Traditional knowledge and utilization of wild edible plants in Swat district, Pakistan: implications for nutrition and food security

Abstract Background Wild edible plants are critical for local nutrition, cultural heritage, and livelihoods, yet their diversity and traditional uses are underexplored in Pakistan. Swat Valley, a biologically and culturally rich region, relies on wild plants for food security, particularly among eco...

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Principais autores:	Shujat Ali, Salahud Din, Sayed Afzal Shah, Wahid Hussain, Rainer W. Bussmann
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado:	BMC 2026-02-01
Series:	Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
Assuntos:	Ethnobotany Food security Nutritional diversity Sustainable livelihoods Swat valley Traditional knowledge
Acceso en liña:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-026-00850-3
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