http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64267 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:13:56 GMT 2026-10-11T14:13:56Z https://http://nopr.niscpr.res.in:443/retrieve/193083/Cover.png http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64267 http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64282 Title: Effect of pigmentation on physical, phytochemical and antioxidant properties of traditional rice landraces from Odisha region (India) Authors: Basak, Nabaneeta; Kumar, Gaurav; Sanghamitra, Priyadarsini; Sarkar, Sutapa; Pradhan, Sharat Kumar; Sabarinathan, S Abstract: A study was conducted in the Odisha region of India to assess genetic parameters, heritability, and trait associations in twenty traditional pigmented and non-pigmented rice landraces. The evaluation focused on twenty-five physical, phytochemical, and antioxidant properties. The results showed potential for enhancing desired traits in pigmented rice due to a wide range of genotypic variation, high heritability, and substantial genetic advances. These improvements were particularly observed in characteristics such as porosity, total soluble sugar, phytochemicals, and antioxidant properties in pigmented rice. Additionally, properties like the length-breadth ratio of grains, thickness, diameter, thousand grain weight, and bulk density of grains can be used for trait improvement in non-pigmented rice. Physical attributes like thickness, grain weight, and porosity, as well as phytochemical traits like total soluble sugar and protein content, were notably higher in pigmented rice. Correlations between traits indicated that Pigmented rice was associated with phytochemical and antioxidant properties, while Non-pigmented rice was linked to amylose content, density, and the length-breadth ratio of grains. Two promising pigmented genotypes, Bodikaberi and Mahipaljeera, were identified and could be valuable for future rice breeding programs. Moreover, these genotypes have potential applications in the food industry for creating value-added products to enhance nutritional quality and could also be relevant to the cosmetic industry due to their superior antioxidant properties. Page(s): 609-618 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64282 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64281 Title: Physico-chemical basis of insect-resistance of traditional rice varieties against Sitophilus oryzae (L.) Authors: Das, Priyanka; Kalita, Surajit; Patgiri, Pulin; Sarmah, Bhaswati; Pathak, Khanin; Saikia, Hemanta Abstract: Based on popularity and specialty, seven traditional rice varieties were tested for resistance reactions in terms of physico-chemical properties against rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae and compared with the improved high yielding rice varieties during 2019-2021. The result revealed that the aromatic rice variety Kon joha was the least suffered (11.67%) under the husked condition, whereas the aromatic traditional rice variety Bokul joha was the least suffered (53.00%) under the de-husked conditions at 18 days after infestation. Amongst the traditional varieties, the Black rice variety suffered maximum weight loss of 60.16% under de-husked conditions. All tested physical and biochemical parameters revealed a significant positive correlation with weight loss (r=0.87), total soluble protein (r=0.86), 1000 grain weight (r=0.74), moisture content (r=0.54), germination loss (r=0.89) and seed vigor loss (r=0.54) at 180 days of infestation under husked condition, while significant positive correlation with weight loss (r=0.91), starch content (r=0.98), crude protein content (r=0.94), L/B ratio (r=0.88), 1000 grain weight (r=0.50) and moisture content (r=0.87) at 180 days of infestation under de-husked condition. The rice grains possessing a high percentage of starch and protein, but a low per cent of crude fat was found more prone to infestation by S. oryzae. Page(s): 619-627 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64281 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64280 Title: Festival of flowers (Fulaich): Unique traditional culture and custom of Kinnaura tribes in Himachal Pradesh, North Western Himalaya, India Authors: Lata, Swaran; Samant, S S; Paul, Shiv; Negi, P S Abstract: Fairs and festivals are important parts of the lives of tribal communities living in the Indian Himalayan Region. For ages, the Kinnaura tribes of Himachal Pradesh have been highly dependent on locally available plant resources for fulfilling their daily livelihood needs and performing various cultural rituals. In Kinnaur district, 'Fulaich‘ is one of the most famous festivals celebrated every year during the 10th August-26th October to express respect and love towards high-altitude wild flowers, to pay homage to departed family members and to celebrate a new birth. According to local tradition, during the festival time, from every village 2-14 persons are selected by the villagers to visit alpine and sub-alpine areas and collect wild flowers, mainly Aconitum violaceum, Bistorta affinis, Bergenia stracheyi, Carex nivalis, Delphinium spp., Hymenidium brunonis, Saussurea gossypiphora, Saussurea obvallata, Poa alpina, etc., and offers them to local deities. It is believed that these flowers keep away evil spirits and bring good health, wealth and prosperity. Therefore, the study was conducted to gather information on different religious plants used by different customs and rituals practiced by Kinnaura tribes during the Fulaich celebration. The present study records 47 plants (Angiosperms 41 spp. and Gymnosperms 6 spp.) belonging to 38 genera and 20 families. The occurrence of 25 native shows the high conservation value of the plants. The study helps to understand how Fulaich is playing an important role in the solidarity and cultural identity of the Kinnaura tribes, along with the conservation of plant species. This festival also has great tourism potential, for which it should be declared an International level festival. Page(s): 628-637 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64280 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64279 Title: Medicinally important orchids of Northeast India: traditional knowledge and scientific validation Authors: Gupta, Anita; Naorem, Anisiya; Khuraijam, Jibankumar S Abstract: Northeast India, comprising eight states, harbors a rich gene pool of orchids vital to local culture, economy, and medicine. These plants, with 145 documented species used across the region, are valued for treating diseases like cancer, tumors, nervous disorders, and skin ailments. Key genera include Acampe, Aerides, Anoectochilus, Bulbophyllum, Calanthe, Coelogyne, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, and Vanda, known for their diverse secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, and polyphenols that contribute to their healing properties. However, scientific exploration has been limited, with only 54 species reported to contain active compounds. Future research should focus on identifying new bioactive compounds, validating efficacy through animal and human studies, and exploring traditional knowledge for potential new species, aiming to harness these plants for commercial medicinal applications. Page(s): 638-654 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64279 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z