Wild edible fruits contribute significance to the local biodiversity and nutrition of the indigenous communities with their rich composition of macro and micronutrients. This study documents a total of 43 wild edible fruit species found in the Kolli Hills region, with a focus on the detailed examination of 12 selected species. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining botanical, ethnobotanical, and nutritional analyses to provide a comprehensive understanding of the identified fruits. Botanical investigations involve taxonomic classification, morphological descriptions, and distribution patterns of the documented fruits. Ethnobotanical surveys are conducted to gather indigenous knowledge, traditional uses, and cultural significance associated with these wild fruits. Additionally, nutritional analyses explore the potential health benefits and dietary value of the selected fruits. The results highlight the ecological importance of these wild edible fruits in the forest ecosystem, serving as a crucial resource for both human sustenance and wildlife. The ethnobotanical findings shed light on the cultural heritage and traditional practices of local communities, emphasizing the need for sustainable conservation efforts. Furthermore, the nutritional analyses provide valuable insights into the potential role of these fruits in promoting health and nutrition, thereby contributing to food security. The findings aim to facilitate conservation initiatives, promote traditional knowledge preservation, and encourage the integration of wild edible fruits into broader discussions on malnutrition, food insecurity, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development.

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Nutritional Analysis on Wild Edible Fruits of Kolli Hills (Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu), India

  • C. Jenipher,
  • M. Ayyanar

摘要

Wild edible fruits contribute significance to the local biodiversity and nutrition of the indigenous communities with their rich composition of macro and micronutrients. This study documents a total of 43 wild edible fruit species found in the Kolli Hills region, with a focus on the detailed examination of 12 selected species. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining botanical, ethnobotanical, and nutritional analyses to provide a comprehensive understanding of the identified fruits. Botanical investigations involve taxonomic classification, morphological descriptions, and distribution patterns of the documented fruits. Ethnobotanical surveys are conducted to gather indigenous knowledge, traditional uses, and cultural significance associated with these wild fruits. Additionally, nutritional analyses explore the potential health benefits and dietary value of the selected fruits. The results highlight the ecological importance of these wild edible fruits in the forest ecosystem, serving as a crucial resource for both human sustenance and wildlife. The ethnobotanical findings shed light on the cultural heritage and traditional practices of local communities, emphasizing the need for sustainable conservation efforts. Furthermore, the nutritional analyses provide valuable insights into the potential role of these fruits in promoting health and nutrition, thereby contributing to food security. The findings aim to facilitate conservation initiatives, promote traditional knowledge preservation, and encourage the integration of wild edible fruits into broader discussions on malnutrition, food insecurity, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development.