Similipal Biosphere Reserve & NTFPs along with wild root and tuber crops


Working in Similipal Biosphere Reserve forest, Collecting the data of NTFPs and the traditional food systems on Dioscorea species and other wild tuber crops. They are bitter in taste but tribal community put them overnight in running water for detoxification. After this process, they eat them as snacks and vegetables particularly during famine or off agricultural seasons.

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