NOPR Collection:

Traditional dye yielding plants of Manipur, North East India

2010-04-28T16:30:49Z

Title: Traditional dye yielding plants of Manipur, North East India Authors: Akimpou, G; Rongmei, K; Yadava, P S Abstract: Manipur is one of the richest states in plant biodiversity in the North Eastern states of India. Different ethnic groups, residing in Manipur before the introduction of the chemical dyes into the state, used the dyes extracted from the plants. The survey was undertaken during 2002-2003 in different parts of Manipur. Eighteen traditional dye yielding plants belonging to sixteen families have been reported, which different ethnic communities of Manipur use for dyeing the cloth and other items. Page(s): 33-38

Ethnozoological practices among Naga tribes

2010-04-29T16:30:49Z

Title: Ethnozoological practices among Naga tribes Authors: Jamir, N S; Lal, P Abstract: The present paper describes the traditional method of treating various kinds of ailments using different vertebrates and invertebrates and/or their products by different Naga tribes. Since different Naga tribes have their own distinct language and vernacular of a particular animal differs from one tribe to other. Efforts have been made to identify different animals of medicinal value used by Naga tribes and decode their names in common English language along with their local and zoological names as far as possible. A list of twentysix animal species and their products, nature of ailments and mode of treatments has been presented. Efforts have been to make known the animal based remedial measures practiced by and large by the Naga tribes. Though traditional in nature, most of the treatments have been reported to provide miraculous healing in various kinds of ailments. Page(s): 100-104

Local soil knowledge of smallholder rice farmers: A case study in Barak Valley, Assam

2010-04-29T16:30:55Z

Title: Local soil knowledge of smallholder rice farmers: A case study in Barak Valley, Assam Authors: Das, Tapasi; Das, Ashesh K Abstract: Smallholder farmers in traditional farming systems are an untapped source of traditional knowledge. They are the managers of well-preserved local soil knowledge and folk soil taxonomy. In the present study rice farmers in Barak Valley, South Assam, were inventorised for local soil knowledge in relation to rice farming systems. The rice farmers were interviewed for the prevalence of folk soil taxonomy and a total of five major soil types were recorded. Since smallholder farmers practice their farming systems under various environmental factors, they on the basis of their local knowledge of soil, etc. shape the crop diversity. The study revealed that the farmers are faced with heterogeneous soil types and hence they maintain systematic classification criteria for the nomenclature of different soils, which was found to be positively correlated to scientific analysis of the soils. Page(s): 94-99

Plants used by the Hill Miri tribe of Arunachal Pradesh in ethnofisheries

2010-05-02T16:30:34Z

Title: Plants used by the Hill Miri tribe of Arunachal Pradesh in ethnofisheries Authors: Tag, Hui; Das, A K; Kalita, Pallabi Abstract: The state of Arunachal Pradesh is known for its rich bioresources and ethnocultural diversity. Ethnobiological survey was conducted during 2001-2003 in Hill Miri dominated districts of Arunachal Pradesh, which reveals their hidden Indigenous Knowledge System. Fishing and hunting is one of the major economic activities of this hilly tribe apart from Jhum cultivation. They derive their fish protein diet requirement directly from the wild sources. Two major rivers and number of its tributaries form ideal site for fisheries activity. A total of 21 plants significant for ethnofisheries have been listed. Twelve plants are used as ethnotoxic (Fish Poison) and rest 9 species are used in different ethnofisheries techniques and gears. Page(s): 57-64