Volume : IV, Issue : IX, September - 2014

SOME WILD EDIBLE FRUITS OF TRIPURA–A SURVEY

Subrata Chakraborty, H. P. Chaturvedi

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A survey was conducted with a view to document wild edible fruits of Tripura during 2011 to 2013. Field study was carried out in the Baramura hill range, Athramura hill range, Longtorai hill range, Debatamura hill range, Sakan hill range and Jampui hill range of Tripura. The state weather is characterized by subtropical, warm and humid condition which favours the growth and development of various edible fruit crops. A total of 61 wild edible fruit plants were documented. These fruit plants are playing a vital role in providing nutritional and economic security. This paper lists the wild edible fruits & their uses and suggests collection, evaluation, conservation and utilization for sustainable development.

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Subrata Chakraborty, H. P. Chaturvedi Some Wild Edible Fruits of Tripura- A Survey Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue.9 September 2014

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