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ID: 66705
Title: Trees of Sand Dune Ecosystems: Their Food, Medicinal, Economic, Sociocultural, and Ecological Significance
Author: Kadambini Das, Saraswati Majhi, Chavan Radheshyam Thavara, Ilarani Pradhan, Jyoti Chauhan, Sanjeet Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (5) May 26 Pg No. 455-462 (2026)
Subject: Trees of Sand Dune Ecosystems: Their Food, Medicinal, Economic, Sociocultural, and Ecological Significance
Keywords: Sand dunes, Dune trees, Ethnobotany, Ecological stabilization, Medicinal plants, Sociocultural value, India.
Abstract: Sand dunes are fragile yet ecologically important ecosystems that protect coastlines, deserts, and river margins from erosion and degradation. Present study documented tree species associated with sand dunes in India through field survey in Odisha, Kerala, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh during 2018-2024, identifying 74 different species and highlighting their significance. The findings showed that these trees are essential not only for the stabilization of dunes and provision of ecosystem services but also for providing food, fodder, medicines, timber, fuel, gums, oils, and other culturally significant resources. Examining the enumerated tree species, their ecological interactions, and their contributions to local economies and traditional medicine highlights the significance of enumerated tree species in sand dune areas. Through the integration of ecological and socioeconomic perspectives, present study advocates for the urgent conservation and sustainable management of dune vegetation to maintain ecosystem stability and livelihood security.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmady-Birgani H., Agahi E., Ahmadi S.J. and Erfanian M. (2018). Sediment Source Fingerprinting of the Lake Urmia Sand Dunes. Scientific Reports, 8(1): 206. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-18027-0. Anbarashan M., Balachandran N., Mathevet R., Barathan N. and Uma M.P. (2022). An evaluation of coastal sand dune flora of Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India: perspectives for conservation and management. Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, 8(2): 208–221.
Literature cited 2: Chakraborty T., Parui S.M. and Mondal A.K. (2015). Ethno-botanical uses of coastal sand dune plants of West Bengal. Plant Science Research, 37(1&2): 71-74. Devi R.K., Kumar A., Jadhav J.Y., Satapathy K.B. and Kumar S. (2024). Economically important plants of Loktak Lake, Manipur, India. Indian Forester, 150 (12): 1253-1256.

ID: 66704
Title: Integration of Survey and Ex situ Conservation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants to enhance environmental awareness at Greater Hyderabad
Author: Ramyasri Tekkala , Fariya Tabassum, Kavitha Perja, Shiva Kumar Kummari , Nupura Gladys Damerakula , Jayaram Kottapalli, Padmalatha Koilkonda
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (5) May 26 Pg No. 446-454 (2026)
Subject: Integration of Survey and Ex situ Conservation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants to enhance environmental awareness at Greater Hyderabad
Keywords: Medicinal plants, Aromatic plants, MAPs, IUCN, In situ and Ex situ Conservation.
Abstract: The current study focuses on analysing the public awareness on conservation of vital plant species by conducting random surveys in and around Greater Hyderabad. Survey analysis indicate a good knowledge among residents at Greater Hyderabad and strong support (75%) for government led conservation. Secondly, identification, collection and conservation of important plant species was carried out by regular field visits. In view of establishing a botanical garden at Loyola Academy Campus at Secunderabad, all the representative collected germplasm was subjected for ex situ conservation respectively. The current findings also emphasize on the need for research and very importantly creation of awareness among public to safeguard the environmental heritage and to prevent the loss of plant diversity due to rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, deforestation, encroachment and habitat loss.
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Literature cited 1: Banoth T., Ramana M. and Nethaji K. (2024). Medicinal plants highly adulterated and substituted in Telangana State, India. International Journal of Advanced Research, 12: 830–833. https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/18790 Bora P., Sharma S., Batra I., Malik A. and Ashfaq F. (2024). Identification and classification of rare medicinal plants. https://doi.org/10.1109/ETNCC63262.2024.10767446
Literature cited 2: Gautam K., Raina R. and Dikshit N. (2023) Current knowledge on sustainability and conservation of Endangered Himalayan medicinal herb Angelica glauca Edgew. - A review. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 42: 100764. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2023.100764. Geetha K.A. and Maiti S. (2025). Genetic improvement and conservation of medicinal and aromatic plants. In: Mandal, A.K. and Nicodemus, A. (eds.), Textbook of Forest Science. Singapore: Springer, pp. 829–853. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-8289-5_28.

ID: 66703
Title: Quantifying the Economic Benefits of Supporting Ecosystem Services: A Case Study of the Sitakunda Botanical Garden and Ecopark, Bangladesh
Author: Jime Roy, Shahidul Islam, Md. Melon, Sayedul Alam, Sujon Chandra Sarker, Shabekun Nahar Tasnim, Nur Nahar Akter
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (5) May 26 Pg No. 434-445 (2026)
Subject: Quantifying the Economic Benefits of Supporting Ecosystem Services: A Case Study of the Sitakunda Botanical Garden and Ecopark, Bangladesh
Keywords: Economic valuation, Forest biodiversity, Nutrient recycling, Protected areas, Soil health.
Abstract: This study quantifies the economic value of supporting ecosystem services provided by the Sitakunda Botanical Garden and Ecopark (SBGEP) in Bangladesh. Employing a combination of productivity replacement and direct cost methods, the research assesses the contributions of pollination, nutrient recycling, pest and disease control, forest biodiversity, seed dispersal, and soil nutrition to local livelihoods and ecosystem health. Results indicate that these services collectively contribute BDT 111.70 million (USD 1.18 million) annually to the regional economy. This research underscores the economic significance of protected areas and emphasizes the need for their effective management. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and conservation practitioners seeking to integrate ecosystem services into decision making processes.
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Literature cited 1: Alam M.K. (2001). Development Plan for Sitakunda Botanical Garden and Eco-park. Office of the Director and Conservator of Forests, Chittagong Circle, Forest Department, Nandankanon, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 4-15. Barua S.K., Boscolo M. and Animon I. (2020). Valuing forest-based ecosystem services in Bangladesh: Implications for research and policies. Ecosystem Services, 42: 101069
Literature cited 2: Bateman I.J., Harwood A.R., Mace G.M., Watson R.T., Abson D.J., Andrews B., Binner A., Crowe A., Day B.H., Dugdale S. and Fezzi C. (2013). Bringing ecosystem services into economic decision-making: land use in the United Kingdom. Science, 341(6141): 45-50. Biggs R., Schlüter M., Biggs D., Bohensky E.L., BurnSilver S. and Cundill G. (2012). Toward principles for enhancing the resilience of ecosystem services. Annual Review of Environment and Resources, 37: 421–448.

ID: 66702
Title: Distribution, Utilization, and Ecological Services of Sal (Shorea robusta C. F. Gaertn.)
Author: Rakhee Dimri, Saraswati Majhi, Kadambini Das, Sanjeet Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (5) May 26 Pg No. 426-433 (2026)
Subject: Distribution, Utilization, and Ecological Services of Sal (Shorea robusta C. F. Gaertn.)
Keywords: Conservation, Livelihood, Non-timber forest produces, Sustainability, Tribals.
Abstract: Shorea robusta C.F. Gaertn., known as Sal, is a key species in India's tropical deciduous forests, holding immense ecological, medicinal, cultural, and economic significance. Its various parts are utilized by local tribal and rural communities, and find their way into urban markets as value-added products under Non-Timber Forest Produces (NTFP). It is deeply intertwined with the cultural practices of tribal communities, featuring prominently in their rituals and traditions. Ecologically, it provides vital services such as water regulation, soil conservation, fertility enhancement through ectomycorrhiza, and carbon sequestration. Therefore, an attempt has been made to study its uses and significance in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Uttarakhand. The paper presents a comprehensive overview on importance, uses and conservation status of Sal tree, highlighting the need for sustainable utilization and conservation of this valuable tree species.
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Literature cited 1: Banik B., Deb D., Deb S. and Datta B. K. (2018). Assessment of biomass and carbon stock in Sal (Shorea robusta) forests under two management regimes in Tripura, Northeast India. Journal of Forest and Environmental Science, 34: 209–222. Jain S.K. (2021). Manual of Ethnobotany, 2nd Revised Edition. Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur, India.
Literature cited 2: Joshi N. and Joshi N. (2025). Species composition, vegetation structure and diversity of Sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn.) forests across different management systems in Central Himalaya, India. Discover Forest, 1: 38. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44415-025-00042-z Kumar K. and Abbas S.G. (2012). Ethnomedicinal composition depends on floristic composition: a case studied in sal forests of Jharkhand. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, 3(5): 1710–1719.

ID: 66701
Title: Bridging the Monitoring Gap: Integrating Lightning and Salinity Metrics into Odisha’s Climate Strategy
Author: Jeevan Nayak, Ashutosh Samal, Manas Ranjan Nayak
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (5) May 26 Pg No. 421-425 (2026)
Subject: Bridging the Monitoring Gap: Integrating Lightning and Salinity Metrics into Odisha’s Climate Strategy
Keywords: Salinity intrusion, Lightning, State action plan on climate change (SAPCC), UNFCCC, Nationally determined contributions (NDCs), IPCC, PRODES, Mangrove carbon flux.
Abstract: Odisha, a coastal state in eastern India, faces escalating ecological stress from lightning strikes, salinity intrusion, and mangrove degradation, yet these drivers remain largely absent from its climate adaptation strategy. This commentary highlights a critical gap in the Odisha's State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC), particularly the lack of monitoring frameworks for lightning density and coastal salinity progression. Drawing on global systems such as UNFCCC's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), IPCC adaptation metrics, and PRODES-style disturbance mapping, the paper proposes a multi-tiered ecological monitoring framework tailored to Odisha's biophysical and socio-political context. The framework integrates satellite-based lightning detection, community-led salinity mapping, and mangrove carbon flux estimation to inform policy and enhance resilience. By embedding these indicators into future SAPCC revisions and leveraging local institutions for implementation, Odisha can pioneer a data-driven, ecologically grounded model of climate governance. The commentary concludes with a call for interdisciplinary collaboration and policy reform to ensure that overlooked stressors do not become irreversible tipping points.
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Literature cited 1: Bahinipati C.S. (2014). Assessment of Vulnerability to Cyclones and Floods in Odisha, India: A District-Level Analysis. Current Science, 107(12): 25 Dec. 2014, www.researchgate. net/publication/265459164_Assessment_of_vulnerability_to_cyclones_and_floods_in_Odisha_India_A_District-level_analysis. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026
Literature cited 2: Betz H.D., Schmidt K., Laroche P., Blanchet P., Oettinger W.P., Defer E., Dziewit Z. and Konarski J. (2009). LINET—An international lightning detection network in Europe. Atmospheric Research, 91(2-4): pp.564–573. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2008.06.012. Blakeslee R.J., Lang T.J., Koshak W.J., Buechler D., Gatlin P., Mach D.M., Stan and Bateman M. (2020). Three Years of the Lightning Imaging Sensor Onboard the International Space Station: Expanded Global Coverage and Enhanced Applications. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 125(16). https://doi.org/10.1029/2020jd032918

ID: 66700
Title: Toxic Plants of India and their Medicinal Uses
Author: Harsha Ashish Thanvi, Kanchan Vishwakarma, Saraswati Majhi, Kadambini Das, Sanjeet Kumar, Debangshu Agrahari, Arjun Patra
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (4) April 26 Pg No. 416-419 (2026)
Subject: Toxic Plants of India and their Medicinal Uses
Keywords: None
Abstract: India is recognized as one of the world's megadiverse countries, boasting a rich repository of plant genetic resources and long-standing tradition of ethnomedicine (Jain,1994; Lal, et al, 2024). Traditional healthcare systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha and folk medicine extensively use plant-based remedies to treat various ailments (Pandey et al,2013, Devi et al., 2023). Interestingly, several plants known for their toxic properties are valued for their therapeutical potential when administered in controlled doses (Rajbongshi and Mukherjee,2025).
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Literature cited 1: Ahirwar R.K. and Bhoi D.K. (2025). Ethnobotanical secrets of the Baiga tribe in Chhattisgarh Central India. Scientific Reports, 15: 38130. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-21403-w AlMuhaidib H.R., Alabdulwahab N., Al-Otaibi S., Aldakheel R. and Alfaraj D. (2023). Asymptomatic presentation of yellow oleander poisoning in a 57-year-old Saudi woman: a case report. Cureus, 15(12): e50317. doi: 10.7759/cureus.50317
Literature cited 2: Arjona-García C., Blancas J., Beltrán-Rodríguez L., Binnqüist C.L., Bahena H.C., Moreno-Calles A.I., Sierra-Huelsz J.A. and López-Medellín X. (2021). How does urbanization affect perceptions and traditional knowledge of medicinal plants? Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 17(1): 48. doi: 10.1186/s13002-021-00473-w Asokan D., Gate N., Waghmare R., Mall A. and Pardeshi G. (2025). A cross-sectional study to assess the healthcare-seeking behaviour of tribal communities in a district of Maharashtra. Cureus, 17(6): e85687. doi: 10.7759/cureus.85687

ID: 66699
Title: New Addition of Utricularia striatula in the Sikkim Himalaya
Author: Durga Kumar Pradhan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (4) April 26 Pg No. 414-415 (2026)
Subject: New Addition of Utricularia striatula in the Sikkim Himalaya
Keywords: None
Abstract: In the recent survey, Utricularia striatula Sm is recorded new from Sikkim (India).It is a small insectivorous herb with filamentous stem that grows mostly in the most rocky crevices-the stripped bladderwort. The distribution of this species was mentioned throughout India (Janarthanan et al,2020) however, in a recent literature survey it was not from the Sikkim.
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ID: 66698
Title: Calanthe hancockii (Orchidaceae): New Distribution record of ground orchid from Manipur, Northeast India
Author: Khundrakpam Sadananda, Biseshwori Thongam
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (4) April 26 Pg No. 410-413 (2026)
Subject: Calanthe hancockii (Orchidaceae): New Distribution record of ground orchid from Manipur, Northeast India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Orchidaceae is the second largest family among the flowering plants (angiosperms) and shows global distribution from terrestrial to epiphytic habitats. A total of 30,000 species under 800 genera are reported from the world (Wang et al,2024). Out of which 1331 taxa under 186 genera have been reported from India (Jalal and Jayanthi, 2012).Most of these species were found mainly in northeastern India (Medhi et al.,2019), the Eastern Himalayas and the Western Ghats, Northeastern India sustains the highest number, with about 935 species, and is positioned at the top in India for Orchid diversity (De and Medhi,2014, (Naithani,2020).
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Literature cited 1: Bhattacharjee A. and Agrawala D.K. (2022). The genus Calanthe R. Br. (Orchidaceae) in India. De L.C. and Medhi R.P. (2014). Diversity and Conservation of Rare and Endemic Orchids of North East India—A Review. Indian Journal of Hill Farming, 27(1): Article 1. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJHF/article/view/46868
Literature cited 2: alal J.S. and Jayanthi J. (2012). Endemic orchids of peninsular India: A review. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 4(15): Article 15. https://doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o3091.3415-25 Kumar R., Bhattacharjee A., Singh S.K. and Sharma S. (2015). Arare species of Calanthe R.Br. Recorded for the first time from India | Telopea. https://openjournals.library.sydney.edu.au/ TEL/article/view/7931

ID: 66697
Title: Numerical Simulation of Twenty Poisonous Plants found in Ajodhya Forest region of Purulia district of West Bengal
Author: Bingshati Singha Mahapatra, Susanta Jana, Shyamal Kanti Mallick
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (4) April 26 Pg No. 405-409 (2026)
Subject: Numerical Simulation of Twenty Poisonous Plants found in Ajodhya Forest region of Purulia district of West Bengal
Keywords: None
Abstract: The numerical simulation of taxonomic data and ordering of the groups of plants with the help of computer is referred to as numerical taxonomy or mathematical taxonomy or taximetrics or phenetics. This approach of systematics involves numerical evaluation of the affinities or similarity between taxonomic units (Mulumba and Kakudidi,2010). The objective of this type of modern approach of taxonomy is to arrange various taxa on the basis of their affinities or dissimilarities.
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Literature cited 1: Aboelghar M.A. and KhderyG.A. (2017). Spectroscopic and morphological characteristics of genus Jatropha (Euphorbiaceae) and genus Jojoba (Simmondsiaceae). Asian J. Agri.& Biol., 5(4):280-290 Adanson M. (1763). Familles des plantes (Vols. 1-2). Paris: Vincent.
Literature cited 2: Asano Y. (1985). A Numerical taxonomic study of the genous Lillium in Japan. Journal of the Faculty of Agriculture, 62(4): 333-341. Banerjee A. and Sinha babu A. (2017). Some Common Poisonous Plants of Bankura districts of West Bengal, India, Research and Reviews: Journal of Botany, 6:32-36.

ID: 66696
Title: New Regional Records of two Lichen Species from the Western Himalaya: First Documentation from Uttarakhand, India
Author: Nitin Kant Prabhakar, Jagat Prakash Mehta, Sumit Kumar, Bhaskar, Manali Kaintura, Rakesh Singh Adhikari, Sanjeeva Nayaka, Mamta Arya
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (4) April 26 Pg No. 400-404 (2026)
Subject: New Regional Records of two Lichen Species from the Western Himalaya: First Documentation from Uttarakhand, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Lichens constitute nearly 8% of the world's biodiversity, with an estimated 19,387 species worldwide (Lucking et al,2017). India, spanning tropical, subtropical, temperate, and alpine climatic zones harbours about 2,400 lichen species across 305 genera and 74 families (Singh and Sinha,2010). Recent findings reported by Sinha et ala (20240.Suggest that Inian lichen biota comprises approximately 3, 236 taxa.
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Literature cited 1: Awasthi D.D. (1991). A key to the microlichens of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Awasthi D.D. (2007). A compendium of the macrolichens from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Literature cited 2: Awasthi G. and Awasthi D.D. (1985). Lichen genera Alectoria, Bryoria and Sulcaria from India and Nepal. Candollea, 40(1): 305-320. Bystrek J. (1969). Die Gattung Alectoria, Lichenes Usneaceae (Flechten des Himalaya 5). Khumbu Himal., 6(1): 17-24.

ID: 66695
Title: Local Shrubs for Bird Restoration in Urban Areas
Author: Bhagwati Prasad Sharma, Subhalakshmi Rout, Sanjeet Kumar, Sugimani Marndi
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (4) April 26 Pg No. 394-399 (2026)
Subject: Local Shrubs for Bird Restoration in Urban Areas
Keywords: Local shrubs, Bird restoration, Native plants, Deforestation.
Abstract: Urbanization being a serious environmental concern is disrupting the natural habitat of several floral and faunal species. Avian species are the most vulnerable group among the faunal categories. They get severely affected through the changing climatic and environmental conditions. In the recent times, cities are expanding, and plants are cut down for agricultural, housing, and commercial purposes to accommodate the increasing human population, hampering the habitat of several small birds. Birds are however an essential component of the ecosystem, maintaining the ecological balance through pollination, seed dispersal, pest management etc. Therefore, their declining population is a major area of concern and requires immediate attention and action. Keeping this in mind, an attempt was made to document the native shrubs which provide food and security to the birds in the urban areas. The present study enumerated forty-one shrub species along with the plant parts consumed by birds and plant parts that could be consumed through a tentative field survey and literature review and draws attention to the importance of native planting shrubs for bird restoration in urban areas. Photographs have also been provided to facilitate identification.
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Literature cited 1: Das A., Tallur P.N., Bhat S.S., Topno S.C., Creado R., Rout S. and Kumar S. (2023). Birds and their associated medicinal plants: a conservation aspect. In: Medico-Biowealth of India. APRF Publishers, India. Grimmett R., Inskipp C. and Inskipp T. (2011). Birds of the Indian Subcontinent. Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd. pp 1-528.
Literature cited 2: Hebbar D.R. and Basavaraj G.L. (2017). Common fruiting plants consumed by birds and their medicinal values. Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 1(4): S12-S17. Klaus V.H. and Kiehl K. (2021). A conceptual framework for urban ecological restoration and rehabilitation. Basic and Applied Ecology, 52: 82-94.

ID: 66694
Title: Pteridophytes of Manambolly Range in Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Author: M. Johnson, Vidyarani George, I. Silvia Juliet, I. Anwardeen, S. Ramasubramanian, M. G. Ganesan, J. Peter Prem Chakravarthi
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (4) April 26 Pg No. 387-393 (2026)
Subject: Pteridophytes of Manambolly Range in Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Keywords: Anamalai Tiger Reserve; Pteridophytes; Ferns; Fern allies; Manambolly.
Abstract: The present investigation was undertaken to list the ferns and fern allies of Manambolly Range, Anamalai Tiger Reserve. 87 pteridophytes belonging to 38 genera and 20 families were observed. Among the 20 families observed, Pteridaceae is dominant with 23 species. Pteris (10) and Asplenium (6) = Adiantum (6) > Selaginella (5) > Christella (4) = Athyrium (4) and Bolbitis (3), showed dominance in the studied area. Based on the ecological habitat, a total of 24 species are terrestrial, 16 species are Terrestrial / Lithophytes, 13 species are Terrestrial / Sciophytes, 7 species are epiphyte / Lithophytes, 4 species belong to epiphytes, 3 Riverines, and 4 Rheophytes. Merophyte, epiphytes, lithophytes / Sciophytes and Wetlands pteridophytes also observed. Among the recorded Pteridophytes, 18 Pteridophytes are considered as common, 56 are occasional, 7 are least concern, four listed as endemics, three categorized as risk, one is classified as rare Bolbitis semicordata (Baker) Ching. Of these, Athyrium cumingianum is a new addition to the Pteridophytes of Tamil Nadu. Based on available literature the study revealed various biological activities viz., antibacterial (19), antioxidant (13) and anti-inflammatory (11) of the observed ferns and fern allies of Anamalai Tiger Reserve.
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Literature cited 1: Alex C.R. and Johnson M. (2021). Lycophytes and Ferns of Nedumangad to Kulashekaram, Indian Forester, 147(7): 657-66. Balendra P. S. and Ravi U. (2014). Medicinal Pteridophytes of Madhya Pradesh, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 3(3): 173-176.
Literature cited 2: Benjamin A. and Manickam V.S. (2007). Medicinal pteridophytes from the Western Ghats, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 6: 611–618. Benniamin A. (2011) Medicinal ferns of North East India with special reference to Arunachal Pradhesh, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 10(3): 516-522.

ID: 66693
Title: Medicinal Values of Some Poisonous plants found in Different Forest Regions of Purulia and Jhargram Districts
Author: Bingshati Singha Mahapatra, Susanta Jana, Shyamal Kanti Mallick
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (4) April 26 Pg No. 380-386 (2026)
Subject: Medicinal Values of Some Poisonous plants found in Different Forest Regions of Purulia and Jhargram Districts
Keywords: Medicinal properties, Snake-bites, Tribal people, Poisonous plants, Use value.
Abstract: The present study is designated to explore the medicinal importance of twenty important poisonous plants found in the different forest regions of Purulia and Jhargram Districts of West Bengal. As per information collected from tribal people, these plants also have some medicinal properties despite being poisonous. Plants or plant parts are used in the treatment of rheumatism, asthma, epilepsy, tumors, menstrual disorder, skin diseases, intestinal worms, glandular swelling, snake-bites, leprosy, high blood sugar and blood pressure. Results of the study revealed that root portions are mostly used by the tribal people. The blubs and stems are used some times. Leaves and roots of Moringa oleifera Lam., and Aristolochia indica L., were shown to be the mostly used plant parts by the tribal people as indicated by their comparatively high use value (0.92 and 0.88).
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Literature cited 1: Dey A. and De J.N. (2010). A Survey of ethnomedicinal plants used by the tribals of Ajoydha hill region, Purulia district, India. Am-Eurasian J Sustain Agric., 4(3): 280-290. Dey A. and De J.N. (2012). Ethnobotanical survey of Purulia district, West Bengal, India for medicinal plants used against gastrointestinal disorders. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 143: 68-80.
Literature cited 2: Hembram T., Mandal S.K., Pati P. and Mukherjee S. (2024). Indigenous knowledge of plants practiced by tribal communities of Jhargram district, West Bengal. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 11: 378-386. Jaya Priya V.K. and Gopalan R. (2015). A survey on some poisonous plants and their medicinal values in Dhoni Forest, Palakkad, Kerala, India. Int.J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 4(12): 234-239.

ID: 66692
Title: Genus Dinetus in India with an Additional Record from Gujarat
Author: Snehal Gamit, Rasik Sojitra, Sandip Gamit, Santosh Yadav
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (4) April 26 Pg No. 374-379 (2026)
Subject: Genus Dinetus in India with an Additional Record from Gujarat
Keywords: Dinetus, Taxonomy, Distribution, Review, India.
Abstract: The present study provides a comprehensive taxonomic review of the genus Dinetus Buch.-Hum. ex D.Don in India, recognising six species namely Dinetus decorus, D. dinetoides, D. grandiflorus, D. malabaricus, D. racemosus, D. truncatus. Detailed morphological descriptions, diagnostic keys, distributional data, and taxonomic notes are provided for each species in India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ambrish K., Dogra K.S., Kumar P., Meena B. and Ranjan V. (2024). Dinetus malabaricus (Convolvulaceae): A new record for Himalaya with specific notes on its identity. Indian Journal of Forestry, 47(1): 61-62. Bole P.V. and Pathak U.M. (1988). Flora of Saurashtra. Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, Kolkata, 137–154.
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ID: 66691
Title: Inventory List of Plant Diversity in Pembi Range, Kawal Tiger Reserve, Telangana
Author: D. Ravivarma, Milkuri Chiranjeeva Reddy, Mhaiskar Priya Rajendra, C. Sudhakar Reddy, K. Kumaraswamy
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (4) April 26 Pg No. 366-373 (2026)
Subject: Inventory List of Plant Diversity in Pembi Range, Kawal Tiger Reserve, Telangana
Keywords: Biodiversity, Floristic survey, Inventory, Kawal Tiger Reserve and Species diversity.
Abstract: This study contains information related to the list of plant species found in different stratigraphic layers in the Pembi Range of Kaval Tiger Reserve, Telangana. The enumeration was carried out in 13.7 ha sample area by laying a total of 137 quadrates of 0.1 ha (31.62 × 31.62 m). A total of 199 plant species representing 60 families and 161 genera were recorded in the floristic survey in Pembi Range of Kawal Tiger Reserve. Among all life forms herbs formed the species rich habit with 101 species. Trees represented nearly greater than a quarter of the (61 tree species) total species whereas 10 shrub species, climbers 26 species and 1 epiphyte were enumerated. According to the current Flora of Pembi range, KTR, Telangana checklist, all lifeforms that are allegedly present are rich in terms of biodiversity, academic, economic (horticultural), cultural, artistic and ethnobotanical significance. The floristic inventory yielded considerable plant diversity and different combinations of dominants and co-dominants tree species.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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