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ID: 66560
Title: Automated ECG signal analysis for cardiac aahythmia detection-A Review
Author: Sonal, Swarna KL, VIdyasree CS, Vijay Kulal and Vijetha TS
Editor: None
Year: 2025
Publisher: None
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: (Confluence-2025, conference proceedings, Abstracts -6-8Nov 2025, GM University, Davangere, Karnataka Pg no. 43
Subject: Automated ECG signal analysis for cardiac aahythmia detection-A Review
Keywords: ECG analysis,cardiovascular diseases, signal processing, machine learning
Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are the primary reason for mortality worlwide. As per the World Heart Report 2023 by the World Heart Federation, it highlights the global burden of cardiovascular diseases ,nothing that CVDs accounted for 20.5 million deaths in 2021, nearly a third of all deaths worldwide. The rate of death can be delayed and may be prevented by efficiently analyzing the ECG (Electrocardiogram) signals at the early stage of the disease. Many traditional diagnostic methods rely on manual interpretation of ECG signals and also accurate detection of different parameters (like P,Q,R,S,T waveforms, QRS complex duration, R-peak, PR interval, and RR-interval) from the ECG signals (1).This study explores a detailed discussion and comparison of various ECG analysis techniques. The analysis summarizes the ECG extraction method, databases available for disease detection and classification , and performance measures analyzed by the researchers (2).Based on the reviewed literature, existing methods indicate that real-time ECG analysis holds strong potential for identifying heart-related conditions and improving early detection rates, which in turn supports timely medical intervention (3).The findings highlights the potential of automated ECG analysis in reducing diagnostic errors, optimizing healthcare efficinecy, and supporting real-time monitoring for patients. The reviewed works are not yet sufficient in terms of accuracy and reliability, and our aim is to overcome these gaps by employing efficient signal processing, robust feature extraction, and advanced machine learning techniques.
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ID: 66559
Title: Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture : A comprehensive review of crop yield prediction, crop rotation optimization, and leaf disease detection
Author: Bhoomika C, Karthik S Kashyap,Aishwarya S Kudleppanavar,Karthik, and Ganesh VN
Editor: None
Year: 2025
Publisher: None
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: (Confluence-2025, conference proceedings, Abstracts -6-8Nov 2025, GM University, Davangere, Karnataka Pg no. 42
Subject: Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture : A comprehensive review of crop yield prediction, crop rotation optimization, and leaf disease detection
Keywords: Artificial inteligence,Machine learning,smart farming,sustainableagriculture
Abstract: Agriculture has always been the heart of India's economy, providing food and sustaining millions of families. But today, farmers face new challenges. Climate change has made rainfall unpredictable, soils are losing fertility, and traditional methods that once ensured steady harvests are no longer enough. Erratic monsoons, the heavy use of fertilizers, and falling productivity have made farming riskier than ever. To tackle these problems, farmers now need to combine their traditional knowledge with modern solutions. Tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI)and Machine Learning(ML)can check soil quality, forecast the weather, and even detect crop diseases at an early stage.with this information,farmers can decide which crops to grow,when to sow them,how much water to use through automated irrigation,and even estimate yields more accurately to reduce financial risks. This is not about replacing traditional farming wisdom-it's about enhancing it with innovation, by embracing AI and ML, Indian agriculture can become more efficient, resilient, and sustainable. As the nation moves forward, technology can strengths farming, protect farmer's livelihoods, and secure food for generations to come.
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ID: 66558
Title: Sustainability:Our life,Our relationsibility, our future
Author: Speaker-Dr. Raghu Raghavan -(Confluence-2025, conference proceedings, Abstracts -6-8Nov 2025,GM University, Davangere, Karnataka(Confluence-2025, conference proceedings, Abstracts -6-8Nov 2025,GM University, Davangere, Karnataka
Editor: None
Year: 2025
Publisher: None
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: (Confluence-2025, conference proceedings, Abstracts -6-8Nov 2025, GM University, Davangere, Karnataka Pg no. XIV
Subject: Sustainability:Our life,Our relationsibility, our future
Keywords: None
Abstract: In an era marked by rapid growth, technological progress, increasing environmental stress and conflict, sustainability has become more than an ideal-it is necessity. This keynote address explores the meaning, challenges, and opportunities of sustainability in the Indian and international context, emphasizing its role in education, research, innovation, and everyday life. This challenge poses many questions for us in exploring possibilities for balancing three vital pillars-People, Planet and Prosperity-and how India, as one of the fastest-growing yet most climate-vulnerable nations, must pursue development without depletion. Individual and community attitudes and colleges are change agents in creating community engaged transformative research, knowledge exchange policies and practices for eco-creating sustainable living and prosperity. Special focus is given to the role of universities and young people in this transformation. Campuses can serve as living laboratories for sustainable practices-through clean energy adoption, waste management, water conservation, and curriculum integgration. Along with this, attitudes, behavior and sell being of people are crucial for enabling and empowering a sustainable future. This presentation will explore how students and educators can act locally while thinking globally, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
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ID: 66557
Title: Innovations in scinece and technology for societal well-being
Author: Speaker-Dr. T.V. Ramachandra-(Confluence-2025, conference proceedings, Abstracts -6-8Nov 2025,GM University, Davangere, Karnataka
Editor: None
Year: 2025
Publisher: GM University, Davangere, Karnataka
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: -(Confluence-2025, conference proceedings, Abstracts -6-8Nov 2025, GM University, Davangere, Karnataka Pg no. XV-XVIII
Subject: Innovations in scinece and technology for societal well-being
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Abstract: The western Ghats, a range of ancient hills, extend between 73°E and 77°E longitude (from the tip of peninsular India at Kanyakumari to Gujarat). The Western Ghats (WG) run parallel to the west coast of India, covering approximately 160,000 sq.km, which constitutes less than 5% of India's geographical extent. Numerous streams originate in the western ghats, which drain millions of hectares, ensuring water and food security for 245 million people and hence ae aptly known as the water tower of peninsular India (Ramachandra and Bharath,2019; Bharath et al, 2021). The region is endowed with diverse ecological regions depending on altitude, latitude, rainfall, and soil characteristics. The western Ghats are among the eight hottest hotspots of biodiversity and 36 global biodiversity hotspots with exceptional endemic flora and fauna. Natural forests of Western Ghats have been providing various goods and services and are endowed with species of 4,600 +flowering plants (38% endemics), 330 butterflies (11% endemics), 289 fishes (41% endemics) and 135 amphibians (75% endemics).The Western Ghats, gifted with enormous natural resources potential, and the mandate of sustainable development based on foundation of prudent management of ecosystems, is yet a reality. Various unplanned developmental programs, which are proclaimed to be functioning on sustainability principles, have only been disrupting the complex web o life, impacting ecosystems, and causing a decline in overall productivity ,including four major sector: forestry, fisheries, agriculture, and water(Ramachandra and Bharath,2019).The prevalence o barren hilltops, conversion of perennial streams to intermittent or seasonal streams, frequent floods and droughts, changes in water quality, soil erosion and sedimentation, the decline of endemic flora, and fauna ,etc. highlights the consequences of unplanned developmental activities with a huge loss to the original economy during the last century. The development goals need to be ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable, which can be achieved through the conservation and prudent management of ecosystems. Sustainability implies the equilibrium between society, ecosystem integrity, and the sustenance of natural resources. Water sustenance in streams and rivers depends on the integrity of the catchment (watershed), as vegetation helps in retarding the velocity of water by allowing impoundment and recharging of gorundwater through infiltration (Ramachandra et al..2020).As water moves in the terrestrial ecosystem, part of it is percolated (recharging groundwater resources and contributing to subsurface flow during post-monsoon seasons), while another fraction gets back to the atmosphere through evaporation and transpiration. Forests with native vegetation act as sponge by retaining and regulating water transfer between land and the atmosphere. The mechanism by which vegetation controls flow regime is dependent on various bio-physiographic characteristics, namely, type of vegetation, species composition, maturity, density, root density and depth, hydro-climatic condition, etc. Roots of vegetation help (i) in binding soil, (ii)improve soil structure by enhancing the stability of aggregates, which provide habitat for diverse microfauna and flora, leading to the higher porosity of the soil, thereby creating the conduit for infiltration through the soil. An undisturbed native forest has a consistent hydrologic regime with sustained flows during lean seasons.
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Literature cited 1: Ramachandra, T.V. and S. Bharath: Carbon sequestration potential of the forest ecosystems in the western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot, Nat Resour Res,1-19 (2019).https://doi.org/10.1007/s11053-019-09588-0 Ramachandra, T.V., S. Vinay, S. Bharath, M.D. Subashchandran and H.A.Bharath: Insights into riverscape dynamics with the hydrological, ecological and social dimensions for water sustenanace, Curr.Sci., 118 (9):1379-1393 (2020).
Literature cited 2: Bharath S., K.S. Rajan and T.V.Ramachandra: Modeling Forest Landscape Dynamics, Nova Science Publishers, New York, ISBN:978-1-53619-594-1, Pp 248 (2021). Ramachandra, T.V.,K.Gouri, H.A.Bharath, S.Bharath, S.Vinay and R.B. Harish: Mini Forest at Indian Institute of Science: The Success Model for Rejuvenating Ecology and Hydrology in Rapidly Urbanizing Landscapes, Sahyadri Conservation Series58, ENVIS Technical Report 110, Energy Wetlands Research Group, CES, IISc, Bangalore, India, Pp 82, (2016) http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/energy/water/paper/ETR110/index.html

ID: 66556
Title: Economic grasses of India and their ecological significance
Author: Sandhya sharma, preeti singh parihar Gupta, Nidhi Mahendru, Mithlesh Kumar Sinha, 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. 913-916 (2025)
Subject: Economic grasses of India and their ecological significance
Keywords: None
Abstract: Grasses are one of the most widespread and ecologically significant groups of plants, playing a vital role in maintaining environmental balance and supporting human livelihoods (Li et al.,2022., Dimri et al)2024).Grasses also contribute to soil conservation, water cycling, and climate regulation, making them a crucial component of ecosystem services (Sinha et al., 2023).In addition to their ecological importance, grasses have significant economic and cultural values. Many grass species are staple food crops, providing sustenance for millions of people worldwide (Satapathy et al,2019a;Satapahy et al 2019b).Others are used for medicinal purposes ,handicrafts, and industrial applications (Mishra etal2022).In India, grasses such as rice, wheat, and millets are essential crops (Jain et al,2024), while others like lemongrass and cittronella grass are valued for their medicinal and aromatic properties (Shah et al.,2011; Sharma et al,2019).The importance of grasses extends beyond their economic and ecological significance, as they also hold cultural and spiritual values.
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Literature cited 1: Chen, F., Zhang J., M. and Wang J. (2015). Effect of Cynodon dactylon community on the conservation and reinforcement of riparian shallow soil in the Three Gorges Reservoir area. Ecological Processes.4:3 DOI10.1186/s13717-014-0029-2. Chorghe AR and Prasanna PV (2021). Grasses of Odisha. Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Literature cited 2: Dimri ,R.Das, K, Devi, R.S., Kumar, S., Kumar, N. and Das, A. (2024). Ecological, Socioeconomic and Nutraceutical Values of Zizania latifolia (Kambong): A wetland Grass for Sanga deer & Human population. Indian Forester, 150 (10):956-961. Jain, S.K and Mudgal, V. (1999). A handbook of Ethnobotany. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun, India

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.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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