World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

A SURVEY ON NUTRITIVE VALUE OF SOME WILD EDIBLE FRUITS & VEGETABLES OF BHANDARA MARKETS (M.S), INDIA

Padmavathi S. Rao*

ABSTRACT

Plant species of economic importance and precious plants of commercial value constitute the natural flora of Bhandara District. Local populace and tribal communities are the natives of the nearby rural area of Bhandara town. These rural people largely depend on the wild plant products for their livelihood. Some unique plant species of nutritive value which were regularly being used and sold by the local people as it is a regular source of income. There are many wild plant products which have come to light in the recent year with miraculous effects such as disease and drought resistant. Thus it is essential to conserve these plants and to introduce them as commercial crops. In view of this, 25 varieties of seasonal wild vegetables and fruits are selling in the markets of different villages adjoining to Bhandara city was considered as study area. Frequent visit conducted to study area at different seasons to collect information regarding collection, nutritive value and use of wild vegetables and fruits by local people.

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