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This book has been organized in order to provide relevant and practical information on each of the above topics. Indian medicinal plant industries are still, however, being managed on the basis of the traditional ethos and practices. Industries lack a proactive and socially responsible outlook. There is a general perception that middlemen and agents are exploiting poor collectors and small scale producers in the management of their raw materials. As a result, the raw material supply situation is unsound and unsustainable. It is therefore in the best interests of the industry to develop a long term "social contract" with the producers, collectors and suppliers of medicinal plants.
About the author
Dr N.J. RAJU completed his B.Pharmacy from Nagarjuna University and M.Pharmacy from Andhra University obtained Ph.D degree from Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh. He is involved in teaching and research activities in phytopharmacology for a period of 13 years. He is a member of the editorial board of various reputed journals.
