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MEIMAN: Database exploring Medicinal and Edible insects of Manipur
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Authors |
Tourangbam Shantibala1*, Rajkumari Lokeshwari1, Gourshyam Thingnam2 & Bharat Gopalrao Somkuwar2 |
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Affiliation |
1Insect Bioresources Division; 2Biological database & Bioinformatics Division, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, Takyelpat, Imphal 795001, Manipur, India
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shantibro@yahoo.co.in; *Corresponding author
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Article Type |
Database |
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Date |
Received May 17, 2012; Accepted May 20, 2012; Published May 31, 2012
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Abstract |
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.
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Availability |
www.ibsd.gov.in/meiman
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Citation |
Shantibala et al.
Bioinformation 8(10): 489-491 (2012) |
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Edited by |
P Kangueane
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ISSN |
0973-2063
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License |
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. |