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LEH: Known locally as the Ladakh Berry or Tsesta Lulu, sea buckthorn is a wild, high-altitude berry with significant nutritional value and the potential to strengthen local livelihoods and expand into global markets.
The sea buckthorn of Ladakh received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2023, recognizing its regional identity. However, despite its nutritional profile and growing range of processed products, the berry has yet to make a significant mark in international markets.
Ladakh accounts for an estimated 64 to 70 per cent of India’s sea buckthorn cultivation and wild growth area. The hardy shrub grows across Leh, Nubra, Kargil and Zanskar, particularly along the Indus and Shyok rivers, in the cold...
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