The book entitled Nutrient Dense Underutilized Plants: Manila Tamarind and Drumstick two important nutrient dense underutilized plants have been covered in different chapters viz., Introduction- botanical description, nutritional, medicinal importance, agro-techniques and genetic resources and improvement. It is hoped that the information given in the book will be of immense use to researchers/ planners and policy makers engaged in rendering the services in strengthening biodiversity of the planet. It will also be very useful for the students of different disciplines of forestry, botany and medicinal sciences.