Wednesday, 22 January, 2025

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Bridging Nature, Tradition, and Discovery in Ethnobotany

Exploring the Antiviral Power of Plants: Insights from Ethnobotany

Ethnobotany, the study of the relationships between people and plants, has been instrumental in uncovering medicinal properties of flora worldwide. Among these, antiviral plants hold a critical place, offering natural solutions to combat viral infections. Traditional knowledge passed through generations Read more…


Horticulturist vs. Botanist: Understanding the Differences

Plant science can be a fascinating field, offering a wide array of career opportunities for those passionate about the natural world. Two popular career paths in this field are horticulturists and botanists, and while they both focus on plants, their Read more…


What Does a Botanist Study? A Deep Dive into Plant Science

Botany is the branch of biology that focuses on the scientific study of plants, from their structure and function to their environment and evolution. A botanist, or plant scientist, studies the intricate processes that allow plants to survive, grow, and Read more…


Top Botany Schools: A Guide to the Best Programs Worldwide

Botany, the study of plants, plays a crucial role in understanding and solving some of the most pressing environmental, agricultural, and medicinal challenges. With a rapidly changing climate and a growing need for sustainable food sources, the world requires skilled Read more…


Careers in Botany: Opportunities and Possibilities

A botany degree opens the door to a fascinating world of plant science, offering opportunities to explore the vital role plants play in sustaining life on Earth. As a botanist, you’ll study everything from plant genetics to ecosystems, contributing to Read more…


How to Become a Botanist: A Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Plant Scientists

Understand the Role of a Botanist A botanist is a scientist who specializes in the study of plants, ranging from their structure and function to their environmental interactions and ecological significance. Botanists play an essential role in addressing global challenges Read more…


What Do Botanists Do? A Comprehensive Guide to the World of Plant Scientists

Botany is the scientific study of plants, a field that plays a crucial role in understanding the natural world around us. Plants are fundamental to life on Earth, as they provide oxygen, food, shelter, and medicine. Botanists, the scientists who Read more…


Estimation of Rutin and Quercetin in Amaranthus viridis L by High Performance Layer Chromatography (HPLC)

Ashok Kumar, B.S1*., Lakshman, K2., Jayaveera, K.N3., Nandeesh, R4., Mani Tripathi, S.N1., Vamshi Krishna, N1., Manjunath, M5 and Suresh, M.V5. 1Department of Pharmacognosy, Sri K.V.College of Pharmacy, Chickballapur, Karnataka (INDIA). 2Department of Pharmacognosy, PES College of Pharmacy, Bangaluru, Karnataka (INDIA). 3Department of Chemistry, Read more…


Ethnomedicinal practices of Kol tribes in Similipal Biosphere

Reserve, Orissa, India S.D Rout1 and H.N. Thatoi2 1 Department of Wildlife and Conservation Biology, North Orissa University, Takatpur, Baripada 757003, Orissa, India, e-mail: [email protected] 2 Department of Biotechnology, North Orissa University, Takatpur, Baripada 757003, Orissa, India Issued 01 March 2009 Abstract Similipal Biosphere Reserve (SBR) in Mayurbhanj district of Orissa Read more…


Cinchona and its Product-Quinine

By Cheryl Motley The bark of cinchona produces several alkaloids. The most important alkaloid, quinine, has certain febrifuge properties. Quinine was used in the battle against malaria since the 1630’s. Of 38 species of cinchona, four species have economic value Read more…