Research Papers/Articles
Traditional Processing of Shotti (Curcuma angustifolia Roxb.) - A Rhizome Based Ethnic Weaning food
2012
Author(s): Sharma A
The paper explored the Traditional knowledge of rural women on processing of Shotti (Curcuma angustifolia; Family-Zingiberaceae) - a rhizome based ethnic weaning food, its collection patterns and temporal availability in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India
Traditional Knowledge of Sertanejos about Zootherapeutic Practices Used in Ethnoveterinary Medicine of NE Brazil
2012
Author(s): Souto WMS, Barboza RRD, Mourão JS,Alves RRN
This study is based on the examination of folk knowledge and animal health practices which gives us a better understanding of human interactions with their local environment and aids in formulating appropriate strategies for natural resource conservation.
Strengthening of Traditional Paddy Seed Selection Practices of Tribal Farm Families with Improved Knowledge and Skills in Koraput district, Odisha
2012
Author(s): Mishra S, Chaudhury SS, Nambi VA
This paper examines the impact of training on the knowledge and skill of farmers with a specific focus on seed selection practices and its management.
Bird Hunting Techniques Practised by War Khasi Community of Meghalaya, North-East, India
2012
Author(s): TYNSONG H, TIWARI BK, DKHAR M
In this paper, it is analysed the findings of an Ethnoecological research on traditional ecological knowledge associated with bird hunting techniques. In order to gain access the resources, hunters have developed a series of techniques and strategies described and discussed in the present work.
Resource Conservation Through Indigenous Farming System in Hills of West Bengal
2012
Author(s): Mukherjee D
Available natural resources such as land, forests and water have continuously been degrading globally. There picture at regional level too is dim. Yet indigenous farming practices including, crop, seed production and management had always motivated the agriculturists to develop an improved agriculturally fit technology.
Bacterial Diversity Associated With Tungtap, An Ethnic Traditionally Fermented Fish Product of Meghalaya
2012
Author(s): Rapsang GF, Joshi SR
Fermentation process for preparing tungtap- a traditionally fermented fish product consumed by the ethnic tribes of Meghalaya, is carried out at room temperature for a period of 3-6 months under slightly acidic condition and the end product is consumed along with regular meals.
Traditional Veterinary Healthcare Practices in Shimoga District of Karnataka, India
2012
Author(s): Rajakumar N , Shivanna MB
The present study pointed out that the community people in Shimoga district have traditional knowledge to treat veterinary ailments. Some of the ethno-formulations have been documented for the first time in India.
Traditional Knowledge: Considerations for Protecting Water in Ontario
2012
Author(s): McGregor D
The article highlights progress made to date and provides Indigenous viewpoints on what further steps need to be taken. Key among these steps is the need to restore and maintain Indigenous access to traditional territories and ways of life, and the requirement for mutually respectful collaboration between TK and Western science.
Namdung (Perilla ocymoides): A Bioculturally Rich Plant in Food and Livelihood Security of Adi Women in Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya
2012
Author(s): Singh RK, Singh A, Bhardwaj R
This study was conducted with Adi women on Namdung plant (Perilla ocymoides). Objectives were to explore food, cultural and ethnomedicinal values of Namdung. Data were collected from 180 rural Adi women from 6 villages of East Siang district and secondary sources also.
Folk Veterinary Medicines in Jalaun District of Uttar Pradesh, India
2012
Author(s): Kumar R , Bharati KA
The aim of the present study is to document the prevalent folk medicinal knowledge of plants used for the treatment of various ailments of livestock in the district Jalaun of Uttar Pradesh.



