Medicinal
Major Food and Non-Food crops
In India around 70% of the Population earns its livelihood from agriculture. It fulfills the basic need of human beings and animals. It is an important source of raw material for many Agro Based Industries. India’s geographical condition is unique for agriculture because it provides many favorable conditions. There are plain areas, fertile Soil, … Read more
Aromatic and Medicinal plants
Medicinal and aromatic Plants Medicinal And Aromatic Plants constitute a major segment of the Flora, which provides raw materials for use in the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and drug industries. The indigenous systems of medicines, developed in India for centuries, make use of many medicinal herbs. These systems include Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and many other indigenous practices. … Read more
Fungi and their beneficials
Fungi fungi, any of about 99,000 known species of organisms of the kingdom Fungi, which includes the yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. There are also many funguslike organisms, including slime molds and oomycetes (water molds), that do not belong to kingdom Fungi but are often called fungi. Many of these funguslike organisms are … Read more
Fungi
Fungi fungi, any of about 99,000 known species of organisms of the kingdom Fungi, which includes the yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. There are also many funguslike organisms, including slime molds and oomycetes (water molds), that do not belong to kingdom Fungi but are often called fungi. Many of these funguslike … Read more
Medicinal And Aromatic Plants
Medicinal and aromatic Plants Medicinal and aromatic plants constitute a major segment of the Flora, which provides raw materials for use in the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and drug industries. The indigenous systems of medicines, developed in India for centuries, make use of many medicinal herbs. These systems include Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and many other … Read more
Introduction To Alkaloids
Introduction to alkaloids (nicotine and cocaine) Alkaloids, any of a class of naturally occurring organic nitrogen-containing bases. Alkaloids have diverse and important physiological effects on humans and other animals. Well-known alkaloids include morphine, strychnine, quinine, ephedrine, and nicotine. Alkaloids are found primarily in Plants and are especially common in certain families of flowering … Read more
Horticulture Crops in India
HorticultureHorticulture Crops in India Introduction Horticulture is a branch of agriculture that deals with the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. It is a major source of food and income for millions of people in India. The country is home to a wide variety of horticultural crops, which are grown in different parts … Read more
Medicinal Plants in India
Here is a list of subtopics on medicinal plants in India: Ayurvedic medicine Herbal medicine Indigenous knowledge Medicinal plant conservation Medicinal plant research Medicinal plant trade Traditional medicine I hope this is helpful! India is a land of rich biodiversity, with a vast array of plant and animal life. This biodiversity has been a source … Read more