http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8890 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9462 Title: Fuel <br/> <br/>Abstract: Biomass and agricultural waste represent a large potential renewable energy source, which could benefit society with a clean fuel in the form of methane.A policy has been adopted by Zimbabwe's Department of Energy to develop biogas technology from agricultural and other organic wastes and to encourage its use as fuel source. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 368 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9461 Title: Dye <br/> <br/>Abstract: Flame of the Forest flowers are commonly known as Tesu flowers and botanically Butea monosperma(Lam.) Kuntze. The dye obtained from flowers is an ancient colour used during Holi festival. The powder is also used to prepare herbal Gulal. The dye is used for dyeing cotton and wool. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 363-364 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9460 Title: <i>Mahuwa</i> tree and the aborigines of North Maharashtra <br/> <br/>Authors: Patil, D.A; Pawar, Shubhangi; Patil, M V <br/> <br/>Abstract: Plants have been associated with health, nutrition and overall care of mankind since time immemorial. <b>Madhuca indica J. F. Gmel.</b> (Family - Sapotaceae) is deeply associated with the culture and livelihood of tribal people in North Maharashtra. It provides them food, medicines, feed and medicines for their livestock, apart from its miscellaneous utilities. It is boon for the poverty ridden forest dwellers. However, this species has received hatred from the non-tribals in past and even in present times. This trend has culminated into marginalization of this plant in wild populations in this region. However, the aborigines concerned are conserving it. This paper highlights its traditional uses by these tribal people. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 356-358 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9459 Title: Insecticide/Fungicide <br/> <br/>Abstract: The vector-borne diseases (VBDs), malaria, filariasis, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, etc., are increasing and have been spreading to newer areas recently due to the increased risk of transmission fuelled by developmental activities, demographic changes and introduction of new products. All over the world, more than 50% of persons with filariasis receive their infections from the bites of mosquitoes, particularly <i>Culex quinquefasciatus </i>(Say). This species of mosquito and the incidence of filariasis are quite abundant in India, particularly in Chidambaram town of Tamil Nadu. Natural products are generally preferred because of their less harmful nature to non-target organisms and due to their innate biodegradability. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 369-370