M.Sc. (Botany), Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India
JournalPIJST
Volume / Issue2 / 3
Pages28–37
Published31 Mar 2025
Paper IDPIJST23M25004
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Abstract
Economic plants play a critical role in promoting sustainable agriculture and ensuring food security. These plants are not only essential for providing essential food, fiber, and medicinal resources but also contribute to maintaining ecological balance and enhancing biodiversity. The integration of economic plants into farming systems helps improve soil fertility, conserve water, and reduce the need for harmful chemicals, making agriculture more sustainable in the long run. Additionally, they support food security by providing a diverse range of crops that are resilient to changing climate conditions and pests, thus ensuring a stable food supply. This research paper explores the various contributions of economic plants, focusing on their ecological and socio- economic roles. It highlights how the cultivation of such plants can aid in achieving food security by diversifying crops, promoting agro- biodiversity, and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers. Furthermore, the paper examines the potential of economic plants to contribute to climate-smart agriculture by offering solutions to mitigate climate change impacts. The study also discusses the challenges of integrating economic plants into modern agricultural practices and suggests strategies for overcoming these barriers to promote sustainable farming.
Vikash Kumar Singh (2025). The Role of Economic Plants in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology, 2(3), 28–37. https://doi.org/10.62796/pijst.2025v2i3004
Vikash Kumar Singh. “The Role of Economic Plants in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security.” Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 2, no. 3, 2025, pp. 28–37. https://doi.org/10.62796/pijst.2025v2i3004
Vikash Kumar Singh. “The Role of Economic Plants in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security.” Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology 2, no. 3 (2025): 28–37. https://doi.org/10.62796/pijst.2025v2i3004
Vikash Kumar Singh (2025) ‘The Role of Economic Plants in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security’, Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology, 2(3), pp. 28–37. Available at: https://doi.org/10.62796/pijst.2025v2i3004.
Vikash Kumar Singh, “The Role of Economic Plants in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security,” Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 28–37, 2025. https://doi.org/10.62796/pijst.2025v2i3004.
Vikash Kumar Singh. The Role of Economic Plants in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology. 2025;2(3):28–37. https://doi.org/10.62796/pijst.2025v2i3004.
Vikash Kumar Singh. The Role of Economic Plants in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology 2025, 2 (3), 28–37. https://doi.org/10.62796/pijst.2025v2i3004.
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