Natural Products, Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicines

Lourdhuswamy Marianayagam Durairaj Lenora is a research scholar focusing her research on bioprospecting of renewable forest resources in Western Ghats region of India. Her research interest is laid on development of biopesticides for the management of insect pests of agriculture and forestry importance; biobooster for raising quality planting materials and increment of forest productivity; natural pigments for use in food, cosmetics and textile industries. Her experience on efficient utilisation of aquatic weed for phytomedicine and pharmaceuticals showed her excellence in the field of bioprospecting and phytomedicine. She has involved in the development of various products based on forest resources followed by commercialisation.