Provides a unique and comprehensive overview of the use of edible wild plants to reduce food shortage and increase nutrition in developing nations

Thoroughly covers the different types of edible wild plants in regions across the globe, focusing on how these plants can be utilized to increase food security in these regions

Focuses on the diversity of edible wild plants from a global perspective, with emphasis on proper preservation and harvesting techniques

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Dr. Shabnum Shaheen is an Assistant Professor at Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan Dr Mushtaq Ahmad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at Quaid-I Azam University in Islamabad, Pakistan Nida Haroon is a PhD scholar at Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan

Inhalt
Food security: A Global problem.- Edible wild plants: A solution to overcome Food Insecurity.- Diversity of Edible wild Plants: Global perspectives.- Status of Edible wild Plants in Pakistan: Case studies.- Nutritional contents and analysis of edible wild plants.- List of useful edible wild plants for daily use.- A pictorial guide to edible wild plants.- Conservation measures and sustainable production of edible wild plants.- Glossary.- Bibliography.