Projeto de implantação do horto de plantas bioativas da UFTM.

Abstract

The use of bioactive plants by the population is very significant. According to WHO (World Health Organization), approximately 80% of the world population has made or makes use of any type of bioactive plant. However, the indiscriminate collection threatens biodiversity, making it essential to establish appropriate locations for cultivation. This project proposes to create a place that values the knowledge of folk medicine, where bioactive plants in the region are cultivated and preserved, besides correctly indicating the production techniques, management, manipulation and forms of consumption. It also details the productive operational process in addition of showing the importance that this space has in contexts of health and environment. To subsidize the choice of species, a survey was conducted with the UFTM internal community in order to identify and quantify the most used bioactive plants. The result led to the recommendation of 85% of bioactive species to start planting. Also presented are the natural alternatives to make viable the project that contributes to the teaching, research and extension, but mainly to improve the quality of life of the local community.