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A new study documented an array of wild edible plant species that four ethnic communities in the Kashmiri Himalayas traditionally depend on for food, medicinal use and to earn a living.

Although the authors say the wild food sources show promise to alleviate food scarcity a and adapt to climate change, threats persist from over-extraction, changing climate, and traditional knowledge loss.

by Sonam Lama Hyolmo

https://news.mongabay.com/2024/07/traditional-foods-have-the-potential-to-help-kashmir-communities-adapt-to-climate-change-study/

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