Meaning of folk and artistic knowledge for education in biodiversity preservation

The aim of this paper is to provide a theoretical background to the meaning of folk and artistic knowledge for education in biodiversity preservation, from natural and agricultural sciences, and its effect on teacher training in these specialties. The theoretical methods used helped set up the arguments presented. The significance of such knowledge in dealing with the contents of Biodiversity is supported, in order to offer significant knowledge with a personal sense, which can bring personal motivation and awareness concerning this natural resource, and the need for protection and sustainable use. It provides elucidation and productive creation of meanings in terms of biodiversity, that will lead to students´ cultural improvements as future environmental educators. Folk and artistic knowledge is defined

Essential Notes on the Passiflora incarnata-Agraulis vanillae insularis Relation

Context: The local vegetation was studied to identify elements that could host butterfly rearing (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) in the butterfly refuge at the Camaguey’s Botanical Park Aim: To unveil the nomenclature, taxonomy, phenotypical characterization, differences from akin taxa, distribution, and ethnobiological traits of a host plant (Passiflora incarnata L.), and one of the butterflies that lives in it (Agraulis vanillae insularis Maynard, 1889). Methods: Field observation, work with biological collections, digital image processing, specimen identification through descriptive catalogs and analytical keys, experimental breeds in controlled conditions. Results: The recorded history of P. incarnata L. in Cuba was reconstructed, and the origin of the germplasm found at the Camaguey’s Botanical Park was elucidated. A. vanillae insularis Maynard (1889) demonstrated a potential as a host plant in Cuba. Different criteria were defined to contrast the two taxa with their akin. The feasibility of using the plant to rear butterflies for exhibition purposes was discussed. Conclusions: Due to the frequency P. incarnata L. is cultivated in Cuba, it should be acknowledged as part of the economic flora of the nation. Considering that it acts as a host plant at the Camaguey’s Botanical Park, and is capable of host the rearing of A. vanillae insularis Maynard (1889) butterflies, which have the potential to be included in the butterfly refuge under construction in the park

Sobre la relación Passiflora incarnata - Agraulis vanillae insularis; precisiones necesarias

Context: The local flora is studied to identify elements that could support the breeding of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) in the butterfly farm that is built in the Camagüey Botanical Park. Objective: To reveal the nomenclature, taxonomy, phenotypic characterization, differences with related taxa, distribution and ethnobiological traits of a host plant (Passiflora incarnata L.) and one of the butterflies it hosts (Agraulis vanillae insularis Maynard 1889). Methods: Observation in the field, work with biological collections, digitized image processing, identification of specimens through the use of descriptive catalogs and analytical keys, experimental breeding under controlled conditions. Results: The history of the records of P. incarnata in Cuba is reconstructed and the origin of the germplasm currently cultivated in the Camagüey Botanical Park is clarified. Its condition as a host plant for A. vanillae insularis in Cuba, is demonstrated. Criteria are stablished to differentiate both taxa from their relatives. The feasibility of using the plant to support the baby butterfly with a view to its being exhibited to the public is discussed.Contexto: Se estudia la flora local para identificar elementos que pudieran sustentar la cría de mariposas (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) en el mariposario que se construye en el Parque Botánico de Camagüey. Objetivo: Develar la nomenclatura, taxonomía, caracterización fenotípica, diferencias con taxones afines, distribución y rasgos etnobiológicos de una planta hospedera (Passiflora incarnata L.) y una de las mariposas que hospeda (Agraulis vanillae insularis Maynard 1889). Métodos: Observación en el terreno, trabajo con colecciones biológicas, procesamiento de imágenes digitalizadas, identificación de especímenes mediante la utilización de catálogos descriptivos y claves analíticas, cría experimental en condiciones controladas. Resultados: Se reconstruye la historia de los registros de P. incarnata L. en Cuba y se esclarece la procedencia del germoplasma cultivado actualmente en el Parque Botánico de Camagüey. Se demuestra su condición de planta hospedera para A. vanillae insularis Maynard 1889, en Cuba. Se precisan criterios que permiten diferenciar ambos taxones de sus afines. Se discute la factibilidad de utilizar la planta para sustentar la cría de la mariposa con vistas a que sea exhibida al público. Conclusiones: Dada la frecuencia con que se cultiva actualmente en Cuba, P. incarnata L. debe ser reconocida como parte de la flora económica del país. Teniendo en cuenta que, en el Parque Botánico de Camagüey, esta última actúa como planta hospedera, puede sustentar la cría de A. vanillae insularis Maynard 1889, mariposa que tienen potencialidades para ser incorporada al mariposario que actualmente se construye allí