Identifying the antecedents and consequences of the value chain of medicinal plants in order to empower the users of Nodushan rangelandsin Yazd province

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1 Graduated from Tehran University

2 Corresponding Author, Department of Information Science, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, karaj, Iran

3 Corresponding Author, Department of Information Science, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, karaj, Iran.

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Medicinal plants play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for users due to their therapeutic properties and high economic value. This study aimed to identify the antecedents and consequences of the medicinal plant value chain in order to empower the users of Nadushan rangelands in Yazd province, Iran. The research method was applied in terms of its purpose, exploratory in nature, and utilized the database method and Glazerian approach. Data was collected from 30 theoretical and experimental experts with more than 5 years of work experience, related research activities, as well as users of medicinal plants in the Nadushan region of Yazd province. Purposeful sampling and theoretical judgment were used to select the participants. The results revealed 4 final codes for antecedents and 7 final codes for consequences. The antecedents include climatic factors, cultivation potential, funding and initial capital, and maintaining the value chain. The consequences of this chain include improving people's health, supporting production, market development, environmental protection, productivity of medicinal plants, economic development, and cultural and social development. According to these findings, strengthening the medicinal plant value chain and optimal use of rangelands can contribute to sustainable development and improve the quality of life in the region. This study emphasizes the importance of cooperation between operators, government, and educational institutions to efficiently utilize the potentials in this field. Identifying and analyzing these antecedents and consequences can serve as a model for other similar regions in the country.

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