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http://dx.doi.org/10.7747/JFS.2010.26.1.025

Bioprospecting in a Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest of Western Rajasthan, India

Kumar, J.I. Nirmal (P.G. Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR))
Sajish, P.R. (P.G. Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR))
Kumar, Rita.N. (Department of Bioscience and Environmental Science, N.V. Patel college of Pure and Applied Sciences)
Bhoi, Rohit Kumar (P.G. Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR))

Publication Information

Journal of Forest and Environmental Science / v.26, no.1, 2010 , pp. 25-30 More about this Journal

Abstract

Bioprospecting has been widely used to assess the economic potential of different plant species and their value-addition. Prospecting for biological material like plants with medicinal or other economically valuable properties like fibre or oil is becoming a dynamic activity. Our folklore with embedded cultural heritage has tremendous possibilities and potential for bioprospecting. This forest region of Western Rajasthan is enriched with diverse vegetational wealth, if subjected to bioprospecting may prove to be a boon for the society.

Keywords

Bioprospecting; Biodiversity conservation; Sustainable development; Traditional wisdom;

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