Cultivation of Tropical, Subtropical Vegetables, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Plant species grown in tropical countries on small scale family farms or commercial farms, to provide food for humans or livestock, in dry or humid regions are highly abundant and taxonomically diversified. Vegetables comprise of a large number of plants, mostly annual, of which different parts like leaf, stem, lower bud, flower, fruit, root etc. are eaten. They are rich in nutrients and are essential items of a balanced diet. Vegetables are called protective food as their consumption can prevent several diseases. Many vegetables are important items of commerce and thus can play a major role in the economic development.