Wild edible fruit diversity and its significance in the livelihood of indigenous tribals: Evidence from eastern India

Mahapatra, A. K.; Panda, Pratap Chandra

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“…Providing more information on WEP use and promotion of WEP consumption as part of a development program to improve nutrition as well as cultural well-being, has also been proposed by Mahapatra and Panda (2012), Nesamvuni et al (2001) and Mavengahama et al (2013). To be confident about the nutritional potential of WEPs, additional research concerning nutrient gaps in target groups, and nutrient composition and bioavailability of nutrients of WEPs is necessary.…”

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“…There is now greater attention paid to the role of WEPs as part of agrobiodiversity in managing risk, building resilience and supporting household subsistence (Mahapatra and Panda 2012). WEPs can contribute to food security in several ways.…”

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“…Harvesting and trading WEPs can result in rural employment and income generation (Shackleton and Shackleton 2004;Akinnifesi et al 2005; Keller et al 2006;Agea et al 2007;Barucha and Pretty 2010;Legwaila et al 2011). In other studies, the incorporation of WEPs in cropping systems has increased agro-biodiversity, enhanced production and mitigated the effects of environmental shocks, pests and diseases (Moore and Raymond 2006;Tilman et al 2006;Venter et al 2007;Frison et al 2011;Mahapatra and Panda 2012;Asif and Kamran 2013). Furthermore, WEPs are adapted to the local and sometimes harsh environmental conditions where other cultivated species would fail (Bradford 2010;Flyman and Afolayan 2006).…”

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“…Various researchers have argued that WEPs are important in local food systems and make significant contributions to the food and nutrition security of the poor (Lockett et al 2000;Mahapatra and Panda 2012;Mavengahama et al 2013;Fentahun and Hager 2009;Legwaila et al 2011;Shackleton 2003). However, studies actually quantifying the contributions of WEPs to diets are scattered and use different methodologies, making comparisons difficult.…”

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Dietary contribution of Wild Edible Plants to women’s diets in the buffer zone around the Lama forest, Benin – an underutilized potential

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Rural populations in developing countries face food insecurity and malnutrition despite being surrounded by extraordinary biodiversity. The international community increasingly recognizes the role of agro-biodiversity and Wild Edible Plants (WEPs) in their contributions to managing risk and building resilience and sustainable food systems. Studies on real contributions of WEPs to peoples' diets, however, are uncommon. This study assessed the contribution of WEPs to diets of women living in the buffer zone of the Lama forest in southern Benin. During the long dry season, a cross-sectional survey was carried out on 120 women, covering their knowledge and attitudes towards WEPs and two non-consecutive 24-h recalls of their WEP consumption. Contribution of WEPs to total dietary intake was low due to infrequent use and small portion sizes. The highest nutrient contributions of WEPs measured were for copper (13.9 %) and iron (4.6 %) but the majority of the women had intake values below the Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) for these elements -copper 65 % and iron 91 % Women's dietary diversity was significantly higher among WEP consumers than non-consumers, mainly due to higher consumption of dark green leafy vegetables. WEPs were less consumed as a replacement for other foods but rather as a complement to the diet. The study population generally appreciated WEPs, while some constraints were reported regarding preparation, conservation and commercialization. Before widely promoting WEP consumption in order to exploit their dietary potential, additional investigations are needed into their nutrient composition, cultural and market value, their sustainable harvest levels and possible integration into innovative farming systems.

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“…Several researchers have documented the WEPs used in the diet by tribes in various parts of India, nutritive values of WEPs and need for revival of knowledge associated with WEPs (Sundriyal and Sundriyal, 2004;Konsam et al, 2016;Mahapatra and Panda, 2012;Khyade et al, 2009). …”

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Diversity of Wild Edible Plants in Dhadgaon Block of Nandurbar District in Maharashtra, India

Kauthale¹,

Kulkarni²,

Chavan³

et al. 2017

Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol.

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A b s t r a c t A r t i c l e I n f oPresent study deals with survey and documentation of wild edible plants (WEPs) in Dhadgaon/Akrani region of Nandurbar district. Present paper is the first documentation of WEPs used by local communities in Nandurbar district. Data on about 91 wild edible plant species in 69 genera of 40 families was recorded. Majority of WEPs belongs to family Fabaceae (11 species), Araceae (7), Asparagaceae (6), Malvaceae (6), Amaranthaceae (5), Apocynaceae (5), Asteraceae (4), Dioscoriaceae (4), Rubiaceae (4) and Cucurbitaceae (3). The genera represented by the highest number of species are Chlorophytum (5 species) followed by Dioscorea (4), Amaranthus (3) and 2 species each from Amorphophallus, Arisaema, Bauhinia, Cassia, Launea, Moringa, Smithia, Sterculia, Vigna and Ziziphus. Most of the species were consumed as leafy vegetable (46 species) or fruits (34 species). More than one plant part is used from 14% of the species. These wild edible plants are sources of food security for local people, especially those living in remote rural areas. Some species are wild relatives of crops that could be used for crop improvement program in future. Several species have potential values for further domestication and commercial exploitation which will help in biodiversity conservation and sustainable utility. IntroductionMore than 12,000 plant species considered edible by humans, i.e., plants for human consumption account for about 5% of the total plant species of the world (Kunkel, 1983). It is estimated that in India about 800 species are consumed as wild edible plants (Singh and Arora, 1978). Wild edible plants (WEPs) refer to species that are harvested or collected from their wild natural habitats and used as food for human consumption (Lulekal et al., 2011;Heywood, 2011; Seal, 2012). WEPs play a major role in meeting the nutritional requirement of the tribal population in remote areas (Sundriyal and Sundriyal, 2001). WEPs serve as supplementary food for non-indigenous people and are one of the primary sources of cash income for poor communities (Uprety et al., 2012;Ghorbani et al., 2012;Menendez-Baceta et al., 2012). WEPs have an important role in ensuring food security and improve the nutrition in the diets of many people in developing countries (Lulekal et al., 2011;Ghorbani et al., 2012 Materials and methods Study areaThe study area is situated in Satpuda ranges. The study was carried out in 12 villages in Dhadgaon region of Nandurbar district. Nandurbar district is situated in Northern part of the state of Maharashtra bordering the state of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Nandurbar district is situated between 20º to 21º North latitude and 74º 55ʹ and 76º 59ʹ East longitude. The forest in the district covers an area of 4732.199 sq. km. (Tayade et al., 2016) ( Fig. 1). Data collectionFor data collection household survey and field studies were carried out during different seasons of the year (2014)(2015)(2016). Data of wild edible plants were documented through different interview methods ...

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The Potential of Edible Wild Fruits as Alternative Option to Ensure Food Security in a Changing Climate: A Case Study from Pakistan

Sadia

Ahmad

Belgacem³

et al. 2022

The Food Security, Biodiversity, and Climate Nexus

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Wild edible fruit diversity and its significance in the livelihood of indigenous tribals: Evidence from eastern India

Cited by 63 publications

References 34 publications

Dietary contribution of Wild Edible Plants to women’s diets in the buffer zone around the Lama forest, Benin – an underutilized potential

Dietary contribution of Wild Edible Plants to women’s diets in the buffer zone around the Lama forest, Benin – an underutilized potential

Diversity of Wild Edible Plants in Dhadgaon Block of Nandurbar District in Maharashtra, India

The Potential of Edible Wild Fruits as Alternative Option to Ensure Food Security in a Changing Climate: A Case Study from Pakistan

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