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| Title: | Wild edible fruits of Tripura |
| Authors: | Sankaran, M
Prakash, Jai
Singh, N P
Suklabaidya, A |
| Keywords: | Fruits
Wild edible fruits
Genetic resources
Tripura |
| Issue Date: | Aug-2006 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. cl.7 — A23L 1/00 |
| Abstract: | Tripura
is one of the eight jewels of the North-Eastern States and the state weather is
characterized by subtropical, warm and humid condition, which favours the
luxuriant growth of various edible fruit crops. In addition to the major fruits
grown (Mango, Litchi, Pineapple, Orange, Banana and Jackfruit) in this state,
there are many edible fruits exist naturally in forest as well as in cultivable
areas. These fruit plants are playing a vital role in providing nutritional and
economic security to the poor masses in rural areas but the commercial
importance and market value of these wild fruits is unknown to them. This paper lists the wild edible fruits and
their uses for further exploration |
| Page(s): | 302-305 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1092 (Online); 0972-592X (Print) |
| Source: | NPR Vol.5(4) [July-August 2006]
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