Evaluating variability in soil attributes and forest vegetation in a degraded dry tropical region: an ecological restoration perspective DOI
Anil Sharma, Sanoj Kumar Patel, Anil Barla

et al.

Environment Development and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 14, 2024

Language: Английский

Wild food plants of Bhil and Bhilala ethnic community of Western Madhya Pradesh, India – an implication for food security DOI
Anil Sharma, Vijay V. Wagh

Forests Trees and Livelihoods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 29

Published: Jan. 17, 2025

The present study documents the wild edible plants commonly used by Bhil and Bhilala tribes in Western Madhya Pradesh, India. Through ethnobotanical field research, traditional knowledge of these regarding was assessed using semi-structured questionnaires participatory rural appraisal approach. Quantitative indices, including Cultural Importance index (CI), Preference ranking, Fidelity level (FL), were employed to analyze data. identified 109 plant species from 93 genera 54 families, with trees herbs (40 each) being most used, followed climbers (17) shrubs (12). Forty-six had a fidelity 100%, while CI values ranged 0.18 0.78. Among species, 62 (56.88%) significant market value, contributing income generation for local communities. consumption edibles plays crucial role diet, especially during food scarcity periods. However, increased exploitation certain poses threat biodiversity. highlights need sustainable harvesting ensure their conservation continued contribution diets income.

Language: Английский

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Ethnopharmacological survey and GC-MS profiling of medicinal plants in Surguja district, Chhattisgarh: Bridging traditional knowledge and bioactive compound discovery DOI
Diptesh Kumar Bhoi, Ramesh Kumar Ahirwar

Pharmacological Research - Natural Products, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100188 - 100188

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Ethnobotanical insights: Medicinal plants used by the Baiga community in Amarkantak region, Madhya Pradesh DOI
Ramesh Kumar Ahirwar, Diptesh Kumar Bhoi, Reshma Jangde

et al.

Pharmacological Research - Natural Products, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100227 - 100227

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Evaluating variability in soil attributes and forest vegetation in a degraded dry tropical region: an ecological restoration perspective DOI
Anil Sharma, Sanoj Kumar Patel, Anil Barla

et al.

Environment Development and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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2