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Harnessing underutilized arid vegetables enhances food securityFood security and livelihoodsLivelihoods in arid ecosystemsArid ecosystems by leveraging traditional knowledgeTraditional knowledge and sustainable practices. Indigenous vegetables like Kachari, Snapmelon, Mateera, Round Melon, Cluster Bean, Khejri, Phog, Indian Aloe, Drumstick, Spine Gourd, and Kair offer nutritional resilience and economic opportunities. These droughtDrought-resistant crops, adapted to harsh climates, provide essential vitamins, minerals, and medicinal properties. Traditional processing methods, such as drying Kachari and Snapmelon, extend shelf life, ensuring year-round availability, and reducing wastage. Value-added products like pickles and powders generate income through local markets. Cultivation practices, including rainwater harvestingRainwater harvesting and minimal irrigation, support sustainable production, while species like Khejri and Kair enhance soil fertilitySoil fertility and ecological stability. Despite seasonal availability and limited processing infrastructure, these vegetables diversify diets and mitigate malnutrition. Promoting their cultivation through research, improved processing techniques, and market linkagesMarket linkages can boost economic returns and food stability. Community-driven initiatives and policy support are vital to preserve traditional knowledgeTraditional knowledge, optimize resource use, and scale adoption, transforming arid challenges into opportunities for nutritional and economic resilience.

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Harnessing Underutilized Arid Vegetables for Food Security and Livelihood Enhancement in Arid Ecosystems

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    2026年

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  • Chandan Kumar,
  • Dheeraj Singh,
  • B. R. Kuri,
  • A. S. Tetarwal,
  • M. K. Ahirwar

摘要

Harnessing underutilized arid vegetables enhances food securityFood security and livelihoodsLivelihoods in arid ecosystemsArid ecosystems by leveraging traditional knowledgeTraditional knowledge and sustainable practices. Indigenous vegetables like Kachari, Snapmelon, Mateera, Round Melon, Cluster Bean, Khejri, Phog, Indian Aloe, Drumstick, Spine Gourd, and Kair offer nutritional resilience and economic opportunities. These droughtDrought-resistant crops, adapted to harsh climates, provide essential vitamins, minerals, and medicinal properties. Traditional processing methods, such as drying Kachari and Snapmelon, extend shelf life, ensuring year-round availability, and reducing wastage. Value-added products like pickles and powders generate income through local markets. Cultivation practices, including rainwater harvestingRainwater harvesting and minimal irrigation, support sustainable production, while species like Khejri and Kair enhance soil fertilitySoil fertility and ecological stability. Despite seasonal availability and limited processing infrastructure, these vegetables diversify diets and mitigate malnutrition. Promoting their cultivation through research, improved processing techniques, and market linkagesMarket linkages can boost economic returns and food stability. Community-driven initiatives and policy support are vital to preserve traditional knowledgeTraditional knowledge, optimize resource use, and scale adoption, transforming arid challenges into opportunities for nutritional and economic resilience.