Rohdea wattii (C.B.Clarke) Yamashita & M.N.Tamura (Asparagaceae), previously known from the Eastern Himalaya, South China and North Vietnam, is here reported for the first time from Eastern Ghats, India. During a recent floristic survey in Odisha state, India, the species was...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2622
Kuladeep P P, Rajkumari Supriya Devi, Sanjeet Kumar, Vinayaka KS, Shashiprabha B & Shobha·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Traditional practices and medicinal plants play a significant role in maternity and healthcare, particularly in tribal and indigenous communities. Modern lifestyles have introduced various challenges to maternity health, including nutritional deficiencies, hypertension, and many...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i8536
A wild habitat of Alysicarpus rugosus (Willd.) DC. is reported for the first time for the flora of Odisha from Rourkela Forest Division. A detailed description with nomenclature, habitat, associated species and photographs are provided for easy identification in the field.
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i1238
Costus speciosus L. is a tuberous plant commonly available in wetlands and near water bodies throughout Odisha state and used as food and medicinal purposes. The tribal communities of the state used the rhizome to cure joint pain, skin infections and consume as nutraceutical. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1030284
Artificial light at night (ALAN) disrupts natural light–dark cycles and affects the behaviour, navigation, and activity of nocturnal pollinators. These disruptions reduce flower visitation and pollination efficiency, weakening reproductive success in night-blooming plants and thr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i12830
Aims: The demand for nutraceutical and their products are increasing in modern era throughout the world. The prime sources of nutraceutical are floral & faunal wealth including microbial diversity. Among them, wild mushroom play a vital role and provide food for local communi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i730252
Jaydeep Kumar Sahu, Avinash R Nichat, Jyoti Chauhan, Balkar Singh, Shivakumar P, Rajkumari Supriya Devi, Sanjeet Kumar & Emdad Hossain·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2025
Jaundice remains a significant public health concern, particularly in developing and underdeveloped countries where access to healthcare is limited. The present study aims to document the ethnomedicinal use or natural remedies of medicinal plants for jaundice treatment among trib...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i82280
The present study aimed to compile information on selected threatened aquatic fauna, their roles in food webs, and the significance of their relationships with associated vegetation. It also explores ways to restore and conserve the habitats of these vulnerable species, highlight...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i6742
Geriatric diseases pose a significant global challenge. The overreliance on allopathic medications has led to the neglect of traditional medicinal plants and their potential side effects. The present study aims to improve the use of local medicinal plants in managing geriatric di...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i62261