ID: 66555
Title: Range extension of Ruppia maritima in Northern Gujarat, India
Author: Kartik B. Patel and C.V. Jha
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 911-912 (2025)
Subject: Range extension of Ruppia maritima in Northern Gujarat, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Ruppia maritima L, is an annual or perennial aquatic submerged plant belonging to Ruppiaceae family, which opens mostly in coastal wetlands and considered a seagrass species (Bymess et al., 2022).This seagrass species is considered as an early succession species or opportunistic pioneer species with a wide environmental tolerance capacity that can survive in freshwater to hyper saine situations (Cho et al.,2009).Ruppia maritima L. is a fast-growing species that can make a colony in a short period and also can grow better in nutrient-rich conditions where other grasses can sense stressful conditions (Burkholder et al., 1994).
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Literature cited 1: Burkholder J.M., Glasgrow H.B. and Cook J.E. (1994).Comparative effects of water-column nitrate enrichment on eelgrass Zostera marina, Shoalgrass Halodule wrightii, and widgeongrass Ruppia maritima. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 105 (1) :121-138.
Byrness M.A., Darnell K.M. and Darnell M.Z. (2022).Changes in Morphology of Widgeon grass (Ruppia maritima) with onset of reproduction and impact on fish assemblages at the Chandeleur Isands, L.A. Frontiers in Environmental Sciences, 10(1):1-12.
Literature cited 2: Cho H.J., Biber P. and Nica C. (2009). The rise of Ruppia in Seagrass beds: Change in Coastal Environment and Research need. In Handbook on Environmental Quality (Vol15, pp.1-15). Nova Science Publisher, Inc, UK.
Dilipan E., Arulbalchandran D., Rajkumar J. and RamchandranM (2012).Molecular phylogeny of Ruppia maritima L.romChilika Lake, Odisha using nuclear and plastid genes. Journal of Environmental Biology,43 (1):412-419.
ID: 66554
Title: Type specimens of angiosperms at Sikkim state forest herbarium
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 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 909-910 (2025)
Subject: Type specimens of angiosperms at Sikkim state forest herbarium
Keywords: None
Abstract: The Sikkim State Forest Herbarium (Acronym SSFH) is set up by the State Government notification 184/GOS/FED/Secy, which was initiated way back in 1978 (Pradhan,2020).This establishment has the depositions of about 24000 plant species of the different families, which were collected by several distinguished scientists and scholars during the expeditions in the Sikkim Himalaya (Noltie,1996; Lucksom,2007).
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Literature cited 1: Lucksom S.Z. (2007) .The orchids of Sikkim and North East ,Himalaya,Siliguri
Noltie H.J. (1996).Report of RBG Edinburgh Expedition to Northern Sikkim 1996 (EENS), Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Literature cited 2: Pradhan D.K (2020) Enumeration of specimens from Edinburgh expedition to northern Sikkim deposited at Sikkim State Forest Herbarium (SSFH): Part 1, Pielone, 14(2):202-215.
ID: 66553
Title: Gastrochilus distichus-A lesser known orchid from Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Author: Ranjana Kumari Negi,Kareena Singh and Ashish Singh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 906-908 (2025)
Subject: Gastrochilus distichus-A lesser known orchid from Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Genus Gastrochilus D. Don (Epidendroideae: Vandeae: Aeridinae) contains 77 accepted species distributed throughout Tropical and SubTropical Asia (IPNI,2024).From India, its 20 species are reported (Singh et al.,2019)and 4 species are distributed in the state Uttarakhand (Rawat et al.,2023).It has a wide distributional range from India (North Western to Eastern Himalaya) to China, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar, Vietnam and Japan (Govaerts et al., 2009.During a recent botanical exploration in and around Bhilangana range, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, survey of orchids was done for their taxonomic studies. A scattered population of genus Gastrochilus was located in the Pangriyana forest. After a critical scrutiny of literature [Deva and Naithani (1986); Scidenfaden (1988); Das and Chanda (1988); Kumar et al (2014); Liu et al. (2020); Bhattacharjee et al (2021) it was identified as Gastrochilus distichus (lindl).,Kuntze.
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Literature cited 1: Bhattacharjee A., Agrawala D.KK., Jalal J.S. and Deori C (2021).Three new synonyms in Gastrochillus (Orchidaceae) with notes on typification of Gastrochillus calceoclaris and misreport of Gastrochillus changliangensisfrom India. Botany Letters.DOI:10.1080/23818107.2021-2000889.
Das A.P and Chanda S. (1988).Two new taxa of the family Orchidaceae from Darjeeling Hills, West Bengal (India).J.Econ.Taxon.Bot.12:401-404.(publ.1989)
Literature cited 2: Deva S. and Nathani H.B. (1966). The Orchid Flora of North West Himalaya. India: Print & Media Associates, Delhi.
Govaerts R., Camacci M.A., Baptista D.H., Cribb P.J., George A., Kreutz K. and Wood J.J. (2009) World checklist of Orchidaceae. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
ID: 66552
Title: Plants addition to the flora of Bihar
Author: Acharya Balkrishna,Bhasker Joshi , Ved Priya Arya,Rajesh Kumar Mishra,Anupam srivastava,Amit Kumar, Inam Mohammed and Ramesh Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 902-905 (2025)
Subject: Plants addition to the flora of Bihar
Keywords: None
Abstract: Bihar is entirely land-locked state, located in the eastern part of the country, and lying between 24°20`10"-27°31`15" and 83°1950"-88°17`40" E. It is bounded by Nepal in the north and by Jharkhand in the South. The state covers a total geographical area of 94.163 km2.The first exploration of plants in the state was done by Buchanan-Hamilton from 1809-1813.After 50 years of interval Anderson (1863) had collected plants in this region and published a checklist. However, significant taxonomic study was performed by Haines (1921-1925), in form of "The Botany of Bihar and Orissa" in six volumes.
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Literature cited 1: Anderson T. (1863).On the flora of Bihar and the mountains of Parasnath with a list of species collected by Messrs Hooker. Edgeworth, Thomsonand Anderson. J. Asiat. Soc.Bengal,32:187-218.
Bhattacharya P.K. and Sarkar K. (1908). Flora of West Champaran District, Bihar. Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta.
Literature cited 2: Bhattacharya R.P., Pal D.C. and Patil B.R. (2011).Aquatic and wetland Monocotyledons of Bihar and Jharkhand states.J.Econ.Taxon.Bot.35(3): 486-496.
Chase M.W. Christenhusz .M.J.M., Fay M.F., Byng J.W., Judd W.S., Soltis D.E., Mabberley D.J., Sennikov A.N., Solitis P.S. and Stevens P.F. (2016).The Angiosperm Phytogeny Group classification for the orders and families of flowering plants: APGIV. Bot. Jour. Linn. Soc., 181(1):1-20.
ID: 66551
Title: Acrylamide copolymerized low formaldehyde thermosetting resin for particle board
Author: Ranjana Yadav
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 891-901 (2025)
Subject: Acrylamide copolymerized low formaldehyde thermosetting resin for particle board
Keywords: Acrylamide, UF resin,FTIR, Formaldehyde emission, bending strength etc.
Abstract: The decrease of formaldehyde emission in wood panel products is crucial, and it can be partially managed by modifying the resin. The perforator method (IS 13745:1993) was used to test the effeteness of adding acrylamide (1.5 to 3.5%) to reduce formaldehyde emission from wood particle board. The functional groups of the produced control UF resin, mechanically modified acrylamide urea formaldehyde resin(AUF) and during rection modified acrylamide urea formaldehyde resin (UFA) were identified by Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR).Indian standard 3087:2005has been used for determination of physical and mechanical characteristics.The results show that the static bending modulus of rupture (MOR) of the manufacture boards ranged from 20.89 to 29.32 N/mm2 of, and the modulus of elasticity (MOE) from 2986 to 3678 N/mm2, while internal board strength (IB)ranged from 0.43 to 0.52 N/mm2. As per the requirements of IS 3087 (2005), 1.5 %mechanically modified urea formaldehyde and 2.5%internally modified urea formaldehyde based agro composites yielded the best results for grade if particle boards with respect to static bending strength. From the studies, it was found that acrylamide addition (1.5% mechanically and 2.5% internally) reduce the formaldehyde emission content in the panel without affecting the mechanical qualities.
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Literature cited 1: Abdullah Z.A. and Byung-Dae D.P (2009).Hydrolytic stability of cured formaldehyde resins modified by additives, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 114 (2):1011-1017.http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.30713.
Abdullah Z.A. and Byung-Dae D.P (2010).Influence of acrylamide copolymerization of urea formaldehyde resins adhesives to their chemical structure and performance, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 117:3181-3186.https://doi.org/10.1002/APP.32237.
Literature cited 2: Abdullah Z.A. and Yunus A.Y.M (2019). Analysis of urea formaldehyde and urea formaldehyde acrylamide resins using thermogrametric method, Journal of Science and Technology, 2 (1):1-8.
Ayaz E.A., Durkan R. and Bagis B (2013). The effect of acrylamide incorporation on thermal and physical properties of denuture resins, Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics, 5:110-117, https://doi.org/10.4047/jap.2013.5.2.110
ID: 66550
Title: Sacred flora of the Jammu division: Documentation of plants associated with Hindu rituals in Jammu, India
Author: Anjali Sharma, Goral Jani and 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 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 883-890 (2025)
Subject: Sacred flora of the Jammu division: Documentation of plants associated with Hindu rituals in Jammu, India
Keywords: Religious plants, worship, hinduism, rituals, Jammu, sacred plants
Abstract: This study documents plant species used in Hindu rituals in the Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir, India-known as the "City of Temples".Through field surveys, interviews, and literature reviews, the research identifies sacred plants, nothing their religious, medicinal, and ecological significance. Most documented species were trees (45%), followed by herbs conserving these culturally significant plants and preserving traditional knowledge amid growing urbanization and shifting practices.
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Literature cited 1: Azaizeh H., Fulder S., Khalil K and Said O. (2003).Ethnobotanical knowledge of local Arab practioners in the Middle Eastern region. Fitoteraia, 74 (1-2): 98-108.doi:10.1016/so367-326x(02)00285xPMD:12628401.
Badoni A. and Badoni K. (2001). Ethnobotanical Heritage,In: Kandari O.P. Gusain O.P, eds. Garhwal Himalaya, Nature, Culture and Society. Trans Media Srina-gar (Garhwal),125-47.
Literature cited 2: Bentham G. and Hooker J.D. (1862-1883).Genera Platinum Vols. (1-3), Reeve and Co., London.
Census (2011). Census of India: Provisional Population Totals Paper 1 of 2011: Jammu and Kashmir.
ID: 66549
Title: The declining diversity of certain tree species may contribute to the threat to some Epipytic Orchids in Ajodhya foothills, West Bengal , India
Author: Susanta Jana ,Bingshati Singha Mahapatra and Shyamal Kanti Mallick
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 878-882 (2025)
Subject: The declining diversity of certain tree species may contribute to the threat to some Epipytic Orchids in Ajodhya foothills, West Bengal, India
Keywords: Basal area, dry decidous, important value index, epipytic orchids, phytosociology, tree diversity
Abstract: A forest patch exhibits a diverse array of tree species, few species function as host plants for epiphytic orchids, providing them with the necessary support and habitat for growth and survival. Urbanization, Forest fire and unauthorized felling of valuable tree species and the invasion of alien species ae consistently degrading the species richness and species density of various forest patches in Purulia. Sustainable policies can maintain the ecological balance such as increase the species richness and species density of these valuable forest areas. Which in turn enhance the forest health, environmental health, and economic reliability of Purulia in future. Consequently, investigating the diversity of tree species across different forest ecosystems is crucial for gaining insights into the specific host plant associations of epiphytic orchids, which is essential for understanding their ecological dependencies. The primary objective of the present study is to analyze tree species diversity in the Ajodhya Forest Range of Purulia district, concurrently with observing the density of host plants of significant epiphytic orchids. During the present study a total of 32 tree species belonging to 18 families and 10 number of epiphytic Orchids were documented. Total tree species density, concentration of dominance value, the species diversity and similarity index were calculated. The present study provides baseline information phyto-diversity, epiphytic orchid presence, and host plant density in Ajodhya Forest. The findings establish a critical baseline for conservation, research and sustainable management of this ecosystem.
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Literature cited 1: Curtis J.T. (1959).The vegetation of Wisconsin, An ordination of Plant Communities. University Wisconsin Press, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Chakraborti S.D. Oraon D. and Samanta S (2021)Orchidceae in Ajodhya Hills of Purulia, West Bengal, India diversity, threats and conservation strategies. Richardiana, 5,267-282.
Literature cited 2: Harvais G and Hardley G. (1967).The relation between Host and Endophyte in Orchid Mycorrhiza. New Phytol.66:205-215.
Karmakar S. and Rahaman C.H. (2022). Extended Distribution of Habenaria gibsonii var.foetida Blatt. & McCann (Orchidaceae) from Southern West Bengal, India. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences,13:412-414.
ID: 66548
Title: Invasive alien species:Silent threts to the OUVs of natural world heritage sites in South Asia
Author: Panchali Hazarika,Anukul Nath and Gautam Talukdar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 869-877 (2025)
Subject: Invasive alien species:Silent threts to the OUVs of natural world heritage sites in South Asia
Keywords: Biological invasions, invasive alien specis, natural world heritage site, management practices
Abstract: The IUCN Word Heritage Outook Identifies Invasive alien species (IAS) as one of the most significant threats to natural World Heritage sites The World Heritage Committee (WHC) considers invasive species to be "threat multipliers" for natural heritage sites. This study's literature review focuses on scientific contributions that highlight the impact of biological invasions in the Natural World Heritage Sites (NWHS) of South Asia. Species such as Mikania micrantha, mimosa spp. and Chromolaena 9Eupatorium) odorata have been reported to have caused devastation in large areas of grasslands and floodplains, severely impacting the habitat of endemic one-horned rhinoceros and other herbivores.In protected waters of India and Srilanka, the introductionof non-native fish species has led to declines in endemic fish and crustacean populations, thus disrupting the native biodiversity .Heritage site managemtn authorities have responded by developing strategies to combat these persistent invasions, encouraging local communities to join the efforts. Global organization such as IUCN and UNESCO WHC have urged governments to implement targeted actions to address IAS and protect the biodiversity of NWHS. However, comprehensive management plains are still needed to effectively tackle this growing threat in affected natural heritage areas.
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Literature cited 1: Agrawala S., Ota T. Ahmed A, U.Smith J. and Van Aaist M. (2003). Development and climate change in Bnagladesh: focus on coastal flooding and the Sundarbans (pp.1-49) Paris OECD.
Ahmed A.U (2005).Adaptation options for managing water related extreme events under climate change regime Bangladesh Perspectives. In Mirza MMQ, Ahmed OK (eds)Climate Change and water resources in South Asia.
Literature cited 2: August-Schmidt E.M.,Hatro G Bontrager and D. Antonio C.M. (2015). Preferential Associations of Invasive Lantana camara (Verbenaceae)in a Seasonally Dry Hawaiian Woodland1 Pacific Science, 69 (3), pp:385-397.
Bambaradeniya C.N. (2002).The status and implications of alien invasive in Srilanka .Zoos' Print Journal, 17 (11), pp:930-935.
ID: 66547
Title: Geospatial analysis of LandUse/Land Cover in Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya: An ecological hotspot region
Author: Andy T.G,Lyngdoh and DR Erica M.Lyngdoh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 862-868 (2025)
Subject: Geospatial analysis of LandUse/Land Cover in Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya: An ecological hotspot region
Keywords: Land use, and cover, Environmntal sustainability, GIS, Resource management, Ri Bhoi district
Abstract: New developmental projects like widening roads, infrastructural growth, occupational change, and population growth are reflected in the Land Use/Land cover (LULC) category. Analysing the changes in LULC aids in reducing the level of development to protect the environment. Ri Bhoi reducing the level of development to protect the environment. Ri Bhoi is situated on the northern slopes of the Meghalaya plateau, being one of the ecological hotspot regions of the world, ha also witnessed an alteration in the LULC owing to the recent development activities; however, such development is happening slowly, so that nature is being protected. This study makes an effort to examine the changes in the LULC in Ri Bhoi district from 1999 to 2019 through satellite imagery using a sophisticated Geographic Inormation System (GIS) technique.The results indicate that land covered by buildings,roads and wastelands ha risen marginally; likewise,agricultural land has marginally decreased between 1999 and 2019, suggesting a low pace in the development process. In Ri Bhoi district, nature remains pristine and can be preserved. Furthermore, such as micro-level study will help policymakers to build a strong foundation for the overall development of the Ri BHoi district by identifying the various causes of small changes in LULC, thereby bringing about much needed development.
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Literature cited 1: Choudhary ,U.B., Das ,A. Ngachan, V.S., Slong, A. Bordoloi,J.L, and Chowdhury, P. (2012).Trend analysis of long-term weather variables in-mid altitude Meghalaya, North-East India, Journal of Agricultural Physics, 12 (1):15-16.
Daimari,M.C.(2013). Livelihood Pattern in Ri Bhoi District of Meghalaya, ph.D thesis, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong:84-87 pp.
Literature cited 2: Directorate of Programme implementation and Evaluation (DPIE), Government of Meghalaya (2019). Evaluation Study on Plantation Scheme under National Afforestation Programme for the last 10 years in Meghalaya. Final report WAPCOS Limited (International Consultants in Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure Development): 277-322 pp.
Kadiza D, Drouf ,A. Sadda, A.S. and Yakubu, I.B. (2019). Land use/landcover change process in a tropical semi-arid zone: case of two rural commune (Chadakori and sae-Saboua) in Maradi region, Republic of Niger. Landscape and Environment, 13 (1):1-12.
ID: 66546
Title: Pytotherapeutic approaches to kidney stone prevention and detoxification: A survey of medicinal plants from Manipur's valley districts
Author: KH.Napoleon Singh, Tahseen Fatma,M.R.Khan,Y. Mrinamala devi and L.Dinendra Sharma
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 856-861 (2025)
Subject: Pytotherapeutic approaches to kidney stone prevention and detoxification: A survey of medicinal plants from Manipur's valley districts
Keywords: Medicinal plants, kidney health, kidney stone prevention, detoxification, traditional remedies
Abstract: The study investigates the use of medicinal plants in the valley districts of Manipur focusing on kidney stone prevention, detoxification and urinary function .Data was collected from June 2023 to May 2024 across five districts: Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching.A total of 50 medicinal plant species were identified and categorized by the parts used (leaves, bark, fruits, seeds, roots) and their medicinal properties. Seeds (25%) were the most commonly used part followed by leaves (20%) and roots (15%).The plants were from various botanical families, with Moraceae (25%), Fabaceae (15%), and zingiberaceae (20%) being the most common. Kidney stone prevention was the primary uses (40) % followed by detoxification and diuretic effects (35%).Most plants were used in doses of 3-10 grams per day in powder or capsule from (50%) or 5-20 ml of decoction or extract (30%.The study highlights the significant role of plant-based remedies in kidney health and calls for clinical studies to validate their safety, efficacy, and standardization, emphasizing the integration of traditional knowledge into modern healthcare.
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Literature cited 1: Agarwal A. and Gupta A. (2017). Management of kidney stones: Herbal remedies and their effectiveness. Journal of Urology,12 (4):245-256.
Ali M and Riaz S. (2016). Traditional use of herbal remedies for kidney stones: A case study in Punjab. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 6 (1):15-21.
Literature cited 2: Asparpanah J. and Mohajer S. (2015).Cuminum cyminum L: A review on its phytochemistry, pharmacological properties, and medicinal uses, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 4 (2):91-97.
Bhaduri S. and Singh R. and Sahu R.(2017). Citrus fruits: Nutritional values and therapeutic benefits. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 54 (120:4078-4090.
ID: 66545
Title: Indigenous knowledge and sacred conservation: ethnobotanical insights from Ernakulam district, Kerala
Author: Lakshmi Raj,P.K.Bindu and Rajkiran
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 847-850 (2025)
Subject: Indigenous knowledge and sacred conservation: ethnobotanical insights from Ernakulam district, Kerala
Keywords: Biodiversity, ethnobotany, sustainable utilization, traditional knowledge
Abstract: Ethnobotany primarily focuses on the traditional knowledge surrounding local plant species and their cultural significance. With increasing threats to species and their natural habitats, the conservation of biodiversity has become global concern. Ethnobotanical studies contribute significantly to Biodiversity conservation by identifying economically valuable plant species using indigenous communities and by documenting sacred groves, as well as plant-associated myths and traditions. To document ethnobotanically important plants and associated ecological conservation practices, a field-based study was conducted in the Kuttampuzha panchayat, Ernakulam district. Data were collected through structured interviews and questionaires administered to local indigenus populations. The study recorded 34 plant species belonging to 26 different families. By capturing traditional ecological knowledge, this research promotes the sustainable use of biological resources and supports more effective biodiversity conservation strategies.
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Literature cited 1: Eduard C. (2023). Conservation of biodiversity through ethnobotany and traditional knowledge. Journal of Biodiversity. Bioprospecting and Development, 9 (2):26.Hilaris Publisher. https://www.hilarispublisher.com/open-access/conservation-of-biodiversity-through-ethnobotany-and-traditional-knowledge-100427.html.
Gautam S. (2024).The role of indigenous knowledge in biodiversity conservation: Integrating traditional practices with modern environmental approaches. Environmental Research, 1 (1):1-3.
Literature cited 2: Pathak N. (2022).Traditional knowledge and its role in biodiversity conservation. Journal of Agroecology and Natural Resource Management, 9 (1):39-42.
Pei S., Hamilton A. and Wang Y. (2020). Vital roles for ethnobotany in conservation and sustainable development. Plant Diversity, 42 (6):399-401.
ID: 66544
Title: Diversity, ethnopharmacological potential and ecological significance of Drosera species: A carnivorous genus of India
Author: Anuradha Das, Sakshi Gupta, Sweta Mishra and 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 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 847-850 (2025)
Subject: Diversity, ethnopharmacological potential and ecological significance of Drosera species: A carnivorous genus of India
Keywords: Carnivorous, Ecological association, future medicine, sundews
Abstract: Drosera is a genus of the group of carnivorous plants. Three Drosera species are reported from India. Very few reports are available on them, and scientific readers are always curious to know about their ecological significance. Keeping this in view, an attempt has been made to document their ecological and medicinal aspects through field and literature survey and presented in this research note. Conservation strategies and future research plan is also discussed.
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Literature cited 1: Bakshi M.K, Sajan S.K., Xaxa S.Srivastava D.S.,Mishra A.K.and Kazmi S. (2017).Record of carnivorous plant Drosera burmanni Vahl (Caryophyllales:Drposeraceae) from Palamu Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand, India. Indian Forester, 143(6):612-613.
Fleischmann A.S, Rakotoarivelo N.H., Roccia A., Gonella P.M. Andraiamiarisoa L.R.,Razanatsima A. and Rakotoarivony F (2020). A new and endemic species of Drosera (Droseraceae) from Madagascar. Plant Ecology and Evolution, 153(2)283-291.
Literature cited 2: Hake A., BegrowF. Siegler V., Symma N.Hensel A., and Dufer M (2022).Effects of Extracts and flavonoids from Drosera rotundifolia L. on Cilliary Beat frequency and Murine Airway Smooth Muscle, Molecules, 27 (19) 6622
Hema B, Bhupendra S, Mohamed Salem T.S. and Gauthaman K (2009). Anticonvulsant Effect of Drosera brumanii Vahl. International Journal of Applied Research in Natural Products, 2 (3): 1-4.
ID: 66543
Title: Twenty-first year of global research on flyash: a review
Author: Rajesh Kumar,Atul Kumar Bhardwaj,K.K.Chandra,Arun Kumar Shukla and Anish Kumar Singh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 832-839 (2025)
Subject: Twenty-first year of global research on flyash: a review
Keywords: Coal,flyash, pollution, environment, power generation
Abstract: Fly ash is a fine particle by-product of pulverized coal combustion derived mostly from coal-fired power plants. Due to the increasing population in the world, electrical energy consumption has reached an all-time high. To cope with the power demands, the power industries increase their production, producing an enormous quantity of fly ash and creating environmental rather than other energy sources as wind and solar energy. Flyashes are utilized for several purposes ,such as cement, bricks, building materials, etc. However, its restoration potential is still limited. In the present review, twenty-first year of published research literature related to fly ash have been summarised based on different parameters. In addition, the article also focuses on the physico-chemical compositions and utility of fly ash across globe that influences its reuse options. This paper also gives an overview of the global scenario of fly ash generation and trends of flyash research in the past twenty years.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmad I. Prakash A. and Mahanwar J.M. (2010).Mechanical properties of Fly Ash filled high density polyethylene. Journal of Minerals and Materials characterization and engineering. 9(3):183-198.DOI https://doi.org/10.4236/jmmce.2010.93016.
Ahn S.J. and Graczyk, D. (2012). Understanding energy challenges in India; Policies, Payers and Issues. International Energy Agency.
Literature cited 2: Alterary S.S. and Marei N.H. (2021).Flyash properties, characterization, and applications:A review Journal of King Saud University-Science, 33 (6):101536:doi:10.1016/j.jksus.2021.101536.
American Society for Testing and Materials (2005).Committee C-9 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, Standard specification for coral fly ash and raw or calcined natural pozzoian for use in concrete.ASTM Int.
ID: 66542
Title: Fruit and seed morphological characteristics of selected forest trees species of family Anacardiaceae of Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, India
Author: Nandita and A.K. Negi
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 832-839 (2025)
Subject: Fruit and seed morphological characteristics of selected forest trees species of family Anacardiaceae of Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, India
Keywords: Fruit morphology, seed morphology, moisture content, Kotdwar region
Abstract: This study invesigates fruit and seed morphology variations among five Anacardiaceae species. Spondias pinnata, Semecarpus anacardium, Buchanania lanzan, Lannea coromandelica and Pistachia khinjuk, to understand their ecological adaptations. Fruit traits examined include weight, length, width, pulp weight, and moisture content, while seed trait encompass weight, length, width, moisture and 1000-seed test values. Spondias pinnata produced the largest fruit (208.14 g.pulp119.34 g moisture 72.46%), whereas Pistachia khinjuk had the smallest (2.27g.pulp 0.53 g).For seeds , Spondias pinnata had the heaviest (88.71 g for 10 seeds) and highest 1000-seed values (829.94), while Pistachia khinjuk had the highest (1.02 g for 25 seeds) and lowest test value (43.21).Seed moisture content ranged from 41.17% (Lannea coromandelica) to 61.66% (Spondias pinnata).These variations reflect different ecological strategies and reproductive adaptations, highlighting the potential for these species in agroforestry , conservation, and restoration efforts. The findings emphasize the importance of conserving these species for ecosystem health and their application in horticulture. Further research should explore genetic and environmental influences on these traits.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 66541
Title: Conserving Bhitarkanika mangroves sustainable blue economy
Author: Kakoli Banerjee,G.Jayanti reddy,Archana snehasini Turuk and Pramod kumar Bindhani
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (9) Sep 25 Pg No. 821-831 (2025)
Subject: Conserving Bhitarkanika mangroves sustainable blue economy
Keywords: Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary, Mangroves, Blue carbon, clue economy,carbon dioxide equivalent
Abstract: The study quantities the Above Ground Biomass (AGB) and Above Ground Carbon (AGC) of Bhitarkanika mangroves to assess their potential for Payment of four dominant species viz. Avicenia marina ,Avicennia officinalis, Exocoecaria agallocha, and Rhizophora mucronata in five selected sections revealed significant seasonal and spatial variations (P<0.05).Average AGB over a period of5 years (2017-2022) was highest in A.officinalis (190.4412±12.49 tha-1) followed by E.agaliocha (66.94±3.94 t.ha-1) and minimum at station 5 (13.01±1.97 t.ha-1) due to drastic variation in salinity and pH. Average sediment organic carbon (SOC)values over a period of 5 year ranged from 23.56±2.76 t.ha-1 to 56.48 ±8.22 t.ha-1.Rate of carbon sequestration of 36532.17 tones Considering the Bhitarkanika mangrove ecosystem as a whole, the carbon stock is estimated to be 33.44 TgC which is equivalent to 122.74 TgCO2-Economic valuation indicated a carbon credit worth $1.23 billion annually establishing a national minimum place on carbon pollution $50 in 2022 per ton. These findings emphasize Bhitatkanika's role as a crucial carbon sink, supporting SDG 13 climate goals and blue economy through conservation-driven carbon trading opportunities.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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