Research Papers/Articles
Eating from Raw Wild Plants in Himalaya: Traditional Knowledge Documentary on Sheena Tribe in Kashmir
2017
Author(s): Singh B, Bedi YS
This paper describes the ethnobotanical information of 42 raw edible plants used by the Sheena tribe residing in Kashmir. Besides food value, more than half of the investigated species (60 %) have multiple uses in the form of medicine, drugs or as NTFPs.
Food Culture of Rural Khasi People, Meghalaya: A Lesson of Covid 19 Pandemic
2022
Author(s): Nongsiej K
The article highlights that the Covid 19 Pandemic changed people’s perception and many rural household in the villages of South West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya went back to the traditional food culture of the previous century.
Traditional Agricultural Practices in Meghalaya, North East India
2006
Author(s): Jeeva SRDN, Laloo RC , Mishra BP
The paper deals with traditional farming systems practiced by indigenous communities of Meghalaya. Majority of tribal people (ca. 83 per cent) in the state is engaged in agriculture. The shifting cultivation and terrace (bun) agriculture are two major farming systems, prevalent in Meghalaya.
Effect of Climate Change in Meghalaya as Perceived by the Scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Meghalaya, India
2016
Author(s): Maisnam G, Nongtdu D, Rangad L
This study was conducted to assess the adverse effect of climate change as perceived by the scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Meghalaya.
Commercially Important Medicinal Plants of North East India and Their Current Applications – A review
2023
Author(s): Dutta AK, Dutta PP, Pathak B , Barman D , Baruah P , Devi D , Borah JC, Talukdar NC
The present study has compiled and enlisted the wide range of medicinal plants used by different ethnic communities along with the highly traded medicinal and endemic plant species of superior quality attributes in the region.
Exploring the Status of Ethnic Tribal Value Addition Practices of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) in Garo Hills of Meghalaya, India
2023
Author(s): Sangmaa TJT, Lahirib B, Suresha CP, Kumar STP
The study aims to explore the status of jackfruit cultivation and utilisation of locally available jackfruit and to document the value addition practices followed by ethnic tribal communities in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, India, to augment the standardisation of the sustainable value addition practices for the region.
Traditional Knowledge Protection and Documenting: Critical Study on Traditional Knowledge Database and Registry
2013
Author(s): Mathew BB
The study explores the issues and challenges of the method used to protect traditional knowledge such as database and registry
Cultural Significance and Diversities of Ethnic Foods of Northeast India
2006
Author(s): Singh A, Singh RK, Sureja AK.
This paper to explore the ethnic foods made of local soybean, bamboo shoot, tree bean, lai patta (leafy mustard) and rai (Brassica juncea (Linn.) Czern. & Coss.) from different selected tribes of Northeast India.
Traditional Knowledge System on Paddy Straw Management in North-East India
2023
Author(s): Bidyalakshmia T, Bembema K, Narsaiaha K, Singhb HJ, Singhb HD
The study revealed that the people of Northeast Region, India used paddy straw for different purposes. This traditional knowledge on the utilization of paddy straw can provide an idea for scientific exploration for better and efficient uses in various fields.
Pattern of Traditional Medicine Usage in East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya
2014
Author(s): Lyngdoh JP ,Syiem D, Mao AA
The present paper reports the usage trend of traditional medicine among the indigenous Khasi population of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. The study recorded a high percentage of usage of herbal home remedies for common and minor ailments.