EAN: 9783319630366

EDIBLE WILD PLANTS AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO F...

This text focuses on underutilized wild plants that can help to reduce food deficiency in
developing nations. Edible wild plants are viewed as a potential solution for overcoming food
insecurity for families in these regions  with a specific focus on sustainable production and
conservation measures. Detailed analysis of specific wild plants is provided  including the
nutritional contents of each plant. A full list of edible wild plants is included for the
benefit of researchers  plus a pictorial guide for easy identification of these plants.
Specific case studies are provided in which edible wild plants are used to reduce food
insecurity  and the diversity of edible wild plants is studied from a global perspective. In
developing countries  a significant obstacle to human survival is the increasing gap between
food availability and the growing human population. Food insecurity results in less consumption
of fruits and vegetables and leads to mineral and vitamin deficiency for individuals in these
regions. Edible Wild plants: An alternative approach to food security focuses on growing and
using wild plants in order to reduce food insecurity and malnutrition. Wild edible plants are
inexpensive and are a rich source of antioxidants  vitamins  fiber  and minerals. As the first
book to specifically focus on edible wild plants and their vital role in food security and
nutrition  this text is incredibly valuable to any researcher studying innovative potential
solutions to food deficiency in the developing world.

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