@article{2971,
author = "Israel Petros Menbere and Firew Admasu and Samuel Petros Menbere",
abstract = "Korarima (Aframomum corrorima), is a tropical perennial, shade loving and aromatic herb native to Ethiopia. It is categorized under family Zingiberaceae and the genus Aframomum. The agro-ecology of korarima (A. corrorima) is characterized by humid or moist forests, slightly shaded, wetter and open places in forests at 1350-2000 m altitude. This study was made on the socio-economic and environmen- -tal values of korarima (A. corrorima). The paper aimed to provide details on korarima since there is a growing demand in the socio-economic and environmental aspects in Ethiopia, the spice deserved less research and management attention and studying the socio-economic and ecological function of A. corrorima was found to be important in promoting its role in human quality of life, national economic support, household income and environmental protection. These issues were addressed through exploration of different studies conducted on A. corrorima and by referring various journals. The study indicated korarima (A. corrorima) provides a range of socio-economic and environmental benefits for communities. It is one of the spices used to flavour the different culinary tradition in Ethiopia and is an ingredient of spice mixtures. A. corrorima is also a renowned medicinal crop from which parts of korarima plant are used as a medicine for treating human and animal ailments. Dried capsule and seeds of korarima also provide a great economic value by supporting local income and used as an export commodity. In addition, A. corrorima appeared to be important to preserve the endangered natural forests and in promoting soil conservation. However, challenges like lack of adequate agricultural inputs, problem of marketing and finance, inappropriate capsule collection of korarima, pests and genetic erosion affect the productivity as well as the role of A. corrorima in Ethiopia",
issn = "23191473",
journal = "IJAIR",
keywords = "Aframomum Corrorima;Environmental;Socio-Economic;Values",
month = "January",
number = "4",
pages = "405-408",
title = "{S}ocio-{E}conomic and {E}nvironmental {V}alues of {K}orarima [{A}framomum corrorima ({B}raun) {P}.{C}.{M}. {J}ansen]",
volume = "7",
year = "2019",
}