Ethnobotanical Importance of Orans - As a Means Of Conserving Biodiversity

Subject Areas : Agricultural Extension

M. S. Rathore ¹ , N. S. Shekhawat ²

1 - Biotechnology Unit, Department of Botany, Jai NarainVyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan- 342033, India.
2 - Biotechnology Unit, Department of Botany, Jai NarainVyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan- 342033, India.

Received: 2015-12-25 Accepted : 2015-12-25 Published : 2011-12-01

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