• Dr.D.A.Patil

This communication delves into the historical tapestry of ancient Vedic agriculture. It highlighted the adoption of exotic crop species for sustainable agriculture in Vedic period of India. As many as exotic 07 species (cereals and millets), 05 species (legumes), 08 species (oil and fibre yielding) and 14 species (miscellaneous ones) appear biopropospected by the Vedic people of India for agricultural produce in view of sustainable economy, apart from the indigenous crop species of Indian origin. Their origins are traced to continents, countries, islands and specific geographical regions of both New and Old Worlds. The three Vedas are viz. Rigveda,Yajurveda and Atharveda are studied critically to accrue the said information in the context of plant invasion in Vedic period of India, apart from Vedic economy.

Vedic Economy, Crops, Vedas, Plant Invasion

"Vedic Economy Vis-À-Vis Plant Invasion In The Erstwhile India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.p206-p215, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404G27.pdf

"Vedic Economy Vis-À-Vis Plant Invasion In The Erstwhile India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppp206-p215, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404G27.pdf