Wild Edible Plants by Dr. R.K. Singh, Edition 2016
Wild edible plants (WEPs) refer to species that are neither cultivated nor domesticated, but available from their natural habitat and used as sources of food. WEPs are gathered for food, nutrition and livelihoods by different cultures around the world. These plants are gathered from varied habitats from natural forests, agricultural fields to human disturbed areas such as roadsides and wastelands. Forest forms the most important source of wild foods for rural households and forest inhabitants. Among some indigenous people utilization of WEPs is integral component of their culture.
- Author:Dr. R.K. Singh
- Binding Type:Hardcover
- ISBN:9789384649487
- Total Pages:326
- Publishing Year:2016
- Language:English