http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/735 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/950 Title: Traditional Knowledge System of the Muslim community in Manipur <br/> <br/>Authors: Ahmed, MM; Singh, PK <br/> <br/>Abstract: The Muslims of Manipur state is commonly known as Pangal or Meitei-Pangal. Prefixing of Meitei to the word Pangal exemplifies the strong relationship between the two communities. The paper provides information on the use of plants and plant parts, which carry ethnobotanical significance in respect of common socio-religious activities of this minority community encompassing from the birth till death. It deals with 17 plant species belonging to 15 genera and 11 families closely associated with 9 categories of the formalities of socio-religious functions, customs, etc. The present investigation aims at the validity of the Traditional Knowledge System practiced and also focused on the activism concerning conservation of plants through the practices of socio-religious functions of Pangal community. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 383-389 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/948 Title: Use of indigenous knowledge by coastal fisher folk of Mumbai district in Maharashtra <br/> <br/>Authors: VH, Nirmale; BS, Sontakki; RS, Biradar; SY, Metar; SL, Charatkar <br/> <br/>Abstract: The benefit of indigenous knowledge can be harnessed and improved upon by appropriating it, establishing legitimacy of such knowledge and integrating it with development programmes. Against this background, the study was attempted to explore the indigenous knowledge of fisher folk of Mumbai district. The data were gathered through interview of fishers using a semi-structured interview schedule and personal non-participant observation. Indigenous knowledge was documented for the various aspects of fishery management. The fishers use indigenous materials and methods for construction, fabrication and maintenance of fishing crafts and gears. They were found to use indigenous knowledge to locate fishing grounds, to predict cyclones/storms, to preserve and process the fish caught. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 378-382 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/947 Title: Traditional herbal remedies among the tribes of Bijagarh of West Nimar district, Madhya Pradesh <br/> <br/>Authors: Mahajan, S K <br/> <br/>Abstract: The paper reports about the traditional herbal remedies common among the tribal people of Bijagarh of West Nimar district of Madhya Pradesh. In all, 38 species belonging to 37 genera and 21 families, used by the tribals in the treatment of various human ailments are reported. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 375-377 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/946 Title: Studies on plant species used by tribal communities of Saputara and Purna forests, Dangs district, Gujarat <br/> <br/>Authors: Kumar JI, Nirmal; Kumar, Rita N; Patil, Narendra; Soni, Hiren <br/> <br/>Abstract: The paper deals with the ethno-medico-botany of plant species of Saputara and Purna forests, extreme northern part of western Ghats, South Gujarat. About 50 plant species belonging to 40 genera and 28 families used by the tribals for their economic as well as medicinal uses in curing various diseases have been enumerated. Information on economic and medicinal utilization of plant species including their family, vernacular name and parts used for the treatment has been presented. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 368-374 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT