Bridging Nature, Tradition, and Discovery in Ethnobotany
December 16, 2024
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…
December 16, 2024
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…
December 16, 2024
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…
December 16, 2024
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…
December 16, 2024
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…
December 16, 2024
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…
December 16, 2024
Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Flower Extracts of Cassia auriculata Maneemegalai¹ and T. Naveen² Department of Biochemistry, Bharathidasan University College for Women, Orathanadu – 614 625, Tamil Nadu, India Department of Biochemistry, Prince Shri Venkateshwara Arts and Science College, Gowrivakkam, Read more…
December 16, 2024
Shreekar Pant* and S.S. Samant Centre for Biodiversity Studies, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri-185 131, J&K; and G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Himachal Unit, Mohal-Kullu- 175 126, Himachal Pradesh, India Corresponding Read more…
December 16, 2024
Introduction Gymnosperms, including pine, cedar, and fir trees, hold immense ethnobotanical significance in Pakistan’s Kaghan Valley. This scenic valley, rich in Himalayan biodiversity, provides essential plant resources that local communities have utilized for centuries. From medicinal remedies to economic resources, Read more…
December 16, 2024
Introduction Pteridophytes, commonly known as ferns and their allies, are among the earliest plants to have evolved vascular tissue, making them significant in the study of plant evolution. Found worldwide, these plants thrive in diverse habitats, from tropical rainforests to Read more…