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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2021)
An observational preliminary study on morphological features and methods of use of garad pods (Acacia Nilotica Fruits) from Sudan
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Nuha Mohammed Elhassan Satti, Sharaf Eldin Hussain Eltahir
Abstract
Garad is the fruit of the Acacia nolitica plant, which is in the form of pods containing the seeds. This study aimed to record and report some of the features of the Garad pods taken from the Savannas area and the Nile River region from central Sudan, and study some methods of using these pods. This is an observational, and preliminary study partially conducted in a simple laboratory, used simple techniques, and supported by photographs taken in real-time from the research samples. Results showed that. Some differences between morphological features of the two types of Garad pods were noted, the most prominent of which was the semi-curved string shape for Type 2 pods, compared to the deeply segmented pod chains of Type 1, this segmentation causing the abundance of single or dual pods (broken chain). The smaller Garad pods (type 1) elaborate more smoke on burning (incense) than larger pods (type 2). The peel (shell) of the pod is the most smoke emitter, and the inner layer between the peel and the seed which contains tannin is responsible for the pungent taste of Garad. We concluded that types of Garad pods can be distinguished by their morphological features, particularly the segmentation between seeds. This type of primary observational study, hopefully, encourages researchers in poor areas that lack expensive and modern sophisticated laboratory technologies.
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Pages:281-288
How to cite this article:
Nuha Mohammed Elhassan Satti, Sharaf Eldin Hussain Eltahir "An observational preliminary study on morphological features and methods of use of garad pods (Acacia Nilotica Fruits) from Sudan". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 281-288
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