Role of Makhana(Euryale ferox Salisb.) in Shaping the Economy and Culture of Mithila Region in Bihar, India

Mithila, the wetland rich region of north Bihar (India), provides an ideal hydro ecological niche for the cultivation of Euryale ferox Salisb. (Makhana). It is a spiny waterlily whose edible seeds underpin a centuries old agroindustry and cultural heritage. Vast network of ponds, oxbow lakes and ...

An Overview of ‘Sacred Groves’ in India: An Ancient Method of Biodiversity Conservation

Ethnobotanical Perspectives on Medicinal Plant Use in Traditional Healing Systems

Ethnobotany is an interdisciplinary field of science that keeps the relationship between humans and plants from the ancient time, particularly their uses in traditional healing practices. Aboriginal people depended on medicinal plants in their life sustaining system, since primitive time, human s...

A Survey on the Medicinal Plants Knowledge Among the Common People of Anaiyur and Noorsahipuram Villages of Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu

Due to the rising incidence of adverse effects related to herbal medication use and poor knowledge of their composition and interactions in developing countries, this study will create awareness to patients on the morbidity and mortality associated with indiscriminate use of herbal medications, d...

An Overview of Microplastics in the Environment, their Sources and Human Health Effects

Microplastics (MPs) are widespread, highly persistent contaminants that have infiltrated our ecosystems and pose a serious risk to both the environment and human health. MPs are a pervasive environmental threat linked to human health problems. The rapid growth in synthetic plastic production and ...

Minor Crops, Major Insects: Revisiting Neglected Plant–Insect Systems for Climate Resilience

Minor and neglected crops, including millets, pulses, pseudocereals, oilseeds and regionally important edible plants play a crucial yet underappreciated role in global food systems. These crops exhibit inherent tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and low soil fertility. The ecolo...

Biochemical Optimization of Culture Media for Fungal Cultivation and Product Development

The nnatural decomposer fungi contribute a pivotal role in balancing the ecosystem: the production of alcohol, enzymes, antibiotics, organic acids, and bakery products from ancient times to the modern era. They are also involved in cleaning up the environment through bioremediation. They serve as...

A Preliminary Study on Enumeration of Sundarban Soil Bacteria in variable Seasonal Frame

The Sundarban Mangrove, West Bengal, India, shows a striking and rich source of microbial diversity, and they play a crucial role in balancing the environment and soil ecosystem. In this preliminary study, mangrove forest rhizospheric soil samples were collected during pre monsoon, monsoon and pos...

Development and Analysis of a Food Product using Withania somnifera (Roots) and Tribulus Terrestris (Fruits)

Medicinal herbs like Withania somnifera (Ashwaganda) and Tribulus terrestris (Gokhru) have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. However, its use for the development of nutritious food products is limited. This study constructed a food product combini...

Biological Invasions: Concepts, Mechanisms, and Emerging Insights

Biological invasions represent a major driver of biodiversity loss and ecosystem disruption in the Anthropocene, intensified by globalization, climate change, and expanding trade networks. This article synthesizes the foundational concepts, definitions, and theoretical frameworks underpinning inv...

Climate Change and Butterfly: A Review of Global Population Decline Trends and Threats

Global insect populations have plummeted so rapidly, at a considerable percentage, largely due to land use changes, escalating the effects of climate change. These environmental shifts impact biodiversity directly and intensify more adverse effects from human-related threats. Extreme climate even...