Cultural ecology of mangrove as a chemo-synthetic ecosystem: a research model using Lucinids as indicator

• Project/Area Number: 16K12817
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Geography
• Research Institution: Yokohama National University
• Principal Investigator: Ikeguchi Akiko 横浜国立大学, 教育学部, 准教授 (20387905)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 川瀬 久美子 愛媛大学, 教育学部, 准教授 (40325353) ; 井上 智美 国立研究開発法人国立環境研究所, 生物・生態系環境研究センター, 主任研究員 (80435578)
• Project Period (FY): 2016-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Project Status: Completed (Fiscal Year 2017)
• Budget Amount: ¥3,510,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥810,000); Fiscal Year 2017: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000); Fiscal Year 2016: ¥2,210,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥510,000)
• Keywords: マングローブ / 文化生態学 / ツキガイ / 硫黄酸化細菌 / 生態知 / 海洋資源 / 海洋生態系 / 化学合成 / 硫黄 / 堆積環境 / 漁業 / 民族知識 / 環境システム

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study proposes a research model for cultural ecology of mangrove with emphasis on bio-physical uniqueness as estuarine ecosystem. Mangrove Lucinids Pegophysema philippiana and Anodontia corrugate were studied for the bio-physical condition of the habitat and collector’s technique, especially their ecological knowledge. It was found that the lucinids inhabit wide range of sediments and chemical conditions, however, the P. philippiana was more abundant in sulfate-rich mud. The collectors consider the two species as two sexes of same species. Two technique were recognized; digging by hand in dry condition, and searching in water. The collectors’ organization were distinctive to respective method. Further studies of habitat structure, including water chemistries, hydrology, sediment structure, are needed to understand adaptive aspects of lucinid collecting activiries.

Research Products

• [Int'l Joint Research] SEAFDEC(フィリピン)
• [Int'l Joint Research] PICRC(パラオ)
• [Journal Article] Caesalpinia crista: A coastal woody climber with promising therapeutic values (2018)
  • Author(s): Chan E. W. C., Tangah J., Baba S., Chan H. T., Kainuma M., Inoue T.,
  • Journal Title: Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science Volume: 8 Pages: 133-140
  • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
• [Journal Article] 2015年7月9日豪雨によって松山市で発生した水害の特徴と土地利用変化の関係 (2017)
  • Author(s): 川瀬久美子
  • Journal Title: 愛媛大学教育学部紀要 Volume: 64 Pages: 273-280
  • NAID: 120006527466
• [Journal Article] Botany, uses, chemistry and bioactivities of mangrove plants V: Acrostichum aureum and A. speciosum. (2017)
  • Author(s): Kimura N., Kainuma M., Inoue T., Chan E.W.C., Tangah J., Baba K., Oshiro N., Okamoto C.
  • Journal Title: ISME/GLOMIS Volume: 15 Pages: 1-6
  • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
• [Journal Article] Garcinia subelliptica (Fukugi): A Multi-purpose Coastal Tree with Promising Medicinal Properties (2017)
  • Author(s): Inoue T., Kainuma M., Baba K., Oshiro N., Kimura N., Chan E. W. C.
  • Journal Title: Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology Volume: 6 Pages: 121-127
  • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
• [Journal Article] Ulam herbs: A review on the medicinal properties of Anacardium occidentale and Barringtonia racemose (2017)
  • Author(s): Chan E. W. C., Baba S., Chan H. T., Kainuma M., Inoue T., Wong S. K
  • Journal Title: Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science Volume: 7 Pages: 241-247
  • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
• [Journal Article] Artocarpus altilis and Pandanus tectorius: Two important fruits of Oceania with medicinal values (2017)
  • Author(s): Baba S., Chan H.T., Kezuka M., Inoue T., Chan E.W.C
  • Journal Title: Journal of Food and Agriculture Volume: 28 Pages: 531-539
  • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
• [Journal Article] Botany, Uses, Chemistry and Pharmacology of Ficus microcarpa: A Short Review. (2017)
  • Author(s): Chan E.W.C., Tangah J., Inoue T., Kainuma M., Baba K., Oshiro N., Kezuka M., Kimura N.
  • Journal Title: Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy Volume: 8 Pages: 103-111
  • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
• [Journal Article] Botany, uses, chemistry and bioactivities of mangrove plants IV: Avicennia marina. (2016)
  • Author(s): Baba S., Chan H.T., Oshiro N., Maxwell G. S., Inoue T., Chan E. W. C.
  • Journal Title: ISME/GLOMIS Volume: 14 Pages: 5-10
  • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
• [Presentation] マングローブ植物（メヒルギ）の呼吸特性 (2017)
  • Author(s): 井上智美, 川西あゆみ，冨松元
  • Organizer: 日本生態学会第64回大会
  • Place of Presentation: 早稲田大学
  • Year and Date: 2017-03-14
• [Presentation] Carbon storage of mangrove ecosystems: estimated models and global maps applied their models. (2017)
  • Author(s): Inoue T., Baba S., Ishihama F., Kawanishi A., Hayashi F., Ohshiro N., Kezuka M., Mochida Y., Chan H.T., Kainuma M., Kimura N., Yamano H., Kuwae T., Matsuda H.
  • Organizer: International Conference on Sustainable Mangrove Ecosystems
  • Int'l Joint Research / Invited
• [Presentation] Function of mangrove plants-Roots and soil chemicals. (2017)
  • Author(s): Inoue T.
  • Organizer: JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting
  • Int'l Joint Research / Invited
• [Book] 現代人文地理学 (2018)
  • Author(s): 池口明子
  • Total Pages: 252
  • Publisher: 放送大学教育振興会
  • ISBN: 9784595318627
• [Book] 図説日本の湿地 (2017)
  • Author(s): 井上智美
  • Total Pages: 228
  • Publisher: 朝倉書店
  • ISBN: 9784254180527