Research Papers/Articles
Traditional Knowledge Systems in Large Cardamom Farming: Biophysical and Management Diversity in Indian Mountainous Regions
2009
Author(s): Sharma G , Sharma R , Sharma E
The study focusses on cardamom based agroforestry system in the Himalayas which has proved to be a sustainable land use practice at the landscape level supporting multiple functions and ecosystem services.
Indigenous Knowledge of Northeast Women on Production of Ethnic Fermented Soybean Foods
2009
Author(s): Tamang JP, Chettri R , Sharma RM
Several ethnic communities of Northeast India have invented the traditional technology of converting protein rich soybeans into flavoured fermented food with easy digestibility and bio-nutrients.
Traditional Knowledge of the Ethnic Himalayan People on Production of Indigenous Meat Products
2009
Author(s): Rai AK , Palni U , Tamang JP
The paper is aimed to document the traditional knowledge of the ethnic Himalayan people on preparation of various traditionally processed meat products such as kargyong, kheuri, satchu, suka ko masu, chilu, chartayshya, gemma and arjia.
Indigenous Knowledge of Nyishi Tribes on Traditional Agroforestry Systems
2009
Author(s): Deb S, Arunachalam A , Das AK
Of the plants documented under 10 major categories, 47 species are used for food, 21 species are used in medicine and 35 species are used for other purposes.
Traditional Practices of Ginger Cultivation in Northeast India
2009
Author(s): Rahman H , Karuppaiyan R , Kishore K
This study discuss about the traditional methods of Ginger cultivation in North East region of India.
Developments in intellectual property and traditional knowledge protection
2009
Author(s): Anderson J
This paper derives from research that have been conducting for the last six years in the field of intellectual property (IP) and indigenous/ traditional knowledge protection. In general, the work focuses on the social impacts of law.
Medicinal Plants of Muzaffarnagar District Used in Treatment of Urinary Tract and Kidney stones
2009
Author(s): Prachi , Chauhan N , Kumar D , Kasana MS
The study revealed that 15 plant species belonging to 13 families are used as anti-urolithiatic agents in local remedies. The information on medicinal uses is based on the exhaustive interviews with local healers and herbalists, practicing traditional system of medicine.
Indigenous Knowledge of Silkworm Cultivation and Its Utilization in North Eastern Region of India
2009
Author(s): Unni BG , Goswami M , Kakoty Y, BhattacarjeeM , Wann SB
This study discussed about Sericulture and weaving as part of the cultural heritage of the Northeastern region and is one of the most promising income sources to this region without spending much for its cultivation.
Ethnomedicinal Plants of Manas National Park, Assam, Northeast India
2009
Author(s): Das S , Khan ML, Rabha A , Bhattacharjya DK
The study revealed that the documented medicinal plants have potential curative properties with immense market value.
Rasont – A Traditional Crude Drug Prepared from Berberis sp and its Uses
2009
Author(s): Rajasekaran A , Kumar N
The paper describes the indigenous method of preparation of rasont and its uses in Solan and Shimla districts of Himachal Pradesh.



