ETHNOBOTANY Tools and Methods

ETHNOBOTANY Tools and Methods

Authors: Dr. Sangram Bandu Sonje, Dr. Jayshri Devidas Jagtap, Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre,
Publish Date/ Year : August 2026 | Format: Paperback | Genre : Botany | Other Book Detail

Ethnobotany is a fascinating and dynamic branch of science that explores the intricate relationships between human societies and the plant world. Since ancient times, plants have played an indispensable role in sustaining human civilization by providing food, medicine, shelter, clothing, fuel, and numerous other resources essential for survival and cultural development. Across generations, indigenous communities and traditional societies have accumulated a vast wealth of knowledge regarding the identification, cultivation, conservation, and utilization of plants. This traditional wisdom represents an invaluable component of humanity’s cultural heritage and continues to provide important insights for biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management, healthcare, agriculture, and scientific innovation.
Pages

124 pages
Language

English
Publication date

August 2026
ISBN-13

978-93-6678-058-0




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Dr. Sangram Bandu Sonje

Dr. Sangram Bandu Sonje

Dr. Sangram Bandu Sonje is presently working as Assistant Professor at Department of Botany, Vivekanand Arts, Sardar Dalipsingh Commerce and Science College, Samarth Nagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He has completed his post graduate education leading to M. Sc. and Ph. D. degree in Botany and specialized in Taxonomy of Angiosperm, from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (M.S.). Dr. Sonje has 13 years of teaching experience at undergraduate level in Botany. He has published 15 research papers in national and international journals. He attended several national and international conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops etc. and presented papers pertaining to his research particularly Genus Crotalaria. His areas of research interest are Taxonomy, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.

Dr. Jayshri Devidas Jagtap

Dr. Jayshri Devidas Jagtap

Dr. Jayshri Devidas Jagtap is an Assistant Professor of Botany at V G Vaze College of Arts, Science, and Commerce (Autonomous) in Mulund, Mumbai. Bringing over a decade of teaching experience, her expertise spans Cytogenetics, Mycology, Molecular Biology, Ecology, Environmental Botany, and Plant Pathology. She has made notable contributions to academia, presenting numerous research papers at both national and international conferences. Additionally, she has edited two books and authored several chapters. Actively engaged in scientific communities, she holds memberships in various professional bodies and associations, further enhancing her impact on the field of Botany. A firm believer in continuous professional development, Dr. Jagtap regularly participates in faculty development programmes, refresher courses, workshops, and training programmes to remain updated with emerging trends and technological advancements in biological sciences. She is actively involved in curriculum development, academic planning, and various institutional activities that promote excellence in higher education. Dr. Jagtap is also an active member of several professional scientific societies and academic associations, reflecting her commitment to strengthening the scientific community and encouraging collaborative research. Her association with these organizations enables her to contribute to academic networking, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of scientific awareness. With her strong academic foundation, research expertise, editorial experience, and unwavering dedication to teaching, Dr. Jayshri Devidas Jagtap continues to make valuable contributions to the advancement of Botany and Life Sciences. Her passion for education, scientific inquiry, and environmental sustainability has earned her recognition as a dedicated educator and an emerging scholar in the field of botanical sciences.

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre is currently working as an assistant professor in botany at New Education Society's Shriram Kusumtai Sadashiv Vanjare College, Lanja District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra State. He has total teaching experience of 10 years at UG level. He has completed his Ph.D. from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Mumbai. He is the author of 36 books and editor of 20 books. To his credit he has 22 research papers in UGC CARE list and has written 60 chapters in various books. He also has 03 patent publication to his credit. He has vast experience in the field of Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Molecular Systematics, Ecology and Anthropology. Apart from academic work, he has been engaged in administrative work also. At institute level, he is being working as a Nodal Officer for various schemes such as Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Kalam Program for IP Literacy and Awareness (KAPILA) and Atal Ranking of Institution on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA). Dr. Mhatre is a President of Institutional Innovation Council (IIC). He has been designated as a District Sustainability Mentor (DSM) for Ratnagiri District by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Hyderabad.