ID: 66635
Title: Conservation of Wetlands-based adaptation and mitigation of climate change
Author: T.V. Ramachandra
Editor: Dr.Bharath S, Mr. Deepak B, Mr.Ashith Sagar N, Ms.Bhuvana YV, Mr.Ganna varam Sridhar
Year: 2026
Publisher: Chanakya University
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Chanakya University Abstract-(ICARS) International Conference on Climate Adaptation and Resilience for a Sustainable Planet 19-20 Feb 2026 Pg no x-x
Subject: Conservation of Wetlands-based adaptation and mitigation of climate change
Keywords: None
Abstract: Wetlands (lakes, tanks, ponds, etc), transitional lands linking terrestrial ecosytems hydrologically with aquatic ecosystems through biophysical interactions, are among the most productive and diverse ecosystems and provide numerous ecological, economic, and social benefits for human well-being. These vital eco-systems sustain ecological processes that provide services such as nutrient cycling, water purification, pollution reduction, carbon sequestration , groundwater recharge, the provision of fish, fodder, fuel, and water, flood reduction, erosion control, aquatic biota habitats, educational opportunities, aesthetics, and recreation. However, due to globalisation, leading to large-scale land-cover changes and alterations in hydrological regimes. The sustained inflow of untreated wastewater (from the industrial and domestic sectors) into wetlands has altered the chemical integrity. This necessitates inventorying, mapping, and regular wetland has altered monitoring to evolve conservation strategies. Integrating spatial and non-spatial data, analysis, and visualisation with decision models through decision support systems enables informed decisions.Wetlands are indispensable for the countless benefits ,or "ecosystem services", they provide humanity, ranging from freshwater supply,food,and building materials to biodiversity, flood control, groundwater recharge, and climate change mitigation. Despite strong environmental legislation, ecologically sensitive wetlands are lost due to unplanned urbanization and fragmented governance (with many para-state agencies). Rapid large-scale land-use changes have altered the hydrologic regime, led to habitat loss, and driven the disappearance of native species. Failure to treat water as finite resource leads to unnecessary destruction of lakes and marshes, threatening the survival and security of plants, animals, and humans. There is an urgent need to rejuvenate and conserve the actual sources of water. BLIS empowers decision-making by providing knowledge of lake distribution across physical, chemical, and biological aspects, and the value of ecosystem services is crucial for evolving strategies for prudent management of water bodies in Greater Bangalore.
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ID: 66634
Title: Hypericum benghalense (Hypericaceae)- Addition to the flora of Meghalaya, India
Author: Yalatoor Mahesh, Harekrushna Swain, Ramalingam Kottaimuthu, Nripemo Odyuo
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1210-1212 (2025)
Subject: Hypericum benghalense (Hypericaceae)- Addition to the flora of Meghalaya, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: The genus Hypericum L, is the largest within the family Hypericaceae, comprising about 518 species globally (POWO,2025), maximum species are found in temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere and tropical high-altitude mountains (Crockett and Robson,2011; Ou et al.,2025).Currently in India this genus is represented with 30 species (Pramanik et al.,2020; Swain et al,2025a), among them six species are endemic(Singh et al., 2015; Swain et al., 2025b).The first author collected some intriguing specimens of Lumpngngad Motinagar, which is located on the outskirts of Shillong, Meghalaya.
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Literature cited 1: Biswas S.N. (1989). Three new taxa of Hypericum Linn. (Hypericaceae) from India, Nepal & Burma. Bull. Bot. Surv. India, 29(1–4): 53–58.
Biswas S.N. (1993). Hypericaceae. In: Sharma B.D. and Sanjappa M. (eds.), Flora of India, 3: 49–85. Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta.
Literature cited 2: Crockett S. and Robson N. (2011). Taxonomy and chemotaxonomy of the genus Hypericum. Med. Aromat. Plant Sci. Biotechnol., 5: 1–13. [Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Science and Biotechnology]
Mao A.A., Sinha B.K. Verma D. and Sarma N. (2016). Checklist of flora of Meghalaya. State Biodiversity Board Meghalaya, 273 pp.
ID: 66633
Title: Herbarium specimens of Gustav Mann at Cotton University, Assam, India
Author: Selim Mehmud, Twinkle Chetia, Himu Roy
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1206-1209 (2025)
Subject: Herbarium specimens of Gustav Mann at Cotton University, Assam, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: From 1870 to 1885,Gustav Mann (1838-1916),Germany) a trained horticulturist, served as the first Conservator of Foret in Assam, of then British India, carried out exploration , and collected specimens from India and Bangladesh under the guidance of Dietrich Brandis (Verma et al., 2013).He also served in Sikkim ,Barbhulya and Gogoi (2010) and Verma et al (2013) documented and reported collections of G Mann from ASSAM herbarium of the Botanical Survey of India .However, a few specimens were also kept in the herbarium of the Department of Botany, Cotton College (now Cotton University), but not documented earlier.
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Literature cited 1: arbhuiya H.A. and Gogoi R. (2010). Plant collections from Bangladesh in the herbarium at Shillong (ASSAM), India. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxonomy, 17(2): 141-165.
Chetia T., Mehmud S. and Roy H. (2022). Herbarium specimens of Upendra Nath Kanjilal at Cotton University. Rheedea, 32(1): 59-100.
Literature cited 2: Verma D., Roy D.K. and Sinha B.K. (2013). Gustav Mann's contribution to “ASSAM” Herbarium, Shillong, Meghalaya, India. Pleione, 7(1): 175-218.
ID: 66632
Title: New Record of Dischidia bengalensis Coleb. from Sikkim, India
Author: Durga Kumar Pradhan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1203-1205 (2025)
Subject: New Record of Dischidia bengalensis Coleb. from Sikkim, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: The genus Dischidia R Br.has wide distribution across the Asia,Australia,West Pacific etc (Rintz, 1980; Gilbert and Stevens ,1995; Watson ,1999, Press et al,2000; Mabberly ,2008, Bhandari and Shreshtha,2016). Hooker (1885) mentioned ten species of Dischdida along with two doubtful species, namely Dischidia hirsuta, Dischidia albida, Dischidia khasiana, Dischidia raflesiana, Dischidia acutifolia, Dischidia collyris, Dischiddia griffithi ,Dischidia coccinea ,Dischidia complex etc. Most of these species were reported from other part of present India except Dischidia benghalensis which was noted as Sikkim and Asia, but no such legitimate representative specimen collected from Sikkim and deposited in herbaria till date.
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Literature cited 1: Bhandari P. and Shrestha K.K. (2016). Dischidia bengalensis (Apocynaceae), a New record for the Flora f Nepal. Journal of Japenese Botany, 91(5): 310-313.
Candolle A. de. (1844). Prodromus Systematics Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis, Parisiis Sumptibus Fortin, Masson et Sociorum, 8: 631.
Literature cited 2: Hara H. (1966). The Flora of Eastern Himalaya: Results of the Botanical Expedition to Eastern Himalaya. Part I. Organized by the University of Tokyo 1960 and 1963. University of Tokyo, Tokyo.
Hooker J.D. (1885). Asclepiadaceae. The Flora of British India, Reeve and Co., London.
ID: 66631
Title: Ecologically and Medicinally Important Plant Family Convolvulaceae from India
Author: Suchetana Mukherjee,Jaydeep Kumar Sahu,Manoj Kumar Kar,Prerna Soni,Sanjeet Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1198-1202 (2025)
Subject: Ecologically and Medicinally Important Plant Family Convolvulaceae from India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Convolvulaceae is also known as the morning glory or bindweed family with approx;1650 species belonging to 60 genera from all over the world (Wang et al., 20230.Approximately 650 species of genus Ipomoea have been mentioned worldwide by Mabberley (Mabberley,1997). In India 158 species of the family Convolvulaceae among 20 genera and 158 species of the family Convolvulaceae among 20 genera and 158 species of Ipomoea from the entire country (Dwari and Mondal,2019, Srivastava,2017).
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Literature cited 1: Agarwal B., Rathore S., Krishnan R., Jaiswal A., Panda A., Hegde L. and Kumar S. (2023). A check list on wild nutraceutical tuberous plants of India. Indian Forester, 149(5): 587-590.
Ahmad T., Husain M.K., Tariq M., Siddiqui J.I., Khalid M., Ahmed M.W. and Kazmi H. (2017). A review on Operculina turpethum: a potent herb of Unani system of Medicine. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 6(1): 23-26.
Literature cited 2: Akinniyi G., Lee J., Kim H., Lee J.G. and Yang I. (2022). A medicinal halophyte Ipomoea pes- caprae (Linn.) R. Br.: a review of its botany, traditional uses, Phytochemistry, and bioactivity. Marine Drugs, 20(5): 329.
Akter S., Jahan I., Khatun M.R., Khan M.F., Arshad L., Jakaria M. and Haque M.A. (2021). Pharmacological insights into Merremia vitifolia (Burm.f) Hallier f. leaf for its antioxidant, thrombolytic, anti-arthritic, and anti-nociceptive potential. Bioscience reports, 41(1): 1-11.
ID: 66630
Title: Notes on identification & extended distribution of Deschampsia koelerioides (Poaceae: Aveneae: Aveninae) in Indian cold desert
Author: Kuntal Saha, Manoj Chandran
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1195-1197 (2025)
Subject: Notes on identification & extended distribution of Deschampsia koelerioides (Poaceae: Aveneae: Aveninae) in Indian cold desert
Keywords: None
Abstract: The genus Deschampsia P.Beauv. is one such underexplored group in the Indian subcontinent. Globally,64 species (wcvp,2024) of this genus are primarily found in cold temperature regions (CHIAPELLA,2007), with only four taxa (D.caespitosa ,D.caespitosa subsp.caespitosa,D.caespitosa subsp.sikkimensis, and D.koeleriodes ) documented in India. The genus belongs to the subtribe Veninae (Clayton and Renvoize,1986) of the tribe Aveneae (Bor,1960) under the subfamily Pooideae in the family Poaceae.
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Literature cited 1: Bor N.L. (1960). The Grasses of Burma, Ceylon, India and Pakistan (Excluding Bambuseae). Pergamon Press, Oxford, pp. 1–767.
Chiapella J. (2007). A molecular phylogenetic study of Deschampsia (Poaceae: Aveneae) inferred from nuclear ITS and plastid trnL sequence data: support for the recognition of Avenella and Vahlodea. Taxon., 56(1): 55-64.
Literature cited 2: Clayton W.D. and Renvoize S.A. (1986). Genera graminum, Grasses of the World. Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, pp. 1–393.
Kandwal M.K. and Gupta B.K. (2009). An update on grass flora of Uttarakhand. Indian Journal of Forestry, 32(4): 657-668. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-wm8b5q.
ID: 66629
Title: A New Distributional Record of Elatostema cuneatum from the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Author: Manan Bansal, Rashmi Yadav, Santosh Yadav, Maulik Gadani
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1192-1194 (2025)
Subject: A New Distributional Record of Elatostema cuneatum from the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Keywords: Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, Elatostema cuneatum Wight
Abstract: A new distributional record of Elatostema cuneatum Wight, has been documented from the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, India. This species is readily distinguished by its remarkable leaf base morphology and distinctive floral characteristics. It occupies shaded lithophytic microhabitats and undergoes its flowering phase from August through October. This discovery not only extends the known geographical range of the species but also accentuates the botanical richness and ecological significance of the Pachmarhi region.
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Literature cited 1: Murti S.K. and Pusalkar K.P. (2020). Urticaceaein S.S. Dash and A.A. Mao (eds.) Flowering Plants of India- An Annotated Checklist (Dicotyledons), Volume 2: 518.
Pusalkar P.K., Mao A.A. and Ingle P. (2022). Flora of India: Volume 24: Urticaceae–Ceratophyllaceae. Botanical Survey of India. ISBN: 9788195872619.
Literature cited 2: Shah G.L. (1978). Flora of Gujarat State Pp. 1–1074. Sardar Patel University Press.
ID: 66628
Title: Ethno-Medicinal Importance of Some Invasive Plant Species Used by Tribal's of Gadarwara Tehsil
Author: Ayushi Tamrakar, Rahul Soni, Satish Mohabe
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1187-1191 (2025)
Subject: Ethno-Medicinal Importance of Some Invasive Plant Species Used by Tribal's of Gadarwara Tehsil
Keywords: Perception, Attitude, Local communities, Park–people relationship, Management of protected area.
Abstract: The invasion of plants cannot be stopped from happening in the country. So why don't we know their uses and take advantage of them. The tribal people have very good knowledge of the use of these invasive plants. According to the information received from them, they use 27 plants in medicinal purpose. Total 27 invasive plant species belonging to 24 genus & 16 families i.e. Asteraceae (6), Asclapidaceae (3), Solanaceae (3), Fabaceae (2), Euphorbiaceae (2), Papavaraceae (1), Cuscutaceae (1), Amaranthaceae (1), Cleomaceae (1), Pontederiaceae (1), Balsaminaceae (1), Convolvulaceae (1), Verbenaceae (1), Nyctaginaceae (1), Oxalidaceae (1) and Malvaceae (1) have been determined abundantly with inside the take a look at site. Five (5) parts following by Leaves, Stem, seed, Fruit and Root widely used as medicine. As per the data collected invasive plants are used to cure some diseases including fever, diarrhea, earache, rheumatism, asthma, hair fall, hair graying, leucoderma, cough, snake bite, jaundice diabetes, cancer, malaria and menstrual irregularities etc. The outcome of the one-year critical field survey on invasive plants in the different parts of Gadarwara Tehsil forest at various seasons.
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Literature cited 1: Cotton C.M. (1999). Ethnobotany: Principles and Applications, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158-0012.
Das K. and Duarah P. (2013). Invasive Alien Plant Species in the Roadside Areas of Jorhat, Assam: Their Harmful Effects and Beneficial Uses. Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications. 3: 353-358.
Literature cited 2: Jain S.K. and Rao R.R. (1967). A Handbook for field and herbarium methods. Today and Tomorrow Publishers, New Delhi.
Kull C.A., Tassin J. and Rangan H. (2007). Multifunctional, scrubby, and invasive forests? Wattles in the highlands of Madagascar. Mountain Research and Development. 27: 224–231.
ID: 66627
Title: Botanical Treasure in Saharanpur: Uttar Pradesh's Oldest Cycas Revealed
Author: Utkarsha Gupta, Suresh Kumar, Neeta Kushwaha, Manju Srivastava, Sarita Srivastava
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1181-1186 (2025)
Subject: Botanical Treasure in Saharanpur: Uttar Pradesh's Oldest Cycas Revealed
Keywords: Ancient plant, Cycas circinalis, Endangered plant, Living fossil, Oldest plant.
Abstract: A massive female Cycas plant, believed to be approximately 300 years old, was recently discovered at the “Horticulture Experiment and Training Centre” in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. This remarkable endangered specimen exhibits distinct characteristics closely resembling a variant of the Cycas circinalis species. Its leaves, pattern of trunk, megasporophyll, and dentation pattern all align with those of Cycas circinalis. From a distance, it appears to be a massive, highly branched tree, but upon closer examination, it is revealed to be pseudo-branched, with well-developed bulbils emerging from the main trunk, creating the illusion of true branching. The plant boasts an expansive canopy spanning approximately 14.3 m and a height of 4.5 m, covering an area of 61.35 m2. Notably, it features unusual aerial roots and coralloid roots hanging from its branches, possibly seeking additional support. Moreover, this plant exhibits six distinct types of megasporophylls within a single specimen.
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Literature cited 1: District Saharanpur, Government of Uttar Pradesh. (2025, July 10). Institutes. https://saharanpur.nic.in/institutes/
Ďurkovič J. (2004). Whitelock, LM: The Cycads.
Literature cited 2: IUCN (2023). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. https://www.iucnredlist.org
Norstog K.J. and Nicholls T.J. (1997). The biology of the Cycads. Cornell University Press.
ID: 66626
Title: Phytodiversity of CG City Wetland in Lucknow of Uttar Pradesh, India
Author: Rahul, Prabhat Kumar,Nahid Fatima,Satya Narain,Aradhana Patel, Pooja Yadav
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1174-1180 (2025)
Subject: Phytodiversity of CG City Wetland in Lucknow of Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords: CG City Wetland, Lucknow, Phytodiversity, Angiosperm.
Abstract: Wetlands are incredibly valuable ecosystems, often referred to as “the kidneys of the landscape” or “biological supermarkets” due to numerous benefits they provide. The “CG City Wetlands” ecosystem is aquatic, marshy, shallow, containing fresh water, and has been defined as providing multiple services such as irrigation, agriculture field, water purification, climate regulation, flood control, domestic water supply and water for recreation. Wetland increase productivity and helps to balance the ecosystem. India has a rich variety of wetland habitats. Wetland are the most important ecosystems and very helpful for human life. The present studies based on floristic diversity of angiosperms of CG City Wetland of Lucknow district Uttar Pradesh belonging to 128 species and 113 genera with 42 families. Out of which 92 species are dicots and 36 species are monocots. Present paper provided up to date citation, habits, phenology, occurrence, and illustration.
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Literature cited 1: Hooker J.D. (1872-1897). The Flora of British India. 7 London.
Jain S.K. and Rao R.R. (1977). A Handbook of field and Herbarium Methods. Today and Tomorrow's Print and Publ. New Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Rahul and Narain S. (2025). Changing abundance of sedges (Cyperaceae) in Uttar Pradesh, India. Indian Forester, 151(3): 273-276.
Subramanyam K. (1962). Aquatic Angiosperms: a systematic account of common Indian aquatic angiosperms. Botanical Monograph, 3(1-6): 1-190. CSIR, New Delhi.
ID: 66625
Title: Potential biocontrol agents of Patialus tecomella (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a defoliator of Tecomella undulata in Rajasthan, India
Author: Shiwani Bhatnagar,Ameen Ullah Khan,Mamta Sankhla, Raj Kumar Suman
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1168-1173 (2025)
Subject: Potential biocontrol agents of Patialus tecomella (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a defoliator of Tecomella undulata in Rajasthan, India
Keywords: Tecomella undulata, Patialus tecomella, Biocontrol agents, Billaea atkinsoni, Andrallus spinidens
Abstract: Tecomella undulata is a key species in the Thar Desert (Rajasthan) and often locally known as Rohida. The plant is currently listed as threatened. Patialus tecomella, an ootheca-laying weevil, has been known to heavily infest nursery plants and tree stands of T. undulata and causes moderate to heavy defoliation. P. tecomella larvae feed voraciously on leaves and severely skeletonize them. Adults make irregular holes while feeding on green leaves by cutting the leaves from the margin in uneven patterns. P. tecomella has been known to cause severe infestations between September and October. The larvae feeds on leaf and later move into the soil to pupate. Adult stage hibernates in winter during December to February. The insect goes through 5–6 overlapping generations in a year. Two natural enemies, Billaea atkinsoni (a pupal parasitoid) and Andrallus spinidens (a predator), have been found to act as biocontrol agents in natural settings and can be used in an eco-friendly pest management strategy to control Marwar teak defoliator.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmed S.I., Gaur M. and Gupta R.K. (1999). Morphometrical studies of larvae of rohida defoliator, Patialus tecomella Pajni, Kumar and Rose (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Van Vigyan, 36: 74–77.
Chopra N.P. and Sucheta K. (1986). Taxonomic studies on the genus Andrallus Bergroth (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae: Asopinae), Bull. Entomol., 27: 37–40.
Literature cited 2: Choudhary G.P. (2011). Immunomodulatory activity of alcoholic extract of Tecoma undulata Linn in mice, Asian J Pharm Biol Res, 1: 67–70
Gaur M. and Ahmed S.I. (1996). Incidence of Patialus tecomella Pajni (Coleoptera: Cuculionidae) on Tecomella undulata in Rajasthan India, Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences, 15(1): 51-53.
ID: 66624
Title: The Hidden Harmony: From Ashes to Abundance – Ecological Significance of Forest Fires
Author: Taranisen Panda,Satikanta Sahoo,Rajballav Mohanty
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1160-1167 (2025)
Subject: The Hidden Harmony: From Ashes to Abundance – Ecological Significance of Forest Fires
Keywords: Fire ecology, Forest fire management, Biodiversity resilience, Controlled burning, Pyrodiversity
Abstract: The present review explores the ecological significance of forest fires, challenging the widespread perception of fire as solely destructive. It focuses on the ecological, evolutionary, and socio-cultural dimensions of fire for sustainable forest management. A literature review was conducted using peer-reviewed journal articles from Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, emphasizing studies on wildfire impacts, fire-adapted plant traits, ecological benefits, interactions with climate and biodiversity, and contemporary fire management strategies. The review highlights that forest fires—particularly low-intensity and controlled burns—play critical roles in nutrient cycling, seed germination, pest control, soil enrichment, and habitat diversification. Fire-adapted species exhibit traits such as serotiny, thick bark, and resprouting ability, indicating the long-standing influence of fire on plant evolution. Traditional fire management practices, such as India's Podu Chasa and Aboriginal “cool burning,” exemplify sustainable fire use. Geospatial technologies are now essential tools for wildfire monitoring. Recognizing fire's dual nature is vital for adaptive, ecological, and culturally inclusive forest management policies.
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Literature cited 1: Bargali H., Bhatt D. and Sundriyal R.C. (2023). Effect of forest fire on tree diversity and regeneration in the forest of Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya, India. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 6: 1198143.
Bond W.J. and Keeley J.E. (2005). Fire as a global 'herbivore': The ecology and evolution of flammable ecosystems. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 20(7): 387–394.
Literature cited 2: Bargali H., Bhatt D. and Sundriyal R.C. (2023). Effect of forest fire on tree diversity and regeneration in the forest of Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya, India. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 6: 1198143.
Bond W.J. and Keeley J.E. (2005). Fire as a global 'herbivore': The ecology and evolution of flammable ecosystems. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 20(7): 387–394.
ID: 66623
Title: Evaluation of Vulnerability of Agricultural Crops to Climate Change in Rainfed Districts of Haryana, India
Author: Hement Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Smita Chaudhry
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1153-1159 (2025)
Subject: Evaluation of Vulnerability of Agricultural Crops to Climate Change in Rainfed Districts of Haryana, India
Keywords: Climate Change, Cropland, NPP, Vulnerability, Rainfed Agriculture, Food Security, Adaptability
Abstract: Agriculture is particularly sensitive to potential of climate change, including an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events. The productivity of agriculture crops can be distressed by changes in both of water and soil regimes brought about by variations in rainfall and temperature.
To evaluate the impacts, it is necessary to evaluate vulnerability and the adaptive capacity of the lands affected by climate change. This study examined changes in agricultural crops sensitivity and vulnerability to climate change using Net Primary Productivity (NPP). The vulnerability of agricultural land was assessed by analysing the sensitivity and adaptation patterns of NPP. In this context, sensitivity refers to how much a system reacts to shifts in climate conditions, and adaptability signifies the system's ability to sustain, recover, or improve its core characteristics when encountering climate-related obstacles. The findings revealed that the major areas were covered by low to moderate sensitivity and vulnerability. The study revealed a positive relationship of NPP with both precipitation and the number of rainy days. The findings have been consolidated to assess the vulnerability at the administrative boundary level of governance, specifically the districts. To evaluate vulnerability at the district level, the average vulnerability value of all cropland pixels in the district was computed. We conclude that one unified indicator that captures agricultural vulnerability may not be adequate to direct resilience to climate change. We stress the importance of conducting more research on the measurement and visualization of agricultural vulnerability as well as the communication of limitations in data and methodology.
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Literature cited 1: Abrol I.P., Singh S.R., Lohan H.S. and Singh D.P. (2012). Working Group Report On Natural Resource Management in Haryana. Haryana Kisan Ayog.
Al-Bakri J., Suleiman A., Abdulla F. and Ayad J. (2011). Potential impact of climate change on rainfed agriculture of a semi-arid basin in Jordan. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 36(5–6): 125–134.
Literature cited 2: Arunanondchai P., Fei C., Fisher A., McCarl B.A., Wang W. and Yang Y. (2018). How does climate change affect agriculture? In The Routledge handbook of agricultural economics (pp. 191–210). Routledge.
Coulson D. and Joyce L. (2006). Indexing variability: a case study with climate change impacts on ecosystems. Ecological Indicators, 6(4): 749–769.
ID: 66622
Title: Utricularia gibba (Lentibulariaceae): Ecological indicator carnivorous plant of Ansupa & Loktak Lake of India
Author: Lalit Mohan Sahu, Arti Sharma, Sweta Mishra, Sanjeet Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1147-1152 (2025)
Subject: Utricularia gibba (Lentibulariaceae): Ecological indicator carnivorous plant of Ansupa & Loktak Lake of India
Keywords: Asnsupa Lake, Ecological indicators, Loktak Lake, Utricularia gibba.
Abstract: Utricularia gibba L., a carnivorous plant from the family Lentibulariaceae, usually grows in fresh water with a low pH. In India, the two freshwater lakes, Ansupa Lake and Loktak Lake, are well-known as the largest freshwater lakes in Odisha and North-East India, respectively. These two freshwater lakes are the hub of carnivorous plant species, and U. gibba is the most frequently available bladderwort in both lakes. In our present studies, authors have focused on vegetative morphology, ecology, ecosystem, association with other groups of organisms, biotic factors, and abiotic factors of this species as an indicator of the ecology of the above-mentioned freshwater lakes. Today, ecological indicators are used in many countries for assessments of our environmental conditions and biodiversity performance to mitigate their negative impacts. Therefore, present study simply hypothesized the criteria for selection and the future aspects of this bladderwort.
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Title: Influence of pH of Seed Soaking Water and Cow Dung–Urine Mixtures on Seed Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album L.)
Author: Sandeep Chakraborty ,B.S. Chandrashekar, L. Manjunatha, C.M. Arunkumar, N. Ravi, Ayushman Malakar, Animesh Sinha
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (12) Dec. 25 Pg No. 1140-1146 (2025)
Subject: Influence of pH of Seed Soaking Water and Cow Dung–Urine Mixtures on Seed Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album L.)
Keywords: Sandalwood, Seedling, pH, Cow dung, Cow urine, Germination, Santalum album
Abstract: Two parallel experiments were conducted at the Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bengaluru, India, to evaluate the effects of different pretreatments on sandalwood (Santalum album) seed germination and seedling growth in neutral media. The first experiment assessed the impact of varying pH levels, while the second focused on conventional treatments using cow dung and cow urine in different concentrations. Among all treatments, the application of GA3 (Gibberellic Acid) at 500 ppm (99% purity) demonstrated the highest germination percentage (78–80%) considered as the standard. In the pH-based experiment, treatment T4 (pH 4.32) showed notable germination (62%), Mean Daily Germination (0.81), Peak Value of Germination (0.40), and Seedling Vigour Index (682.6). Acidic conditions (pH 3.64–5.67) were more favourable for germination, while alkaline conditions (pH 7.05–9.59) negatively impacted germination, likely due to ion imbalance and metabolic disruption. However, in large prospective the subsequent vegetative growth data in neutral media (root +shoot length) obtained after bio-waste experiment (using Cow Dung & Cow Urine) was similar to pH experiment (except category 1). In the conventional experiment (cow dung and cow urine), the CT4 (30:70 :: Cow Dung: Cow Urine) and BT4 (30:70::Cow Dung: Water) treatments yielded the highest germination (36%) after GA3. The treatment CT4 also showed a high Seedling Vigour Index (392). Treatments with high concentration of cow urine indicated poor germination, potentially due to elevated pH and presence of abscisic acid. On the basis of this study, it can be stated that using hard or saline water (strong alkaline) as a soaking macedium before sowing may not be an economically viable pretreatment option for sandalwood seeds.
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