Exploring local vegetables cultivated in home gardens of Pa Tio District, Yasothon Province, Thailand: ethnobotanical knowledge, nutritional value, and horticultural potential.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Local vegetables are essential for food security, nutrition, and cultural practices in rural northeastern Thailand. Despite their importance, comprehensive documentation of their diversity, nutritional contributions, cultural significance, and economic value in Pa Tio District, Yasothon Province, is lacking. This study provides the first systematic account of edible plants in the district, highlighting their multifunctional roles in food, medicine, household nutrition, and local markets.

Methods

Ethnobotanical data were collected through semi-structured interviews with local informants, and species uses were categorized as food, spices, medicinal, or ornamental. Quantitative indices-including the Cultural Importance Index (CI), Informant Consensus Factor (F_ic

SUBMITTER: Saensouk P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12821892 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature