The Wild Edible Plant Diversity of North-East India

The present book is a humble step towards understanding of North Eastern India wild plant wealth in economic as well as useful aspect. The tribes of North Eastern India use many wild plants as fruits, vegetables and Medicines.Total more than 1113 wild edible types which are used by the North- Eastern communities mentioned in this book along with botanical name, local name and mode of use. The book also described cultural significance, market prospect and conservation concern of wild edible plants.There is a vast gap between actual and potential productivity. To bridge this gap, wild edible plants can play an important role, for this, several researches, developmental strategies are need, and this book will be helpful for the purpose. At present, the whole World is facing a food crisis, World food production is gradually decreasing and demand is increasing. The wild edible plants can serve as alternative food sources to solve this problem