Semen pegani, Terebenthina, Radix liquiritae, Folia lauroceraci, Valonea)

Ophrys climacis

• Researchers  of the Batı Akdeniz Agriculture Research Institute (BATEM) and other institutes of MFAL

• Farmers, especially women farmers, dealing with MAP collection, characterization, cultivation and utilization.

• Farmer organizations, • Industrialists,• Traders who export or

import MAP products

Salvia fruticosa

Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum

Project JustificationProject Justification

Most MAP collected from wild. Continued commercial exploitation

resulted in receding the population. Conservation, efficient utilization and

cultivation is urgently needed. In situ and Ex-situ conservation cannot

meet demand of industry. Develop cultural practices and propagate

in suitable conditions.

ImpactImpact

The overall development goal of the project is to contribute to food security and poverty alleviation by increasing production of aromatic and medicinal plant products through the preservation, evaluation and utilization of the species that are adapted to local physical and climatic conditions, stresses and farming systems.

Outcome and OutputsOutcome and Outputs

The project’s outcome is to increase capacity of researchers and farmers including women farmers dealing with MAP to enhance the preservation, cultivation and use of MAP species achieved through trainings, transfer of modern and conventional approaches as well as networking.

Output 1Output 1

Discuss the project objectives with a wide group of stakeholders in inception workshop.

Assess the needs for trainings and develop training materials. Organize of a study tour in Europe on preservation and utilization of

MAP. Training course on evaluation and characterization of MAP species. Participate in the international scientific forums. Conduct a National Conference on evaluation, characterization and

protection of MAP

Researchers and PGR specialists trained in evaluation and characterization of MAP’ activities

Output 2Output 2

A two-day training on collection and preservation of endangered species of MAP. Collect sample seeds and vegetative parts of MAP for further preservation ex-situ

and cultivation in-situ.Study on domestication of endangered MAP species. Study of the reproductive biology of the plants and analyses of the ecotypes.Study on sustainable and efficient agronomic practices. Pilot site for demonstration of domestication and cultivation of MAP. Reliable mechanism for production of high quality and genetically pure seeds and

planting material of MAP.

Collection of endangered species of MAP, transformation for in situ and ex situ conservation and

use improved

Output 3Output 3

Conduct three awareness raising training workshops (one in each pilot area – Antalya, Isparta and Burdur) for farmers communities on protection, sustainable collection, cultivation and utilization of MAP

Development and publication of leaflets, posters and booklets on MAP conservation and utilization for beneficiaries.

Awareness raised on endangered MAP species

Output 4Output 4

Conduct the stakeholders meeting to review the Terms of Reference for the Network and activities.

Establishment of the National Network under BATEM web site to attract regional and international attention. The network will play an important catalytic role in establishing linkages and cooperation.

Provid additional expertise and facilities to expand the Network activities.

Develop a national strategy to prescribe the action plans for the conservation and use of MAP in the country.

A National Network on MAP establishment and hosted by the BATEM

Output 5Output 5

Conduct biochemical assays of the active ingredients including comparisons of the properties of wild and “domesticated” progeny and to ascertain the genetic diversity of the accessions.

Conduct training for trainers on quality evaluation of raw material.

Conduct training on quality evaluation of raw material by local trainers for lab workers.

Capacities on cultivation of MAP and quality evaluation of raw material for industry improved

Implementation and management Implementation and management arrangements arrangements

Project budget – USD180,000Implemented by FAO-SEC in close collaboration with MFAL and BATEM. Backstopping provided by FAO-AGPInternational Consultants: MAP Evaluation & Characterization – two missions for 7 days each, including travelMAP Quality Evaluation – one mission for 7 days including travel

National Consultants: MAP Evaluation, Characterization and product Quality Control - Team Leader – 6 months on

WAE basisMAP Collection and Cultivation - 8 months on WAE basis

Project TeamProject Team

Prof. Dr. Hafiz MUMINJANOV (FAO- SEC)

Dr. Ahu ÇINAR (BATEM)

Researchers• 6 PhD • 7 Agricultural

Engineers • 5 PhD Students • 4 Biologists • 5 MSc • 2 Chemists • 1 Technician • 1 IT Specialist

InfrastructureInfrastructure

Greenhouse and field 0.5 hectar greenhouse > 2 hectar field

InfrastructureInfrastructure

Collection Garden

More then 400 taxaLamiaceaeAsteraceaeRubiaceaeBoraginaceae, ect

InfrastructureInfrastructure

Instrumental analysisMicrobiological analysis

LaboratoryChemical analysis Physical analysis

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS

InfrastructureInfrastructure

Projects on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants1 GEF Nutrition Project 1 Regional Development Agency Project15 National Project

Topics: Protection, adaptation, cultivation, harvesting,

processing, storage and etc.

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