Hortus Malabaricus Botanical Garden and Research Institute (HMBgri), a Center for the Conservation and Study of Kerala’s Plant Heritage, will host a two -day international workshop called “Research potential Hortus Malabaricus: Botanical mystery for future research”
The workshop will combine scientists, academies and politicians to explore the historical, ethnobotanical and scientific importance of plants documented in Hortus Malabaricus, a monumental botanical treatise from the 17th century. The text, translated and interpreted for modern audiences through the breakthrough work of the KS Manilala, remains a vital legacy in the Indian botanical science.
Main topics
The key themes of the workshop include: historical and botanical knowledge about Hortus Malabaricus; Ethnobotanical uses of native flora and scientific studies oriented to the future including molecular phylogenetics, phytochemistry, soil microbiome and sustainable organic.
“The Sessions Are Designed to Stimulate Collaborative Thinking and Recommend Pathways for Research, Conservation, And Policy Initiatives Related to the Western Ghats Flora. Special Attention Will Be Given to BioActive Compounds and Sustainable Extraction Methods Original Hortus Malabaricus Volumes, ”Said Sam Santhosh, Founder & Truses of Scigenom Research Foundation, The Promoter of the Hortus Malabaricus Botanica Garden. Research scientists who are interested in participation can apply for registration at
Published – August 6 2025 20:40 is
