Syllabus
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Course Code: BOT-206 Course Name: *Plants for human welfare |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Plants and Civilization: Origin of agriculture Origin crop plants: Idea about centre of origin of common crop plants Minor Cereals, Major cereals Pseudocereals and pulses Spices and condiments (Saffron, Clove, Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Capsicums, Asafetida, Coriander, Fennel, Fenugreek) |
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| 2 | Medicinal plants: Importance of medicinal plants – role in human health care Traditional knowledge and utility of some common medicinal plants-Sarpgandha, Isabgol,Vasaka, Neem, Bhiringraj, Amla, Harrad, Bahera, Arjun ,Punarnava , Brahmi, Kasondi, Ghritkumari, Quinine and Eucalyptus Psychoactive plants – general account and classification |
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| 3 | Nutritive and medicinal value of some fruits and vegetables (Guava, Sapota, Orange,
Mango, Banana, Lemon, Pomegranate, Moringa, Cabbage) Beverages (Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, Cola) Common ornamental plants Common food adultrants |
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| 4 | Common timber yielding plants and minor forest products General account of Fibers, dyes, tannins, gums and resins Insecticides from plants Pyrethrum and Rotenone |
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