Discover the critical role of India’s plant genetic resources for food and nutritional security. This essential guide explores the Western Himalayas, detailing medicinal, aromatic, lesser-known edible, and horticultural plants, plus wild relatives vital for Indian agriculture. It expertly addresses genetic erosion, bioprospecting, and biodiversity hotspots across Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttaranchal. A must-read for botanists, agricultural scientists, conservationists, and students studying India’s rich botanical heritage and its future prospects.