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Environmental pressure groups are strongly advocating against felling of forests to reduce green house effect and protect biodiversity. In this context, non - wood fibrous raw materials assume greater significance in pulp and paper manufacture for countries with limited forest resources such as India. The use of non - wood plant fibres has always remained in active consideration from different points of views including agri-residues disposal, conservation of natural wood resources, cost reduction and their simpler process requirement, etc. Sisal was considered as an alternative raw material...

This book compiles the literature for 23 of the most globally relevant leafy medicinal herbs. Beginning with a general overview and discussion of the importance of these plants, it then handles each herb by chapter. Chapters discuss the botany of the crop, including its history and origin, geographical distribution and morphology, before focusing on the chemical composition and phytochemical aspects. They then review postharvest technology such as processing and value addition, before concluding with the general and pharmacological uses for each crop. A complete companion to the subject, this...