Welfare of mankind is intricately linked with the biodiversity. A closer understanding of the intimate association of man with the ambient biodiversity is essential for better utilization. The new academic branch of botany, called 'Ethnobotany' serves this purpose adequately. We, therefore extended enquiry in ethnobotany of Badwani District (Madhya Pradesh: India). This book embodies the results of our inventorisation during 209 to 2013. The district was practically untapped ethnobotanically which promoted us to undertake documentation of its potential.We hope that this book will be immerse...

Agrobiodiversity and biodiversity are just like two sides of a coin. The former mainly focuses on that past of biodiversity that has undergone selection and modification in long past by human civilization to serve better human needs. Man has also discriminated bioresourses to his advantage. The homestead garden is one such small-scale production system fitted to easy access to family needs for various purposes. Tribal farmers are treasure-trove of traditional knowledge, experience and wisdom. Still, they suffer from poverty, malnutrition and 'hidden hunger' in India. They are primary...