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@article{189928,
        author = {Jonika and Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh},
        title = {Modern trends in ethnobotany},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {7283-7286},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189928},
        abstract = {Ethnobotany, the interdisciplinary study of traditional plant use by humans, has evolved rapidly in the 21st century. Grounded in anthropology and botany, modern ethnobotany embraces technological advances to document, analyze, and conserve indigenous botanical knowledge. This paper explores contemporary trends in the discipline, including digital ethnobotany, biocultural conservation, pharmacological validation, phytochemical profiling, and ethical collaboration with indigenous communities. The paper also considers challenges like biopiracy, intellectual property rights, and climate change impacts on biota and cultural knowledge systems. By integrating scientific innovation with community-centered approaches, modern ethnobotany endeavors to preserve ecological and cultural heritage while facilitating sustainable development.},
        keywords = {Ethbobotany, Traditional use, Culture, Pharmacology, Biodiversity},
        month = {January},
        }