ภูมิปัญญาท้องถิ่นการอนุรักษ์และใช้ประโยชน์ข้าวพื้นเมืองของกลุ่มชาติพันธุ์อาข่า ในจังหวัดเชียงราย

Abstract

The objective of the research was to study local knowledge native rice conservation and utilization of Akha ethnic groups in Chiang Rai province. Used of qualitative method study in two communities of Akha ethnic. The results found that they have local knowledge regarding the management of native rice varieties, from the selection of rice varieties, storage of rice seeds planting, care, and harvesting products. The use of native rice varieties as a staple food, a dessert, an element of ritual, use as exchange the produce is sold as income, used to feed animals and used to make local liquor for use in household activities. The 7 native rice varieties with conservation methods by cultivating various varieties in rice fields and farms. There were exchanges of species in the community and outside the community, there was a selection of rice varieties that were suitable for the ecosystem and the characteristics of rice varieties that meet the needs of utilization.