In this video, M. R. Hari introduces to the viewers a well-known botanist Dr Mathew Dan who has been a huge source of encouragement and supporter of the Miyawaki experiments at Puliyarakonam. Bringing the richness of his academic, research and field experiences into this interview, Dr Dan states that the foundation of all research is traditional lore and local knowledge. Analysing it scientifically is a good practice. Many plants hide a lot of goodness that could lead to great discoveries. The opposite can also happen. Many others may conceal danger and poison that we are unaware of. That can be revealed only through modern studies.
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