Exploring local vegetables cultivated in home gardens of Pa Tio District, Yasothon Province, Thailand: ethnobotanical knowledge, nutritional value, and horticultural potential

This study highlights the nutritional, socio-ecological and economic importance of edible plants in Pa Tio District. Conserving plant diversity and indigenous knowledge is essential for sustaining household nutrition and food security. Future work should investigate nutrient bioavailability, phytochemical composition, and improved cultivation practices to strengthen sustainable use and horticultural development of these culturally important edible plants.