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The study document the project finding on indigenous natural resources management practices of the tribal peoples of Northeastern India implemented in the year 2005 in different regions of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.

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Spinnability of Cotton/Milkweed Blends on Ring, Compact and Rotor Spinning Systems

2016

Author(s): Karthik T, Murugan R

The physical characteristics of cotton/milkweed yarns spun on ring, compact and rotor spinning systems in relation to blend proportion and chemical treatment of milkweed fibres have been studied.

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Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Activities of Himalayan Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc.

2015

Author(s): Mehrotra MS, Kirar V, Vats P, Nandi SP, Negi PS ,Misra K

This study evaluated the phytochemical and antimicrobial activities and also quantified bioactive nucleoside using high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) of five extracts of Indian Himalayan Cordyceps sinensis prepared with different solvents employing accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) technique.

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In this study, alcoholic extract of seven plants from Tanhat protected area, Saudi Arabian, were studied for their antioxidant properties.

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Ethnobotanical and Ethnoveterinary Survey in Paraguay: Medicinal Plants Used for Deworming

2022

Author(s): Ocampos GAM, Ñumbay MT, Alvarenga N, Sühsner CP, Delmás G, Hoste H

This study aimed to collect data on the use of medicinal plants (MPs) for humans and veterinary practices and at listing plant species with potential anthelmintic properties to select some plant species for further studies following three criteria (availability, originality and popularity).

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The objective of the present review article is to compile all the relevant published information regarding traditional uses, phytochemistry and therapeutic potential of Myrica esculenta commonly known as box berry.

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The study shows that the indigenous ecological knowledge and behaviour of the tribal people towards nature is generally based on sustainability, productivity and optimum balanced utilization of available land and other natural resource.

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Utilization of Wild Citrus by Khasi and Garo Tribes of Meghalaya

2016

Author(s): .Upadhaya A, Chaturvedi S S,Tiwari B K

In this paper, the traditional uses of Citrus hystrix DC syn. Citrus macroptera Montrouz., Citrus latipes (Swingle) Yu.Tanaka and Citrus indica Yu.Tanaka by the Khasi and Garo tribes of Meghalaya are documented

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Traditional Fishing Methods in Central Valley Region of Manipur, India

2013

Author(s): Devi BN, Mishra SK, Das L, Pawar NA, Chanu TI

Central valley region of Manipur harbours great ichthyofaunal diversity; diverse fisheries resources, thus uses wide array of fishing methods which are evolved traditionally and being practiced extensively throughout the central valley.

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Traditional Knowledge of NE People on Conservation of Wild Orchids

2009

Author(s): Medhi RP, Chakrabarti S

Northeastern Region India is the traditional home of near about 876 orchid species in 151 genera of which many species are economically important for their ornamental and medicinal values.