Introduction Orphan crops, often referred to as neglected and underutilized crops, are traditional food crops that have received limited attention from agricultural research, policymakers, and commercial markets despite their significant nutritional and environmental...

For millions of small cotton farmers in India’s rain‑fed heartlands, the old way of farming is no longer enough—agroforestry is turning into a lifeline, not just a land‑use experiment. Cotton cultivation in India, particularly in rain‑fed areas such as Vidarbha,...