Research Papers/Articles
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.
Nutritional Content Evaluation of Traditional Recipes Consumed by Ethnic Communities of Meghalaya, India
2013
Author(s): Blah MM, Joshi SR
In the present investigation, various traditional foods consumed by the ethnic Khasi tribe of Meghalaya, India were sampled, standardized and evaluated for their nutritional contents.
Traditional Knowledge Adopted by the Farmers for Management of Rice Pests in North Bank Plain Zone of Assam
2013
Author(s): Majumder D, Deka SN, Pujari D, Das P K
The present study is an effort to gather indigenous technical knowledge that are being followed by farmers of North bank plain zone of Assam, constituted of four districts, viz. Sonitpur, North Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Mangaldoi district.
Plants Used in Healthcare Practices by Limboo Tribe in South –West 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.
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.
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.
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.
Medicinal Plants Used in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders in Bellary District, Karnataka, India
2013
Author(s): Siddalinga, Murthy SM , Vidyasagar GM
The study found that about 32 species of folk drug plants belonging to 32 genera and 27 families were found to be used as a remedy for gastrointestinal disorders by the rural and forest ethnic people.
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 Technical Knowledge (ITK) of Fish Farmers at Dhalai District of Tripura, NE India
2013
Author(s): Saha R K, Nath D
Fisheries in Tripura form an integral part of the economy of the state. Indigenous technical knowledge in the field of fish farming is a practical knowledge of the local farmers of this district.



