Ethnobotany is an important interdisciplinary field that examines the relationships between human societies and plant resources, contributing significantly to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. India, recognized as a mega-biodiversity country, supports a rich diversity of plant species and extensive traditional knowledge systems. Plant resources are widely utilized for medicinal, food, fodder, and cultural purposes, particularly among indigenous and tribal communities. Traditional ecological knowledge plays a crucial role in sustainable resource management through practices such as selective harvesting, seasonal utilization, and conservation of sacred groves. These practices help maintain ecological balance and ensure long-term availability of plant resources. Increasing pressures from industrialization, habitat degradation, climate change, and overexploitation are posing serious threats to plant biodiversity and associated knowledge systems. Effective documentation of traditional knowledge, along with its integration into scientific approaches and conservation planning, is essential for ensuring ecological stability, sustainable utilization of plant resources, and long-term environmental sustainability.
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