Investigation of ethnic wild vegetables of Mahurgad forest, district Nanded, Maharashtra, India

Authors

  • Kahate PM Research Scholar, Department of Botany, Phulsing Naik Mahavidyalaya, Pusad, Dist. Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India
  • Chungade SM Research Supervisor, Department of Botany, Phulsing Naik Mahavidyalaya, Pusad, Dist. Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Edible’s plant, wild fruits, Mahur forest, tribal knowledge, nutrition, environmental sustainability

Abstract

This investigation was conducted in Mahur forest, district Nanded and studied on natural edible plants of Mahur forest. To collection of information using quadrate method, create quadrates on some selected villages of Mahur tahasil. Preserving knowledge about edible plant from local informants, elder people, heller, vegetable seller, middle-aged people; taking with them structure and semi structural interview and informal meeting. Collect information in local name, parts use, health benefit, recipes and their harvesting session. In this investigation collecting 35 edible plants belong to 17 family. The present study is emphasizing the need for conservation of these valuable species and combine them in to modern agricultural and dietary systems for enhancing health condition and environmental sustainability.

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2026-03-30

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Kahate PM, & Chungade SM. (2026). Investigation of ethnic wild vegetables of Mahurgad forest, district Nanded, Maharashtra, India. International Journal of Life Sciences, 14(1), 33–40. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/1573

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