ID: 61357
Title: Biodiversity of Kodachadri Hill Range.
Author: None
Editor: None
Year: 2014
Publisher: Vivekananda Centre for Research Studies, Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sagha Puttur)
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biodiversity of Kodachadri Hill Range (Mokambika Wildlife Sanctuary) 1-120 (2014)
Subject: Biodiversity of Kodachadri Hill Range.
Keywords: Introduction, Biodiversity, Kodachadri Hill Range.
Abstract: Biodiversity supports life on Earth. It contributes in numerous ways to our existence. Yet we are either unaware or do not really appreciate the value of biodiversity. Many of the people especially those who are in the developing countries depend directly or indirectly on the variety of plant and animal life that share this living space with us. Not only that, biodiversity is essential for sustaining the ecosystems that support various forms of life on Earth.
When compared to the geological past, biodiversity is being eroded at present at an unprecedented rate due to various reasons like natural hazards, climate change, anthropogenic activities, habitat destruction, extension of agriculture, encroachment, tourism, etc. We must do something to prevent the loss of biodiversity. Creating awareness about the value of biodiversity is the first and foremost thing that an educational institution can undertake with the help of available expertise in their own departments.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Abhishankar K (Ed), Shimoga District Gazetteer, Gazetteer Department, Government of Karnataka, 1975, Available at: http://gazetteer.kar.nic.in/gazetteer/pdf/1975-26-0/Shimoga_1975_Chapter_General.pdf.
Ali, S.2002, The Book of Indians Birds. BNHS, Oxford University Press, Mumbai.
Literature cited 2: Bhanumati, Y.C. (Ed) (1984): Sahyadri Khanda, University of Mysore.
Bhat, Gopalkrishna K, 2003, Flora of Udupi.Indian Naturalist, Udupi.
ID: 61356
Title: Can we afford to neglect the traditional breeds?
Author: Sosamma Iype.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 231-240 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Afford, Neglect, Traditional Breeds.
Abstract: Awareness on the need of conserving biodiversity is increasing worldwide, at the same time the commercial developmental efforts aggravates the loss of biodiversity. Biodiversity on this earth is immense and amazing, whether it is in plants, animals or other living forms. It is there in air, water and land. Oceans, Seas, rivers, or wherever water is present, biodiversity is there .Mountains, valleys, plains-any form of land carry biodiversity. The earth has 10 million different species. Birds and mammals make up less than 0.5 percent of the 10 million different species. There are only 40 different species of domestic livestock according to FAO estimates. In these species there are more than 8000 domestic breeds. They are spread in different parts of the world and have adapted to the locality and requirements of the community. Breeds evolved over millions of years through the processes of natural selection and as well as artificial selection by man. Random sampling process also has influenced breed formation. Domestic animal diversity denotes the genetic differences within and between all breeds and species utilized in agriculture.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Anderson, S.2003 Animal genetic resources and sustainable livelihoods 45 (2003) 331/339.
Anisha, S., Bhasker, S., & Mohankumar, C.2011.Recombinant lactoferrin (Lf) of Vechur cow, the critical bred of Bos indicus and Lfgene variants. Gene Dec 30, Page 1.
Literature cited 2: DAD-IS.2012.Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (available at http://www.fao.org/dad-is/) (cited August2012).
Government of Kerala.2012.Trend in livestock population. (Available at http://www.kerala.gov.in).
ID: 61355
Title: Sustainable Livestock Development-Issues and Concepts.
Author: T.P.Sethumadhavan.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 222-229 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Sustainable, Livestock, Development, Issues, Concepts.
Abstract: In the era where food security and food safety issues are emerging across the world, sustainable farming assumes more significance. Sustainability encompasses economic, social and environmental issues. Many of the farming systems in the country could not be made sustainable without giving due consideration to environmental issues. As part of intensive cultivation practices with heavy use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides even though the country could achieve spectacular growth in agriculture and allied sectors, people started realizing its ill effects. Organic farming is emerging as the viable farming system in the country in the areas of clean, green and ethical food production. Livestock farming and conservation practices facilitate organic farming in the country.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61354
Title: Navara- The Unique Medicinal and Nutritional Rice of Kerala.
Author: P.Narayanan Unni.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 217-220 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Navara, Unique, Medicinal, Nutritional Rice, Kerala.
Abstract: Navara- a medicinal type of rice is famed for its use in the ancient Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda. (Uniquely, ayurveda relies on herbs and massages and is increasingly gaining repute across the world as a complimentary system of medicine.).
As Navara originated in a limited area and remains confined to this area (in this case, Kerala, India), it can be considered an endemic crop.
According to ancient Ayurvedic texts, Ashtasnga Samgraha of Vaghbhata (7th century AD), and Susruta Samhita (400-200 BC), Navara is known as one ?Shastikas?-which is a variety of rice that matures in 60 days. (Tropically, rice takes upwards of 90 days to mature.) Shastikas are sweet in taste and are said to aid digestion.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61353
Title: Unhidden Treasures of "Maveli Nadu"
Author: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 207-215 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Unhidden, Treasures, Maveli Nadu.
Abstract: Every region has its claim to fame. Cristopher Columbus sailed from Europe to chart out a new route to capture the wealth of rich Kerala spices. English breeders imported Arabian horses to sire Derby winners. Kashmiri Saffron, Darjeeling Tea, French Champagne, China silk, Dhaka muslin, Venetian glass; all were much sought after treasures. Such reputations were cautiously built up and painstakingly maintained by the masters of that region, combining the best of Nature and Man, traditionally handed over from one generation to the next for centuries. Gradually, a specific link between the goods and place of production evolved resulting in growth of geographical indications. In 1999, the Indian Parliament passed the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act; 1999.This act seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61352
Title: Harvesting Water-The Traditional Way.
Author: G.S.Unnikrishanan Nair, K.P.Laladhas, Krishna P. and Oommen V. Oommen.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 202-205 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Harvesting Water, Traditional, Way.
Abstract: Water-it is one of earth ' s most abundant elements and a precious necessity that many of us do not get enough of. Our ancestors realized this fact and did a lot of things to conserve it. Water has been harvested in India since antiquity, with our ancestors perfecting the art of water management. Many water harvesting structures and water conveyance systems specific to the eco-regions and culture has been developed. There are many water harvesting systems in India like zing of Trans-Himalayan Region, Kul, Nula and Khatri of Western Himalayas, Bamboo drip irrigation of North-eastern Hill Ranges, Korambu in Eastern Ghats, Talab in Central highlands, Virdas in Western coastal plains, Katas in Eastern highlands, Kunds of Thar desert and Cheruvu of Deccan plateu. In Keral two such district systems are there; Panamkenis in Wayanad and Surangas in Kasaragod district.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61351
Title: Protection and promotion of traditional knowledge.
Author: P.G.Latha, S.Rajasekharan, P.Pushpangadan, Vinod Kumar T.G Nair and M.Navas.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 180-200 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Protection, Promotion, Traditional, Knowledge
Abstract: Traditional Knowledge (TK) is considered as the mother term which is directly linked with the tradition and culture of respective countries of the world. TK, Indigenous Knowledge (IK), Traditional Environmental Knowledge/Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Local Knowledge (LK) generally refer to experienced long standing tradition and practices of certain regional indigenous or local communities. T k also encompasses the wisdom, knowledge, teaching and experience of these communities and usually it is orally transmitted from generation to generation. The definition of T K has been widely debated and discussed and it is yet to arrive at a common consensus and hence a universal definition could be provided because of its nature, characteristics, uses etc.TK, IK, TEK and LK are relative terms coined by policy makers, researchers or scholars belonging different traditions from time to time according to its origin and utility of genetic resources which is associated with biodiversity including plants, animal and microorganism diversity.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Rajasekharan S 2010.Protection of Traditional Knowledge and SUI-GENERIS SYSTEM. Compendium on Intellectual Property Rights and Development: A National Perspective, Proceedings of 22nd Kerala Science Congress pp 79-91.Published by Kerala State for Science, Technology and Environment Thiruvananthapuram.
Nagoya Protocol 2010.AICHI Target 18, https: //www.cbd.int/sp.
Literature cited 2: WIPO 2014.Report of Indigenous Expert Workshop on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions Twenty-Eight Session Geneva, July 7to 9, 2014, WIPO/GRTKF/IC/28/INF/9.
Pushpangadan P, Rajasekharan S and George V 2002.Indigenous knowledge and Benefit Sharing- A TBGRI experiment in IK strategies for Kerala.
ID: 61350
Title: Waste to wealth-two models.
Author: G.S.Unnikrishanan Nair, K.P.Laladhas and Oommen V.Oommen
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 174-178 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Waste, Wealth, models.
Abstract: Attaining Energy, Water and Food Security for all is the greatest challenge Kerala is facing today. This challenge is going to be severe in the near future. Globally, Climate change had become a vital issue of our time and the biggest challenge for attaining sustainable development. We need to find a bio economic path towards sustainable development. The need of the hour is to improve our energy security with increased investments in renewable energy. Food security is another vital challenge we are facing, Energy, Water and Food are interdependent. Bringing to the forefront of the sustainable development agenda the energy -water-food nexus and putting natural capital at the centre will enhance the sustainability and resilience of ecosystems, two models for creating wealth from waste are presented here.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61349
Title: A Green, village Dream.
Author: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 166-172 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Green, Village, Dream
Abstract: Lush-green paddy fields, fascinating spice plantations, vibrant flower gardens, green meadows and grazing cattle, soothing breeze?.These are every city dweller ' s dream. Tourism is moving from Resorts to farm lands or rather farms are welcoming tourists. Farm Tourism, the latest trend in Tourism sector is catching up throughout the world. The concept of Farm tourism (Agro Tourism) is a direct expansion of Ecotourism, which encourages visitors to experience agricultural life at first hand. Agro tourism is gathering strong support from small communities, as rural people have realized the benefits of sustainable development brought about by this.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61348
Title: Green warriors.
Author: Preetha N., G.S. Unnikrishnan Nair, K.P.Laladhas, Annie Mathai, Baijulal B., Vijayasree A.S., Oommen V. Oommen.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 149-164 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Green, Warriors.
Abstract: Committed individuals find their own ways to help save the nature. A number of people have worked on individual levels for the protection and conservation of biodiversity. These efforts stand out as isolated islands amongst the unsustainable exploitation of bio-resources. Many of these efforts go unrecognized. This chapter highlights the efforts of a few individuals who has been honored with Kerala State Biodiversity Awards for their untiring work for Biodiversity Conservation.
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Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61347
Title: Biodiversity Governance at local level-best Practices.
Author: K.P.Laladhas, Preetha N., Mithrambika N.B. and Oommen V. Oommen.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 143-147 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Biodiversity, Governanace, Local Level-Best Practices.
Abstract: Best BMC award was instituted by KSBB in 2013 to recognize outstanding models of biodiversity governance by local self government. Development works best by example and it is contagious, and honoring the achievements of BMC sends a positive signal. Activities of BMC were assessed based on the environmental impact and other factors by an expert committee. The initial recipients of Best BMC award BMCs of Edavaka Grama Panchayat of Wayanad district and Eraviperoor Grama Panchayat of Pathanamthitta district represent good practices of biodiversity conservation from across the state.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None
ID: 61346
Title: A tribal Panchayat shows the way of sustainability
Author: K.P.Laladhas, Baijulal B., Preetha N. and Oommen V.Oommen.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 136-141 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Tribal, Panchayat, The way of sustainability.
Abstract: Idamalakkudi is the lone tribal Grama Panchayat in Kerala and probably the only Grama Panchayat with no motorable roads, electric connection or telecommunication facilities. The inhabitants of Indamalakkudi Grama Panchayat belong to Muthuvan community generally known as the ?basket-making community?. Forest and forest resources, play a significant role in the daily life of Muthuvans providing them with food, medicine, fodder, fuel, wood and a wide range of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTPFs). The Muthuvan tribe in Idamalakkudi remains one of the most isolated indigenous tribes of the Western Ghats, as they dwells in the deep jungle. The extreme difficulty in reaching the place, as one has to travel more than 10 km by foot through the dense forest makes them isolated from urbanization. Traditional ecological knowledge rooted in indigenous cultures plays an essential role in contributing to local biodiversity conservation and they have been attributed to a practical knowledge of utilizing bioresources sustainably. The tribal population in this area has learnt to maintain the ecological balance in a suitable manner and is mostly self sufficient for their daily requirements.
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Literature cited 1: Ajesh T.P. and R.Kumuthakalavalli, (2013) Botanical ethnography of Muthuvans from the Idukki district of Kerala, International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environment Sciences, Vol 23, issue 2, April-June 2013.
Literature cited 2: Ajesh T.P, S.A Abdulla Naseef and R.Kumuthakalavalli (2012) Preliminary study on the utilization of wild vegetables by Muthuvan tribes of Idukki district of Kerala, India, International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology Vol 3, issue 2
Ajesh T.P, S.A Abdulla Naseef and R.Kumuthakalavalli (2012) Ethnobotanical documentation of wild edible fruits used by Muthuvan tribes of Idukki, Kerala-India Int JPharm Bio Sci 2012 July; 3 (3) : (p) 479-487.
ID: 61345
Title: Giving breath to dying wealth a community conservation movement for saving the vanishing crop diversity of wayanad.
Author: Anil Kuamar, Parameswaran Prajeesh and Smitha K.P.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 118-134 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Breath, Wealth, community, conservation, movement, saving, vanishing Crop, Diversity, Wayanad.
Abstract: On-farm management of Agro biodiversity in the Western Ghats, the Biodiversity hotspot and a UN-accredited World Heritage Centre has become difficult due to an array of reasons. Specifically in rice-paddy system, the conversion of rice fields and dwindling diversity of rice landraces are found to be the biggest challenges. This case study describes the case of Wayanad District of Kerala, India, where concentrated efforts have been laid down to study, device and implement Agro biodiversity management centered on rice-paddy. Seeds are the inevitable part of Agro biodiversity, the source of life and the foundation of our existence. The selection and growing of seeds performed by our forefathers have contributed to the conservation of immense number of landraces that satisfy our different needs. This case study illustrates a movement that has promoted conservation of seeds of indigenous varieties of small-holders ' family farms in Wayanad District of Kerala. Effort has been made to integrate Conservation issues, Cultivation knowledge, Consumption awareness and Commercial aspects into one overarching policy strategy.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Anon. (2001).Phase-1 Completion Report on Conservation, Enhancement and Sustainable and Equitable Use of Biodiversity, M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, submitted to the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, New Delhi.
DES, Agricultural Statistics, Department of Economics and Statistics: Government of Kerala, Thiruvanantharam, Kerala (2013). http://www.ecostat.kerala.gov.in/index.php/reports/154.html;last viewed on 25th March, 2015.
Literature cited 2: DES, Statistics for Planning, Department of Economics and Statistics (1983). Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Geographical Indication Registry (20190), Govt of India, Geographical Indications Journal 34, pp75-97.http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/journal/Journal_34.pdf., last viewed on 25th March, 2015.
ID: 61344
Title: Heronry conservation incentives for biodiversity conservation.
Author: Preetha N., K.P.Laladhas, Linda John, Sujith V.Gopalan and Oommen V.Oommen.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 111-116 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Heronry, Conservation, incentives, Biodiversity.
Abstract: Biodiversity and ecosystems provide invaluable tangible and intangible services to the society. Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) are agreements whereby a user of an ecosystem service makes a payment to an individual o communities whose particles like land use or deforestation directly affects the use of that ecosystem services. Measures that provide incentives to conserve biodiversity and use its components in a sustainable manner are developing a an important tool for sustainability.
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Literature cited 1: Ali, Salim, et al.Common Birds, National Book Trust.1967.
Neelakantan KK., et al.A Book of Kerala Birds, WWF-India.1993.
Literature cited 2: Neema Pathak, Tanseem Balasinorwala, Ashish Kothari and Bryan R Bushley People in Conservation Community Conserved Areas in India, Kalpavriksh.
ID: 61343
Title: Sacred Groves our Green Lungs.
Author: Sasidharan Mangathil.
Editor: G.S.Unnikrishnan Nair, Dr.Preetha N., Dr.Baijulal B.
Year: 2015
Publisher: Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability 104-109 (2015)
Subject: Biocultural Heritage and Sustainability
Keywords: Sacred Groves, Green Lungs.
Abstract: The heady fragrance of Ezhilam Pala (Alstonia scholaris) flowers wafting through the air and the beautiful sight of the tree in full bloom can be seen only in Sacred groves and nowhere else. Snake worship an integral part of Dravidian culture is common in Kerala and sacred groves are mostly dedicated to snake god. When we hear of Sacred groves the image which comes to mind is that of a small densely growing forest spreading around deities of serpents. Right from Manjeswaram, to Parasala in Kerala, Sacred groves are found where the principle diety is Serpent god, Goddess Durga, Naga yakshi, Bhadrakali, Raktheswari etc.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None