Ethnobotany for Foresters

Kaushal Singh (Author), Manish Kumar Singh (Author), Vinita Bisht (Author), Aishwarya Maheshwari (Author)

9789389571929

Hardback, published 18 June 2020

204 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.505 kg

India is widely regarded as one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse countries in the world, with numerous deeply religious societies and cultures. The use of plants within these societies is often informed by unique beliefs, knowledge, and experiences that are not typically shared with others. This book represents a thorough examination of existing literature, as well as field visits and consultations with prominent experts in the field.

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Ethnobotany and Subdisciplines
• 3. Ethnic People and their Contribution
• 4. Methods and Tools in Ethnobotany
• 5. Plants in Mythology
• 6. Major Tribes of India and their Ethnobotany
• 7. Ethnobotany of Plants from Major Fmilies