ID: 66306
Title: Trophic composition linkages with the environmnetal quality of Urban Lakes
Author: Sincy V. Asulabha KS, Jaishanker R and Ramachandra T V
Editor: T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2024
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection vol.44 (12) Dec 2024 Pg No.1-8 (2024)
Subject: Trophic composition linkages with the environmnetal quality of Urban Lakes
Keywords: Diversity Index, Fish Lake,Primary Producers, Primary Consumers
Abstract: Freshwater ecosystems are one of the world's richest sources of biological diversity. Environmental quality and biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems are interrelated, as the interaction helps to perform diverse functions, which are valuable and essential for the sustainability of biotic communities. However, freshwater ecosystems in urban landscapes are undergoing stress due to overexploitation of biotic species, introduction of exotic species, sustained inflow of point sources of pollution and alterations in the ecological niche. Conservation of fragile eco• systems in urban landscapes to sustain native biodiversity requires comprehensive studies through regular moni• toring to understand variations in abiotic (physico-chemical) characteristics with composition of biotic elements at trophic levels. The current study investigates the trophic composition and water quality status in freshwater lakes in Bangalore. The study reveals that the diversity of fish, zooplankton and microalgae varied with the physico• chemical characteristics of lakes. The water quality results showed that Hebbal lake was more polluted than Nagavara lake. Multivariate analyses reveal that the density of primary consumers, ionic parameters and dissolved oxygen are the main factors influencing the fish population. These findings provide insights for adopting sustain• able management approachesthrough a deeper comprehension of the dynamics of a lake ecosystem, which strength•
ens the conservation of fragile ecosystems.
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Literature cited 1: Ramachandra, T.V., V. Sincy and K.S. Asulabha.
2021 a. Accounting of ecosystem services of wet• lands in Karnataka state, India. TIDEE (Teri lnfor. Digest Energy Env.). 18(1-2): 1-26.
Ramachandra, T.V., V. Sincy and K.S. Asulabha.
2020. Efficacy of rejuvenation of lakes in Bengaluru, India. Green Chem. Tech. Letters. 6( 1): 14-26.
Literature cited 2: Shuvo, A., et al. 2021. Total phosphorus and cli•
mate are equally important predictors of water qual•
ity in lakes. Aquat. Sci., 83( 1): 1 6.
Singh, N. and S.K. Patidar. 2020. Status of water quality in various ponds and lakes in India. In Ad• vances in renewable energy and sustainable envi• ronment. Ed L. Dewan, R.C. Bansal and U.K. Kalla. Springer, Singapore. pp 417-425.
ID: 66305
Title: Visualization of Ecologically Sensitive Regions at Disaggregated Levels in the Central Western Ghats
Author: T V Ramachandra, Tulika Mondal, Paras Negi and Bharath Setturu
Editor: T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Chapter 6 (Visualization of Ecologically Sensitive Regions at Disaggregated Levels in the Central Western Ghats) 2025 pg no. 1-35
Subject: Visualization of Ecologically Sensitive Regions at Disaggregated Levels in the Central Western Ghats
Keywords: None
Abstract: Ecological resilience refers to the capacity of an ecosystem to withstand disturbances
with the potential to alter the inherent nature of natural landscapes. Alterations in
the structure of the landscape due to unplanned developmental activities have been
affecting the ecosystem process, evident from the presence of barren hilltops, retreat
of native forests, and alterations in the hydrologic regime with the conversion of
perennial streams to intermittent or seasonal streams (Nilsson and Grelsson, 1995).
Mismanagement of ecologically sensitive regions (ESRs) leads to loss of biodiversity,
induces water and food insecurity, frequent occurrence of floods and droughts, and
decline of ecosystem services, which negatively impacts the livelihood of dependent
communities. Mapping of ESRs by considering bio-geo-climatic, ecological parameters with social aspects and assigning weights based
on
the
extent
and
condition
of
these
factors
is
essential
for
development
planning
(Gadgil
et
al.,
2011;
Ramachandra
et
al.,
2018).
Utilizing
biophysical
and
socio-economic
information
for
regional
planning
empowers
decision-makers
to
address
challenges
to
ensure
the
sustenance
of
natural
resources
(Watson
et
al.,
2011a;
Asare
et
al.,
2013;
Villegas-Palacio
et
al.,
2016).
Identification
of
sensitive
regions
through
the
integration
of
multi-disciplinary
information
corresponding
to
biotic
and
abiotic
components
of
an
ecosystem
is
a
widely
accepted
practice
for
the
conservation
of
biodiversity
(Myers
et
al.,
2000).
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Literature cited 1: ithal, B. H., & Ramachandra, T. V. (2016). Visualization of urban growth pattern in Chennai
using geoinformatics and spatial metrics. Journal of the Indian Society of Remote
Sensing, 44, 617–633.
Aithal, B. H., Vinay, S., Durgappa, S., & Ramachandra, T. V. (2013, November). Modeling
and simulation of urbanisation in greater Bangalore, India. In Proc. of National Spatial
Data Infrastructure 2013 Conference. IIT, Bombay, pp. 34–5
Literature cited 2: Alam, A., Bhat, M. S., & Maheen, M. (2020). Using Landsat satellite data for assessing the
land use and land cover change in Kashmir Valley. GeoJournal, 85, 1529–1543.
Amini, S., Saber, M., Rabiei-Dastjerdi, H., & Homayouni, S. (2022). Urban land use and land
cover change analysis using random forest classification of landsat time series. Remote
Sensing, 14(11), 2654.
ID: 66304
Title: Insights into the linkages of forest structure dynamics with ecosystem services
Author: T. V. Ramachandra , Paras Negi , Tulika Mondal & Syed Ashfaq Ahmed
Editor: T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Nature portfolio
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Sceintific reports (Insights into the linkages of forest structure dynamics with ecosystem services) nature profolio 2025, Pg no .1-25
Subject: Insights into the linkages of forest structure dynamics with ecosystem services
Keywords: Land use, Land cover, Land use change prediction, Agent-based modeling, Carbon sequestration, InVEST model, Ecosystem services, Ecologically sensitive regions (ESR), Western Ghats
Abstract: Large-scale land cover changes leading to land degradation and deforestation in fragile ecosystems
such as the Western Ghats have impaired ecosystem services, evident from the conversion of
perennial water bodies to seasonal, which necessitates an understanding of forest structure dynamics
with ecosystem services to evolve appropriate location-specific mitigation measures to arrest land
degradation. The current study evaluates the extent and condition of forest ecosystems in Goa of the
Central Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot. Land use dynamics is assessed through a supervised
hierarchical classifier based on the Random Forest Machine Learning Algorithm, revealing that
total forest cover declined by 3.75% during the post-1990s due to market forces associated with
globalization. Likely land uses predicated through the CA-Markov-based Analytic Hierarchy Process
(AHP) highlight a decline in evergreen forest cover of 10.98%. The carbon sequestration potential of
forests in Goa assessed through the InVEST model highlights the storage of 56,131.16 Gg of carbon,
which accounts for 373.47 billion INR (4.49 billion USD). The total ecosystem supply value (TESV) for
forest ecosystems was computed by aggregating the provisioning, regulating, and cultural services,
which accounts for 481.76 billion INR per year. TESV helps in accounting for the degradation cost
of ecosystems towards the development of green GDP (Gross Domestic Product). Prioritization of
Ecologically Sensitive Regions (ESR) considering bio-geo-climatic, ecological, and social characteristics
at disaggregated levels reveals that 54.41% of the region is highly sensitive (ESR1 and ESR2). The
outcome of the research offers invaluable insights for the formulation of strategic natural resource
management approaches.
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Literature cited 1: Mooney, H. et al. Biodiversity, climate change, and ecosystem services. Curr. Opin. Environ. Sustain. 1 (1), 46–54. https://doi.org
/10.1016/j.cosust.2009.07.006 (2009).
Bellard, C., Bertelsmeier, C., Leadley, P., Thuiller, W. & Courchamp, F. Impacts of climate change on the future of biodiversity.
Ecol. Lett. 15 (4), 365–377. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-0248.2011.01736.x (2012).
Literature cited 2: Muluneh, M. G. Impact of climate change on biodiversity and food security: a global perspective—a review Article. Agric. Food
Secur. 10 (1), 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-021-00318-5 (2021).
Prakash, S. Impact of climate change on aquatic ecosystem and its biodiversity: an overview. Int. J. Biol. Innovations. 3, 2. https://
doi.org/10.46505/IJBI.2021.3210 (2021).
ID: 66303
Title: First confirmed record of the rare Great evening brown, Melanitis zitenius zitenius (Herbst, 1796) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae:Satyrinae) in the Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India
Author: Arun Pratap Singh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (3) March. Pg No. 294-296 (2025)
Subject: First confirmed record of the rare Great evening brown, Melanitis zitenius zitenius (Herbst, 1796) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae:Satyrinae) in the Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: The Great Evening Brown, Melanitis zitenius (Herbst,1796) (Nymphalidae:Satyrinae) is known to occur in the Indian region as five sub-species. The nominate race M.Z. zitenius (Herbst,1796) (80-95mm) is distributed from Kumaon (Uttarakhand) to Kaens Hills (Myanmar) where it is 'not rare' (Evans, 1932;Talbot, 1947).The second sub-species gokala Moore, (1858) is found in the southern India is 'rare' (Evans, 1932); the third sub-species Kalings Moore, 1883 occurs in the Godaveri valley southern India is also 'rare' (Evans, 1932), the fourth sub-species andamanica Evans, 1923 also 'rare' only found in the Andaman Islands (Evans, 1932), while the last sub-species auletes Frub, occurs in Dawna, S. Burma (Myanmar) and also 'rare' (Evans, 1932).
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Literature cited 1: Annon. (2006). The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.Natraj Publishers, Dehradun, 235p.
Literature cited 2: Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968).A revised Survey of the Forest Type of India.Govt of India press.New Delhi, 404 pp.
ID: 66302
Title: The Etymology of specific epithets for pants of Trans-Ganga plain region
Author: Damini Sharma, Sandeep Kumar Chauhan, Shivani Ghildiyal,Meena Deogade and Tanuja M.Nesari
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Ref: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (3) March. Pg No. 288-293 (2025)
Subject: The Etymology of specific epithets for pants of Trans-Ganga plain region
Keywords: None
Abstract: The species name, which is a binary fusion of genus name followed by specific epithet has been the fundamental way of conveying information about plants and its linkage with other plants since the ear a of Linnaeus. According to the ICBN, it can be in the form of an adjective, a noun in the genitive, a word in apposition, or several words, but not a phrase name of one or more descriptive nouns and associated adjectives in the ablative" (Chapter III, Section 4, Article 1).Furthermore, the epithet typically contains information about the plant, such as how it looks like, where it grows ecologically, or how it is utilised. Implicit details regarding where a plant could be present and insights into the botanical history of a region and person which were commemorated in epithet.
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Literature cited 1: Bayton R. (2020). The Gardener's Botanical An Encyclopedia of latin Plant Names. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0-691-20017-0.
Literature cited 2: Coombes A. (2012).The A to Z of plant Names: A quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden plants. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. ISBN 9781604691962.
ID: 66301
Title: Ophioglossum polyphyllum:A new distributional record for Karnataka state
Author: Sundar S.Mety, Sidanand V.Khambhar and Sachin M.Patil
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (3) March. Pg No. 285-287 (2025)
Subject: Ophioglossum polyphyllum:A new distributional record for Karnataka state
Keywords: None
Abstract: The genus Ophioglossum L. belongs to the primitive eusporangiate family Ophioglossaceae of the class Polypodiopsida (Pteridophyte Group-1.2016). At present, its 55 species are distributed worldwide, of which 24 species are reported from India (Fraser-Jenkins, 2017). The genus was studied from India by Beddome (1883); Blatter an Almeida (1922); Mahabale (1962); Panigrahi and Dixit (1969; Khandelwal and Goswami (1984); Manickam and Irudayaraj (1992); Goswami (2007); Goswami et al (2008); Singh et al (2009); Patil et al (2012,2016,2018,2021,2022);Patil (2014);Patil Dongre (2014,2017) and Fraser-Jenkins et al (2018,2020).
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Literature cited 1: Beddome R.H. (1883). Handbook to the ferns of British India, Ceylon and Malay Peninsula. Thacker Spink &Co. Calcutta. 550pp.https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.101756.
Literature cited 2: Bhat K.G. and Rajagopal P.K. (2016).Pteridophytes of Karnataka State, India.Udupi:Vinayaka Prakashana.
ID: 66300
Title: Analysis of Seed Germination Potential of Indopiptadenia oudhensis (Brandis) Brenan and Introduction of Saplings into Wild under Species Recovery Program
Author: Amber Srivastava , Harminder Singh , Puneet Kumar , Giriraj Singh Panwar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (3) March. Pg No. 280-284 (2025)
Subject: Analysis of Seed Germination Potential of Indopiptadenia oudhensis (Brandis) Brenan and Introduction of Saplings into Wild under Species Recovery Program
Keywords: None
Abstract: Indopiptadenia oudhensis (Brandis) Brenan (Syn Piptadenia oudhensis Brandis), a monotypic genus of family Leguminosae Fabaceae (Subfamily-Mimosoidaceae).It is a medium sized tree and commonly known as Gainti in India and Hathi Paula in Nepal. The genus is endemic and distributed in the central parts of lower foothills of the Himalayan in the border area of India and Nepal especially the Terai region of the Bhabar zone (Bajpai et al., 2014; Biswas and Chandra, 1997) and lies in tropical to sub-tropical moist deciduous forest of Uttar Pradesh (Champion and Seth, 1968.).
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Literature cited 1: Bajpai O. Srivastava A.K., Kushwaha A.K. and Chaudhary L.B. (2014). Taxonomy of a monotypic genus Indopiptadenia (Leguminosae-Mimosoidae).Phytotaxa, 164 (2): 61-78.
Biswas S. and Chandra S. (1997).Indopiptadenia oudhensis (Brandis) Brenan-An Endangered Tree Legume of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal , Indian Forester, 123(5):419-421.
Literature cited 2: Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968).A revised Survey of the Foret Types of India, Publication Division, Govt.of India, New Delhi, India, pp-404.
Chandra A., Dhakad A.K. and Kewal A. (2017). Regeneration pattern of Indopiptadenia oudhensis-a threatened species Indian J. of Forestry, 40 (2):193-195.
ID: 66299
Title: Checklist of Plants of Euphorbiaceae Family from Central Gujarat Region, India
Author: Devraj T. Panchani , Nainesh R. Modi
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (3) March. Pg No. 277-279 (2025)
Subject: Checklist of Plants of Euphorbiaceae Family from Central Gujarat Region, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Trees, shrubs, herbs, and climbers (Dalechampia scandens L) are all included in the Euphorbiaceae family, with the possible exception of colder regions .An involucral bract with or without a petaloid limb with glands or nectaries, a cup-shaped involucre enclosing male flowers, and a solitary female flower make up the unique Cyathium type of inflorescence found only in the Euphorbiaceae family. This family is widely researched due to its pharmacological action (Srivastav et al, 2022, Basma et al, 2011), economic value (Bedi, 1978) and industrial applications.
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Literature cited 1: Balakrishnan N.P., Chakrabarty T. Sanjappa M., Lakshminarsimhan P. and Singh P. (2012). Flora of India. Botanical Survey of India, 23.87-501.
Basma A.A., Zakaria Z. Latha L.Y. and Sasidharan S. (2011).Antioxidant activity and phytochemical screening of the methanol extracts of Euphorbia hirta L. Asian Pacific Journal of tropical medicine, 386-390.
Literature cited 2: Bedi S.J. (1978). Ethnobotany of the Ratan Mahal Hills, Gujarat, India. Economic Botany, 32(3):278-284.
Buckland S.T., Borchers D.L. Johnson A., Henrys P.A. and Marques T.A. (2007). Line transect methods for plant surveys. Biometrics, 63 (4): 989-998.
ID: 66298
Title: Changing Abundance of Sedges (Cyperaceae) in Uttar Pradesh, India
Author: Rahul , Satya Narain
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (3) March. Pg No. 273-276 (2025)
Subject: Changing Abundance of Sedges (Cyperaceae) in Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: The family Cyperaceae is the sixth largest family, consisting of an estimated 609 species in 32 genera in the India (Prasad et al, 2020). Consisting of 113 species under 14 genera in Uttar Pradesh (Sinha et al, 2016).They have a cosmopolitan distribution with more concentration in tropics.
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Literature cited 1: Bhattacharyya U.C. (1964). A contribution to the flora of Mirzapur-II.Bull.Bot.Surv.India, 6 (2-4):191-210.
Clarke C.B. (1893).Cyperaceae.In: Hooker, J.D. Fi .Brit.India. 6Vol.Reeve.and Co.ltd., London.
Literature cited 2: Duthie J.F. (1903-1929).Flora of Upper Gangetic Plain and of the adjacent Siwaik & Sub-Himalayan tracts. 3 Vol. Govt. Press, Calcutta.
Jain S.K and Rao R.R. (1977).A Handbook of field and Herbarium Methods. Today and Tomorrow's print and Publ. New Delhi
ID: 66297
Title: Preliminary Biochemical Profile of Three Species of the Genus Tribulus L. (Zygophyllaceae)
Author: Rai Singh Dhillon
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (3) March. Pg No. 268-272 (2025)
Subject: Preliminary Biochemical Profile of Three Species of the Genus Tribulus L. (Zygophyllaceae)
Keywords: Phytochemical, Fruit, Medicine, Punjab, Weed, Metabolites.
Abstract: Three species of the genus Tribulus (T. terrestris Linn., T. macropterus Boiss. and T. pentandrus Forssk.) were documented from the state of Punjab during the year 2018-2021. Morphological features were analyzed for accurate identification. Biochemical profile of these species was studied using standard procedures. There was a great variation in occurrence of Phytochemicals between three species. This study will be useful for pharmaceutical industries for development of useful drugs from these Tribulus species.
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Literature cited 1: bubakar S.Akanbi B.O., Etim V.A., Segum D. and Ogbu J.C. (2016). Comparative study of phytochemical and Synergistic antibacterial activity of Tribulus terrestris (L). an Pandiaka heudelti (Moq) Hien on some clinical bacterial isolates. Pharmaceutical and Biological Evaluation, 3 (1) : 83-91.
Ahmed A.Hameed A. and Saeed S. (2020).Biochemical profile from Balochistan,Pakistan.POs One, 15 (8): 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0231612
Literature cited 2: Ajayi I.A. Ajbade O. and Oderinde R.A. (2011).Preliminary phytochemical analysis of some plant seeds. Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, 1 (3):58-62.
Ammar N.M., El-Din-El-Hawary S.S.Mohamad D.A., Afifi M.S., Ghanem D.M and Awad G. (2018).Phytochemical and Biological studies of Tribulus terrestris L growing in Egypt. International Journal of Pharmacology, 14 (2): 248-259.
ID: 66296
Title: Fruiting Phenology of the Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei) Food Plants at Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary, Kokrajhar, BTR, Assam
Author: Sanjib Brahma , Jayeeta Brahma
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (3) March. Pg No. 262-267 (2025)
Subject: Fruiting Phenology of the Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei) Food Plants at Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary, Kokrajhar, BTR, Assam
Keywords: Golden Langur, BTR, Bodoland Movement, Food Plant, Fruiting Phenology, Conservation.
Abstract: The conservation of plants and animals is one of the biggest challenges facing today in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of Assam. A large-scale encroachment of forest land, practicing of monotonous crop like tea and rubber in and around Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary hampers the golden langur food plant diversity and its availability. People around the sanctuary have less awareness on the importance of forest cover and golden langur food plants.
The present study comprises 17 species of the golden langur food plants from 12 different families. Studies were done on 15 numbers of individual samples from 17 numbers of species. Altogether 255 numbers of individual plants were identified through transect method inside the sanctuary. The data of fruiting status were collected in 30 days interval for all individual plant samples.
The result of this study gives some of the vital information regarding the diversity and availability of the golden langur food plants at Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary. The result tells about the fruiting season, duration of fruiting, peak of fruiting season and scarcity of fruiting. Based on the fruiting status the studied golden langur food plants are categorised as summer & pre-monsoon fruiting as well as Monsoon & post-monsoon fruiting.
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Literature cited 1: Ansari A.A. and Bhadola G.N. (1989).Phenological observations of some woody angiosperms of Pauri Garhwal.Ind.J.For., 12:21-24.
Blasco F. and Legris P. (1973).Dry evergreen forest of Pt.Calimere and Marakanam.J.Bombay nat.Hist.Soc., 70:279-294
Literature cited 2: Boojh R. and Ramakrishnan P.S. (1981). Phenology of tree in a subtropical evergreen montana forest in North East India.Geo.Eco.Trop.5: 189-209.
Chakravarty A., Kakati Saikia M. and Saikia P.K. (2020) Population Satus, demography and conservation of golden langur Trachypithecus geei in isolated habited of Kakoiijana Reserve Forest, Assam, India. AJCB, Vol9 No.1 pp 25-38, 2020.
ID: 66295
Title: Hydrodynamics, Water Quality and GIS Applications in River Systems: A Global and Indian Perspective
Author: Sunita Verma , Chandra Kishore Tripathi
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (3) March. Pg No. 255-269 (2025)
Subject: Hydrodynamics, Water Quality and GIS Applications in River Systems: A Global and Indian Perspective
Keywords: Hydrodynamic Modeling, Geoinformatics, River Systems, Sustainable Management, Water Quality Monitoring, River Sustainability, Environmental Management
Abstract: This study examines the interplay between hydrodynamics, water quality, and the use of GIS in river systems, with a focus on global applications and Indian case studies. By integrating hydrodynamic modeling, sediment transport analysis, and GIS-based tools, the research highlights methodologies for effective river basin management. Key findings include the role of GIS in flood prediction, sediment tracking, and water quality monitoring, offering insights for sustainable river management.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmed Z., El Bilali H. and Taleb R. (2019). Data quality in hydrodynamic models. Hydrological Research Letters. 13 (2) :76-85
APHA (2017). Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater (23rd ed). American Public Health Association.
Literature cited 2: Bates R, Mancuso R. an Arnold T. (2021). Interdisciplinary approach to sustainable river management. Environmental Research Letters, 16 (4): 044012.
Bhat A. and Zargar R. (2020).Hydrodynamic modelling for sediment transport in Indian rivers. Journal of River Science, 15 (3) :234-245.
ID: 66294
Title: Assessment of the Impact of Pre-Sowing Treatments on Variations in Seed Germination Dynamics and the initial Growth of Seedlings in Sterculia urens
Author: Fatima Shirin , Irshad Ali Saudagar , Naseer Mohammad , Rama Soni , Kaushal Tripathi , Divya Prakash
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (3) March. Pg No. 244-254 (2025)
Subject: Assessment of the Impact of Pre-Sowing Treatments on Variations in Seed Germination Dynamics and the initial Growth of Seedlings in Sterculia urens
Keywords: Pregermination Treatments, Seed Germination, Sterculia urens, Variation.
Abstract: This research highlights variation in seed germination parameters for seeds of vulnerable forest tree species Sterculia urens, which produces gum karaya, a valuable non-timber forest product. Despite its economic significance, the conservation of S. urens faces challenges due to high demand and inadequate strategies. Various factors, including seed coat properties and environmental conditions, influence germination. This study emphasizes the importance of proper seed treatments, such as acid scarification with sulphuric acid, to enhance germination outcomes. Methodologically, the research categorized germination studies based on various germination parameters. Four seed lots from different populations were analyzed, revealing significant variations In seed morphometric traits, germination rates, and seedling growth. Notably, seeds from SU-CG-CMP exhibited the highest germination rates. Results showed that the final germination percentage varied among populations, with SU-CG-CMP reaching 97.50% success after a 20 min treatment. The germination dynamics Indicated that longer acid exposure correlated with higher rates, demonstrating the effectiveness of scarification in overcoming dormancy. Seedling growth was also assessed, revealing significant relationships between seed vigor and growth metrics. The study found that high vigor seeds produced healthier seedlings, highlighting the importance of seed quality in forestry.
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Literature cited 1: Abdul Baki A.A. and Anderson J.D. (1973).Vigor determination in soybean seed by multiple criteria 1.Crop science, 13(6): 630-633.
Akaffou S.D.,Kouame K.A., Gore B.B.N, Abessika Y.G,Kouassi K.H.,Hamon P.,Sabatier S. and Dumnil J. (2019) Effect of the seeds provenance and treatment on the germination rate and plant growth of four forest trees species o Cote d'Ivoire. Journal of Forest Research, 10: 1-10. DOI: htttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-019-01064
Literature cited 2: Albard R.W. (1960).Principles of Plant breeding.New York.John Wiley and Sons.pp.154.
Al-Mudaris M.A. and Jutzi S.C. (1998). The influence of genotype, priming material, temperature and osmotic potential of priming solution on imbibition and subsequent germination of sorghum and pearl millet seeds during and after treatment. Der Troepnlandwirt-Journal of Agriculture in the Tropics and Subtropics, 100(2): 147-156.
ID: 66293
Title: Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Author: Sumati Rathore , Rakesh 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 (3) March. Pg No. 237-243 (2025)
Subject: f Medicinal Plants of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Ethnomedicinal, Herbal, Ailments, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
Abstract: The research spanned from April 2022 to April 2024 and was carried out in diverse villages inhabited by the indigenous population of the Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. The primary objective of this study was to gather information and document the traditional ethnomedicinal knowledge related to native plant use. The elderly residents of the area continue to place their trust in the district's herbal medicinal system. Information was gathered from informants, comprising elderly individuals and herbal practitioners in the region, utilizing interviews and questionnaires. A total of 59 plant species, were identified for the treatment of various ailments. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the utilization of ethnomedicinal plants and proposes measures to enhance awareness within the native community.
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ID: 66292
Title: Temporal Variation in Floristic Diversity and Water Quality Characteristics of Vartol Wetland, Gujarat: Insights from a Seasonal Study
Author: Pinal C. Prajapati , Ashokkumar V. Babaria , Mayur J. Patel
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (3) March. Pg No. 229-236 (2025)
Subject: Temporal Variation in Floristic Diversity and Water Quality Characteristics of Vartol Wetland, Gujarat: Insights from a Seasonal Study
Keywords: Conservation Management, Ecological Significance, Khedbrahma Taluka, Water Quality Parameters, Wetland Biodiversity.
Abstract: The study examines seasonal dynamics of floristic diversity and water quality in Vartol Wetland, Khedbrahma taluka, Gujarat, India. Through field surveys conducted across pre-monsoon, post-monsoon and winter seasons in 2023-2024, 79 angiosperm species, predominantly wetland plants were documented. Analysis revealed higher species richness in post-monsoon and winter, with significant correlations between plant diversity and water quality parameters. Dicotyledon species correlated with Total dissolved solids (TDS), Electrical conductivity (EC), and Total Hardness (TH), while Monocotyledon species and wetland plants showed associations with Dissolve Oxygen (D.O) levels. These findings highlight the importance of understanding the interplay between biodiversity and water quality for effective wetland conservation.
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