scholarly journals Wild edible plant species used in the Ağrı province, eastern Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. e098
Author(s):  
Zakine Kadioglu ◽  
Kemal Cukadar ◽  
Nalan Nazan Kalkan ◽  
Huseyin Vurgun ◽  
Ozkan Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Amaranthus Retroflexus ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Baseline Information ◽  
Plant Families ◽  
Increasing Demand

Wild edible plant species found in Ağrı are nutritionally and economically relevant. Plants are collected by the villagers and brought to the market for sale in the spring. Interest in these plants responds to the increasing demand for organic and natural food. In this study, 350 in-depth face-to-face interviews with villagers about the edible plants used in Ağrı (7 districts, 35 villages) were conducted in the region from April 2016 to October 2017. The species, parts used and their consumption and preservation techniques were analyzed and documented. Some of the wild edible plant species are consumed cured or canned, raw or cooked, dried, and some are frozen. The collected 100 wild edible species belong to 25 different plant families. Species are consumed as vegetables (91), spices (19), beverages (16), subterranean parts (5), fruits (3), seeds (3) and exudates (2). The most important species according to their cultural importance were: Amaranthus retroflexus, Beta trigyna, Gundelia tournefortii, Mentha longifolia, Polygonum persicaria, Rumex scutatus, Tragopogon porrifolius subsp. longirostris, and Urtica dioica. Leaves and young shoots were the most frequently used parts. Our study shows that wild edible plants are still well known and used by the local people of Ağrı as a food source. The documented data on these plants herein could be used as baseline information for further investigations on nutritional contents, as they could have the potential to become valuable nutrition sources.

Wild edible plants of Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, India and their economic potential

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhogaonkar P Y
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Edible Plant

The present study deals with the exploration, identification and future potentialities of the wild edible plant species of Gadchiroli district. The ethnobotanical survey of the region resulted in the documentation of 73wild plant species that are consumed by the Gondi, Madia, Kawar and Pardhan. Out of these, 56species belong to 52 genera 32 dicotyledonous families, while 17 species belong to 15 genera are from 9 monocotyledonous families.

scholarly journals Indigenous Wild Edible Plants of Bataw Village, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Gifty Merry Phawa ◽  
Eric Kevin Dkhar ◽  
Donboklang Marbaniang
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
The People ◽  
Jaintia Hills ◽  
Nutritional Benefits ◽  
Wild Edibles

The study was carried out as a kind of documentation of the used of wild edibles plants by the people in Bataw village, East Jaintia Hills. The results show that there are 35edible plants and belonging to 26 families being taken by the people of Bataw village as food. The mode of utilisation of wild edible plant includes 12 plant species used as vegetables, 11 species eaten as raw and 12 species consume as raw and as well as vegetable. The vast overexploitation of these indigenous wild edible plants has led to the over decline of these species. Therefore steps should be taken to protect such resources and further inventories need to undertake to understand their nutritional benefits and their long term sustenance.

Wild Edible Plant Diversity in Pinus gerardiana Wall. ex D. Don Forests of Kinnaur District, Himachal Pradesh, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-20
Author(s):  
Joginder Singh ◽  
A. Rajasekaran ◽  
A. Negi ◽  
Vijender Panwar
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Market Potential ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Anthropogenic Factors ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Elaeagnus Umbellata ◽  
Pinus Gerardiana

Wild edible plant species diversity in Pinus gerardiana forests of district Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh was assessed following quadrat method using stratified random sampling. A total of 55 plant species comprising of five trees, 21 shrubs and 29 herb species have been recorded in the study area. Out of the total recorded plant species, 54.55 per cent were edible and 45.45 per cent were non-edible. Among trees, P. gerardiana was recorded with the highest density of 206.77 trees/ha, basal area of 22.43 m2/ha and IVI value of 252.81. Among edible shrubs a rarely used plant, Daphne oleoides was the most dominant species with highest density (0.21 bushes/9m2), frequency (21.23%) and IVI (71.55). In case of herbs, Thymus serphyllum had the highest density of 2.91 individuals/m2, frequency (12.04%) and IVI (31.57). During the present study, it has been observed that the P. gerardiana is an important commercial tree species exploited for its edible nuts. However due to over-exploitation, grazing, habitat degradation and other biotic threats its natural regeneration is dwindling. Besides this important natural resource, other species viz., Prunus persica, Berberis aristata, Elaeagnus umbellata, Chenopodium album, Pyhtolacca acinosa etc., also have market potential, however adequate emphasis has not been laid on their propagation and conservation. The results also revealed that many wild species are under growing pressures from various anthropogenic factors. Therefore, it is suggested that large-scale awareness programmes on wild edible plants should be initiated and these species should be included in the forestry/rural plantation programmes. Further, propagation plan needs to be developed on important wild edible plant species and people should be encouraged to grow these wild edible plants of commercial importance which will reduce the pressure on the wild populations growing in the forest areas.

scholarly journals Exploration of wild edible plants used by Gujjar and Bakerwal tribes of District Rajouri (J&K), India

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. R. Dangwal ◽  
Tajinder Singh ◽  
Amandeep Singh
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Plant Exploration ◽  
Edible Species

The analysis of wild plant exploration was carried out to document the wild edible plants of district Rajouri (J&K), India. The present investigation of wild edible plants were based on extensive and intensive field survey during 2009- 2011. A total of 58 wild edible plant species belonging to 50 genera and 39 families have been reported from the area. Rosaceae was the dominant family that represented 7 taxa, while Brassiceae, Fabaceae, Moraceae and Poaceae represented with 3 taxa each and other 33 families have less representation. Tree make up was the highest proportion of the edible species 28 (41%) followed by 26 were herbs (38%) and 14 were shrubs (21%). Based on the requirements/edibility, majority of the plant species (26 species) are commonly used as fruits, 14 serve as vegetables, 1 species as flavoring agents (spices), roots, tubers of 3 species are eaten as raw and seeds/grains from 8 species for various substitute of food, whereas 2 species are used in making special drinks.

scholarly journals Nutritional Composition of Seed Kernel and Oil of Wild Edible Plant Species from Western Himalaya, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 609-618
Author(s):  
R.K. Maikhuri ◽  
Dalbeer S. Parshwan ◽  
Pushpa Kewlani ◽  
Vikram S. Negi ◽  
Sandeep Rawat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Western Himalaya ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Seed Kernel ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant

scholarly journals Diversity and Utilization of Edible Plants and Macro-Fungi in Subtropical Guangdong Province, Southern China

Forests ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juyang Liao ◽  
Linping Zhang ◽  
Yan Liu ◽  
Qiaoyun Li ◽  
Danxia Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Guangdong Province ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Edible Parts

Food supply from forests is a fundamental component of forest ecosystem services, but information relating to suitability for human consumption and sustainable utilization of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in developing countries is lacking. To address this gap in knowledge, diverse datasets of edible plants and macro-fungi were obtained from field collections, historical publications, and community surveys across seven cities in Guangdong Province (GP), southern China. Seven edible parts and five food categories of plant species were classified according to usage and specific nutrient components. Edible plant species were also categorized into different seasons and life forms. Our results show that at least 100 plant species (with 64 plant species producing fruit) and 20 macro-fungi were commonly used as edible forest products in subtropical GP. There were 55 and 57 species providing edible parts in summer and autumn, respectively. Many edible plants had multiple uses. Tree and herbaceous species made up the majority of the total. Our study provides evidence that both edible plants and macro-fungi can enrich the food supply for residents in rural and urban areas by acting as supplemental resources. We therefore suggest that, in spite of the prevalence of imported foods due to modern infrastructure, edible NTFPs from subtropical forests might be leveraged to support the increasing demand for food in an era of rapid urbanization and global change.

Wild Edible Plants of Dhankuta, Eastern Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 100-109
Author(s):  
Saugat Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Hot Spot ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Vegetation Zone ◽  
Floral Diversity ◽  
Sal Forest ◽  
Whole Plants ◽  
Edible Parts

The Dhankuta district, situated in the Eastern part of the country, is a hot spot for floral diversity. The vegetation zone ranges from sub tropical Sal forest to cool temperate alpine forest. The study of wild edible plant of this area was an attempt to highlight the types of wild edible plants found and their mode of use in local people. Present study records 132 species of wild edible plants belonging to 63 families and 103 genera. Fruits are the most common edible parts of the wild edible plants followed by leaves, young shoot, root or tuber, seeds, flower, whole plants, bark, nectar, nuts, inflorescence and buds.

scholarly journals Wild Edible Plants Used by Endangered & Indigenous Raji Tribe in Western Nepal

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lal B Thapa ◽  
Til Maya Dhakal ◽  
Raghunath Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous People ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Traditional Practices ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Different Parts

The Rajis are one of the endangered indigenous people distributed in western part of Nepal enriched in their own mother tongue, culture, beliefs and practices. Owing to lack of proper documentation, the traditional knowledge of uses and practices on wild edible plants by such an endangered community is about to extinct. This paper aims to present the traditional practices and use of wild edible plants by Raji people in Nepal. Our study found that a total of 67 wild edible plant species included in 56 genera and 38 families used by Raji people. Out of them 62 species were angiosperms, one species was Gymnosperm and 4 species were Pteridophytes. The results of study show that Rajis have their traditional way to use different parts of wild plants such as seeds, fruits, leaves, shoots, roots and tubers in the forms of vegetables, pickles, juice, and raw or as fruits.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v2i3.10969 Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol. 2(3): 243-252   

scholarly journals Study on the Diversity and Use of Wild Edible Plants in Bullen District Northwest Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tariku Berihun ◽  
Eyayu Molla
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Sweet Taste ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Population Pressure ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Edible Plant

This study was designed to document the use and conservation of wild edible plants in Bullen district, northwestern Ethiopia. Data was collected through semistructured interview and focus group discussions. The collected data was analyzed through direct matrix ranking, pairwise ranking, and priority ranking methods. In this study, a total of 77 wild edible plant species were identified. Of these plants, trees account for 35.5% followed by shrubs (31.1%). Fruits were the most harvested parts (59.7%) followed by leaves (12.9%), roots and tubers (3.8%), and rhizomes (2.5%). These plants are consumed either raw (57.1%) and/or cooked (17%); most are collected by women (62.5%) and children (20.8%), but the participation of men is stumpy (4.2%). According to pairwise ranking analysis, fruits of Vitex doniana and the leaves of Portulaca quadrifida are the most preferred plant species because of their sweet taste. However, some of the plants have side effects causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Although religion and cultural norms and values play an important role in the conservation of wild edible plants, population pressure and its associated impacts contributed much to the disappearance of these plants. Thus, community participation is the suggested solution for the conservation and sustainable use of the wild edible plants in the study area.

scholarly journals Traditional knowledge and ways of consumption of wild edible plants by rural communities of Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh (India)

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rinku Jhamta ◽  
Richa Puri ◽  
Manohar Lal Sharma ◽  
Sana Khan ◽  
Harsimran Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Local People ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Edible Plant ◽  
Fidelity Level ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Rural Appraisal

Wild edible plants are used as a source of food by local people where they still rely on natural resources to meet their daily needs. The study was conducted in the rural communities of the Shimla district to document wild edible plants and their edible uses known to local people. The study documented 103 wild edible plant species belonging to 75 genera and 46 families. Rosaceae is the most dominant family with 18 species occupying 17 % of the total use reports. Of the reported plants 43% were used as fruits, 42% as vegetables and remaining have used as juice, gums, spices and condiments. As many as 74 ways of consumption methods shows a Fidelity level (FL) of more than 80%. The use category of vegetables shows highest degree of consensus factor followed by fruit category. Horticultural land expansion is the major threat to the natural habitat of wild edible plants followed by overgrazing. Field visits to various villages in 16 regions of the study area were carried out in different phases from May 2015- September 2018. A total of 102 informants were involved in field investigation and a semi-structured questionnaires and participatory rural appraisal method were used to analyze and study the traditional wild edible plants.

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