Andamans Current Affairs, GK & News
New Ginger species with medicinal properties discovered in Andamans
Scientists from Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered a new species of Zingiber (commonly referred as ginger) from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The new species has been named as Zingiber pseudosquarrosum and belongs to genus Zingiber. It is used for its medicinal values by the local Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Topics: Andaman and Nicobar Islands • Andamans • BSI • Science and Technology • Zingiber pseudosquarrosum