Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-12T19:18:38Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 SaintCLS_TESE.pdf: 4694097 bytes, checksum: 80ab61feec693a67ab89d69cc107d325 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-12-06 / The banana (Musa spp) is one of the most consumed fruits in the world. It constitutes an important food, because of their chemical composition and content in vitamins and minerals, especially potassium. It is notable for being versatile, by their taste, low price and their easily of being consumed in natura, favoring the poor population. There are several challenges to banana production in the world, including the aspect of food security, as regards not only the quantity produced, but also the quality of fruits, mainly under the aspect of demand for products free of pesticides. Focused in the perspective of agroecology theme, this study considered the involvement of local farmers, like experimenter farmers offering in their own work, not just a research environment, but also a demonstration unit for students and banana producers of these region. This research had as main objective of studying the population dynamic of C. sordidus traps and evaluate their control in terms of the Vale do Açu-RN. We will also collaborate with the technical support to local producers, since research has allowed him to these, during and after the experiments, as a way to achieve a participatory ownership of the results. It was observed population dynamic of adult C. sordidus, so that the population peak was in June 2010. As the larvae, it was found that two population peaks occurred in the month of December 2009 and in July 2010. The climatic variables did not influence the population dynamics of adults and produced negative effects in the young population of these insects, especially rainfall and relative humidity. There were differences between the traps studied on the capture efficiency of C. sordidus. Considering the four collections, economically, the best treatment was the "T4" Bait type "tile" (80 baits / ha), which had the lowest ratio of total cost and average of trapped insects. Considering eight samples, economically the best treatment was the "T1", Cosmolure ® Drum, which had the lowest ratio of Total Cost and Average of trapped insects. Treatment with bait type "roof" (T4) is greater sustainability for family farmers, not creating dependency on external inputs and on the other hand, provide occupation of manpower, thus contributing to income generation and environmental preservation . / A banana (Musa spp) é uma das frutas mais consumidas no mundo. Constituise num importante alimento, em razão de sua composição química e conteúdo em vitaminas e minerais, principalmente potássio. Destaca-se por ser versátil, pelo seu sabor, baixo preço e facilidade de consumo in natura, favorecendo a população de menor poder aquisitivo economicamente. São vários os desafios que se colocam à produção de banana no mundo, dentre eles o aspecto da segurança alimentar, no que concerne não só à quantidade produzida, mas também à qualidade dos frutos, principalmente sob o aspecto da exigência de produtos livres de agrotóxicos. Focado sob a ótica da temática agroecológica, este estudo considerou a participação dos agricultores locais, como agricultores experimentadores oportunizando em sua área de trabalho, não só um ambiente de pesquisa, mas também uma unidade de demonstração para estudantes e produtores(as) de banana da região. Esta pesquisa teve como principal objetivo, estudar a dinâmica populacional de C. sordidus e avaliar armadilhas ao seu controle nas condições do Vale do Açu-RN. Objetivou-se também, colaborar com o suporte técnico aos produtores locais, já que a pesquisa proporcionou o envolvimento desses, durante e pós os experimentos, como forma de se lograr uma apropriação participativa dos resultados. Verificou-se dinâmica populacional dos adultos de C. sordidus, de modo que o pico populacional foi no mês de junho de 2010. Quanto às larvas, verificou-se que ocorreram dois picos populacionais, no mês de dezembro de 2009 e no mês de julho de 2010. As variáveis climáticas não influenciaram na dinâmica populacional de adultos e produziram efeitos negativos na população jovem desses insetos, sobretudo a precipitação pluvial e umidade relativa do ar. Houve diferença entre as armadilhas estudadas quanto à eficiência de captura do C. sordidus. Considerando-se 4 coletas, economicamente, o melhor tratamento foi o T4 , Isca tipo telha (80 iscas/ha), que apresentou a menor relação entre custo total e média de insetos capturados. Considerando-se 8 coletas, economicamente o melhor tratamento foi o T1 , Cosmolure® Tambor, que apresentou a menor relação entre Custo Total e Média de insetos capturados. O tratamento com isca tipo telha (T4) representa maior sustentabilidade para a agricultura familiar, por não criar a dependência externa de insumos e por outro lado, propiciar ocupação da mão-de-obra, contribuindo para a geração de renda e preservação ambiental.

Coastal Indigenous Peoples worldwide have relied on fish and other marine resources for millennia, and continue to do so despite recent degradation of ocean systems. Their traditional ecological knowledge, comprised of experiences, observations, beliefs, and lifeways, is relevant for modern marine management and conservation. This thesis explores the utility of traditional and local ecological knowledge for extending an understanding of changes over time for places or periods in which scientific data are unavailable. This thesis had three goals: 1) undertake research that is collaborative and inclusive, and that addresses priorities established by participating First Nations; 2) contribute to fisheries management and conservation recommendations by focusing on a species of cultural importance and exploring the applications of traditional and local ecological knowledge to species-level understandings; and 3) contribute a marine social-ecological case study that investigates the use of traditional and local ecological knowledge to understand change over time and provides appropriate context. Two main objectives allowed me to accomplish my goals: 1) demonstrate the application of traditional and local ecological knowledge to establish historical baselines that extend farther back in time than scientific surveys, and investigate reasons for changes, and 2) investigate the utility of a social-ecological trap framework in assessing impacts to a social-ecological system and identifying ways to escape such a trap. My case study occurred in collaboration with four First Nations (as many Indigenous Peoples of Canada are called) on the Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada. My methods included semi-structured interviews with knowledge holders to examine traditional and local ecological knowledge of a culturally and economically important species, Yelloweye rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus). In this study, I interviewed First Nations fishers and Elders (n=43), asking about: observed changes to the body sizes (length) and abundance of this species over the last ~60 years, the factors driving these changes, stewardship principles or traditional management strategies, concerns for marine resources, and perceived opportunities for cultural revitalization. I then quantified the interview participants’ current and historical estimates of size and abundance, compared interview data to current biological survey data, and qualitatively analyzed responses regarding stewardship, culture, perceived threats, and cultural solutions. I utilized the framework of a social-ecological trap to analyze responses about stewardship, traditional stories or management, and threats to culture, selecting illustrative quotes to contextualize the lived experiences of participants. Overwhelmingly, respondents had observed a decrease in Yelloweye rockfish body sizes since the 1980s. Median historical length observed by participants was nearly twice the modern length. Participants reported substantial decrease in Yelloweye rockfish abundance since the 1980s, and most stated that this change was evident in the early 2000s. Sizes of modern Yelloweye rockfish estimated by participants resembled measurements from ecological data recorded concurrently at the study region. Thus, my study extends baseline historical data of Yelloweye rockfish reliably by about 50 years. Questions about traditional stories and culture revealed the presence of a social-ecological trap created and reinforced by the interplay between species decline and colonization (e.g. the residential schooling system). When asked about traditional management or stewardship practices, only one participant could remember specific traditional stories about Yelloweye rockfish, though all participants expressed adherence to the stewardship principles of taking only what is needed and respecting all life. Though participants expressed concern about the muting of traditional ecological knowledge, culture, and language, they also highlighted key ways towards revitalization and Indigenous resurgence. The ubiquitous presence of stewardship principles suggests there are ways beyond the social trap: participants described on-going cultural revitalization efforts, recovery of depleted species and ecosystems, and the reassertion of Indigenous management rights as ways to overcome problems inherent to the social-ecological trap. My research adds to a growing body of literature that supports the use of traditional and local ecological knowledge in marine management and conservation science. Adding to this literature, my work suggests the significant value of traditional and local ecological knowledge for filling gaps in historical scientific data or in data-poor regions, and highlights the importance of appropriately contextualizing Indigenous knowledge. To overcome the social-ecological trap of knowledge loss and to achieve informed marine management, reassertion of Indigenous management rights and application of traditional management strategies to modern fisheries management is vital. / Graduate / 0326 / 0768 / 0416 / eckertleckert@gmail.com