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Kaziranga (Assam) [India], October 5 (ANI): A training was conducted on propagation and cultivation of plant species at Kohora of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park on Friday. These plant species include Schumannianthus dichotomus (Vern: Patidoi/ Patitara/ Murta) and Costus speciosus (Jamlakhuti). Schumannianthus dichotomus (Patidoi) grows well in inundated lands and can be a good alternative to replace the use of plastic. It is extensively used for mat-making and other fine woven products. Similarly, Costus speciosus (Jamlakhuti) grows very well in the state of Assam and has high medicinal and c…

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