Tribals depend much upon forest products for their various daily needs particularly food. Wild edible fruits play a significant role in the dietary requirements of the tribal and local communities. Purpose of the present study was to document the wild fruits used as food by tribals as well as rural people in North Maharashtra. Inall fruits of 46 species, belonging to 25 families of which 23 are dicotyledonous and 02 monocotyledons, are documented as edible. Amongst these, 24 are trees followed by 09 shrubs, 07 climbers and 06 herbs. Mostly, fruits of tree species are utilized. Fruits of 28 species are eaten raw (02 unripe and 23 ripe) and 24 species are cooked. Fruits of 04 species are pickled, while that of one species used to extract oil. Market survey was also done for fruits with commercial value. This is an attempt to bring underutilized wild fruits in focus.
Article Citation:
Kshirsagar Prachi P, Prabha Y. Bhogaonkar and Vishal R. Marathe.
Underutilized wild fruits of North Maharashtra.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2012) 1(1): 071-076
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varietal wealth in tropical and dry land fruit cropsfarheen
mango variety derived various type of
characters.
Among the Alphonso, Kesar, Safeda etc, are early season variety, Kishen bhog, Totapuri, Dashehari etc, are mid season variety and Chausa, Fernandin, Neelum etc, are late season variety.
Totapuri, sonpari, kesar also use for processing purpose.
Rajapuri variety of mango highly use for pickles industry in gujarat.
Fernandin variety of mango use for table purpose in Goa.
Neelum variety of mango is suitable for long distace market.
Chinnarasm variety is mostly use in juice purpose.
vanraj., Arka neelkiran, Pusa pratibha variety suitable for export and international market.
Amrapalli, Arka aruna, Pusa arunima suitable for high density planting.
Kesar, Totapuri, Sonpari, Chausa, Mundappa variety have ggod keeping qulity.
Cultivation, Growing, Processing and Extraction of Spice and CondimentsAjjay Kumar Gupta
Cultivation, Growing, Processing and Extraction of Spice and Condiments (Ajowan Or Bishop Weed, Allspice Or Pimenta, Amchur, Anardana, Pepper Black, White And Green, Pepper, Long, Peppermint, Poppy Seed, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Savory, Shallot, Spearmint, Star-Anise, Sweet Flag Or Calamus, Tamarind, Tarragon, Thyme, Turmeric, Vanilla)
Spices and Condiments are important high value commodities traded internationally for many centuries. In modern times, international trade in spices and condiments have increased dramatically which could be attributed to several factors including rapid advances in transportation, permitting easy accessibility to world markets, growing demand from industrial food manufacturers of wide ranging convenience foods which are either ready to eat or requiring minimal preparation time in the household, migration of large number of people of different ethnicity with their traditional food habits, to meet the changing requirements of industry.
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Cashewnut (Anacardium Occidentale L.) is an important tropical tree crops. It is one of the major export earning crops which accounts nearly Rs. 2515 crores contributing about 1.5 per cent of the total Indian exports
PROCESSES FOR SUGARCANE GUR / JAGGERY AND UTILIZATION FOR VALUE ADDED FOOD PR...jaisingh277
SUGARCANE PRODUCTION IS IMPORTANT RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME GENERATION. PRESENTATION ENLIGHTENS ON SUGARCANE PROCESSING ENGINEERING FOR GUR / JAGGARY AND OTHER VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS
varietal wealth in tropical and dry land fruit cropsfarheen
mango variety derived various type of
characters.
Among the Alphonso, Kesar, Safeda etc, are early season variety, Kishen bhog, Totapuri, Dashehari etc, are mid season variety and Chausa, Fernandin, Neelum etc, are late season variety.
Totapuri, sonpari, kesar also use for processing purpose.
Rajapuri variety of mango highly use for pickles industry in gujarat.
Fernandin variety of mango use for table purpose in Goa.
Neelum variety of mango is suitable for long distace market.
Chinnarasm variety is mostly use in juice purpose.
vanraj., Arka neelkiran, Pusa pratibha variety suitable for export and international market.
Amrapalli, Arka aruna, Pusa arunima suitable for high density planting.
Kesar, Totapuri, Sonpari, Chausa, Mundappa variety have ggod keeping qulity.
Cultivation, Growing, Processing and Extraction of Spice and CondimentsAjjay Kumar Gupta
Cultivation, Growing, Processing and Extraction of Spice and Condiments (Ajowan Or Bishop Weed, Allspice Or Pimenta, Amchur, Anardana, Pepper Black, White And Green, Pepper, Long, Peppermint, Poppy Seed, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Savory, Shallot, Spearmint, Star-Anise, Sweet Flag Or Calamus, Tamarind, Tarragon, Thyme, Turmeric, Vanilla)
Spices and Condiments are important high value commodities traded internationally for many centuries. In modern times, international trade in spices and condiments have increased dramatically which could be attributed to several factors including rapid advances in transportation, permitting easy accessibility to world markets, growing demand from industrial food manufacturers of wide ranging convenience foods which are either ready to eat or requiring minimal preparation time in the household, migration of large number of people of different ethnicity with their traditional food habits, to meet the changing requirements of industry.
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Cashewnut (Anacardium Occidentale L.) is an important tropical tree crops. It is one of the major export earning crops which accounts nearly Rs. 2515 crores contributing about 1.5 per cent of the total Indian exports
PROCESSES FOR SUGARCANE GUR / JAGGERY AND UTILIZATION FOR VALUE ADDED FOOD PR...jaisingh277
SUGARCANE PRODUCTION IS IMPORTANT RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME GENERATION. PRESENTATION ENLIGHTENS ON SUGARCANE PROCESSING ENGINEERING FOR GUR / JAGGARY AND OTHER VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS
Different methods of extraction of essential oilChetanChauhan123
all about the different methods of oil extraction classical and modern extraction method on the basis of review and research paper by chetan kumar chauhan
This is a ppt on tea processing. It also include types of tea, and also acknowledge about Orthodox and CTC methods of production of tea. This ppt also include the benefit and medical use of tea.
PREFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION OF ENDOPHYTIC BRADYRHIZOBIA WITH DIFFERENT RICE CULT...Anamika Rana
All of rice oligotrophic endophytic Bradyrhizobia in this study were obtained except SUT-R74.
6 Bradyrhizobial strains were obtained from 98 bacterial strains.
Bradyrhizobium is found only in rice root, with 10% relative abundance of total Alphaproteobacteria.
Endophytic Bradyrhizobia could not be obtained from the monoculture system.
Thai rice cultivars, the Thai Bradyrhizobial strains could promote rice growth better than Japanese strains.
Three rice cultivars (Pathum Thani 1, Kasalath, and Nipponbare), cultivar Pathum Thani 1 responded only to putative Thai rice endophytic Bradyrhizobia.
This phenomenon was not found in Japanese rice cultivars.
Non-PB strains are also capable of forming a natural endophytic association with rice.
Strains SUT-PR9, WD16, RP5, and RP7 displayed non-PB phenotypes but were genotypically close to PB strains.
Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants of Gariaband District Chhattisgarhpaperpublications3
Abstract: From ancient times the man has dependent so much on plants find around them for their daily needs, like as food and as an medicinal uses. The tribal people who depends on forest for their livelihood and most of them are still depends on medicinal plants as primary healthcare source. The tribal people and the people of rural area of India have the great knowledge of medicinal uses of plants which are finding around them. In central region of India Chhattisgarh has the large number of plants were reported as medicine, here we discuss the medicinal plants of Gariaband area of Chhattisgarh, in some areas of this district tribal people still dependent on medicinal plants .In this paper we mention some important medicinal plants of Gariaband District tribal people use from ancient times and try to reveal their knowledge.
Keywords: Medicinal plants, Chhattisgarh, Gariaband, Tribal people, Healthcare.
Title: Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants of Gariaband District Chhattisgarh
Author: Iram Hingora, Dr. Amit Sharma
ISSN 2349-7823
International Journal of Recent Research in Life Sciences (IJRRLS)
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Value Addition of Underutilized Crops Aarti Nimesh
Underutilized crops were once grown more widely or intensively
But are falling into disuse for a variety of agronomic, genetic,
Economic and cultural reasons. Farmers and consumers are using these crops less because they are in some way not competing with other species in the same agricultural environment. The decline of these crops may erode the genetic base and prevent distinctive and valuable traits being used in crop adaptation and improvement.
Tea is the agricultural product of the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of various cultivars and sub-varieties of the Camellia sinensis plant, processed and cured using various methods. The growth cycle is from 240 to 365 days, fruits takes from 270 to 360 days to mature and seeds are normally produced after 3 years.
In Asia: India, China and Sri Lanka are the main tea producing countries in the world.
In this presentation detailed elaboration of Tea Varieties, Propagation and Planting are presented.
Mutagenesis is the process by which the genetic information
of an organism is changed in a stable manner.
The term ‘mutation breeding’ has become popular as it
draws attention to deliberate efforts of breeders and
the specific techniques they have used in creating and
harnessing desired variation in developing elite breeding
lines and cultivated varieties.
Different methods of extraction of essential oilChetanChauhan123
all about the different methods of oil extraction classical and modern extraction method on the basis of review and research paper by chetan kumar chauhan
This is a ppt on tea processing. It also include types of tea, and also acknowledge about Orthodox and CTC methods of production of tea. This ppt also include the benefit and medical use of tea.
PREFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION OF ENDOPHYTIC BRADYRHIZOBIA WITH DIFFERENT RICE CULT...Anamika Rana
All of rice oligotrophic endophytic Bradyrhizobia in this study were obtained except SUT-R74.
6 Bradyrhizobial strains were obtained from 98 bacterial strains.
Bradyrhizobium is found only in rice root, with 10% relative abundance of total Alphaproteobacteria.
Endophytic Bradyrhizobia could not be obtained from the monoculture system.
Thai rice cultivars, the Thai Bradyrhizobial strains could promote rice growth better than Japanese strains.
Three rice cultivars (Pathum Thani 1, Kasalath, and Nipponbare), cultivar Pathum Thani 1 responded only to putative Thai rice endophytic Bradyrhizobia.
This phenomenon was not found in Japanese rice cultivars.
Non-PB strains are also capable of forming a natural endophytic association with rice.
Strains SUT-PR9, WD16, RP5, and RP7 displayed non-PB phenotypes but were genotypically close to PB strains.
Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants of Gariaband District Chhattisgarhpaperpublications3
Abstract: From ancient times the man has dependent so much on plants find around them for their daily needs, like as food and as an medicinal uses. The tribal people who depends on forest for their livelihood and most of them are still depends on medicinal plants as primary healthcare source. The tribal people and the people of rural area of India have the great knowledge of medicinal uses of plants which are finding around them. In central region of India Chhattisgarh has the large number of plants were reported as medicine, here we discuss the medicinal plants of Gariaband area of Chhattisgarh, in some areas of this district tribal people still dependent on medicinal plants .In this paper we mention some important medicinal plants of Gariaband District tribal people use from ancient times and try to reveal their knowledge.
Keywords: Medicinal plants, Chhattisgarh, Gariaband, Tribal people, Healthcare.
Title: Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants of Gariaband District Chhattisgarh
Author: Iram Hingora, Dr. Amit Sharma
ISSN 2349-7823
International Journal of Recent Research in Life Sciences (IJRRLS)
Paper Publications
Value Addition of Underutilized Crops Aarti Nimesh
Underutilized crops were once grown more widely or intensively
But are falling into disuse for a variety of agronomic, genetic,
Economic and cultural reasons. Farmers and consumers are using these crops less because they are in some way not competing with other species in the same agricultural environment. The decline of these crops may erode the genetic base and prevent distinctive and valuable traits being used in crop adaptation and improvement.
Tea is the agricultural product of the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of various cultivars and sub-varieties of the Camellia sinensis plant, processed and cured using various methods. The growth cycle is from 240 to 365 days, fruits takes from 270 to 360 days to mature and seeds are normally produced after 3 years.
In Asia: India, China and Sri Lanka are the main tea producing countries in the world.
In this presentation detailed elaboration of Tea Varieties, Propagation and Planting are presented.
Mutagenesis is the process by which the genetic information
of an organism is changed in a stable manner.
The term ‘mutation breeding’ has become popular as it
draws attention to deliberate efforts of breeders and
the specific techniques they have used in creating and
harnessing desired variation in developing elite breeding
lines and cultivated varieties.
Biodiversity in the shopping basket: policies to sustain a biodiverse dietTeresa Borelli
Enabling policy and market environment are needed for diverse nutritious foods to make their way back into consumer shopping baskets. Examples of success include efforts in India to create markets for nutritious but ‘forgotten’ minor millets, and Brazil’s innovative school feeding programme which demands that 30% of procurement comes from local family farmers.
Micropropagation is a proven means of producing millions of identical plants under a controlled and aseptic condition, independent of seasonal constraints. It not only provides economy of time and space but also gives greater output and allows further augmentation of elite disease free propagules.India is homeland of many important fruit crops such as Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis Gaertn), bael (Aegle marmelos Corr.), Guava (, Psidium guajava), jamun or black plum (Syzygium cuminii L. Skeels.), Mango (Mangifera indica) and Papaya (Carica papaya).
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biodiversity of medicinal plants in thudaripettai villageIJEAB
The medicinal plants have received more attention among researchers to treat various diseases and disorders. This study was aimed to record the various medicinal plants present in Thudaripettai Village situated in Tharangambadi Taluk, Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. A total of 60 plant species belonging to 35 families were reported with their medicinal values. These results will provide information about medicinal plants and methods of utilization of these plants to cure various diseases of mankind. Survey of the information of medicinal plants used by the villagers were collected and arranged alphabetically followed by common name, vernacular name, family name, parts of use, methods of uses, medicinal uses and their habit. The information is very much useful for further research which will lead to the discovery of new bioactive compounds from the above medicinal plants.
Climate Change and Public Health in the Treatment of Fever in Adilabad Distri...iosrjce
Ancient man had found the ways and means of usage of plants to cure his health disorders. Plant
induced increases in allergic rhinitis like high fever the distinct seasonal sources of plant pollen, trees, grasses,
and ragweed. Quantity and seasonality of pollen depend in large part on plant responses to climatic and
meteorological variables. However, changes in such variables are likely as a result of anthropogenic influences
on levels of atmospheric CO2, and enhancement of the greenhouse effect, with subsequent impacts on plant
growth and pollen production. The knowledge of preparation of medicines of various parts such as root, tuber,
stem, bark, leaves, flower, fruit, seed, and whole plant, formed a parallel system of medicine the ethno medicine,
which exclusively uses the plants and herbal products for the treatment of diseases. Fever is one such common
disease characterized by an elevation of body temperature above the normal range of 36.5 – 37.5o C (98-
100oF). This triggers increased muscle tone and shivering. The present study emphasized the documentation
and analysis of indigenous herbal medicinal knowledge existing in curing different types of fever by different
communities of Adilabad district. The survey in the rural areas of Adilabad district was carried out during
January 2007 – December 2011. In all medicinal practitioners were interviewed using structured questionnaires.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
Wild Vegetable Used By the Tribal and Rural People of Area Kolwan, Arni Tahsi...paperpublications3
Abstract: Different wild vegetable used by Tribal and Rural people at Kolwan area of Arni Tahasil Dist. Yavatmal, (M.S.) India. Present survey studied during March, 2nd 2014 to January, 2nd 2015. A total 18 wild vegetable species were found used by these Tribal people. The study was done to observe the different species varieties used for the food purpose, on the condition of Biodiversity and also to conserve them.
Each organisms obtaining food in a precise form which depends on its genetic potentials. The availability of food influenced the troop home size in the focal troops. Present work discussing the availability of food stuff and home range. When food available in plenty, home range tends to decreased and when food available in scared the home range increased.
Ethnobotanical Importance of Some Highly Medicinal plants of District Muzaffa...IOSR Journals
An ethnobotanical exploration was carried out in Muzaffarabad and its adjoining areas including
Jhelum Valley of the District Muzaffarabad during 2010-2011. All the plants with the ethnobotanical
importance were identified and segregated separately. The region is entirely mountainous, having sub-tropical
to dry temperate climate with distinct seasonal variations. This study mainly focused on the information
regarding traditional uses of plants over the years by local inhabitants. The informations were then confirmed
by Hakims and the old people of the areas. During the survey informations were collected from various sites,
i.e. Noon Bagla, Rahim Kot, Danna Kachilee, Kot Terhala, Sanwarrian, Chikar, Chikothi, Kathiee, Qazi Nag,
Rashian, Daokhun, Mojee, Lamnian, Nardaggian, Pandu, Hatian Balla, Ghahi Dopatta, Chinnari, Rabanee,
Bani Hafiz, Domel, Hattian Dopatta, Khanssian, Nandi Ka Sar, Sing Paharee,Nari Bela, Khalla Butt and
Leepa. The plants were used medicinally and for other purposes. The investigations resulted that usually one
plant or a mixture of two or more plant is used. The unplanned exploitation had resulted in the loss of
medicinally important plant species. It was concluded that afforestation programme followed by proper
protection is need of time.
Ethnobotanical Euphorbian plants of North Maharashtra RegionIOSR Journals
Euphorbiaceae is among the large flowering plant families consisting of a wide variety of vegetative
forms. Some of which plants are of great importance, It is need to explore traditional medicinal knowledge of
plant materials belonging to various genera of Euphorbiaceae available in North Maharashtra State. Plants
have always been the source of food, medicine and other necessities of life since the origin of human being.
Plant containing ethnomedicinal properties have been known and used in some forms or other tribal
communities of Satpuda region. These tribal have their own system of Ethnomedicine for the treatment of
different ailments. In the course of survey useful Euphorbian plants of Satpuda, 34 medicinal plants belonging
to 18 genus is documented. This article reports their botanical identity, family name, local language name part
used preparations and doses, if any. It is observed that tribes of this region uses various Euphorbian plant in
the form of decoction, infusion, extract, paste, powder etc. Thus the knowledge area of this region with respect
to ethnomedicine would be useful for botanist, pharmacologist and phytochemist for further explorations. It is
concluded that the family is a good starting point for the search for plant-based medicines.
CONSERVATIONAL STUDIES ON CHLOROPHYTUM BORIVILIANUM (SAFED MUSLI) IN NANDUR...American Research Thoughts
An ethno-ecological and ethno-medicinal survey was conducted in various parts of
Nandurbar dist. of Maharashtra to find out the cause of loss of biodiversity and abundance of
Chlorophytum borivilianum. Investigation are proceeds to tracing and finding the alternative ways to
conservation of Chlorophytum borivilianumat their natural as well as to introductions as a crop in
agricultural sector due to huge ethno economic prospective.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention (IJPSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Pahrmaceutical Science. IJPSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
ABSTRACT- The diversity, floristic composition of medicinal plants in the two block of Rajouri was studied. A total of
25 plant species belong to 23 families were recorded Rutaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Rosaceae, Amerenthaceae, Polygoneaceae,
Fabaceae, Apocynaceae the all were diverse families. The present studied documented to ethanobotanical information of
25 plant species belong to 23 families were collected and identified by their vernacular and scientific name. In which 10
species ware harb, 9 were sharb, and 9 were tree out of 25 species flower of 5 plants species, roots of 4 plants species,
Leaf of 9 plants species ,Fruits of 5 plants species, seed of 3 plants species,stem and bark of 3 plant species,tuber and
aerial portion of 2 plant species respectively. The gujjar and bukkerwal tribes used all 25 species of plants to treat various
diseases.
Key-words- Ethnomedicinal plants, Traditional knowledge Gujjar-Bakerwaltribes, Rajouri
The diversity of wild edible fruit plants and traditional knowledge in west a...Adi Bejo Suwardi
Rural communities in the West Aceh region continue to collect and consume many edible wild fruit plants as a food source. This study was an account of the traditional knowledge and use of wild edible fruit plants by local people in the West Aceh region. The study was conducted in Sungai Mas and Pante Ceureumen, West Aceh Regency, between April and June 2019. Plant specimens have been gathered from the forest, agroforestry and home garden. A total of 100 informants (50 informants at each site) were involved in the survey of Ethnobotanical data. The questionnaires used to investigate the local name of the species, the habitats, the location of the collection, the season of collection, the parts used, the categories of use and the manner of fruit consumption. A total of 44 species of edible fruit plants recorded in West Aceh region, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The Myrtaceae and Malvaceae were the most represented families. Baccaurea motleyana, Durio zibethinus, Garcinia mangostana, Lansium domesticum, Mangifera odorata, and Mangifera foetida were the top six most common wild edible fruits in this region. The local community uses wild edible fruit species for food (44 species), medicine (11 species), construction materials (9 species), furniture (9 species) and firewood. D. zibethinus, M. foetida, M. odorata, M. quadrifida, B. motleyana, L. domesticum, G. xanthochymus, and G. mangostana are also commonly traded in traditional markets.
Ethnomedicinal plants used to cure skin diseases by tribals of Mahabubnagar d...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences(IOSR-JPBS) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of Pharmacy and Biological Science. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in Pharmacy and Biological Science. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Study on 10 Medicinal Plants in Sundarban Region, West Bengal, IndiaBRNSS Publication Hub
Modern approaches of ethnobotanical studies on various medicinal plants in Sundarban region are to
create awareness among the locality along with all over India. The aim of the studies of medicinal plants
will focus the cause and the help of treatment diseases. The investigation deals about 10 medicinal plants
which are used by local people throughout the Sundarban region. Ethnomedicinal plants information were
taken by the interview of ojha and local old villagers throughout the study period. In various villages of
this region, it is found that ethnobotanical medicinal plants are used to treat common problems (such as
injuries, stomachache, abdominal disorder, and skin problem). By the field visits and knowledge gather
from the villagers, the study is done to motivate further research on medicinal plants which may lead to
discovery of novel drugs in the fields of research and development study.
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Effect of some pre sowing treatments on Sapindus laurifolius seed germinationresearchplantsciences
Present paper deals with the effect of some pre-sowing treatments on the seed germination of Sapindus laurifolius Vahl. (Sapindaceae). The physical and chemical scarification treatments were given to S. laurifolius seeds in order to test, identify, and recommend suitable pre-sowing treatments. In-depth analysis of data obtained in the present work has proved that, sulphuric acid promotes seed germination in S. laurifolius comparatively within shorter time without affecting growth performance of saplings obtained.
Article Citation:
Vishal R. Kamble, Bazegah K. Sayed and Shrinath P. Kavade.
Effect of some pre-sowing treatments on Sapindus laurifolius seed germination
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2013) 2(2): 205-212.
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Preliminary phytochemical studies and evaluation of Antipyretic property of t...researchplantsciences
Purpose-The root of Ritchiea longipedicellata was claimed to have anti pyretic, analgesic and antimicrobial properties. The people of Idemili area in Anambra State of Nigeria use the decoction of it to treat wounds, running stomach, aches and pains as well as fever. It is to this backdrop that this investigation was carried out to ascertain the veracity of the claim.
Methodology-The root of Ritchiea longipedicellata was collected and dried at ambient temperature. It was pulverized into powder. 500 gm of the powdered drug was placed into a two litre beaker containing one litre of methanol. It was allowed to stand with occasional shaking for 48 h. The content was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated using rotary evaporator. The extract contains the following secondary metabolites-alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins and glycosides. The antipyretic activity was investigated using brewer’s yeast to induce pyrexia.
Result -The root of Ritchiea longipedicellata exhibited significant (p<0.05) antipyretic effect at 600 mg/kg from 1 h to 4 h and at 3 h to 4 h at 300 mg/kg compared with the control.
Conclusion-The claim of Idemili people of Anambra State Nigeria on the use of Ritchiea longipedicellata appears to be obvious in line with the results of the investigation.
Article Citation:
Chinedu Fred Anowi, Ezugwu CO, Ilodigwe EE, Ajaghaku DL.
Preliminary Phytochemical Studies and Evaluation of Antipyretic Property of the Methanol Extract of the Rootbark of Ritchiea longipedicellata Gilg (capparidaceae)
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2013) 2(2): 192-195.
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A detail karyomorphological study was undertaken in Allium wallichii Kunth. and Allium hookeri Thw. The study included determination of somatic chromosome number, total chromosome length, volume, arm ratio and centromeric position. The karyotypic study of Allium wallichii Kunth. and Allium hookeri Thw. showed that, both of them have somatic chromosome number 2n=16 and 2n=22 respectively. Chromosome classification was done on the basis of the position of the centromere. In case of A. wallichii, the total chromosome length was found to be 150.94 μm while the relative chromosome length varied in between 4.22 μm - 8.19 μm. The arm ratio was varied from 1.00 - 3.06 .In A. wallichii, out of 16 somatic chromosomes, 9 were of metacentric, 6 were of sub-metacentric and 1 was of sub-telocentric type. For A.hookeri, the total chromosome length was found to be 164.05 μm and the relative chromosome length was varied in between 2.59 μm- 6.95 μm; arm ratio also varied from 1.00 - 4.36. Out of 22 somatic chromosomes, 2 chromosomes were of metacentric, 13 were of sub-metacentric and 7 were of sub-telocentric type. No satellite chromosomes were found in any one of the two species. The karyotype formulae deduced for the two species of Allium may be represented as: A. wallichii Kunth.: m9 +sm6 +st1 +t0 = 2n = 16 and A. hookeri Thw.: m2 +sm13 +st7 +t0 = 2n = 22.
Article Citation:
Harinita Toijam, Borah SP, Bhaben Tanti and Borthakur SK.
Karyomorphological studies in two species of Allium L.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2013) 2(2): 213-221.
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Comparison of some physiological parameters in leaves and stems of wild and c...researchplantsciences
The purpose of this study was to determine total pigment contents (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids), phenolic compounds and carbohydrate contents in leaves and stem of wild and cultivated almonds growing in the Adıyaman Province. Levels of chlorophyll a in leaves and stems of wild almond were found to be higher than cultivated almond. Chlorophyll b was determined to be at approximate levels for both almonds. While carotenoid levels in leaves of wild almond were higher than cultivated one, it was higher in stems of cultivated almond as well. Total phenolics in leaves and stems of wild almond were higher compared to cultivated almond. Total carbohydrate contents were higher in leaves and stems of cultivated almond in comparison with the wild almond.
Article Citation:
Aysel Sivaci
Comparison of some physiological parameters in leaves and stems of wild and cultivated almonds growing in Adiyaman Province/Turkey
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2013) 2(2): 222-226.
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Bioadsorption is a form of environmental clean-up which involves the use of plant biomass. In the present study, the seedling of Guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] were treated with various concentrations of match and plate making industrial effluents (20, 40, 60, 80 and 100%). Both the effluents cause stress to the plant. The effluents caused a drastic reduction in morphometric, pigment and other biochemical characters. But same effluents after seaweed treatment have bought about considerable increase in morphometric and biochemical characteristics of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub. Seaweed dry powder used in this study is found to be nullifying the toxicity of the effluents. From this investigation, it is clear that the naturally occurring green macro algae possess an excellent adsorption capacity.
Article Citation:
Selvaraj K, Sevugaperumal R and Ramasubramanian V.
Bioadsorbent: To clean industrial effluents by seaweeds.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2013) 2(1): 167-176.
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The vascular organization of the node in 12 genera has been investigated. The leaves are unifoliate in Atalantia, Citrus and Paramignya, 3-5 foliate in Aegle, Luvunga, Toddalia and Glycosmis, decompounds in Ruta and imparipinnately compound in other taxa. These are alternate or opposite and exstipulate. The foliar nodes are trilacunar, three-trace in the majority of the plants. It is unilacunar in Atalantia racemosa, Citrus jambhiri, C. maxima and Glycosmis pentaphylla. The results are discussed with respect to the evolutionary conception of node.
Article Citation:
Snehal P. Salunke, Sarala C. Tadavi and Vijay V. Bhadane
Nodal anatomical study of certain members of the Rutaceae.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2013) 2(1): 177-181.
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The identity and occurrence of primula reidii duthie var. reidii from Shivali...researchplantsciences
Primula reidii var reidii is reported and identified its presence from Shivalik Hill Ranges of Himachal Pradesh. Earlier records pertaining to occurrence & distribution of the species, detailed description and other ecological parameters including its photograph, have been discussed and detailed.
Article Citation:
Subramani SP and Kapoor KS.
The identity and occurrence of Primula reidii Duthie var. reidii
from Shivalik hill ranges, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2012) 1(2): 104-108.
Full Text:
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Basketry is the traditional occupation of Koragas, one of the most primitive tribes, living along the Kerala-Karnataka border. They make use of a number of plants to weave baskets of different name, size and shape. At present both baskets and their creators are facing the threat of extinction owing to changing socio-economic trends. The paper lists out 29 species of plants used by the Koraga for weaving baskets, which may pave the way for conservation of both plants and the traditional craft.
Article Citation:
Subrahmanya Prasad K and Raveendran K.
Plants used for basketry in Kasaragod District, Kerala.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2012) 1(2): 153-159.
Full Text:
http://www.plantsciences.co.in/documents/PS0038.pdf
Phytochemical investigation of tropical medicinal plants - Stereospermum cola...researchplantsciences
Phytochemicals are a wide variety of compounds produced by plants manipulated widely in the pharmacognostic drug development and treatment of the major ailments. The present study focuses on screening and comparative analysis of secondary metabolites, fluorescence and physiochemical analysis of two major medicinal plants; Stereospermum colais L. and Barringtonia acutangula L. Leaf samples from these medicinal plants were subjected to sequential cold percolation method using Hexane, Ethyl acetate, Chloroform and Methanol. Bioactive compounds like Cardioglycosides, Flavonoid, Quinones, Terpenoids, Alkaloids and Steroids are present in high concentration in Stereospermum colais L. and Barringtonia acutangula L. Extractive value was high in Methanol extract when compared to other solvent extracts.
Article Citation:
Florida M and Sekar T.
Phytochemical investigation of tropical medicinal plants - Stereospermum colais L. and Barringtonia acutangula L.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2012) 1(2): 109-115.
Full Text:
http://plantsciences.co.in/documents/PS0033.pdf
Intraspecific variation in Solanum xanthocarpum schard. and wendl.revealed by...researchplantsciences
Inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) analysis was performed in seven accessions of Solanum xanthocarpum Schard. and Wendl. of Assam to evaluate the applicability of this analysis for assessing the intraspecific variation. The value of similarity indices ranged from 0.375 to 0.125. The similarity result indicates the presence of high level of genetic diversity among the accessions of Solanum xanthocarpum Schard. and Wendl. UPGMA cluster analysis revealed clear grouping among the populations. The primers showed abilities in detecting genetic diversity across wild accessions of Solanum xanthocarpum Schard. and Wendl. Thus, ISSR-PCR technology can be used to study genetic variation and genetic relationships in the genus Solanum xanthocarpum Schard. and Wendl.
Article Citation:
Ajoy Kumar Das, Sailendra Prasad Borah.
Intraspecific variation in Solanum xanthocarpum Schard. and Wendl. revealed by ISSR marker.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2012) 1(2): 146-152.
Full Text:
http://www.plantsciences.co.in/documents/PS0035.pdf
Camellia sinensis is the economically most important Camellia species. The genus Camellia belongs to the family Theaceae. This genus accommodates as many 82 species (Sealy, 1958) and over 200 species (Zhijian et al., 1988). The tea plant was originally included in the genus Thea by Linnaeus (1752) hence, Thea sinensis L., the original name of the tea plant has now become camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze. As the age of tea bushes from pruning advances, size and weight of harvestable shoots decline due to the reduction in the vascular supply to growing buds. An extreme case of growth retardation is evident in the higher proportion of banji shoots at the plucking table. Also, the upper and knots where many new stems have originated, despite the maintenance of foliage and losses efficiency, lower leaves drop off, leading to uneconomic harvesting (Wilson, 1999). Under continued plucking without pruning or skiffing, the plucking table becomes inconveniently high and growing apices gradually lose vigour. Pruning at this stage becomes necessary by which these irregularities could be remedied. It is an important practice in tea cultivation which involves removal of certain amount of growth of the bush.
From the view of the observed interaction between clones, seedling cultivars pruning height and tipping measures, it is evident that a required specific pruning height and tipping measure is necessary for maximum crop production. However, in South India below 30cm, 45cm, 55cm, 60cm, 65cm and above 65cm pruning heights can be advantageously adopted for the sinensis and assamica cultivars, respectively under four to five years pruning cycles. Analysing the yield at different heights of pruning, suggests that at 55cm it is hard pruning, at 60cm it is medium pruning and at 65cm it is light pruning. Integrated harvesting methods were followed by the trails. Light pruning trail yield is low and banji percentage is high, hard pruning trail yield as well as banji percentage is low, in medium pruning trail banji percentage is low and yield is high.
Article Citation:
Balamurugan T and Nandagopalan V.
Formation, growth and productivity of the tea bush.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2012) 1(2): 116-123.
Full Text:
http://plantsciences.co.in/documents/PS0034.pdf
The Medicinally important Convolvulacean members used by the Kattunaikkan Tri...researchplantsciences
A floristic and ethnobotanical studies on the kattunaikan tribe of Wayand district was carried out. The study documented the use of 11 plant species of the family Convolvulaceae by the Kattunaika tribe. The different parts like leaves, stem, fruits, flowers and sometimes the whole plant are used to cure various diseases.
Article Citation:
Joseph MA and Antony VT.
The Medicinally important Convolvulacean members used by the
Kattunaikkan Tribe of Wayand District.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2012) 1(2): 093-097.
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Effect of Sucrose and Benzyl Adenine in the promotion of cut flower vase life...researchplantsciences
Red ginger (Alpinia purpurata Vieill.) is an ornamental perennial herb reaching 2 to 5 m in height and each tiller ending in a showy inflorescence. The main attraction is the brightly coloured red bracts of the inflorescence which has a long vase life. The present experiment was carried out to exploit the long vase life property of these plants to the maximum and thereby add their value in cut flower industry. The effect of various combinations of Sucrose + BA + 8-HQS was studied and appropriate concentrations were standardized.
Article Citation:
Thomas VP, Prabhu Kumar KM, Sabu M, Prasanth AV and Mohanan KV.
Effect of Sucrose and Benzyl Adenine in the promotion of cut flower vase life in
Alpinia purpurata Vieill., a charming ornamental ginger.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2012) 1(2): 089-092.
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Effects of stimulated Ultraviolet Radiation on the growth of Maize Seedlingsresearchplantsciences
The effects of ultraviolet-A and ultraviolet-B radiation on the growth of maize seedlings have been studied under controlled conditions. Maize (Zea mays) seeds were planted and exposed to ultraviolet-A and ultraviolet-B radiation for 0-10 hours. The results showed a decrease in the concentration of chlorophyll a and b for both ultraviolet A and B as time of exposure increases. There is also a decrease in the height, diameter of stem, and number of leaves in the seedlings exposed to UV-A and UV-B with the increase in the time of exposure. The decrease in chlorophyll a and b concentrations was more pronounced in plants exposed to UV-B. The study indicates that UV radiation pose a serious threat to plants and this might lead to significant loss of production or reduced quality of products in agricultural sectors.
Article Citation:
Marius Hedimbi, Natalia Naikaku and Shyam Singh.
Effects of stimulated Ultraviolet Radiation on the growth of Maize Seedlings.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2012) 1(2): 098-103.
Full Text:
http://plantsciences.co.in/documents/PS0020.pdf
Copper is an essential metal for normal plant growth and development, although it is also potentially toxic. Copper participates in numerous physiological processes and is an essential cofactor for many metalloproteins, however, problems arise when excess copper is present in cells. Excess copper inhibits plant growth and impairs important cellular processes (i.e., photosynthetic electron transport).The mechanisms involved in the acquisition of this essential micronutrient have not been clearly defined although a number of genes have recently been identified which encode potential copper transporters. The present investigation is an attempt to understand of the copper toxicity and tolerance in rice cultivars, and to compare the ten rice cultivars of Karimganj district of Assam. Copper caused growth reduction in rice and among the screened cultivars Amu Sali seems to be a copper sensitive cultivar.
Article Citation:
Upadhyaya H, Bhattacharjee MK, Deboshree Roy, Soumitra Shome.
Toxic effect of copper on ten rice cultivars.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2011) 1(1): 038-044.
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Phytochemical studies on selected medicinal plant Gymnema sylvestre.researchplantsciences
Gymnema sylvestre R. (Br).(Asclepiadaceae) is a common medicinal plant available in Tamil Nadu is a woody, climbing plant that grows in the tropical forest of central and Southern India. It also happens to be a first-rate warrior against diabetes. The plant is called Gud-mar (Gud-Jaggery, mar-kills) in India and well known for masking sweet taste. It is reported to be effective against many chronic diseases is screened for its phytochemical content, microbial activity and anti-inflammatory activity. Extracts (Alcoholic, aqueous, acetone and hexane) from the plant is prepared and analyzed. Qualitative phytochemical tests are done to detect the presence of Carbohydrate, Alkaloid, Tannins, Phenols, Saponins, Fixed oils, Gums and Mucilage. Quantitative methods like phytochemical analysis, gravimetric estimation, RBC membrane stabilization and TLC profiles are used to determine the active principle Gymnemic acid, anti-inflammatory activity and antimicrobial activity. The results showed that the leaf extracts studied contain the bio active compounds phenols, alkaloids, tannins, saponins and Gymnemic acid. Water extract of normal var. had positive reaction for carbohydrate (Molisch reagent) hairy var. leaves had negative reaction. The presence of active phytochemical substances with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities may provide substantial basis for the use of this plant in ethno medicine.
Article Citation:
Gnana Sangeetha D and Jegadeesan M.
Phytochemical studies on selected medicinal plant Gymnema sylvestre.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2012) 1(1): 077-082.
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http://plantsciences.co.in/documents/PS0027.pdf
The study has been designed with the objective to examine the methanol extracts of eight medicinal plants belonging to the family Lamiaceae. Fresh matured leaves were collected; shade dried and aqueous-extracted to screen the active chemical constituents. Qualitative phytochemical analysis of these plants confirm the presence of various phytochemicals like alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, saponins, steroids and phenolic compounds in their aqueous leaf extracts. Quantitative analysis was carried out using TLC scanning method, a combination of Petroleum ether, Methanol and Benzene in the ratio of 8:1:1.5 respectively was employed as the mobile phase. The TLC chromatograms constituted different coloured phytochemical compounds with different Rf values. It can be conveniently used to evaluate the quality of different area samples. Present paper deals with the significance of these phytochemicals with respect to the role of these plants in traditional medicinal system.
Article Citation:
John De Britto A, Steena Roshan Sebastian and Mary Sujin R.
Phytochemical analysis of eight medicinal plants of Lamiaceae.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2011) 1(1): 001-006.
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http://plantsciences.co.in/documents/PS0001.pdf
Maruthamalai hills of Western Ghats, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu - A pote...researchplantsciences
The dry deciduous forests of Maruthamalai, part of Western Ghats, Coimbatore district, Tamilnadu hold rich number of 201 species belonging to 153 genera of 51 families. The families Poaceae, Fabaceae, Mimosaceae and Euphorbiaceae have contributed high number of species 19, 18, 13, 12 respectively to the community. In the floristic list, a high number of 165 species (82.5%) is recognized as economically important also. Based on the importance value index secured, it is determined that the species like Acacia tora, Albizzia amara, A. lebbeck, Azadirachta indica, Chromolaena odorata, Commiphora caudata, Erythroxylon monogynum, Euphorbia antiquorum, Fluggea leucopyrus, Pterolobium indicum and Zizyphus oenoplia are considered to be ecologically important and established well in the low hills of Maruthamalai (450m above m.s.l.). In higher altitudes at 750m above msl, the species like Albizzia amara, Azadirachta indica, Chloroxylon swietenia, Commiphora caudata, Erythroxylon monogynum, Fluggea leucopyrus and Holoptelea integrifolia have secured higher importance value index and established well in the habitats. At 950m above m.s.l., the vegetation has been occupied predominantly by the species like Acacia torta, Albizzia amara, Commiphora caudata, Erythroxylon monogynum, Fluggea leucopyrus and Syzigium cumini as they derived higher importance value index. Among the 165 medicinal plants, 37 species (22%) where present in all the three plots located at different altitudes. Despite the variation in species composition and ecological importance at all levels of altitudes throughout the Maruthamalai hills, the habitat conditions are favourable for the growth of plants of higher secondary metabolites of medicinal importance. Hence wastelands available in Maruthamalai hills may be suggested for the cultivation of native medicinal and other economically important plants.
Article Citation:
Paulsamy S.
Maruthamalai hills of Western Ghats, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu –
A potential ecosystem for medicinal plants.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2011) 1(1): 012-026.
Full Text:
http://plantsciences.co.in/documents/PS0005.pdf
Ipomoea capitellata var. multilobata (Convolvulaceae) – A new variety from Ja...researchplantsciences
Ipomoea capitellata choisy var. multilobata Bhellum var. nov. collected from Jammu and Kashmir, India is described and illustrated.
Article Citation:
Bhellum BL.
Ipomoea capitellata var. multilobata (Convolvulaceae) – A new variety from Jammu and Kashmir State, India.
Journal of Research in Plant Sciences (2012) 1(1): 060-062.
Full Text:
http://plantsciences.co.in/documents/PS0017.pdf
Ipomoea capitellata var. multilobata (Convolvulaceae) – A new variety from Ja...
Underutilized wild fruits of North Maharashtra
1. Underutilized wild fruits of North Maharashtra
Keywords:
North Maharashtra, Wild edible fruit, Underutilized.
ABSTRACT:
Tribals depend much upon forest products for their various daily needs
particularly food. Wild edible fruits play a significant role in the dietary requirements
of the tribal and local communities. Purpose of the present study was to document
the wild fruits used as food by tribals as well as rural people in North Maharashtra.
Inall fruits of 46 species, belonging to 25 families of which 23 are dicotyledonous and
02 monocotyledons, are documented as edible. Amongst these, 24 are trees followed
by 09 shrubs, 07 climbers and 06 herbs. Mostly, fruits of tree species are utilized.
Fruits of 28 species are eaten raw (02 unripe and 23 ripe) and 24 species are cooked.
Fruits of 04 species are pickled, while that of one species used to extract oil. Market
survey was also done for fruits with commercial value. This is an attempt to bring
underutilized wild fruits in focus.
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Authors:
Kshirsagar Prachi P1
,
Prabha Y. Bhogaonkar2
and Vishal R. Marathe3
.
Institution:
1. Dept. of Botany,
Plant Science Division,
Agharkar Research Institute,
Pune - (Maharashtra State,
India).
2. Department of Botany,
Govt. Vidarbha Institute of
science and Humanities,
Amravati - 444 604
(Maharashtra State, India).
3. Dept. of Botany, N.E.S.
Science College, Nanded
(Maharashtra State, India).
Corresponding author:
Kshirsagar Prachi P.
Email:
prachisfriend@gmail.com
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Dates:
Received: 02 Feb 2012 /Accepted: 13 Feb 2012 /Published: 19 Mar 2012
Article Citation:
Kshirsagar Prachi P, Prabha Y. Bhogaonkar and Vishal R. Marathe.
Underutilized wild fruits of North Maharashtra.
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2. INTRODUCTION
The present day need is to procure information
about the new food sources and exploit the vast number
of less familiar plant resources used by tribals and rural
populations. There are several wild edible plants that are
consumed by people in different regions. Wild edible
foods include roots, tubers, leaves, flowers, fruits and
seeds from different plants. Of these, fruits are receiving
increased interest from researchers working on wild
edible plant species because of their nutritional value,
vitamin and mineral contents.
North Maharashtra, comprises of three districts
i.e. Dhule, Jalgaon, and Nandurbar. Nashik though is not
a part of North Maharashtra, geographically and
historically is the part of Northern Maharashtra.
Therefore villages of Nashik district bordering North
Maharashtra were also included in the survey (Fig-1).
According to Forest Survey of India, State Forest
Report (Anonymous, 2009), Northern Maharashtra has
very little forest cover. The highest forest cover is
existing in Nandurbar district i.e. 20.37 % followed by
Jalgaon 10.07 %, Nashik 7.01 % while only 4.4 % forest
cover is in Dhule district. This means that forest cover in
this region is far less than the needed forest cover (30 %)
and day by day it is decreasing. Naturally as forest
wealth decreases dependability on forest resources also
decreases and ultimately the traditional ethnic knowledge
too. Hence the present work was undertaken to
document the wild edible fruits in North Maharashtra.
MATERIAL AND METHODS:
Documentation of wild edible plants was carried
out during January 2007 - November 2009. Total 184
locals were interviewed, of which 70 provided the
information about wild edible fruits. The area selected
for survey includes rural as well as tribal areas.
Fortnightly; sometimes, weekly tours were organized for
visiting the locals of the region. Field trips were made
with the locals to observe the wild edibles in nature.
Locals were interviewed in most formal way.
Information like the name (common/vernacular/ local
name) of wild fruit and the mode of use was noted down.
Species were identified using state floras as well as
district floras (Cooke, 1967; Dhore & Joshi, 1988;
Hooker, 1872 – 1987; Lakshminarasimhan & Sharma,
1991; Naik, 1998; Sharma et al 1996; Singh &
Karthikeyan, 2000; Singh et al, 2001; Yadav & Sardesai,
2002). Herbarium specimens were prepared and
deposited in Department of Botany Govt. Vidarbha
Institute of Science and Humanities, Amravati.
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Most of the surveys conducted for wild edibles in
Maharashtra in the past years were mainly conducted in
Western Maharashtra (Vartak, 1980; Vartak and Gadgil,
1980).
Recently from North Maharashta Patil and Patil
reported 36 wild edible plants of which 07 are fruits from
Nashik district. Sharma and Mujumdar (2003) studied
Toranmal area and they reported o8 uncommon edible
species used in the region with only 02 fruit species.
Mahajan and Gunale (2004) enlisted 20 wild food plants
belonging to 15 families from Southwestern Satpuda;
which include 14 species of edible fruits. Deore and
Somani (2006) reported 13 edible plants from Nandurbar
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District map of Maharashtra showing study area
with star ( )
3. district of which 08 species are of edible fruits.
In the present work wild edible fruits reported
from North Maharashtra are enumerated in Table-1, with
botanical names followed by family name, vernacular
name (s), species voucher no. and mode of use.
A statistical analysis about the habit of wild
edible plants is presented in Table-2; which indicates
that out of 46 species; tree species are predominant;
followed by shrubs and climbers, however, the fruits of
herbaceous species are less utilized. It is also observed
that mostly the fruits of dicotyledons are utilized for
consumption.
Of these 46 wild edible fruits 28 species are
eaten raw (04 ripe while 27 unripe) and those of 24
species are consumed after cooking as curries. Fruits of
06 species are pickled and of 02 made into chutney.
Tribal communities extract edible oil from seeds of
Madhuca longifolia fruit, while fruit pulp of Aegle
marmelos made into jam which is useful on gastric
problems (always in small quantity). Powder of dry fruits
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Sr. No. Botanical Name/ Family/Voucher Specimen No. Vernacular Name Mode of Utilization
1 Acacia eburnea (L.f) willd. / Mimosaceae / PPK -
117
Murmati, Murmata Cooked as vegetable
2 Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. / Mimosaceae / PPK -
127
Babhul,Teli Babhul Tender pods cooked as
vegetable
3 Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. / Rutaceae / PPK - 101 Bel Ripe fruit pulp are
eaten or made into jam
4 Azadirachta indica A. / Meliaceae / PPK - 12 Kadu-Nimb, Neem Ripe Fruit eaten (TF)*
5 Bauhinia variegata L. / Caesalpiniaceae / PPK - 13 Kachnar, Bhosa,
Mogar, Kalshiya
Young pods cooked as
vegetable
6 Boswellia serrata Roxb. ex Coleb. / Burseraceae /
PPK - 87
Salai Pickled
7 Cadaba fruticosa (L.) Druce / Capparaceae /
PPK - 07
Kali Taykay Pickled with lime juice
8 Canavalia cathartica Thou. / Fabaceae / PPK - 14 Aaboi Cooked into vegetable
9 Capparis decidua (Forsk.) Edgew. / Capparaceae /
PPK - 129
Gandman lakdi,
Karel, Ker
Unripe fruits Pickled;
ripe eaten
10 Capparis zeylanica L. / Capparaceae /
PPK - 102
Waghutale, Waghata Cooked as vegetable
11 Cassia tora L. / Caesalpiniaceae / PPK - 146 Tarota, Tarvat,
Powada
Young pods cooked as
vegetable; mature seeds
roasted and used as a
substitute for coffee
12 Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt. / PPK - 77 Tondli, Cheri Cooked into vegetable
13 Cordia dichotoma Forst. / Ehretiaceae / PPK - 218 Bhokar, Gondan,
Gondi
Raw or cooked into
vegetable; also pickled
14 Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. / Ebenaceae / PPK -
184
Tembhurani, Tendu Ripe fruits eaten
15 Ensete superbum (Roxb.) Cheesm. / Musaceae /
PPK - 90
Jangali Keli, Rai Keli Cooked as vegetable
16 Ficus amplissima J. E. / Moraceae/PPK - 78 Pimpari, Pimparan,
Payar
Cooked as vegetable
17 Ficus benghalensis L. / Moraceae / PPK - 144 Wad Ripe fruit eaten with
sugar
18 Ficus hispida L.f. / Moraceae / PPK - 165 Bhui Umbar, Bhuty
umbar, Jangali
Aanjir, Kala Umbar
Ripe fruits are eaten
19 Ficus racemosa L. / Moraceae / PPK - 73 Umbar Fruits are eaten after
ripening or unripe fruits
made into vegetable.
20 Ficus relegiosa L. / Moraceae / PPK - 71 Pimpal Ripe fruits are eaten
Table 1: Wild edible plants of North Maharashtra
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21 Flacourtia indica (Burm f.) Merr. / Flacourtiaceae /
PPK - 46
Phetara, Parhenkal Vegetable prepared with
‘tur’dal.
22 Grewia flavescens Juss. /Tiliaceae / PPK - 94 K a d - d h a m a n ,
Rodage
Ripe fruits eaten. (TF)
23 Grewia tiliifolia Vahl. / Tiliaceae / PPK - 18 Dhaman, Dahi-bhat,
Kharmati
Ripe fruits eaten.(TF)
24 Lantana camara auct. / Verbenaceae / PPK - 31 Gangutri, Gangutai,
Kamuni, Ghaneri
Ripe fruits eaten. (TF)
25 Limonia acidissima L. / Rutaceae / PPK - 41 Kavath Pulp of ripe fruit eaten or
made into chutney or
jam.
26 Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb. / Cucurbitaceae /PPK
- 84
Shiri Dodka Fruit skin is made into
chutney while young
fruits cooked as
vegetable
27 Madhuca longifolia (Keon.) Mac. / Sapotaceae /
PPK - 40
Moh, Mahua Ripe fruits are eaten.
Also used to extract
edible oil.
28 Momordica cymbalaria Hook. / Cucurbitaceae /
PPK - 105
Karanji Cooked into vegetable
29 Momordica dioica Roxb. ex Willd. /
Cucurbitaceae/PPK - 28
Kartule, Katorle,
kurutale
Cooked as vegetable
30 Moringa oleifera Lam. / Moringaceae / PPK - 06 Shevga, Mungna Tender pods eaten fried
or cooked after removing
skin.
31 Mucuna utilis Wall. / Fabaceae / PPK - 98 Kuiriee Eaten as Salad or made
into pickle
32 Mukia maderaspatana (L.) Roem. /
Cucurbitaceae / PPK - 173
Choti kakdi, Hurya
kakdi, Killari
Raw made into vegetable
& ripe fruit eaten. (TF)
33 Nicandra physaloides (L.) Gaertn. / PPK - 99 Kamoni Ripe Fruits eaten (TF)
34 Opuntia elatior Mill. / Cactaceae / PPK - 48 Nivdung, Fanta,
Sabarbond, agfanta
Ripe fruits raw or roasted
35 Phoenix sylvestris (L.) Roxb. /Arecaceae / PPK -
61
Shindoli Ripe fruit eaten just like
a fresh khajoor
36 Physalis minima L. / Solanaceae / PPK - 161 Kamoni, Popte Ripe fruits are eaten
37 Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce / Mimosaceae /PPK
- 114
Saundad Young pods cooked as
vegetable
38 Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken / Sapindaceae /
PPK - 111
Kusumb Ripe fruits are eaten
39 Securinega virosa (Roxb. Ex Willd.) Baill. /
Euphorbiaceae / PPK - 30
Pisrungi, Pithoni,
Pithondi
Ripe fruits eaten. (TF)
40 Solanum nigrum L. / Solanaceae / PPK - 221 Karalkamuni, Kobai,
Katmanya, Kamoni
Ripe fruits are eaten.
(TF)
41 Tamarindus indica L. / Caesalpiniaceae / PPK - 96 Chinch, Imali Unripe and ripe fruit
42 Tribulus terrestris L. / Zygophyllaceae / PPK - 01 Gokharu, Gokhari,
Don shingi gokharu
Powder of dry fruit made
into ‘Ladoo’(Tonic)
43 Vigna trilobata (L.) Verdc. / Fabaceae / PPK - 75 Jangli Mug Raw or cooked
44 Ziziphus oenoplia (L.) Mill./Rhamnaceae/PPK -
157
Kat-bor, Chan-bor Ripe berries are eaten
(TF)
45 Ziziphus rugosa Lamk. / Rhamnaceae / PPK - 35 Ghatbor Ripe fruits are eaten (TF)
46 Ziziphus xylopyra (Retz.) Willd. / PPK - 02 Bor Ripe fruits are eaten (TF)
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5. of Tribulus terrestris fried in ghee and made into
‘ladoos’ by adding sugar and dry fruits; which is given
especially on arthritis in winter season on empty stomach
in the morning. The fruits having little pulp are mostly
utilized as taste food; 11 species are exploited as taste
food.
During the market survey for present study it was
found that frequently the wild edibles are brought to
market for sale. Some of the wilds are valued as
delicacies and are sold at quite good price which gives
additional source of income to rural people. Table-3
indicates the local market values of wild fruits.
CONCLUSION
From the present investigation it is evident that,
further studies to find more underutilized fruits is an
urgent necessity, which will definitely enrich the fruit
basket. Underutilized wild fruits provide nutrition for the
forest dwellers and many of the marginalized rural
communities since the common cultivar fruits are costly
and unaffordable for them. Advocacy of wild edibles can
definitely provide the economic support to the rural
people.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am very much thankful to all informants for
imparting valuable information on wild edible plants;
their assistance and hospitality during field study. I am
also thankful to Dr. A. N. Deore for their support during
documentation and for the taxonomic identification of
plant material in field.
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