MEIMAN: Database exploring Medicinal and Edible insects of Manipur

نویسندگان

  • Tourangbam Shantibala
  • Rajkumari Lokeshwari
  • Gourshyam Thingnam
  • Bharat Gopalrao Somkuwar
چکیده

UNLABELLED We have developed MEIMAN, a unique database on medicinal and edible insects of Manipur which comprises 51 insects species collected through extensive survey and questionnaire for two years. MEIMAN provides integrated access to insect species thorough sophisticated web interface which has following capabilities a) Graphical interface of seasonality, b) Method of preparation, c) Form of use - edible and medicinal, d) habitat, e) medicinal uses, f) commercial importance and g) economic status. This database will be useful for scientific validations and updating of traditional wisdom in bioprospecting aspects. It will be useful in analyzing the insect biodiversity for the development of virgin resources and their industrialization. Further, the features will be suited for detailed investigation on potential medicinal and edible insects that make MEIMAN a powerful tool for sustainable management. AVAILABILITY The database is available for free at www.ibsd.gov.in/meiman.

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دوره 8  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012