International Journal of Biological Technology (2012) 3(1): 11-19.
ISSN: 0976 – 4313
Sanjeet Kumar et al., (2012)
Email-Id: sanjeet.biotech@gmail.com
Published: 15, April, 2012; Vol. No. 3(1):11-19; Online:www.ijbtjournal.com/documents/ijbt150412103.
© Gayathri Teknological Publication, 2012.
Abstract
The present study documented first time some of the most preferred wild food sources among the tribes Mankirdia, Kharia, Kolha, Santhal and others inhabiting in Simlipal Biosphere Reserve Forest, Odisha, India, particularly highlighting the importance of Dioscorea species. A total of 79 wild edible plants including 11 species of Dioscorea were assessed with respect to their availability, consumption pattern and harvesting. These foods are also stored by the tribal groups using different process for critical periods of food shortage and famine. The study emphasizes upon the need for exploring food resource available for wild plants and conservation of wide biodiversity of Odisha.
Key words:
Simlipal Biosphere Reserve Forest, Tribal communities, Dioscorea species, Wild edible plants, Food shortage.
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