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ID: 64915
Title: Marketing analysis of apple crop in High Hills of Himachal Pradesh
Author: Bharti, Kaustav Aditya and Sarita Devi
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (5) 530-535 (2023)
Subject: Marketing analysis of apple crop in High Hills of Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Apple, arrival trend, high hills, marketing efficiency, price spread.
Abstract: Apple crop is the predominant temperate fruit in the high hills of Himachal Pradesh (HP), India, primarily due to the ideal temperate climate of the region characterized by high altitude and significant snowfall. This study aims to examine the marketing aspects of apple crops in the high hills of HP, taking into account the complex nature of its marketing patterns. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a cautious approach within the marketing channel, as any oversight can reduce prices and profits. Additionally, the study examines the arrival trends of apples in the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee of HP. The findings reveal that the retail channel demonstrated the highest marketing efficiency, followed by the commission agent’s channel, suggesting that reducing the intermediaries in the channel contributes to enhanced marketing efficiency.
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Literature cited 1: FAOSTAT, 2021; https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL (accessed on 3 February 2023). Horticultural Statistics at a Glance, Horticulture Statistics Division, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and fare (DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India, 2018.
Literature cited 2: GoI, Agricultural Statistics at a Glance, DAC&FW, MoA&FW, Government of India, 2021. Wani, F. A. and Songara, M., Production and marketing of apples in Himachal Pradesh: an empirical study. Int. J. Res. Cult. Soc., 2017, 10(1), 34–40

ID: 64914
Title: Spatial approach for the estimation of average yield of cotton using reduced number of crop cutting experiments
Author: Nobin Chandra Paul, Anil Rai, Tauqueer Ahmad, Ankur Biswas and Prachi Misra Sahoo
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (5) 518-529 (2023)
Subject: Spatial approach for the estimation of average yield of cotton using reduced number of crop cutting experiments
Keywords: Cotton yield, crop cutting experiments, district level, geographically weighted regression, spatial non-stationarity
Abstract: In India, cotton yield estimates are done using crop cutting experiments (CCEs) conducted within the framework of the general crop estimation surveys (GCES) methodology. In recent times, for obtaining reliable estimates at levels lower than the district, the number of CCEs has increased in comparison to the existing set-up of GCES. This puts an additional financial burden on Government agencies. There is a possibility of reducing the number of CCEs under the GCES methodology and predicting the remaining CCE points using an appropriate spatial prediction model. In this article, the predictive performance of different spatial models has been compared. Furthermore, district-level estimate of average productivity of cotton has been determined using the geographically weighted regression (GWR) technique and the results compared with those obtained using the traditional GCES methodology. The proposed spatial estimator of the average yield of cotton obtained using the GWR approach is more efficient and the results are comparable with the estimates obtained using the GCES methodology. The developed methodology can be utilized to reduce the number of CCEs and capture the spatial non-stationarity present in the cotton crop yield.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmad, T., Sud, U. C., Rai, A. and Sahoo, P. M., An alternative sampling methodology for estimation of cotton yield using double sampling approach. J. Indian Soc. Agric. Stat., 2020, 74(3), 217–226. Moury, P. K., Estimation of finite population total using robust geographically weighted regression approach. Ph.D. thesis, ICARIARI, New Delhi,
Literature cited 2: Ahmad, T., Bhatia, V. K., Sud, U. C., Rai, A. and Sahoo, P. M., Study to develop an alternative methodology for estimation of cotton production. Project Report, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi, 2013. Brunsdon, C., Fotheringham, A. S. and Charlton, M. E., geographically weighted regression: a method for exploring spatial nonstationarity. Ge

ID: 64913
Title: Stacked framework of machine learning classifiers for protein family prediction using protein characteristics
Author: T. Idhaya, A. Suruliandi and S. P. Raja
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (5) 508-517 (2023)
Subject: Stacked framework of machine learning classifiers for protein family prediction using protein characteristics
Keywords: Alignment free method, machine learning, protein family prediction, stacked framework, twilight zone proteins.
Abstract: A protein family must be identified, so that the protein can be modified and controlled for using it in the identification of drug target interactions, structure prediction, etc. Protein families are identified using the similarity between protein sequences. Alignment-free approaches use machine learning (ML) techniques for protein family prediction. In this study, two novel ML-based models, viz. a stacked framework of random forest, and a stacked framework of random forest, decision tree and naive Bayes for protein family prediction have been developed for a better identification of protein families. Both the models outperform state-of-the-art methods with an accuracy of 98.21% and 98.49% respectively. The proposed models give better results for twilight zone protein datasets as we
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Literature cited 1: https://www.dnastar.com/blog/structural-biology/why-structure-prediction-matters (accessed on 12 September 2022). Ranjini, K., Suruliandi, A. and Raja, S. P., A stacked framework of heterogeneous incremental classifiers for assisted reproductive technology outcome prediction. IEEE Trans. Comput. Soc. Syst., 2021, 8(3), 557–567.
Literature cited 2: Cao, R. et al., DeepQA: improving the estimation of single protein model quality with deep belief networks. BMC Bioinform., 2016, 17, 495; https://doi.org/10.1186/s12859-016-1405-y. Mukherjee, S. et al., Genomes OnLine database (GOLD) v.7: updates and new features. Nucleic Acids Res., 2019, 47(D1), D649–D659; https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gky977.

ID: 64912
Title: Antigens of Mycobacterium tuberculosis with reference to diseases diagnosis and special emphasis on lipoarabinomannan
Author: Pooja Chaudhary, Arun P. Sikarwar , K. K. Mohanty and Shripad A. Patil
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (5) 494-507 (2023)
Subject: Antigens of Mycobacterium tuberculosis with reference to diseases diagnosis and special emphasis on lipoarabinomannan
Keywords: Antigens, diagnostic marker, lipoarabinomannan, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, tuberculosis.
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious and notorious disease globally. There are several tests available for the detection of TB, but they have severe limitations. There is no reliable test present that quickly can detect TB at an early stage and also discern between different stages of the disease. Detection of TB is the major problem. Resolving it may lead to initiation of early treatment and thus controlling further spread. Methods to detect TB are continuously evolving to achieve rapid, cheaper, sensitive, and specific results. Here, we review Mycobacterium tuberculosis lipoarabinomannan (LAM) as a diagnostic marker, which is present in the sputum and body fluids, including urine and blood. Thus, it could be an innovative approach in the diagnosis of childhood TB using urine as a sample. There is a need for developing better diagnostic tools to detect TB and using LAM as a diagnostic marker, we can overcome the shortcomings of the present tools and techniques. The application of rapid LAM test has the potential to evolve with innovative approaches being attempted to increase the sensitivity of TB detection.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Riley, R. L. and Moodie, A. S., Infectivity of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in inner city homes. Am. Rev. Respirat. Dis., 1974, 110(6P1), 810–812. Vynnycky, E. and Fine, P. E., Lifetime risks, incubation period, and serial interval of tuberculosis. Am. J. Epidemiol., 2000, 152(3), 247–263.
Literature cited 2: Houben, R. M. G. J. and Dodd, P. J., The global burden of latent tuberculosis infection: a re-estimation using mathematical modelling. PLOS Med., 2016, 13(10), e1002152. MacLean, E. and Pai, M., Urine lipoarabinomannan for tuberculosis diagnosis: evolution and prospects. Clin. Chem., 2018, 64(8), 1133– 1135.

ID: 64911
Title: Implications of light pollution on human health and the environment: insights for the Indian medical and scientific community
Author: H. Paramesh and Joshitha Sankam
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (5) 490-493 (2023)
Subject: Implications of light pollution on human health and the environment: insights for the Indian medical and scientific community
Keywords: Climate change, ecosystems, environment, human health, light pollution, wildlife.
Abstract: Light pollution is a type of environmental pollution resulting from excessive and improper artificial lighting. This article provides a brief overview of the detrimental effects of light pollution on the environment, human health and wildlife. It aims to raise awareness about light pollution, and encourage adoption of responsible and sustainable lighting methods to offset the detrimental impacts arising from erroneous lighting. It also emphasizes on the importance of collaboration between health professionals, legislators and the public to preserve the natural equilibrium of the environment, safeguarding human and animal health.
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Literature cited 1: Cao, M., Xu, T. and Yin, D., Understanding light pollution: recent advances on its health threats and regulations. J. Environ. Sci., 2023, 127, 589–602. Haim, A. and Zubidat, A. E., Artificial light at night: melatonin as a mediator between the environment and epigenome. Philos. Trans. R. Soc. B., 2015, 370(1667), 20140121.
Literature cited 2: Tan, X., Chapman, C. D., Cedernaes, J. and Benedict, C., Association between long sleep duration and increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes: a review of possible mechanisms. Sleep Med. Rev., 2018, 40, 127–134. Chang, A. M., Aeschbach, D., Duffy, J. F. and Czeisler, C. A., Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep, circadian timing, and next-morning alertness. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 2015, 112(4), 1232–1237.

ID: 64910
Title: Trends in organic farming research in India (2002–2021)
Author: Ravindra S. Bankar and Shalini R. Lihitkar
Editor: S.K. Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (5) 483-489 (2023)
Subject: Trends in organic farming research in India (2002–2021)
Keywords: Agricultural research, organic farming, productivity, scientometrics, trend dynamics.
Abstract: A scientometric analysis was conducted to study the productivity and trend dynamics of organic farming research in India covering a period of 20 years (2002–21). The present study aims at science mapping to summarize research activity and its essential aspects. The scientometric analysis outlines the year-wise research growth pattern, prolific authors and their productivity, major contributing journals, major contributing institutions and countries along with keyword occurrences for trend dynamics of organic farming research in India. The data have been sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection database. The most productive period was 2017–21 (44.76% of the total papers published). The growth pattern showed a gradual increase in research during the two decades. Research articles were the most common document type. About 20.11% of international co-authorship was observed in organic farming research. ICAR-based Indian Journal of Agricultural Science was the major contributing source to organic farming research. This study has the potential to benchmark organic farming research in India and play a significant catalytic role in further research in the field of organic farming
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Literature cited 1: FAO, Organic agriculture: what is organic agriculture? https:// www.fao.org/organicag/oa-faq/oa-faq1/en/ (accessed on 28 June 2023). FAO, Tìtulo: introduction to organic agriculture, 2020; https:// teca.apps.fao.org/teca/pt/technologies/8359 (accessed on 28 June 2023).
Literature cited 2: India PIB, Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati, 2021; https:// pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1737751 (accessed on 15 June 2023). NITI Aayog, Natural Farming: NITI Aayog initiative, 2020; https://www.niti.gov.in/natural-farming-niti-initiative (accessed on 15 June 2023)

ID: 64909
Title: Integrating environmental sustainability concerns in agricultural higher education, research and innovations
Author: Hema Tripathi, Indira Prakash, Ritika Joshi and R. C. Agarwal
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (5) 478-482 (2023)
Subject: Integrating environmental sustainability concerns in agricultural higher education, research and innovations
Keywords: Agricultural universities, carbon footprint, decarbonization, environment safeguard measures, green initiatives, National Agricultural Higher Education Project.
Abstract: National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) is implemented by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Government of India and World Bank to strengthen the national agricultural higher education system in India with an overall objective of providing more relevant and high-quality education to agricultural university students. Environment safeguard measures are one of the inbuilt components under the project and are categorized as ‘Category B’ as per the environmental safeguard policy of the World Bank. Thus, the interventions proposed under the project offer scope for enhancing the positive impacts on the environment through integrating pro-environmental measures. Based on the project proposal, the participating agricultural universities (AUs) prepared ‘Environmental sustainability plans’ comprising legal compliances and mitigation measures, green initiatives, and education and awareness programmes. The present article studied the impact of green initiatives undertaken by the universities under the categories of energy conservation, water conservation, waste management and enhancing greenery. Data on these activities were collected from project awarded AUs that introduced environmental pro initiatives. These green initiatives were measured in terms of the reduction of CO2 emissions (tonnes) annually and presented in the form of the carbon footprint of the university campus.
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Literature cited 1: National Education Policy, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi, 2020, p. 38; https://www. education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/NEP_Final_English_0. pdf.
Literature cited 2: Environment Assessment and Environment Management Framework (EMF), NAHEP, PIU, NAHEP, Agricultural Education Division, ICAR, New Delhi, 2019; https://nahep.icar.gov.in/pdf/EMF-NAHEP. pdf.

ID: 64908
Title: Nano impacts: from science to society
Author: Ratul Kumar Das, Kshipra Misra, Saurabh Jyoti Sarma and Satinder Kaur Brar
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (5) 476-477 (2023)
Subject: Nano impacts: from science to society
Keywords: Nano impacts, science, society
Abstract: Uses of nanotechnology-based products in daily life brings human health under the scrutiny of nanotoxicity and nanosafety domains. Standard guidelines set for nanotoxicity assessment and nanosafety measures are yet to generate public awareness. This gap needs to be bridged by educating society about the toxicity and safety issues of the daily use of nanomaterials. An effort is made here to conceptualize the basic framework for raising awareness about the nanotoxicity and nanosafety of public concerns.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Esmatulu, E., Andalib, M. N., Subeshan, B. and Abedin, F., Environ. Chem. Lett., 2022, 20, 2509–2529. Feynman, R., Calif. Inst. Technol. Eng. Sci. Mag., 1959, 23, 22–36.
Literature cited 2: Zielińska, A. et al., Int. J. Environ. Res. Public. Health, 2020, 13, 4657. Das, R. K., Brar, S. K. and Verma, M., Trends. Biotechnol., 2016, 34, 440–449.

ID: 64907
Title: Making environmental sustainability an integral part of agricultural research
Author: Govindasamy Senthilraja, Theerthagiri Anand and Mahalingam Govindaraj
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (5) 475-476 (2023)
Subject: Making environmental sustainability an integral part of agricultural research
Keywords: Environmental sustainability, Agricultural research
Abstract: The agricultural sector plays a critical role in mitigating environmental sustainability challenges and climate change impacts. Agricultural research is essential for conserving genetic resources, developing nutritious and high-yielding varieties, and enhancing soil, animal, and human health without affecting the biodiversityecosystem. This paper gives an outlook on what means environmental sustainability integration possible in agricultural research through multidisciplinary partnerships. The state of agricultural research today looks at innovative approaches to support sustainable agriculture and discusses how we might use these approaches to make real strides towards environmental sustainability.
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Literature cited 1: Breseghello, F. and Coelho, A. S. G., J. Agric. Food Chem., 2013, 61(35), 8277– 8286; https://doi.org/10.1021/jf305531j Jannink, J. L. et al., Brief. Funct. Genom., 2010, 9(2), 166–177; https://doi.org/10. 1093/bfgp/elq001
Literature cited 2: Garrett, K. A. et al., Annu. Rev. Phytopathol., 2006, 44, 489–509; https://doi.org/ 10.1146/annurev.phyto.44.070505.143420 Rosenzweig, C. et al., Glob. Change Hum. Health, 2001, 2, 90–104; https://doi.org/ 10.1023/A:1015086831467

ID: 64906
Title: M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation – Annual International Conference
Author: Sangeetha Rosemarie Rajeesh
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (5) 471-472 (2023)
Subject: M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation – Annual International Conference
Keywords: M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation,Annual International Conference
Abstract: The UN General Assembly declared 2022 the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development and the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture. This conference highlighting hill and coastal ecosystems reiterated the significance and vulnerability of ecosystems in the context of climate change, the importance of livelihoods dependent on ecosystems, and the tribal and rural communities that are traditional custodians of ecosystems.
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ID: 64905
Title: India counts environmental cost of forest fires
Author: Neelam Kurmanchali,Akshit Kukreti and Manisha Thapliyal
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (6) Pg No. 698-700 (2023
Subject: India counts environmental cost of forest fires
Keywords: India counts, Environmental cost, Forest fires
Abstract: Forest are an essential natural resource that plays a crucial role in order to maintain sustaining environemnt al sustainability. A reliable indicator of the area's main ecological condition is the heath of the forest (Singh et al., 2021). The net primary productivity (NPP), gross primary productivity (GPP), and carbon sequestration services provided by indigenous forests are seriously threatened by forest fires, which are fundamental elements of the global carbon cycle (Dixon et al., 1994)
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Literature cited 1: Adetona O., Reinhardt T.E., Domitrovich J., Broyles G.,Adetona A., Kleinman M.T., Ottmar R.D. an Naeher L.P (2016). Review of the health effects of wildland fore smoke on wildland firefighters and the public. Inhal. Toxicol., 28:95-139. Ahmad F. and Goparaju L. (2018) .Climate change and its impact on forest fire in the state of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand state of India: Remote Sensing and GIS analysis. Contemp Trends Geosci, 7(2): 229-246.
Literature cited 2: Andreae M.O., Rosenfeld D., rtaxo P., Costa A.A., Frank G.P., Longo K.M., and Silva-Dias M.A.F.D. (2004). Smoking rain clouds over the Amazon. Science, 303 (5662): 1337-1342. Beck K., Mriani M., Fletcher M., -s., Schneider L., Aquino-Lopez M., Gadd P., Heijnis H., Saunders K. and Zawadzki A. aquatic ecosystems: A case of sediment pollution and calcium decline in cool temperate Tasmania, Australia. Environ. Pollut., 265:114695.

ID: 64904
Title: Note on abnorma branching on a palm phoenix sylvestris
Author: J.R.Ahirwar and arti Prabahakar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (6) Pg No. 697-697 (2023)
Subject: Note on abnorma branching on a palm phoenix sylvestris
Keywords: Abnormal branching, Palm, Phoenix sylvestris
Abstract: The information and photographs regarding the branching of Phoenix sylvestris were collected from Majhpatita village of Gaurihar tehsil of Chatarpur district. It is 100 km far from district headquarter. It is situated in the northeastern part of Chatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Geographically, it is located on 25°15`3.2633" N latitude and 80°10`54.0411."
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Literature cited 1: Ahirwar J.R. (2012). A report on occurrence of branching in Phoenix sylvestris. Journal of Tropical Forestry, 28(3) :76-77.
Literature cited 2: Murthy Rama K. Sri and Kondamudi R. (2012). Reports of abnormal branching in Borassus flabellifer L. Indian Forester, 138 (6) :576-576.

ID: 64903
Title: Additions to the flora of Chandra Prabha wildlife sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, India
Author: Vinay Kumar Singh, Soumyadeep Rajwar and Raghvendra Singh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (6) Pg No. 691-693 (2023)
Subject: Additions to the flora of Chandra Prabha wildlife sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords: flora, Chandra Prabha wildlife sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract: The Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary (CPWLS) is one of the richest areas of biodiversity and was established in 1957 as the first Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh. The sanctury, covering around an area of 78km2 is located in the Chandauli district, which is the south-east part of Uttar Pradesh. The site lies between 24°42` to 25°3.55` N and 83°03.24` to 83°22.55`E longitudes, and on the Naugarh and Vijaigarh hillocks on the northern slope of the Kaimur Range. The sanctuary is also situated on the eastern and southern side of the Ganga River and on the western side of the Karamnasha River.
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Literature cited 1: Duthie J.F. (1903-1922). Flora of the Upper Gangetic Pain and of the Adjacent Siwalik and Sub-Himalayan Tracts, 3 Vols, Government of India, Central Publication Branch, Calcutta, India. Jain S.K. and Rao R.R. (1978). A handbook of field an herbarium methods. Today and Tomorrow's Publication, New Delhi.pp.157.
Literature cited 2: Hooker J.D. (1875-1897). Flora of British India, 7 Vols, Rep.1983-2003.Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun, India. Maurya S.K., Seth A., Gautam D.N.S. and Singh A.K. (2015).Biodiversity and indigenous Uses of Medicinal Plant in the Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandauli District, Uttar Pradesh. International Journal of Biodiversity, 15. pp. 11. http: dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/394307.

ID: 64902
Title: Influence of sex forms and spacing on herbage,rootstock yield and essential oil content in Indian Valerian 9Valeriana jatamansi Jones)
Author: Achili Tayu, S.A. Gangoo, Bilkees Ayoob and Amerjeet Singh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (6) Pg No. 691-693 (2023)
Subject: Influence of sex forms and spacing on herbage,rootstock yield and essential oil content in Indian Valerian 9Valeriana jatamansi Jones)
Keywords: Influence of sex forms, spacing on herbage,rootstock yield, essential oil content in, Indian Valerian ,Valeriana jatamansi Jones
Abstract: Valeriana jatamansi Jones (Syn. Valeriana wallichii DC) is an important medicinal and aromatic herb that belongs to the family valerianaceae. Valeriana jatamansi Jones is popularly known as Indian Valerian in English, Muskbala or Sugandhbal in Hindi and Tagar in Sanskrit. The Valeriana genus consists of over 250 species, spread across the world (Bhattacharjee, 2000) and approximately 12 species are present in India (Prakash, 1999). Indian valerian is native to Himalayas and distributed from Afghanistan to Southwest China, India, Nepal, Bhutan and Mynmar at an altitude of 1000-3000 m asl. (Kirtikar and Baasu,1975).
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Literature cited 1: Airi S., Rawal R.S. Udhar and Purohit A.N. (2000). Assessment of availability and habitat preference of Jatamansi-a critically endangered medicinal plant of west Himalaya. Current Science, 79 (10): 1467-`1471. Aliabadi F.H. Lebaschi M.H. and Hamidi A. (2008). Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, phosphorus and water stress on quantity and quality characteristics of coriander. Journal of Advances in Natural and Applied Science, 2(2): 55-59.
Literature cited 2: Atal C.K. and Kapur B.M. (1977). Cultivation and Utilization of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Jammu-Tawi: Regional Research laboratory, pp.393. Bhattacharjee S.K. (2000). Handbook of Aromatic Plants. Jaipur: Pointer Publishers.pp.458-459.

ID: 64901
Title: Ethnomedicinal uses of family Malvaceae plants among the rural and common people of meerut region (Uttar Pradesh) India
Author: Amit Tomar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (6) Pg No. 687-690 (2023)
Subject: Ethnomedicinal uses of family Malvaceae plants among the rural and common people of meerut region (Uttar Pradesh) India
Keywords: Ethnomedicinal, Malvaceae, meerut region, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract: The Indian System of medicines has played an important role in our country in providing medical care since antiquity. This system of medicine is an old as the Indian history itself, because it formed an integral part of the Indian traditions since time immemorial. Folk medicinal uses of plants from Uttar Pradesh have been reported (Singh and Maheshwari,1989; Singh and Ali, 1989;Sharma, 1993; Singh et al, 2009; Ahuja, 1993; Tomar and Singh, 2005; Tomar and Singh, 2006; Tomar, 2007;Dhiman and Dhiman, 2008; Tomar, 2008; Prachi et al; Tomar, 2009-10; Tomar, 2011; Tomar, 2012; Tomar, 2013;Tomar, 2014;Tomar, 2015; Tomar, 2016 and Tomar, 2017).
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Literature cited 1: Ahuja B. (1993). Medicinal Plants of Sharanpur. Bishen Singh, Mahendra Pal Singh, Cannaught Place, Dehradun. Dhiman A.K. and Dhiman S.C. (2008). Traditionally used antidiabetic medicinal plants of district Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 15 (4): 281-184.
Literature cited 2: Prachi, Chauhan N., Kumr D. and Kasan M.S. (2009). Medicinal plants of Muzaffarnagar district used in treatment of urinary tract and kidney stones. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 8(2): 191-195. Singh K.K. and Maheshwari J.K. (1989). Traditional herbal remedies among the Tharus of Bahraich district, U.P., India, Ethnobotany, 1:51-56.