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Knowledge of wild edible plants is a fundamental component of traditional knowledge systems, which facilitate the preservation, utilization, and sustainable management of these plants as evidenced by [1] and [2]. Furthermore, the erosion of these traditional knowledge systems directly correlates with a decline in the cultural practices and awareness surrounding wild edible plants, as highlighted in [3] and [4].
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Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org 4 facts
claimGeneral awareness and interest in wild edible plants remain low among younger generations in Northeast India, which signifies the erosion of traditional knowledge systems, according to Khan et al. (2015).
referenceAli-Shtayeh et al. (2008) conducted a comparative study on the traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used in the northern West Bank of Palestine, published in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine.
claimTraditional knowledge systems, which include beliefs, traditions, perceptions, and value systems transmitted orally through generations, are crucial for the preservation, utilization, and sustainable management of wild edible plants, according to Hazarika et al. (2012).
perspectiveShirsat and Koche (2024) argue that conservation strategies for wild edible plants should collaborate with indigenous and local communities, integrate traditional and modern scientific knowledge, and consider both the nutritional potential and the medicinal and pharmacological importance of these plants.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com 3 facts
claimTraditional knowledge of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern Ethiopia, varies significantly across informant groups, with older, male, and less formally educated individuals exhibiting greater familiarity with the plants.
referenceMothupi FM and Shackleton CM studied the traditional knowledge and consumption of wild edible plants in rural households in Limpopo Province, South Africa, in a 2025 publication in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine.
claimTraditional knowledge regarding wild edible plants (WEPs) is declining due to land-use change, urbanization, industrial expansion, and rural outmigration.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in the mountainous ... link.springer.com 2 facts
claimThe Shahrood communities in the Northeast of Iran have integrated the consumption, preservation, and management of wild edible plants into their cultural practices, which demonstrates the value of traditional knowledge in sustainable food systems.
referenceA 2022 study published in Ethnobotany Research and Applications documented the traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used by the people of Lawat, District Neelum, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan.
The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro ... link.springer.com 2 facts
referenceSingh, Sultan, Hassan, Gairola, and Bedi conducted a case study on the ethnobotany, traditional knowledge, and diversity of wild edible plants and fungi in the District of Kashmir Himalaya, India, published in the Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants in 2016.
claimSome ethnobotanical studies indicate that females often possess better traditional knowledge of wild edible plants because they participate more in activities supporting household sustenance.
Assessment of the nutritional value of a wild edible plant Scorzonera ... discovery.researcher.life 2 facts
claimKnowledge of wild edible plants is a component of traditional knowledge that is closely related to traditional human agriculture and biodiversity.
claimThe study conducted in southern Yemen is the first ethnobotanical survey on wild edible plants (WEPs) in that region, as previous traditional knowledge was undocumented.
An ethnobotanical study on wild edible plants in Taishan County ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimLocal communities in Taishan County have developed extensive traditional knowledge of wild edible plant (WEP) harvesting and consumption that is adapted to the area's unique geography, climate, and biodiversity.
Ethnobotanical study on wild edible plants used by three trans ... pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimTraditional knowledge regarding wild edible and medicinal plants is considered valuable for the future application of these plants within the food industry.
Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceManuel Pardo-de-Santayana, Javier Tardío, E. Blanco, A.M. Carvalho, J.J. Lastra, E. San Miguel, and R. Morales conducted a comparative study on traditional knowledge of wild edible plants in the Northwest of the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), published in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine in 2007.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Goba District Southwest ... nature.com 1 fact
claimThe use of wild edible plants is deeply rooted in the cultural practices and traditional knowledge of the community in Goba District, reflecting ethnobotanical wisdom passed through generations.