This is the Part I (A-K) of the second supplement to Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants with Active Principles. The genesis is the pioneering work of R.L. Chopra and his co-authors: Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants and its first supplement. The present volume covers about 850 medicinal genera including 1780 species of which about 700 are new ones did not find place in the first supplement. The nomenclature has been updated for all species and their ...
This book, enriched with rare photographs, provides deep insight into the life and achievements of Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, one of the leading scientists of his time. Describing in detail his early life and education, it narrates how he treated all the hurdles and opportunities as well as struggle and triumph in equal manner. It also discusses at length how a fledgling nation, battling economic hardships and striving to re-establish it position in the comity ...