The Herbal Wealth of Nature: Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants - Front Cover

The Herbal Wealth of Nature: Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants - Back Cover

The Herbal Wealth of Nature: Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants

Author(s): Dr. Purandar Mandal Mr. Saumya Kanta Pattanaik Er. Alok Nath Abhipsa Priyadarshini Pani

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Language:
English

ISBN13:
9789369263257

ISBN10:
936926325X

Format:
Paperback

Trim:
6x9

Pages:
306

Publication date:
10-Aug-2024

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The Herbal Wealth of Nature: Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants offers a concise yet rich exploration of over 30 valuable plants, including ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, aloe vera, and mint. Covering their botanical traits, cultivation, uses, and therapeutic value, this book blends traditional knowledge with modern insights. Ideal for students, researchers, and plant enthusiasts, it highlights the economic and medicinal importance of spices, aromatic herbs, and healing plants. With practical and well-organized content, this book serves as a handy reference for those interested in natural products, sustainable agriculture, herbal medicine, and the diverse utility of nature’s green wealth.

Dr. Purandar Mandal

Dr. Purandar Mandal, Assistant Professor (Horticulture) and Farm Superintendent at OUAT, Chiplima, has over 15 years of experience in teaching, research and farm management. Specializing in post-harvest and orchard management, he has published over 40 research papers and received the Young Scientist Award in 2021 for his contributions to agriculture.

Mr. Saumya Kanta Pattanaik

Mr. Saumya Kanta Pattanaik, currently Principal at Agro-Polytechnic Centre, OUAT, Deogarh, holds an M.Sc. in Horticulture and qualified the NET in Vegetable Science. With experience in KVK and Agro-Polytechnic Centres, he has contributed significantly to horticultural education and extension under Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology.

Er. Alok Nath

Er. Alok Nath, Assistant Professor in Post-Harvest Technology at S.D. Agricultural University, Gujarat, has 16 years of experience in research, teaching, and extension. Specializing in Post-Harvest Processing and Food Engineering, he has published extensively and is a life member of several professional societies, including the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers.

Abhipsa Priyadarshini Pani

Miss Abhipsa Priyadarshini Pani completed her B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture from OUAT, Chiplima, in 2024 and is currently pursuing her M.Sc. (Ag.) in Entomology at OUAT, Bhubaneswar. She has interned in essential oil extraction and is presently researching biological control of mealy bugs using Cryptolaemus montrouzieri.