Sushmita Bhattacharjee (8 results)

Condition: New. pp. 64 + 659.

Condition: New. pp. 64 + 659.

Condition: New. pp. 64 + 659.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Medicinal plants are most important, interesting and useful groups in nature since a large segments of the world population still like drugs from plants. These group of plants have been an integral part of health and healthcare for centuries. Medicinal plants and their bioactive molecules are always in great demand. There is rapidly expanding trade of herbal medicine in the international market which is a multibillion dollar business. The set entitled "Medicinal Plants of the Globe" provides simple, illustrative, downtoearth and trustworthy descriptions, information and guidance on these unique plants. In this authoritative text more than 950 genera are discussed covering thousands of species. Almost all commercially important medicinal plants cultivated in the different parts of the world have found a place in this publication. Botanical descriptions, origin and distribution of all genera and species are provided, the entries are arranged alphabetically, enabling the readers to go straight to the plant that interests them. The name of the family is given along with each genera. Common names of the species in English and regional language are mentioned. Practical guide to cultivation, processing, plant parts used for medicinal purposes, active ingredients and uses of large number of plants have been incorporated. This will be a highly informative reference set to students, scholars, horticulturists, researchers in academia, medicinal plant collectors, medicinal men, farmers, processing personnel, entrepreneurs, extension workers and exporters.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. This book on trees presented in two parts, is the first of its kind ever published. Large number of important and interesting genera and species of trees around the world found place under the cover of this publication. Apart from botanical and horticultural description, distribution, common and vernacular names; there are detail enunciation of diversified uses of tree species for human use, convenience and enjoyment; as well as enrichment of nature and natural elements. Readers will get first-hand insight of the book from Preface and Introduction of both the parts. In addition to that there are exclusive informative chapters about trees on Shade and Shelter, Wood Wealth, Biofuels, Natural Dyes, Nursery and its Management, Transplanting and Establishment, Pruning, Insect Pests and Diseases. Proper indexing has been done to reach the searching content. Bibliography is there to know about the contributors of the subject and facilitate further reading. This publication provides a wealth of fascinating information for tree lovers, landscapers, amateurs, commercial tree growers, foresters, nurserymen, aromatic and medicinal plant collectors, natural dyers, fruit growers, perfumers, medical men and women, students, teachers, researchers, planners and developers. …