Cultivation of Tree Bean

Abstract

Parkia Roxburghii G. Don syn Parkia timoriana (DC) Merr. (Family: Fabaceae (Mimosaceae), sometimes known as tree bean, is a fast-growing leguminous plant found across Southeast Asia and the Pacific area. This plant's flowers, fragile pods, and seeds are edible and contain more carbs, vitamins, minerals, and proteins than other legumes. The species is regarded as one of the most underutilised plants, offering numerous usefulness and advantages. Many neglected and underutilised plant species that are nutritionally rich and well-suited to low-input agriculture can play an important role in enhancing global food security. Underutilised food resources provide much more nutrients than globally known species or variants that are frequently produced and consumed. The increased usage of such species can result in better nutrition and combat hidden hunger. The African yam bean, desert date, and berry (a sticky tree with a vitamin-rich fruit) are all examples of this potential. Despite not being sold worldwide, they are especially suited to local ecosystems and have an important role in sustaining different diets. With rising population pressures and severe issues such as food security, unemployment, and environmental degradation in developing nations, promoting neglected and underutilised plant species may pave the way for food and nutritional security.