Inventarisasi Tanaman Pangan di Daerah Pesisir Pantai Watu Ulo dan Pemanfaatannya Sebagai Buku Ilmiah Populer

Abstract

This research is intended to conduct an inventory study of food plants utilized by the local community in the coastal area around Pantai Watu Ulo. The aspects covered include the types of plants, methods of utilization, and processing techniques. This exploratory descriptive research was carried out in February 2023 in two helmets, namely Watu Ulo Helmet and Curah Rejo Helmet. These two helmets were selected due to their proximity to the coastal area of Pantai Watu Ulo. The research method employed purposive snowball sampling techniques, involving four stages: 1.) respondent selection based on specific criteria, 2.) semi-structured interviews using a specific guide, 3.) documentation of plants, and 4.) plant inventory recording. The collected data were then analyzed descriptively using percentages, averages, and Use Value analysis. The research findings indicate that: 1.) the local community utilizes 31 plant species from 18 families as food plants; 2.) the utilization of food plants includes functions as staple food (3%), supplementary food (14%), vegetables (9%), fruits (9%), beverage ingredients (30%), spices (16%), and cooking condiments (19%); 3.) the majority of food plants belong to the Zingiberaceae family; and 4.) the most utilized part of the plants is the fruit (35%).