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N.M. GANESH BABU

N.M. GANESH BABU

Botanist | Eco-Restoration Expert | Ethnobotany Researcher

A dedicated botanist, researcher, and eco-landscaper with expertise in EcoScape, Angiosperm Taxonomy, and Ethnobotany. With 25+ years of experience, my work focuses on medicinal plant conservation, ecological restoration, and sustainable landscaping. Currently, I serve as an Associate Professor at the University of Transdisciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), FRLHT, Bengaluru.

PROJECTS & IMPACT

Ethnomedicinal Gardens & Conservation

  • Designed & established the first Ethnomedicinal Garden in India (Bengaluru).
  • Curated 45+ thematic medicinal plant gardens, featuring:
    • ♦ Red Listed Medicinal Plants
    • ♦ Ayurvedic & Siddha Formulations
    • ♦ Plants for Skin & Hair Care
    • ♦ Plants for Mental Health & Well-being

Eco-Restoration & Reforestation

  • Iron Ore Mine Restoration
    • Re-greened 8 mining sites in Bellary & Chitradurga, Karnataka (JSW Steel).
  • 100-Acre Hillock Restoration
    • Revitalized degraded lands in Bellary, Karnataka (50,000 trees planted).
  • 3-Layer Arboretum
    • Planted 30,000 native trees in Nanded, Maharashtra (2023).

Corporate Sustainability & Ecozones

  • ECOZONE (Toyota Kirloskar Motors, Bengaluru)
    • 25-acre green zone with native biodiversity.
  • Rainforest Plantation (Kanha Shantivanam, Hyderabad)
    • 50-acre native forest establishment.
  • Green Belt & Biodiversity Parks (Jindal Steel Works, Karnataka)
    • 30-acre IUCN Red Listed Medicinal Trees Park.

Community Development & Training

  • Trained 1,000+ frontline forest staff in biodiversity conservation.
  • Conducted botanical workshops for students, environmentalists & conservationists.
  • Developed Home Herbal Garden Projects to empower local communities.

PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH

Books Published

  • Plant Combinations for Stunning Gardens – Guide for using medicinal plants in landscaping.
  • Secrets of Ethnomedicinal Gardens – Step-by-step manual for garden design & conservation.
  • Herbal Gardening Heals – Focus on horticultural therapy for physical & mental well-being.
  • Nursery & Propagation Techniques – Standardized methods for medicinal plant cultivation.

Research Papers & Scientific Publications

  • Published 15+ research papers in top journals like New Journal of Chemistry (Royal Society of Chemistry) & Planta Medica.
  • Notable Works:
    • ✓ Red Listed Medicinal Plants of India
    • ✓ Comparative Study of Tinospora Species
    • ✓ Sustainable Harvest of Medicinal Plants (Schlich Prize Winner 2005)

Media & Popular Articles

  • Regular contributor to The New Indian Express on medicinal plant conservation.
  • Featured in Nature (July 2024) for global contributions to medicinal plant research.
  • Civil Society Magazine (2017) – Recognized as "Reader of Plants" for groundbreaking work.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Schlich Prize (2005) – Best Scientific Article Award (Sustainable Harvest of Medicinal Plants).

Hall of Fame (2017) – Honored as "Reader of Plants" for dedicated research & conservation.

Madras High Court Expert Committee Member – Appointed for ecosystem restoration & biodiversity management.

COLLABORATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

Schlich Prize (2005) – Best Scientific Article Award (Sustainable Harvest of Medicinal Plants).

Hall of Fame (2017) – Honored as "Reader of Plants" for dedicated research & conservation.

Madras High Court Expert Committee Member – Appointed for ecosystem restoration & biodiversity management.

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