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In Vitro Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Activities of Allium paradoxum (M. Bieb.) G. Don Extract on Human Breast Cancer Cell Line
2018
Author(s): Gholipour N , Mashjoor S , Naderi M, Pouyani MR , Tubkanlu ZE ,
The study showed that the A. paradoxum (M. Bieb.) G. Don extracts decrease the viability of MCF-cell line in a dose-dependent manner and the most effective concentration of this extracts after 24 h treatment was 100 µM.
Survey of Wild Food Plants for Human Consumption in Karaisalı (Adana-Turkey)
2018
Author(s): Güneş S , Savran A, Paksoy MY, Çakılcıoğlu U
The study showed that the plants used are either eaten raw or ripe, cooked as vegetable dish, consumed as jam, consumed as coffee, as spice, frying in oil or baked to be served as dishes such as stew, pie made by roasting the leaves, prepared sour souce is added to food.
Ethnomedicinal Uses of Exotic Plant Species in South-Central Zimbabwe
2018
Author(s): Maroyi A
This study revealed that exotic plants play an important role in provision of primary healthcare to local communities in South-central Zimbabwe.
Sinusitis and the Related Remedies in Persian Medicine
2018
Author(s): Kamaneh SAR , Qaraaty M , Tabarrai M , Mazidi M ,
In this review, the study tried to explain the medieval scientists’ intervention methods for sinusitis based on their knowledge.
Comparative Analysis of Grain Quality and Nutraceutical Properties of Selected Rice Varieties from Kerala
2018
Author(s): Shylaraj KS, Nadh SG, Chandran SK
The study revealed that the bran is rich in RBO and antioxidants like oryzanol, tocopherol and tocotrienol which may contribute to its high therapeutic value. The study recommends minimum polishing of these rice varieties during milling for consumption purpose. As the bran is rich in fibre and micronutrients like Fe, Cu, B and S, it should be utilized for the preparation of value added products like biscuits, baby foods, breads, etc. for healthy human consumption. The study envisages an urgent need for the utilization of the huge quantity of rice bran oil and as component of other food products.
Minimum Support Price of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and its sustainable harvest: a social safety measure for MFP collectors in India
2018
Author(s): Sharma JV, Yogesh Gokhale Y, Jain N, Lele Y, Tyagi A
The implementation of MSP will help in sustainable forest management, sustaining livelihood of MFP collectors, mitigating climate change, contributing towards Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets from the forestry sector, and improving the quality of forests.
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). Combining agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems, traditional farming practices and cultural identity
2018
Author(s): Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The report summarises GIAHS Programme initiated by FAO through multi-stakeholder support, this approach aims to: provide technical assistance; boost understanding of the value of keeping alive sustainable agricultural knowledge; and promote agricultural products, agro-tourism and other incentive mechanisms and market opportunities.
Kali Haldi, an Ethnomedicinal Plant of Jharkhand state- A review
2018
Author(s): Mahato D, Sharma HP
In the present review article various established facts related to the plant Curcuma caesia have been compiled so that proper scientific methods can be initiated to validate its traditional uses and open the door for a source of potential drugs in near future.
Plants and Culture: Plant Utilization Among the Local Communities in Kabayan, Benguet Province, Philippines
2018
Author(s): Balangcod TD, Balangcod KD
This paper provides an overview of the project undertaken in Cordillera region in the northern most part of the Philippines to determine the useful plants and document the traditional knowledge that are associated with the useful plants.
Exploration of the Diversity and Associated Health Benefits of Traditional Pickles from the Himalayan and Adjacent Hilly Regions of Indian Subcontinent
2018
Author(s): Chakraborty R , Roy S
The prime objective of this article was to enlist the diverse pickles that are being prepared and consumed by the different tribes and communities, and at the same time analyzed the science behind pickle preparation and health benefits and concerns associated with pickles.



