Exploring the Nutritional, Functional, and Agronomic Potential of Mestha (Hibiscus cannabinus L.): An Underutilized Leafy Vegetable for Sustainable Food Systems
Bharathi S, Anushma P, Meena A G, Yogapriya A, Shanmugabhavatharani R, Kanal T, Fahima Fathima A & Aneesha J · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025
Hibiscus cannabinus L. (Mestha) is an underutilized multipurpose crop of the Malvaceae family, traditionally cultivated for its bast fiber but increasingly recognized for its nutritional, medicinal, and industrial potential. The growing challenges of global food insecurity and cl...
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10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113275