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Indigenous Technical Know-How in the Healthcare of Domestic Animals
2005
Author(s): Karthickeyan, S M K Gajendran, K
The study shows Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in utilizing some of the commonly available ingredients of plants used by rural farmers
Ecological Status and Traditional Knowledge of Medicinal Plants in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary of Garhwal Himalaya, India
2013
Author(s): Bhat JA , Kumar M, Bussmann R
This study is based on the traditional uses of medicinal plants, their ecological status and importance of these plants in the largest protected area of Garhwal Himalaya.
Echoes at Fishermenâs Rock: Traditional Tokelau fishingBy Elders from Atafu Atoll
2006
Author(s): Hooper A, Tinielu L
The Atafu elders mainly wrote this work for the benefit of their children and grandchildren. Fishing communities throughout the Pacific have their own bodies of knowledge about their marine environments and their own techniques for exploiting them. Much of this traditional knowledge survives in numerous places, simply because it is both useful and efficient.
Characterising The Traditional Organic Liquid formulations Used by the Farmers of Western Agro Climatic Zone of Tamil Nadu
2023
Author(s): Nandhini DU, Somasundaramb E
The study was conducted to document the preparation method of organic liquid formulations used by the farmers belongs to the western agro climatic zone of Tamil Nadu and to characterise the same.
Traditional Fish Aggregating Wisdom of Manipur, Northeastern India
2013
Author(s): Devi BN, Mishra SK , Pawar NA , Das L , Das S
The study explored a unique traditional fish aggregating wisdom of central valley region of Manipur namely, Phoom namba , Phoomdao thumba (for Air breathing fishes), bunches of weeds (for grass carp) in loktak lake, macrophytes in low lying areas and branches of the tree and twigs (Kao) in the river systems.
Role of Traditional Knowledge in the COVIDâ19 Battle
2022
Author(s): Ola K
This article addresses the role of traditional medicine in the corona virus (COVIDâ19) battle. The paper discusses the increased gravitation towards using traditional medicine but also identifies the existence of skepticism towards its use.
Integrating Indigenous Knowledge of Farmers for Sustainable Organic Farming: An Assessment in Uttarakhand State of India
2013
Author(s): Subrahmanyeswari B , Chander M
This study was conducted to explore the traditional knowledge and indigenous practices being followed by farmers in agriculture and animal husbandry to assess the possibility of integrating with organic farming in Uttarakhand, which is the first state in India promoting organic farming in a systematic way.
Indigenous Knowledge in the Management of Bivalve Fishery of South Konkan Coast of Maharashtra, India
2013
Author(s): Gangan SS, Metar SY, Nirmale VH, Chogale ND, Balange AK, Bhalekar MS, Pai R
The present study was conducted to gain access to the indigenous knowledge of the fishermen engaged in the bivalve fishery practiced in the region.
Response of Potato Crop to Vrikshaayurveda Based Herbal kunapajala Against Black Scurf and Early Blight Disease
2023
Author(s): Adhikari S, Sharma S, Pandey ST, Singh RP, Singh V
The study found that kunapajala treated tubers were statistically at par in terms of germination per cent and tuber yield with the control treatment in which recommended dose of fertiliser was applied suggesting that kunapajala treatment as mentioned above effectively provided the nutrients required by the growing tubers.
Plants Used in Healthcare Practices by Limboo Tribe in South âWest of Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim, India
2013
Author(s): Badola HK, Pradhan BK
The study aimed in exploring indigenous knowledge of Limboo tribe on plant use practices for local healthcare in Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim. Paper also discussed the conservation aspects.