The presence of wild edible plants and determinants influencing their harvest, consumption, and conservation in south eastern Bhutan.

Definition: Wild edible plants (WEPs) grow naturally in self-maintaining ecosystems. WEPs are harvested for consumption, sale, and medicinal uses. We hypothesize that WEPs play a major role in supplying food and generating income for the rural people in a world that is increasingly recognising its emerging conservation issues.

Determinants Influencing Selection of Potato Varietal Technology and the Role of Gender in Farm Decisions in Bhutan.

Potato is a primary food and cash crop in Bhutan. The adoption of new varieties has faced some challenges. To address this situation, farmers' needs and priorities were investigated through varietal demonstration and a field survey in seven of the main potato-growing districts of Bhutan.