http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8887 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9408 Title: Plant and clay dyes used by weavers and potters in West Bengal <br/> <br/>Authors: Ghosh, Ashis <br/> <br/>Abstract: Potential value of easily available natural plant dyes used by the weavers of South Bengal and process of making <i>Banak</i> clay dyes, used in colouring tiles, dolls, earthen pitcher, cooking pots, walls, etc. in Purba Medinipur have been discussed in this paper for further exploration of these indigenous practices. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 91 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9407 Title: Some medicinal plant leaves used by Boro (tribal) people of Goalpara district, Assam <br/> <br/>Authors: Basumatary, S. K; Ahmed, M; Deka, S P <br/> <br/>Abstract: North Eastern region of India has abounds in floristic wealth which will depend on proper utilization of plant reserve. The present study is concerned with 31 numbers of plant species leaves, which have been used as medicine for several common diseases like diarrhoea, dysentery, boils, pain, etc. Among the Boro (tribal) people of Goalpara district of Assam. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 88-90 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9406 Title: Commercial cultivation of Aloe <br/> <br/>Authors: Das, Nilanjana; Chattopadhay, R N <br/> <br/>Abstract: ArticleThe plant <i>Aloe</i> is as old as human civilization and its versatile properties for various purposes have been well documented. The genus is found in tropical and South Africa, Malagasy and Arabia and introduced in other places for ornamental and medicinal purposes. Several species of the genus have been in use under the common name of Aloe, viz. <b><i>Aloe vera </i>Linn.</b>,<b><i> A. barbadensis</i> Miller</b>,<b><i> A. ferox </i>Miller</b>,<b><i> A. chinensis</i> Baker</b>,<b><i> A. indica</i> Royle</b>,<b><i> A. perryi</i> Baker</b>,<i> </i>etc., belonging to family<i> </i>Liliaceae. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 85-87 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9405 Title: Food <br/> <br/>Abstract: Soybean and groundnut are two major raw materials used for preparation of imitation milks. Imitation milks may serve as a boon for the countries where the supply of milk is inadequate. In developed countries, imitation milk can save the masses from heart ailments, which are considered to be caused by consumption of saturated fats including milk fat. Keeping in view the reduction in cost and improvement in nutritional quality of <i>paneer</i> (cheese) scientists working at the Department of Food Science and Technology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana carried out studies to use soymilk and groundnut milk in the preparation of Buffalo milk <i>paneer</i>. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 98-99