A cross-cultural study of high-altitude botanical resources among diverse ethnic groups in Kashmir Himalaya, India

SM Haq, M Waheed, AA Khoja, MS Amjad… - Journal of Ethnobiology …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background In the Himalayas, traditional knowledge and biodiversity are strongly
linked due to the symbiotic interaction between plant and cultural diversity, as well as the …

Ensemble modelling enables identification of suitable sites for habitat restoration of threatened biodiversity under climate change: A case study of Himalayan Trillium

ZA Rather, R Ahmad, AA Khuroo - Ecological Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
In an era of climate change, identifying suitable habitats for ecosystem restoration is critical
for conservation of globally threatened biodiversity. Here, we integrate the insights gained …

A review of the genus Actaea L.: ethnomedical uses, phytochemical and pharmacological properties

S Rashid, K Rashid, AH Ganie, IA Nawchoo… - Journal of Herbal …, 2023 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT Introduction The genus Actaea L., comprising 32 species, has recently emerged
as a source of potential phytochemicals with promising pharmacological properties …

Reproductive biology of Actaea kashmiriana, an endemic medicinal plant species from the Himalaya: implications for conservation and sustainable utilisation

S Rashid, K Rashid, BA Wani, AH Ganie… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Elsevier
In prioritising conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants, endemic species merit
immediate research priority. Towards this endeavour, understanding the basic reproductive …

Traditional medicinal plants used for the treatment of urological and urogenital diseases in Ethiopia: a Review

K Feyisa, W Feyisa, T Girma, T Kemal - Pharmacognosy Journal, 2022 - phcogj.com
Introduction: Ethiopia is recognized as one of the richest biodiversity in Africa. The present
review aimed to compile relevant information on medicinal plants traditionally used to …

Phyto-ecological analysis of Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. assemblages in Kashmir Himalaya, India

JA Magray, BA Wani, T Islam, AH Ganie… - Frontiers in Forests and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Phyto-ecological studies are essential in understanding community structure, organization
and their response to changes in other environmental factors. In this study we analyzed the …

Effects of pre-sowing treatments and seed sources on seed germination of Phytolacca acinosa Roxb.

JA Magray, BA Wani, AH Ganie, IA Nawchoo… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Elsevier
Seed pre-treatments improve germination under diverse environmental conditions. The
present study assessed the effects of pre-sowing treatments and various seed sources on …

Reproductive biology of Trillium govanianum, an endangered plant species endemic to the Himalaya: implications for conservation

K Rashid, S Rashid, AH Ganie, IA Nawchoo… - Botany …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
In this study, we investigated the reproductive biology of Trillium govanianum—a medicinally
important endangered plant species endemic to the Himalaya. We specifically aimed to …

Indigenous knowledge and perception of local people towards biodiversity conservation in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, India

Q Ridwan, ZA Wani, M Hanief, S Pant, AA Shah… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plant resources have been used by humans for their wellbeing for ages. Tribal communities
live in far flung areas in close proximity with forests and have a rich cultural heritage and …

Traditional use of medicinal plants among the indigenous communities in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, India

M Jan, TA Mir, RK Khare - Nordic Journal of Botany, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
A number of indigenous communities reside in the Himalayan belt of Baramulla, where the
lack of modern health care facilities represents crucial problems to their survival. Therefore …