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Studying an Indigenous Rainwater Harvesting System in Banni Grassland of Kachchh, India
2018
Author(s): Machiwal D, Kumar S, Sharma GK , Jat SR, Dayal D
This study focuses on an indigenous rainwater harvesting system, locally known as virda that was evolved centuries ago in Banni grassland of Kachchh, Gujarat, India.
Traditional Knowledge and Heirloom Root Vegetables: Food Security in Trans-Himalayan Ladakh, India
2018
Author(s): Chorol S , Angchok D, Angmo P , Tamchos T, Singh RK
This study elaborates the role of heirloom vegetables coming down from generations to generations into the life support system of native Ladakhi highlanders (in the trans-Himalaya region of India).
The Scope of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Use in Historical Conservation in India
2018
Author(s): Singh M, Mamania D, Shinde V
This paper deliberates upon the utilization of Cannabis sativa L. (hemp) plant from the ancient period to its present use to regulate green house impact.
Genetic Erosion of Crop Landraces: Trends in the Conservation of Locally Adapted ‘Newar ’ Radish in Jaunpur District, Uttar Pradesh, India
2018
Author(s): Singh A, Singh RK, Kumar N, Kumar S
A study was conducted to understand trends in the conservation of the locally adapted critically endangered radish landrace ‘Newar ’ (Raphanus jaunpurensis sp. nova.), conventionally grown in certain saline areas of Jaunpur city, Uttar Pradesh for use in salads, and for other traditional household uses, as well as the sale of fresh roots and seeds.
Anthraquinone Rich Cassia Fistula Pod Extract Induces IFIT1, Antiviral Protein
2018
Author(s): Naresh D, Bharne D , Saikia P, Vindal V
The aim of present study is to identify Cassia fistula pod rich with anthraquinones extract (CF) to induce IFIT1 antiviral protein. Therefore, CF is extracted by soxhlet extraction process.
Sinusitis and the Related Remedies in Persian Medicine
2018
Author(s): Kamaneh SAR , Qaraaty M , Tabarrai M , Mazidi M ,
In this review, the study tried to explain the medieval scientists’ intervention methods for sinusitis based on their knowledge.
Ethnomedicinal Uses of Exotic Plant Species in South-Central Zimbabwe
2018
Author(s): Maroyi A
This study revealed that exotic plants play an important role in provision of primary healthcare to local communities in South-central Zimbabwe.
In Vitro Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Activities of Allium paradoxum (M. Bieb.) G. Don Extract on Human Breast Cancer Cell Line
2018
Author(s): Gholipour N , Mashjoor S , Naderi M, Pouyani MR , Tubkanlu ZE ,
The study showed that the A. paradoxum (M. Bieb.) G. Don extracts decrease the viability of MCF-cell line in a dose-dependent manner and the most effective concentration of this extracts after 24 h treatment was 100 µM.
Gewai saag: A Folk Medicine Used by The Tribal People of Central Himalayan Region
2014
Author(s): Padalia K
This study describes the method of preparation of the medicine and its applications along with an objective to conserve the practices of traditional knowledge of plant and plant’s products.
Traditional Farming and Post Harvest Processing of Coconut by Nicobari Tribe
2015
Author(s): Velmurugan A, Swarnam TP, Sai TP , Roy SD
The present study encompasses a glimpse of a folk knowledge gleaned through survey on farming and post harvest processing of coconut a main source of livelihood activity of the tribals.