Knowledge, attitudes and practices in tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) use and conservation in Eastern Uganda

Table 4 Gender roles, beliefs and taboos associated with T.indica ownership, production and trade by district

District	Tororo			Butaleja
Gender/age group	M	W	C	M	W	C
1. Who owns T. indica trees in this area?	√	√	×	√	×	×
2. Who commonly plants T. indica?	√	√	√	×	×	×
3. Who is allowed to harvest tamarind products?	√	√	√	√	√	√
4. Who processes T. indica?	√	√	√	√	√	√
5. Who commonly sells T. indica?	√	√	√	×	×	×
6. Who is allowed to consume tamarind products?	√	√	√	√	√	√
7. Who commonly buys tamarind fruit at markets for consumption?	×	√	×	×	√	√
8. Who commonly buys tamarind at farms for reselling?	√	×	×	×	×	×
9. Are there any taboos associated with T. indica production or consumption?	×	√	×	×	×	×

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