Toshana Sakhare*

M.Sc. Biotechnology, Fellow at Sharad Pawar Inspire Fellowship in Agriculture, Amity University Mumbai, India

*Corresponding Author: Toshana Sakhare, M.Sc. Biotechnology, Fellow at Sharad Pawar Inspire Fellowship in Agriculture, Amity University Mumbai, India.

Received: April 02, 2024; Published: April 24, 2024

Abstract

The medicinal plants (MAPs) have been cultivated in field conditions worldwide, particularly in Asia, Africa, and Europe, due to the superior economic prospects they offer compared to regular field crops. The cultivation of MAPs exhibits significant economic potential; yet, it is hindered by various limitations that impede its adoption as arable crops. Moreover, the majority of individuals residing in rural regions are involved in agricultural activities, which significantly contributes to the advancement of rural areas. In order to achieve this objective, central or regional administrations must formulate appealing policies and implement social and cultural initiatives targeting rural regions. In addition, the provision of opportunities to individuals living within their respective regions will serve to mitigate the phenomenon of rural-to-urban migration.

Keywords: Medicinal Plants; Cultivation; Field Conditions; Economic Prospects; Arable Crops; Rural Regions; Agricultural Activities; Rural Areas; Policies; Social Initiatives; Cultural Initiatives; Rural-To-Urban Migration

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Citation

Citation: Toshana Sakhare. “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Our Ancient Treasure". Acta Scientific Agriculture 8.5 (2024): 46-48.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2024 Toshana Sakhare. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.