Overview
Provides a unique and comprehensive overview of the use of edible wild plants to reduce food shortage and increase nutrition in developing nations
Thoroughly covers the different types of edible wild plants in regions across the globe, focusing on how these plants can be utilized to increase food security in these regions
Focuses on the diversity of edible wild plants from a global perspective, with emphasis on proper preservation and harvesting techniques
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
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.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Dr. Shabnum Shaheen is an Assistant Professor at Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan
Dr Mushtaq Ahmad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at Quaid-I Azam University in Islamabad, Pakistan
Nida Haroon is a PhD scholar at Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, PakistanBibliographic Information
Book Title: Edible Wild Plants: An alternative approach to food security
Authors: Shabnum Shaheen, Mushtaq Ahmad, Nidaa Haroon
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-63037-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-63036-6Published: 08 September 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-87460-9Published: 11 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-63037-3Published: 31 August 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 183
Number of Illustrations: 107 illustrations in colour
Topics: Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography, Food Science