Chinese chives syn. Allium (Allium tuberosum Rottler ex-sprengel) belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae. It is locally known as “Maroi-nakuppi” in Manipur. It is an indigenous perennial herb available in abundance at the valley districts of Manipur and has been domesticated since...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i103636
Paphiopedilum gratrixianum (Masters) Rolfe is a relatively rare orchid species belonging to family Orchidaceae. Because of several factors including limited geographical range of growth, habitat destruction and mass exploitation, the orchid species’ natural growth rate is declini...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72643
The use of plant fibres in industrial applications has traditionally been dominated by fibres from staple crops such as cotton, hemp, and jute. However, the potential of ornamental crops as sources of fibrous materials has garnered increasing interest due to their unique structur...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42934
Beekeeping, otherwise known as apiculture is a lucrative business providing supplementary or major income to the people in rural areas. Honey has certain health benefits, with its nutritional composition closely similar to fruits and is a natural sweetener. Honeybees are also a g...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92204
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the most valuable spices globally, known for its culinary, medicinal, and industrial uses. As a primary cash crop in many regions, it offers substantial income opportunities for smallholder farmers. However, the traditional farming and marke...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i112545
Heteropneustes fossilis, commonly known as stinging catfish is a freshwater fish of high nutritional and ethno-medicinal value, traditionally consumed in Manipur and across Northeast India for its health-promoting properties. Despite its importance, little is known about the anti...
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Gladiolus is one of the most potential bulbous cut flower crops cultivated widely in India due to its attractive and long lasting spikes. The plant is propagated vegetatively through corms and cormels, but due to low rate of multiplication, its cultivation is hindered. Also, it i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i71890