International Journal of Biological Sciences and Engineering
06(02): 80-86.
Sanjeet Kumar
sanjeet.biotech@gmail.com
Abstract
Similipal Biosphere Reserve (SBR) is only Biosphere Reserve of Odisha situated in Mayurbhanj district.
Government of India declared Similipal as Biosphere Reserve of the country in 1994. UNESCO (United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) added to its list of Biosphere Reserves in May 2009. SBR is a
pivot of many aboriginals and PTGs (Primitive tribal groups) of the district. Since long, they have been using many
wild plants as a food and medicine for their daily food requirements and primary health care. These plants are wild
edible tuber crops, fruits, vegetables, flowers, leaves and other plant parts. These wild edible plant species play an
imperative role during famine, critical time and off agricultural seasons, so they are known as Life Support Plant
Species (LSPS) for aboriginals in SBR. Therefore, an attempt has been taken to explore these LSPS and their
traditional knowledge. Present work also highlights the diversity of these LSPS, and role in sustainable development
of aboriginals in SBR.
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