Biocultural Conservation of Indigenous Foods and Their Potential as Alternative Food Sources in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHTs), Bangladesh

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ID14722602
AuthorsMohammed Ezazul Hoque (University of Chittagong), Shaikh Bokhtear Uddin (0000-0003-0239-6128, University of Chittagong), Imam Hossen (0000-0002-4574-6995, University of Chittagong), H Ahmed (0000-0001-8285-7830, University of Chittagong), Hurenaz Rayana Ahmed (University of Chittagong), J R Stepp (0000-0001-9594-9187, University of Florida, corresponding author), Mohammad Omar Faruque (0000-0002-4684-5004, University of Chittagong)
Year2024
Volume63
Issue6
Pages623-646
Publication date2024-11-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEcology of Food and Nutrition (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0367-0244 • E-ISSN: 1543-5237
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03670244.2024.2426097
PMID39569793
OpenAlexW4404592713
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited9

This study documented the lesser-known indigenous fruits and vegetables used in a montane area of high biocultural diversity in Bangladesh, the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHTs), and analyzed the nutritional values of selected species. Over 125 species were noted, and based on their frequent uses, 10 plant species were selected for nutritional analysis. All of the analyzed fruits and vegetables contain significant amounts of nutrients. Adoption of these species as alternative sources of food in other parts of Bangladesh could play a key role in improving livelihood and well-being in marginal communities

Agriculture · Agroforestry · Biology · Geography · Indigenous · Livelihood · Nutrient · Socioeconomics · Coconut Research and Applications · Environmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and Beyond · Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies · Ecology

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