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Wild Edible Plants of Meghalaya, North-East India
2007
Author(s): Sawian JS, Jeeva S, Lyndem FG, Mishra BP, Laloo RC
The present communication aims to document the traditional knowledge about wild edible plants used by tribal people of Meghalaya. During present investigation, a total of 249 species of wild edibles belonging to 153 genera and 82 families were inventorised. Among them 129 are trees, 54 shrubs, 37 herbs and 29 climbers.
Rice Cakes of North-East Region of India: A Systematic Review
2023
Author(s): Basaiawmoit B , Mishraa BK, Hati S
Rice cakes are well-known in the North-east region and are mainly consumed during tea time, ceremonies, festivals, and other occasions. This paper documents the indigenous techniques for rice-based foods in the North-eastern region of India.
Contributions of Traditional Knowledge to Understanding Climate Change in the Canadian Arctic
2001
Author(s): Jolly D
The paper discusses five areas in which traditional knowledge may complement scientific approaches to understanding climate change in the Canadian Arctic.
Wild Edible Macrofungal Species Consumed by the Khasi Tribe of Meghalaya, India
2013
Author(s): Khaund P, Joshi SR
The ethnic tribal population have extensive ethnomycological knowledge based on which they discretely collect and sell the edible macrofungi. The study observed considerable diversity among the edible macro-fungal species sold in the local markets.
Culture, Law, Risk and Governance: Contexts of Traditional Knowledge in Climate Change Adaptation
2013
Author(s): Williams T, Hardison P
The article promote awareness of these issues to encourage their wider incorporation into research, policy, measures to implement free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and the development of equitable adaptation partnerships between indigenous communities.
The Diversity Profile of Pepper and Banana Based High Range Home Gardens in Kerala
2023
Author(s): Babu NM, Thomas A, Venu L
The present study was to identify and analyze the diversity profile of the high range home gardens and also to compare the species diversity of different crop based home gardens in the high range area.
Traditional Knowledge Relating to use of Flora and Fauna as Indicators in Predicting Annual Seasons Among Karbi Tribe of Assam
2009
Author(s): Teron R, Borthakur SK
This paper studies the use of flora and fauna as indicators in predicting annual seasons among Karbi tribe of Assam.
Resource Conservation Through Indigenous Farming System in Hills of West Bengal
2012
Author(s): Mukherjee D
Available natural resources such as land, forests and water have continuously been degrading globally. There picture at regional level too is dim. Yet indigenous farming practices including, crop, seed production and management had always motivated the agriculturists to develop an improved agriculturally fit technology.
Efficacy of Herbal Extracts in Alleviating Corm Dormancy in Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.)
2023
Author(s): Sharma R, Kumara S, Sahare H
Through this study it was indicated that natural plant products which are environmentally sound and safe to use can be used as alternatives to chemicals used in breaking the dormancy of gladiolus and expanding its limits of cultivation.
This paper presents review of various literatures concerning the types of edible mushrooms consumed in India, their cultivation and processing. Mushroom farming is gaining popularity day by day among new entrepreneurs.