Kashmir Himalayas is known for its abundant supply of high quality wood suitable for cricket bat industry. The present study aimed to gather comprehensive data on the availability of raw material for the cricket bat industry in Anantnag and Pulwama districts of Kashmir during the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113362
The use of medicinal plants dates back to ancient times, with a significant boost in discoveries during the 17th century, known as the "Age of Herbal Medicines." Traditional medicine was widely relied upon before modern pharmaceuticals, endorsed by the World Health Organization....
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72655
Chinar, Platanus orientalis is a huge, widely distributed, and long-lived deciduous tree native to the eastern Mediterranean. It is the only species of the Platanaceae family found in India and grows throughout the valley. Since ancient times, this particular species has garnered...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i64217
This study investigated the effects of anthropogenic disturbances on the physicochemical characteristics of soil in Juniperus macropoda forests of Gurez Valley in the Kashmir Himalaya. A total of 36 soil samples were collected from three depths (0-20, 20-40 and >40 cm) along a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i75548
This study investigates the floral phenology, pollen production and pollen characteristics of Salix alba (white willow) over the years 2022 and 2023, highlighting inter-annual and individual tree variations. In 2022, male catkins began flowering between March 8 and March 10, whil...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i74312