Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) provide various ecological,
economic, and cultural benefits, including food, medicine, clothing, and
shelter. However, uncontrolled and unsustainable collection practices are
leading to their rapid depletion and eventual extinction. This indiscriminate
collection threatens the status of several high-value MAP species, causing
habitat damage and biodiversity loss. Over 80% of the world's population still
depends on plant-based traditional medicines, making the conservation of MAPs
crucial for the sustainability of life on Earth. To address this issue, the
chapter suggests utilizing cutting-edge techniques such as in-situ and ex-situ
conservation and cultivating medicinal crops in agricultural areas. Cultivating
medicinal crops offers several advantages, including high local and
international demand, better returns, and fewer resource requirements. This
approach can help conserve and sustainably utilize high-value medicinal and
aromatic plants while providing economic benefits to farmers. The book chapter
aims to raise awareness among researchers, farmers, and other stakeholders
about the potential benefits of adopting new crops and addressing issues during
the cultivation of medicinal plants. By conserving and sustainably utilizing
high-value medicinal and aromatic plants, we can ensure the well-being of the
planet and its inhabitants.
Author(s)
Details
Sher Wali Khan
Department of Plant Sciences, Karakoram International University
Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Azhar Hussain
Department of
Agriculture and Food Technology, Karakoram International University Gilgit,
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Sartaj
Ali
Department of Agriculture and Food Technology, Karakoram
International University Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Aqleem
Abbas
Department of Agriculture and Food Technology, Karakoram International
University Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Ishrat
Roomi
Department of Agriculture and Food Technology, Karakoram
International University Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/crpas/v3/974
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