RP, Harisha and R, Siddappa Setty (2023) Irony of Urban Food Basket and Rural Wild Edible Resources- A Case from India. Food Science & Nutrition Technology, 8 (4). pp. 1-5. ISSN 25742701

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Abstract

This article sheds light on the current system of urban food gamut, future vulnerabilities, and interventions. Wild edible plants for urban consumers a prospects and encounters for sustainable innovation which creates a win-win situation. The term “Wild Food Plants” refers to non-cultivated wild edible plants gathered from natural forests and agricultural land. It is food for thought as the urban poor population increasing exponentially. It is also a very good alternative and chief source of nutritive food which has been practiced by indigenous people since immemorial. It could be a local substitute for global high-carbon food available in urban markets. Moreover, wild food plants have many ailments aiding in getting nutritive elements locally instead of globally produced food that is alien to our gut system.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Copyright of this article belongs to the authors
Uncontrolled Keywords: Urban Market; Wild Food Plants; Nutritional Security; Opportunities
Subjects: A ATREE Publications > G Journal Papers
Divisions: Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Centre for Environment and Development > Forest, Governance and Livelihood
Depositing User: ATREE Bangalore
Date Deposited: 30 Jan 2025 06:29
Last Modified: 30 Jan 2025 06:29
URI: http://archives.atree.org/id/eprint/544

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