Underutilized Vegetable Crops: Potential Sources of Nutrition and Livelihood Security

By:
P. Pandiyaraj, S. Sri Lekha, N. Vijaya Lakshmi, A. M. Sanmaya, V. Vinisha, B. Gopika, K. Kalai Chezhiyan, M. R. Prithiviraj, M. Antany Stanis Willson, U. Udhayavanan
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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Summary: This review highlights the nutritional, economic, and environmental benefits of cultivating underutilized vegetables like Athalakkai, Chow Chow, and Gherkin. These vegetables contribute to dietary diversity, food security, and biodiversity conservation, especially important in the context of climate change. Their cultivation supports small-scale farmers by creating economic opportunities and preserving cultural heritage, while also addressing malnutrition through their unique nutrient profiles.

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