Book ID: 99810
Pandey, A.K.
Aquatic vegetables. 2011. 8 col. pls. figs. XV, 212 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.
This book covers valuable information on number of aquatic edible greens, found across the globe in various submerged places lying intropical, sub-tropical and temperate regions. In India, a number of aquatic vegetables (water spinach, water chest nut, lotus...) are grown sporadically/ commercially. Apart from their nutritional and medicinal importance adhered with the aquatic vegetables, they play an important role in maintaining the wetland ecosystem.