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Comparative Study on Chemical Profiling and Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oils from Different Parts of Eucalyptus lanceolatus
2016
Author(s): Bhagat M, Gupta S, Jamwal VS, Sharma S, Kattal M, Dawa S, Devi R, Bindu K
In this study, essential oils from stem, leaf and bud of Eucalyptus lanceolatus were analysed and chemical profiling was done by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).
Traditional Textiles and Costumes of Karbi and Biate Tribes of Meghalaya
2012
Author(s): Karolia A, Ladia B
The objectives of the study were to document the yarns, looms, colors, motifs and costumes worn for different occasions. Data was gathered through personal interviews coupled with observation method from purposive selected samples and photographs were taken to support the study.
This article outlines the present knowledge of pharmacological and other studies on tulsi plant.
Promoting Traditional Occupations in Indigenous Populations of Meghalaya, India
2020
Author(s): Kurbah S, Rao PSS
A study was conducted in Meghalaya state on 2 traditional occupations, blacksmithy and manufacturing of bows and arrows. A representative sample of 15 families in blacksmithy and 10 families involved in the manufacture of bows and arrows were chosen.
Traditional Knowledge and Method of Various Rice Preparations in Assam.
2020
Author(s): Bora A.
The paper is about traditional knowledge and methods of preparing various rice preparations in Assam.
Ethnozoological Knowledge of Indian Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste and Rural Communities
2014
Author(s): Pushpangadan P, George V, Sreedevi P, Ljinu TP, Ninawe A
The tribals live in an around forests and other difficult terrains. They acquired unique knowledge about the use of many wild flora and fauna. Most of these are either lesser known or hither to unknown to the outside world. The treasure of traditional knowledge (TK) if subjected to scientific scrutiny could benefit human kind in many ways.
Fishing Methods in the Rivers of Northeast India
2009
Author(s): Gurumayum SD, Choudhury M
This paper explore the traditional fishing methods in the rivers of Northeast India. Some of the existing fishing methods in the hill steams are hooks and line, maze/ barricade, encircling gear, entangling gear, impaling gear, scooping gear, groping, impoundment, indigenous trap and noose fishing. For the large scale fishing destructive practices such as dynamiting and poisoning are employed.
Geographical Indications in Horticulture: North East India Perspective
2020
Author(s): Datta HS, Sharma G, Bora SS
The study highlights that GI tags will pave the way for better branding and marketing of horticultural products of Northeast Region both in domestic and international Market, besides protecting local crops and facilitating better return to legitimate rural producers.
Herbal-Based Drugs for Dry Eye; Treatment and Adverse Reactions
2021
Author(s): Reyhani M, Aghamollaei H, Jadidi K, Barzegar A
This study shows that some herbal products have the potential to be used for the treatment of dry eye while the use of certain products can lead to this syndrome.
Impact of Farmer Producer Organization on Organic Chilli Production in Telangana, India
2019
Author(s): Manaswi BH, Kumar P, Prakash P , Anbukkani P , Kar A , Jha GK , Rao D , Lenin V
Primary data was collected from 120 farmers comprising 60 members and 60 non-members of FPO from two districts of Telangana through semi-structured interviews. The study found that the shift to organic chilli cultivation led to decrease in input use by 9.06% and yield by 23.4%.