Technology for propagation and cultivation of Angelica glauca Edgew.: A threatened high value Himalayan medicinal cum edible herb Butola Jitendra S.1,*, Vashistha Rajiv K.2, Samant S.S.3, Malik A.R.4 1G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi- Katarmal, Almora, 263 643 (Uttarakhand), India. 2HAPPRC, Post Box No.-14, HNB Garhwal University Srinagar, Garhwal, 246 174, Uttarakhand, India. 3G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Mohal-Kullu, 175 126, Himachal Pradesh, India. 4Division of Forestry, SKUAST-K, Shalimar, Srinagar, 191 121, Jammu & Kashmir, India. *Corresponding author: Jitendra S. Butola, E-mail: drbutolajs@yahoo.in; butolajs@rediffmail.com
Abstract Angelica glauca Edgew., a high value medicinal, aromatic and edible plant species, is native and endemic to the Himalaya region. Due to unsustainable in-situ harvesting, human excessive interference, habitat loss and fragmentation and grazing pressure, the natural populations of the species are at high risk of extinction. The present article gives comprehensive information on distribution, habitat, local names, present status, market value, taxonomic description, active ingredients, traditional and contemporary uses, propagation, agrotechniques and post harvesting process of the species. We suggest that this technology package should be adopted for increasing crop productivity ensuring sustainable supply of raw material and thus, mitigating harvesting pressure on wild populations of the species. Besides effective conservation management and sustainable utilization, the potential of the species should be adequately harnessed for socio-economic development of rural communities in Himalayan region. Top Keywords Chora, medicinal plant, threatened, propagation, cultivation, post harvesting process, Himalaya. Top |