bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application and Reversibility of Three Dimensional Cellular Automata
Authors: Şah Ferhat
Published: May 2024

In this study, we obtain the characteristic matrices of three-dimensional cellular automata under the null boundary condition. We examine the inverse of characteristic matrices. We obtain a recurrence equation to determine under what conditions the matrix is invertible. Thanks to this equation, we can calculate the inverse of large-dimensional matrices. Finally, we give some applications of cellular automata. We find the minimal polynomial of the characteristic matrix. We find the cycle length and transition length of the characteristic matrix with the help of minimal polynomials. We also find the attractive points of the characteristic matrix. Finally, we draw the State Transition diagram with the results we obtained.
Neural Network Based a Comparative Analysis for Customer Churn Prediction
Authors: Utku Anıl , Akcayol M. Ali
Published: May 2024

Customer churn refers to a customer's disconnection from a business. The expense associated with customer churn encompasses both the forfeited revenue and the marketing expenditures required to acquire new customers. Mitigating customer churn stands as the foremost objective for every business. Customer churn prediction will contribute to developing strategies enabling businesses to retain these customers by identifying customers with a high risk of loss. In the digital world, the importance of developing customer churn prediction models is increasing daily. In this study, MLP based artificial neural network model was developed for customer churn prediction using customer data from an anonymous telecommunications company. The developed model was compared with kNN, LR, NB, RF, and SVM. The prediction results of the applied models were discussed, and the experimental results showed that all the models compared had over 70% accuracy. Experimental results showed that the developed MLP-based artificial neural network model has the most successful classification performance compared to other models with approximately 95% accuracy.
Humanistyka a transgresja czasowa. Uwagi nie tylko na czas pandemii
Authors: Lemann Natalia
Published: May 2024

Artykuł jest próbą zdiagnozowania wyzwań stojących przed humanistyką w czasie pandemii i poświęcony jest oglądowi tej dziedziny nauki ze względu na jej moc transgresji czasowej. Autorka przytacza filozoficzne poglądy na naturę czasu zrodzone w obrębie egzystencjalizmu, co pozwala na ujęcie wyzwań stojących przed obecną w humanistyce transgresją czasową w aspekcie pracy, wyzwania, aktywności i anagogiki. Przegląd stanowisk filozoficznych służy do zaproponowania kategorii „czułego humanisty” (na wzór „czułego narratora” Olgi Tokarczuk) jako najpełniej realizującego postulaty empatycznego, życzliwego otwarcia na przekazy i sensy płynące z literatury, zarówno tej napisanej dawniej, jak i projektującej przyszłość literatury science fiction.
Heat Stress Control of Chickens: Effects of Griffonia simplicifolia (DC.) Baill. Seed on Zootechnical and Blood Parameters
Authors: Novidzro Kosi Mawuéna , Egbare Natacha Mazabello , Melila Mamatchi , Metowogo Kossi
Published: May 2024

Background: Heat stress is one of the main causes of mortality and reduced productivity in poultry. The current study aims to control heat stress of chickens by incorporating the seed of G. simplicifolia in their feed. Methods: This study was carried out in a poultry farm located at Badja (Togo) for three months on 210-day-old chicks of Sasso strain, divided into five groups. The birds of groups T0, T2, T3 and T4 received G. Simplicifolia seed in their feed at doses of 0.0; 2.5; 5.0 and 10.0 g /kg of feed respectively. The chickens of group T0 served as negative control group. Chickens of group T1 were fed 0.5 g of aspirin /kg of feed, served as a positive control group. Result: The result showed that the supplementation of G. simplicifolia seed in the feed improved the zootechnical and physiological parameters of the Sasso broilers. The presence of 5-HTP, fats, phenolic compounds and carotenoids in the seed improved the bird performances. In conclusion, G. simplicifolia seed can be used as an alternative to reduce heat stress of chickens in tropical regions.
Implementing UTAUT Model to Analyze Consumer Behaviour in Mobile Recycling Application
Authors: Elizabeth Shirley Stephanie , Santoso Joan , Kristina Natalia
Published: May 2024

Abstract—Waste disposal continues to increase globally, causing environmental issues to worsen. Indonesia, with its rapidly growing cities, also struggles to manage all this waste. Numerous mobile applications were released to recycle waste more effectively. However, The rate of mobile recycling application adoption is still low. We contend that lack of awareness and knowledge on recycling is the main cause of low adoption from people, that makes them deny the need for recycling and individual responsibility. Hence, the purpose of this study is to find out if sociopreneur awareness implementation, workshop, on recycling application influence the adoption of recycling applications. TPB and UTAUT model is used to attest the acceptance of workshop on recycling application. Quantitative approach is employed in this study, using a questionnaire of 139 respondents. The structural model is calculated using Smart PLS tools, and the results are validation data. According to the results, the user's intention to use recycling applications with a workshop feature is positively and significantly impacted by four variables (T-Values ≥ 1.96), which are Functional Expectancy, Attemption, Support System, and Perceived Control. While, Society Influence have negative effects (T-Values 1.96) on the user's intention to use recycling applications with a workshop feature.
Review of published LCA Studies in a Developing Country: Case of Cameroon
Authors: NIMPA Giscard Desting
Published: May 2024

Developed in the sixties, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) gained attention around the world as environmental impact methods calculation. It’s application in Cameroon has received significant attention from both industry and research communities since the mid-2010s. This paper, aims to assess the current status of LCA published research conducted in Cameroon. The methodology was conducted using Scientific research websites and scientific journals databases with keywords such as “Life Cycle Assessment”, “LCA”, “Cameroon”, “Life cycle analysis”; then, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) method was followed for the selection and analysis of the found papers. 16 LCA related studies with applications in Cameroon were found between 2010 and 2023. These studies focused on various sectors: construction (18.8%), bio - energy (18.8%), electricity (12.5%), waste management (6.3%), agriculture (18.8%), forest management (12.5%), Energy (6.3%) and other sectors (6.3%). The majority of these studies were conducted at the Yaounde I University, involving researchers from the National Advanced School of Engineering. Furthermore, none of the studies addressed economic/social life cycle assessment or life cycle costing. These aspects of LCA, which examine economic and social dimensions, are essential for gaining a comprehensive understanding of sustainability, particularly in developing countries like Cameroon.
Echocardiographic anomalies in a chronic hemodialysis population in the center of Senegal
Authors: Lyra Sarr Ibrahima
Published: May 2024

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine echocardiographic anomalies in chronic hemodialysis patients and to identify factors associated with their occurrence. Patients and methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study carried out in the nephrology and hemodialysis department of the Heinrich Lübke regional hospital in Diourbel from September 1 to October 18, 2023. Echocardiographic data as well as other sociodemographic data, history, dialysis parameters and biological results were collected. Results: Thirty-three patients (20 women, mean age 49.64 ± 12.62 years) were included, with a mean duration of hemodialysis of 37.8 ± 29.3 months. Echocardiographic anomalies were dominated by left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in 90.9 % of patients and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in 66.7 %. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) was noted in 60.6 % of patients, and valvular calcifications in 45.5 %. Kinetic disturbances (12.1 %) and systolic dysfunction (9.1 %) were the least common anomalies. Phosphatemia (p = 0.04) and phosphocalcium product (p = 0.04) were significantly higher in patients with valvular calcifications. Diameters of the inferior vena cava (p < 0.001) left atrium (p < 0.03), tele diastolic (p < 0.03) and tele systolic left ventricle (p < 0.003) were significantly higher in patients with PAH. Conclusion: Echocardiographic anomalies are frequent and may be a source of morbimortality in chronic hemodialysis patients. It is therefore essential to screen these patients regularly for echocardiographic anomalies.
Implementasi SSL untuk Keamanan Data pada Sistem Inventaris
Authors: Mufreni Sadr Lufti , Wijayanto Danur , Maryani Sri
Published: May 2024

The issue of data security and confidentiality of communications on the network is one of the most important aspects. Data security in the Inventory System is currently not completely safe; this is because the Inventory System has not implemented client and server communication security. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is one of the efforts that can be made to prevent illegal attacks. This study applied the SSL method, in which SSL acted as a data security protocol in client and server communication networks. The purpose of this research was to implement SSL in order to improve data security in the Inventory System at Sanggar Tari Natya Lakshita. The process of observing and analyzing the data security of the Inventory System was carried out using Wireshark tools. The results showed that the implementation of SSL in the Inventory System was successful; this was evidenced by the results of observing and analyzing the data packets captured by Wireshark; the data was not easy to read. The success rate of doing 3 trials, namely logging in, inputting and deleting the data packet, was 100% encrypted.
Prediksi Kuantitas Hasil Budidaya Ikan Konsumsi Menggunakan Penerapan Metode Regresi Data
Authors: Syaifudin Yan Watequlis , Al Masyriqi Syifa’ul Ikrom Syifa’ul Ikrom , Saputra Pramana Yoga , Fatmawati Triana
Published: May 2024

In the present era, the industrial 4.0 revolution marks technological advancements in the fisheries sector, making fish farming industries increasingly effective and efficient. Predictions related to future fish harvest production can be used as considerations in planning. This research aims to build a prediction system for fish farming harvests by comparing four regression methods: linear regression, polynomial regression, random forest regression, and support vector regression to obtain accurate predictions. With the existence of this harvest prediction system, it is expected to provide information about the quantity of future harvests, enabling harvest partners to take appropriate steps to enhance their profitability. Based on the research results, the best regression model is polynomial regression. This model yields an average Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) value of 4.39 and an average Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) value of 0.41%. This indicates that the regression model has good and accurate prediction capabilities.
Penerapan Konsep UML Dalam Perancangan Sistem Manajemen Kependudukan RW 022, Kelurahan Kebalen
Authors: Asshafa Zaima Syarifa , Voutama Apriade
Published: May 2024

Population data is something that really needs to be maintained and managed well. Using the old method of recording population data manually carries a fairly high risk of losing that data. The use of a computerized system is an option that can be taken for more effective and efficient management of population data. Therefore, it is necessary to design a population management system to design a population data management system so that it is more structured in a computerized manner. UML is used as an object-oriented system design method and is also a tool to support system development. With this system, the work of collecting population data will be easier and the data stored will also be safer because it uses integrated and computerized storage. This system also makes it easier for residents to handle administration or obtain information online without having to go directly to the management. This system design is based on a mobile application so that it can be accessed anytime and anywhere.
Indian Botanic Garden - Important Non-Herbacious Phanerogams of Indian Botanic Garden together with Seasonal Ornamental Annuals under Cultivation
Authors: Bose R. B. , Singh G. , Bhattacharya A. P. , Pandey H. S.
Published: May 2024

Indian Botanic Garden, Calcutta is spread over to 310 acres of land and consists of 25 divisions. The important species grown in different divisions have been presented in this paper alphabetically arranged, along with seasonal ornamentals.
Edinburgh's Indian Botanical Connections and Collections
Authors: Hedge I. C. , Lamond J. M.
Published: May 2024

A survey is given of the many botanical links between Edinburgh and India from the mid 18th century to the start of the 20th century Attention is drawn to the important contributions made to various aspects of Indian botany by Edinburgh-trained surgeons, botanists, gardeners; also administrators and military men; there are brief life-histones of a selection of those with Edinburgh connections of one kmd or another. The importance of the rich Indian coHeetions at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh is stressed: both herbarium and bbrary-archivat resources. The second part of the paper gives an alphabetical list of all the collectors of Indian specimens, phanerogams and cryptogams, who are known to be represented in the Edinburgh herbarium.
A Contribution to our Knowledge of the Zoosporic Fungi
Authors: Dasgupta S. N. , John Rachel
Published: May 2024

The quest for the aquatic phycomycetes of Lucknow revealed the presence of a large number of zoosporic fungi most of which is described in the present paper. This systematic study comprises seven uniflagellate, inoperculate genera, viz., Olpidium (5 : 3), Rozella (1 : 0), Rhizophydium (18 : 14), Phlyctochytrium (2 : 2), Blyttiomyces (2 : 2), Entophlyctis (5 : 4). Rhizoclosmatium (1 : 0) and two uniflagellate, operculate genera, Chytridium (11 : 6), Macrochytrium (1 : 0) and three biflagellate genera Olpidiopsis (2 : 2), Myzocytium (3 : 2), Lagenidium (11 : 9). The initial figure within the brackets indicates the number of species and that after the colon, the number of new species. Except for Rozella and Rhizoclosmatium all the genera revealed new species. Thus Phlyctochytrium, Blyttiomyces, Myzocytium, Olpidiopsis have two each, Olpidium three, Entophlyctis four, Chytridium six, Lagenidium nine and Rhizophydium fourteen.Of special interest among the new species is the biflagellate Olpidiopsis decipiens which is morphologically similar to uniflagellate Rhizophydium decipiens variously identified by different authors. Yet more important is Blyttiomyces spinosus sp. nov. in which discharge pore appears in any part of the surface of the sporangium, as well as the new discovery of the discharge ot zoospores in a globular mass, the latter process that narrows down the distinction between Blyttiomyces and Phlyctochutrium.
Some Common Plants in Uncommon Uses in India
Authors: Sau A. , Agarwal V. S.
Published: May 2024

There are still large number of species being employed by rural masses whose records of exploitation is not exhaustively available in the published literature. The authors have collected data on uncommon uses reported in Newspapers and from other indigenous resources which are presented in this paper.
"Pawri"-An Adivasi Musical Instrument
Authors: Lakshmiarasimhan P. , Sharma B. D.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Gnaphalium coarctatum Willd. - A South American Taxon Naturalised in Chamba District (Himachal Pradesh), India
Authors: Singh Harinder , Sharma M.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
A Note on the Identity of Hymenostylium xanthocarpum (Hook) Brid
Authors: Nehal Aziz Mohd. , Vohra J. N.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Nathaniel Wallich (1786-1854) and his Contributions to the Botany of India and Neighbouring Countries
Authors: Thothathri K. , Basak R. K.
Published: May 2024

A brief review of the life of Nathaniel Wallich (1786-1854) is presented. The contribution of Wallich and his efforts to bring to light the Flora of India and neighbouring countries are focused. The publications of Wallich are enumerated and sometimes with annotations as a guide to their contents. Some selected references on Wallich are also appended.
Pollen Morphology of Aquatic Flora of the Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah, West Bengal
Authors: Mondal M. S.
Published: May 2024

The Paper Presents Pollen Morphological Study of the Aquatic Flora Growing in the Different Pools and Lakes of the Indian Botanic Garden, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal. in the Present Study 64 Species, Comprising 4 Pteridophytes, 23 Dicotyledons and 37 Monocotyledons have been Described with Special Notes And/or Remarks, if Any. This Study will be Helpful for Correct Taxonomic Identification of the Aquatic Plants as well as Correlation of the Lake Sediments.
Polypores New to India-II
Authors: Sharma J. R.
Published: May 2024

Six species of Polypores namely Coltrieia pyrophila (Wake.) Ryv., Theleporus calicolor (Sacc. & Syd.) Ryv., Grammothele delicatula (Henn.) Ryv., Antrodiella semisupina (Berk.& Curt.) Ryv. A. liebmannii (Fr.) Ryv. and Microporus vernicipes (Berk.) Kunt. are described as new records from India. C. pyrophila is found to be parasitic on Shorea robusta Gaertn.
Pronephrium cuspidatum (Bl.) Holtt. - New to India from Nicobar Islands with Notes on Confused Related Taxa
Authors: Dixit R. D. , Krishna Bal
Published: May 2024

Pronephrium cuspidatum (Bl.) Holtt. originally known from Malesia has been actually reported for the first time from Nicobar Islands, India and the Indian material earlier known as Meniscium cuspidatum Bl. represented Pronephrium nudatum (Roxb. ex Griff.) Holtt. and P. lakhimpurensis (Rosenst.) Holtt. from North-Eastern Himalayas. The current nomenclature and illustrations for the present species with key to the taxa earlier confused in Indian literature have been provided.
Trigonella Upendrae H. Chowdhery Et R. R. Rao, Sp. Nov. (Fabaceae)-a New Species of Trigonella from Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Chowdhery H. , Rao R. R.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Melhania Balakrishanii (Sterculiaceae)-a New Species from Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Ravikumar K. , Ganesan R. , Ramamurthy K.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Oidium bonplandiani-a New Species of Powdery Mildew from Coimbatore, India
Authors: Hosagoudar V. B.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
A Revision of the Genus Baliospermum Bl. (Euphorbiaceae) for the Indian Subcontinent
Authors: Chakrabarty T. , Balakrishnan N. P.
Published: May 2024

A revision of the genus Baliospermum Bl. (Euphorbiaceae) for India and adjoining countries is presented. The genus is divided into two sections. Two species and Nine varieties are recognized for the region. Keys to taxa, nomenclature, descriptions and illustrations axe presented. The opportunity is availed to reduce B. balansae Gagnep. of Vietnam to a variety of B. calycinum Muell.-Arg
Ethnomedicine of Mukundaras (S. E. Rajasthan)-Plant Remedies Used in Guinea Worm (Naaru) Disease
Authors: Sharma N. K.
Published: May 2024

The communication deals with enumeration of plant species used by tribals and rural people residing in the vicinity of Mukundara ranges, Jhalawar district (S.E. Rajasthan), as hebral medicine for Guinea worm (Naaru) disease. This disease is very common in tribal and rural areas of South East Rajasthan, and is communicated through contaminated water. The 12 plant species, along with their plant parts used are - Arisaema tortuosum (Tuber), Aristolochia bracteolata (Root), Blumea lacera (leaf), Calotropis procera (Root), Cleome viscosa (leaf), Ferula asafoetida (Oleoresin Root), Hemiadelphis polyspermus (Root), Piper betel (leaf), Psoralea corylifolia (Seed), Pueraria tuberosa (Root), and Ricunus communis(Root). Enumeration contains, Plant's name, Family, Local name, Voucher specimen and Phenology along with brief notes on preparation of plant drug, the plant part used, amount and periodicity of dosage given.Brief notes on causal organism Dracunculus medinensis (Guinea worm) also given along with etiology, symptoms and mode of infection.
Contribution to the Ethnobotany of Padaris of Doda in Jammu & kashmir State India
Authors: Kaul M. K. , Sharma P. K. , Singh V.
Published: May 2024

The article deals with the plants used by the Padaris a hill community of Padar, bodering the states of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. The inhabitants being cut off from the modern society for most part of the year due to lack of proper communication, have been dependent on vegetal resources. However, the age old traditional cultural pattern is being gradually modified due to the influence of neighbouring urban centres like kishtwar in J & K and Pangi valley in Himachal Pradesh. Apart from the common uses of plants for food, fodder and medicine, this region is also known for witchcrafts using many plants. Ethnobotanical data on 68 species, 38 of which are used as food, 24 as ethnomedicinals and 6 in magico-religious lore are presented.
New and Interesting Plant Records from Andaman-Nicobar Islands, India
Authors: Lakshmiarasimhan P. , Mathew San P. , Ray L. N.
Published: May 2024

Six species are reported as new records for the Andaman-Nicobar Islands. The occurrence of two species which were recorded earlier from these islands based on literature are confirmed by the recent collections
On the Occurrence of Lindsaea cultrata (Willd.) Sw. and L. Malayensis Holtt from Nicobar Islands, India
Authors: Dixit R. D. , Ghosh B.
Published: May 2024

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Some less Known Ethnomedicinal Uses of Plants in Sunderbans, India
Authors: Tribedi G. N. , Mudgal V. , Pal D. C.
Published: May 2024

More thmn 100 medicinal plants belonging to 63 genera and 42 families are found in the mangrove vegetation of Sunderbans, West Bengal, India. Seved of these plant-species, e.g. Avicennia marina, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, B. parviflora, Ceriops decandra, Nypa fruticans, etc. are restricted to the marshy deltaic estuary only. After prolonged field work, and comparison with the available published literature it is seen that medicinal uses of 43 species, and one variety such as Aegialitis rotundifolia, Blumea wightiana, Ceriops decandra, Heliotropium curassavicum are practically unknown or less known.The specimens of these species have been exhibited in crude drug museum of Pharmacognosy Section, Botanical Survey of India, Howrah.
Phellinus Pachyphloeus and its Related Species in India
Authors: Sharma J. R.
Published: May 2024

Tha pechyphloeus group is represented by Phellinus lamaensis (Murr.) Pat., P. puchyphloeus (Pat.) Pat., P. noxius (corner)Cunn., P. conchatus (Pers: Fr.) Quel., P. contiguus (Pers.:Fr.) Pat., P. ferruginosus(Schard.: Fr.) Pat., P. portoricensis (Overh) O. Fildago, P. melanodermus(Pat.), O. Fidalgo and P. hoehnelii (Bres.) Ryv. in order of their frequency of occurrence in India. P. melanodermus and P. portoricensis are new records for India. Both these species grow parasitically on specific hosts and cause white pocket rots.
Brachiaria Griseb. and Urochloa P.- Beauv. (Poaceae) in India - A Conspectus
Authors: Ashalatha V. N. , Nair V. J.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Observations on the Pollen Morphology of some Bauhinias (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae) from India
Authors: Bandyopadhyay S. , Sharma B. D.
Published: May 2024

The present investigation, aided by light and scanning electron microscopy, provides detailed pollen morphological descriptions of the 17 species of Bauhinia from India.
Ethnobotany of South Chotanagpur (Bihar)
Authors: Sahoo A. K. , Mudgal V.
Published: May 2024

Ethnobotanical studies made among the tribals of Ranchi, Gumla, Lohardaga, Palamau districts of Bihar are presented. The paper provides uses of 146 plants for medicines, veterinary medicines, food, fodder, household, house building materials, various social and religious ceremonies. A comparison with the literature reveals that 42 uses of various plants reported in the present paper are new. Besides nine plant species reported to be used by the tribals of Chotanagpur for various purposes have not been mentioned in the earlier literature.
A Contribution to the Flora of Shiroy Hills, Ukhrul, Manipur
Authors: Singh E. J. , Yadava P. S. , Singh Th. B.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals 49 species of flowering plants belonging to 32 families which are reported as new records from Shiroy hills. Forest vegetation at the ranges of altitudes and a short description of the species, locality, date of collection, field number and altitude were described.
Critical Comments on Clerodendrum farinosum (Roxb.) Wallich Ex Steudel (Verbenaceae)
Authors: Daniel P. , Rajendran A.
Published: May 2024

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A Note on Celastrus paniculatus Willd. (Celastraceae) from Andaman Islands, India
Authors: Sinha B. K. , Srivastava S. K.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Memecylon rivulare Bremer (Melastomataceae) an Addition to the Indian Flora
Authors: Viswanathan M. B. , Rajendran A.
Published: May 2024

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Biodiversity in India, 1993
Authors: Fosberg F. R.
Published: May 2024

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The Role of Calcutta Herbarium in Study of Phytogeography and Taxonomy of Allium L. in India
Authors: Dasgupta Syamali
Published: May 2024

Studies on pioneer collections of Allium L., at CAL furnish new data on taxonomy and phytogeography of the genus. Critical examination of exsiccate and type materials reveal validity of two species and reduction of two binomials. Seven new records and additional notes on all 25 species of Allium in India was provided in this note along with a key for identification, distributional maps, are also given in this paper.
List of Plants which still Maintain Wilderness Deserve In-Situ Existence
Authors: Manna M. K. , Samaddar U. P. , Das J.
Published: May 2024

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Selective Bibliography in Connection with Herbaria and with Special Reference to Herbaria in India
Authors: Samaddar U. P.
Published: May 2024

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Bibliography of the Flora of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Authors: Lakshminarasimhan P. , Sreekumar P. V.
Published: May 2024

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Spermacoce mauritiana Osea Gideon (Rubiaceae) - From West Bengal
Authors: Mitra Sunit , Bandyopadhyay Subhajit , Mudgal V.
Published: May 2024

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Macaranga balakrishnanii Mitra and Chakr.-A New Record from West Bengal
Authors: Chandra S. , Maity K. L.
Published: May 2024

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Book Review
Authors: Choudhury B. P.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
On Caulerpa serrata (Forssk.) J. Ag. Emend Boergs. (Chlorophyceae) on the Andaman Coast
Authors: Rao P. S. N. , Tigga Marcel
Published: May 2024

Caulerpa serrafa (Forssk.) J . Ag. emend Boergs., a rare marine alga in the Indian region is dealt, with an emphasis on its localised distribution in the insular habitats and the need for its conservation.
Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Pavetta (Rubiaceae) in Indian Sub-Continent
Authors: Rout R. C. , Deb D. B.
Published: May 2024

Taxonomic revision of the genus PAVETTA(Rubiaceae) in Indian subcontinent results in recognition of 25 species and 8 extratypical varieties. 13 species and 6 varieties described earlier are reduced to synonyms, and 5 species reduced to varietal rank. Two new combinations (P. indica var. glabrescens (Kurz) Deb & Rout and P. minor (Hook.f.) Deb & Rout) have been published. Dichotomous keys have been prepared for identification of taxa of all levels. Critical notes on nomenclature, morphological characters etc. have been provided after description of species wherever necessary. Morphological characters have been studied thoroughly. Special attention has been given on characters like indumentum, colleters, domatia, bacterial leaf-galls, pollen, seed coat, corolla microcharacters etc. The anatomical characters (internode, node, petiole and leaf) of P. indica have been studied. Information available in literature on wood anatomy, chromosome numbers and pollen nuclear numbers have been incorporated.Morphology of indumentum and bacterial leaf-galls have been studied in all taxa. Colleters have been studied in 28 taxa; domatia found in 13 taxa. Microcharacters of outer surface of corolla tube (8 taxa) and inner surface of corolla lobes (19 taxa) have been studied under SEM in magnification up to 3200. Pollen morphology have been studied both in LM (27 taxa) and SEM (16 taxa). Seed coat morphology has been studied in cross section under compound microscope (13 taxa) and surface under SEM (10 taxa).Of the species studied, 16 are distributed in India extending to adjoining region, 3 in Myanmar, Bhutan and Bangladesh and 9 species in Sri Lanka. P. indica is most widely distributed, almost throughout the country and extends to its adjoining region ; P. bimahica is endemic to Myanmar; six species are endemic to Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri and hills), Kerala and Andhra Pradesh and one species is distributed in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Additions to the Flora of Dadra and Nagar Haveli (U.T.)
Authors: Sharma P. P. , Singh N. P.
Published: May 2024

In the present paper 26 species of angiosperms belonging to 20 families have been reported for the first time from union territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Review of Books
Authors: Kumar Sheo
Published: May 2024

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Pollen Morphology of some Species of Rhamnaceae from West Bengal
Authors: Pal A. , Mondal M. S. , Pal P. K.
Published: May 2024

Pollen morphology of 10 species and 2 varieties of Rhamnacequs taxa belonging to all the four tribes have been worked out. Pollen morphology of the family shows a tendency of evolution from basic morphoforms to the derived ones. Pollen grains of all the taxa investigated have been found to possess triangular or sub-triangular amb with three equatorial apertures situated at the angles (angulo aperturate). In Ziziphus xylopyrus the pollen grains are pororate and in rest nine species those are colporate with circular or lalongate endoapertures. Exinc ornamentation shows a gradual tendency from granulose to rugulo-reticulate or reticulate pattern. Palynological features have been evaluated in understanding the taxonomy of the family.
Ethnomedicinal Plants of Betul District, Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Kumar Anand , Khanna K. K.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with ethnomedicinal information on 54 plant species (belonging to 33 families) collected from field survey amongst three tribes viz., Gond, Korku and Gaiki of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. An analysis of data has indicated that eight plant species are employed as antidote to snake bite and scorpion sting, six to treat fever. five for rheumatism, four to treat cold, cough, skin diseases, as anthelmintic and tonic, and three for stomach diseases while two species to treat impotency, cuts, wounds and as diuretic. On the other hand, only single species has been referred for a number of other ailments like eye diseases, spermatorrhoea, spleen enlargement, tuberculosis, mouth sore, boil, asthma, liver disorder, toothache, bone fracture, abortifacient, antifertility, and in veterinary. Further, a comparison with the concerned literature has revealed that 23 ethnomedicinal uses of plants have not been reported earlier.
Flora of Dhanikhari Experimental Garden-Cum-Arboretum, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Authors: Srivastava S. K. , Rao P. S. N.
Published: May 2024

A brief account of the endemic species introduced and the plants naturally occurring in the BSI Experimental Garden-cum-Arboretum, Port Blair is given with a view to strengthen the floristic studies and conservation programmes initiated.
Mangroves of Gujarat
Authors: Kothari M. J. , Rao K. M.
Published: May 2024

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Tree Flora of Jhalawar District (Rajasthan) - with Reference to Floristic Diversity and Phytogeography
Authors: Sharma N. K.
Published: May 2024

Studies regarding the floristic diversity and phytogeographical affinities of Jhalawar district tree flora reveal that out of 182 upper storey cover species recorded in the area, 31 species were planted (cultivated) for various economic uses, while 151 species were found naturalized in the the area, 29 of the naturalized species, were also planted for edible fruits or as avenue trees or for timber in different parts of the district. 27 species were found growing near streams, rivers or in low lying areas, while 88 species were recorded in deciduous forests&hills tracts. On the contrary 37 upper storey cover species were observed in open, dry, gravelly and in other xeric conditions e.g. scrubby vegetations. 89 tree species were microphanerophytes, (Mi) 69 species demarcated as mesophanerophytes (Ms) and only 24 remaining species were reported to be megaphanerophytes (Mg) (large sized trees). Phenological studies about tree-flora indicated that flowering of 30 species initiated in rainy season, 70 species bloom in summer, 8 species flower round the year, while maximum, 74 species are laden with flowers in winter season, possibly due to photoperiodic temperature, humidity and light intensity requirements of these species. Possible reasons and plausible assumptions about the habit, habitat and physiognomy diversities have also been described. Exceptional presence of some species e.g. Adansonia digitata, (Tropical Africa), Prosopis cineraria (Arid zone species), Adina cordifolia and Mangifera indica (Subtropical forests), add new dimensions to the floristic diversity of the area as well as this may be due to the phytogeographical location of the locality which represents 1 : 1 ratio between eastern and western elements.
Dwindling Population of Psilotum nudum (L.) P. Beauv. - a Case Study
Authors: Pande H. C.
Published: May 2024

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A Revision of the Indian Aponogetonaceae
Authors: Yadav S. R. , Gaikwad S. P.
Published: May 2024

Unigeneric family Aponogetonaceae, represented by about 44 species of Aponogeton L. f. is distributed in tropics and subtropics of the Old World. The genus Aponogeton is represented by 7 species in India. Detailed taxonomic account including synonymy, morphology, phenology, distribution, ecology, taxonomic note if any, chromosome number and key to the Indian species of Aponogeton is presented in this paper.
Loss of Commiphora wigntii (ARN.) Bhandari in Indian Desert
Authors: Parmar P. J.
Published: May 2024

Commiphora wightii (Arn.) Bhandari (Burseraceae), Indian Bdellium, the source of Guggul, once reported in abundance from arid regions of India, Pakistan, Iran & Saudi Arabia in old floras is now under critical threat. The present paper deals with its taxonomy, phenology, distribution and economic value alongwith causes of threat, scientific tapping of gum resin, yield and chemistry of guggul, propagation and conservation.
Oberonia helferi Hook. F (Orchidaceae) - A New Record for India from Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Bhaumik M. , Pathak M. K.
Published: May 2024

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Colura acutifolia Ast (Hepaticae) - New to Indian Bryoflora
Authors: Lal Jagdish
Published: May 2024

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Phytodiversity Analysis : a Geospatial Approach
Authors: Singh Sarnam , Roy P. S. , Chandrashekhar M. B. , Singh D. K. , Singh Surendra , Uniyal B. P. , Joshi P. K.
Published: May 2024

Stratified random sampling with probability proportion to the size (PPS) is adopted for analyzing vegetation composition of all types. Vegetation cover type map derived using satellite remote sensing data have been considered as prime input for phytodiversity analysis of forest ecosystem. Geographic Information System (GIS) has been used to derive landscape indices such as fragmentation, porosity, patchiness, patch density, interspersion and juxtaposition, which depict landscape characteristics. Phytodiversity richness map generated for the Shiwalik hills of Punjab state is based on the disturbance index, terrain complexity, species richness, biological value and ecosystem uniqueness. The resultant maps highlight areas that are rich in phytodiversity. Forests of Shiwalik hills of Punjab state are moderately rich in some fragmented pockets. Deciduous forest showed high degree of richness (55.09% and 12.86% in high and very high categories respectively) followed by moist deciduous forest (17.92% in high and 16.19% in very high categories). Deciduous scrub shows least richness (13.96 % in high and 1.61 % in very high categories) as compared to pine forest (16.72% in high and 4.55% in very high categories). Phytosociological data collected from field sampling was analyzed to derive species richness, biodiversity value and importance value of various forest types.
Asclepiadaceae of Maharashtra
Authors: Kamble M. Y. , Yadav S. R.
Published: May 2024

Family Asclepiadaceae is represented by 250 genera and ca 3000 species mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is represented by 43 genera and ca 243 species in India, of which, 31 genera, 82 species, 2 subspecies and 7 varieties are known from the State of Maharashtra. The family is well known for endemism, most elaborate complicated flower of all the dicots and contrivances for pollination. Most of the members of the family are restricted in distribution and many of them fall under some IUCN categories of rare plants. Many of the species are not available for taxonomic studies due to rarity of plant materials. Similarly fleshy nature of flowers makes it difficult to study floral structure in dried herbarium specimens. During last decade, deliberate attempts were made to collect asclepiads of Maharashtra and study their characters in fresh and prickled liquid preserved materials. During 10 years intensive survey of asclepiads of Maharashtra, about 63 species of the total 82 species reported for the State have been collected, documented, photographed, studied and reported in the present paper. The genus Ceropegia alone accounts for 24 species and 2 varieties for the state. Photographs of asclepiad flowers are found to be of paramount value in easy identifications than their descriptions. The paper gives an account of Asclepiads of Maharashtra, their distribution and present field status.
The Floristic Composition of Salon Wetland, Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Sinha B. K. , Dixit R. D.
Published: May 2024

Wetlands are an important ecosystems in itself and also form an important life support systems for the flora and fauna. An extensive field survey and plant collection in Samaspur Bird Sanctuary (Salon Wetlands) situated in Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesk reveals that 192 species belonging to 147 genera and 59 families have been gathered from the area. Out of them 13 families 44 genera and 65 species are of monocots; 44 families, 101 genera and 125 species are of dicots and 2 families, 2 genera and 2 species are of pteridophytes. The systematic enumeration of plant species along with ecological notes, flowering and fruiting periods, and economic uses have been provided in each species. Besides, the floristic composition, the economic importance and conservation strategies have also been discussed.
Preliminary Studies on Floristic Status of some Selected Sacred Groves from Sangameshwar Taluka, District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
Authors: Dutta Suchandra
Published: May 2024

Western Ghat in Maharashtra has a large number of Sacred groves and Sangameshwar Taluka alone has mbte than 150 sacred groves. The author gives an account of the preliminary studies on the flora of some selected groves fkom Sangameshwar taluka. During the rainy season, about 332 species of Angiosperms and 13 species of Pteridophytes were collected. The present status of these groves are also discussed.
Some Un-Noticed Medicinal Uses of Flowering Plants of South Western Maharashtra
Authors: Shimpale V. B. , Salunkhe C. B. , Dravid N. K. , Yadav S. R.
Published: May 2024

Man in all ages has used plants to cure diseases and relieving physical suffering. Even in this age of modem medicines, Indian system of folk medicine continues to provide medicinal relief for about 75% of our population. The studies on medicinal uses of flowering plants of south-western Maharashtra revealed that some of the medicinal uses of flowering plants have not been recorded in scientific community. In the present paper, so far unknown uses of some flowering plants of south-western Maharashtra are recorded. This will help scientific community to undertake further investigations on plants of the region.
Correct Identity of some Folk Medicines of South Western Maharashtra
Authors: Mahekar Preeti D. , Yadav S. R.
Published: May 2024

Sixty nine samples folk medicines produced from local market have been characterized botanically and pharmacognostically. Botanical characterization has been done by actual comparison of authentic samples with that of market samples. The present paper deals with enumeration of these species used in folk medicine and gives correct botanical identity of plant materials, their common names, local names, parts used and botanical diagnostic characters.
The Ethnobotany of the Gond Tribe of Noradehi Wildlife Sanctuary Madhya Pradesh-Plants Used in Skin Diseases
Authors: Dubey Gayatri
Published: May 2024

About 46 plant species used by Gond tribesmen in Noradehi Wildlife sanctuary of Madhya Pradesh for curing various skin diseases are enumerated.
Algal Flora of Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah, West Bengal
Authors: Sau Ankhi , Gupta R. K.
Published: May 2024

A survey on algal flora of Indian Botanic Garden was undertaken during December 1998 to November 2001. A total of 167 taxa belonging to 79 genera, mainly of Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyceae and Bacillariophyceae have been enumerated for the first time.
Strobilanthes circarensis Gamble, a Synonym of S. pulneyensis C.B. Clarke (Acanthaceae)
Authors: Venu P. , Daniel P.
Published: May 2024

Strobilanthes circarensis described by Gamble based on incomplete material is subjected to critical studies and its identity is compared with that of S. neilgherrensis Bedd, and S. pulneyensis C.B. Clarke. The reports of its rarity md its occurrence elsewhere after type collection are reviewed. It is now proved conspecific with S. pulneyensis and a detailed description with an illustration is included.
Strychnos Ruhcola Pierre Ex Dop (Loganiaceae) a New Record for India from the Andaman Islands
Authors: Lakshminarasimhan P.
Published: May 2024

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Salvza reflex. Hornem. (Lamiaceae) - A New Record for India
Authors: Pusalkar P. K. , Singh D. K. , Lakshminarasimhan P. , Singh Surendra
Published: May 2024

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Oxytropis hypoglottoides (Baker) Ali: A New Record for India
Authors: Chauhan Amit , Singh D. K. , Srivastava S. K. , Murti S. K.
Published: May 2024

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A Comparison of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group Classification (2003) with System of Takhtajan (1997) and Cronquist (1988)
Authors: Bhattacharyya P. K. , Bhattacharyya Kaustuv
Published: May 2024

A tabular comparison of the classification of the superordinal groups, orders and families of angiosperms by the APG II (2003), Takhtajan (1997) and Cronquist (1988) is presented. The linear sequence of the orders (45) and families (453) is that of the APG. The APG provided a new model of phylogenetic classification. The framework of Superordinal groups such as Magnoliids, Monocots. Cornmelinids, Eudicots, Rosids and Asterids is fully resolved. But many details for understanding the relationships between many of the basal clades of angiosperms, among major eudicot lineages, and many orders such as Malpighiales and Asterales remain to be resolved. Thus, all the accepted order and family names are listed in alphabetical order. Under the superordinal groups there are listed a number of families (32) without assignment to orders, as their ordinal positions are still unclear to the APG. For the present purpose 2 superordinal groups such as "Basal families" and "Prorosids" and 25 additional ordinal names are optionally adopted with quotation-marks/question mark, italics and parenthesis. Nevertheless seven ordinal positions remain unnamed. Monocots are placed between the Magnoliids and the Eudicots. The APG updated 19 orders with new consignment of families. They have emended (recircumscribed, expanded or restricted) 65 families. There are fifty five (55) square bracketing families below these updated 65 families with which they may be merged or relegated. The APG widely shifted 23 families and deleted about 46 popular families in favour of other broadly circumscribed families. Nineteen (19) obsolete families are reinserted along with a fresh list of 'taxa incertae sedis' of four families and 13 genera. The demise of Avicenniaceae and Flacourtiaceae, the restriction of Euphorbiaceae to the uniovutate subfamilies and the addition and alteration in Scrophulariaceae are noteworthy. The placement of Ebenaceae and Ericaceae in a larger clade Asterids (= sympetale) is a reversion to the earlier concept.
Riccia of West Bengal
Authors: Bag A. K. , Singh S. K. , Bhattacharya S. G.
Published: May 2024

Six species of the genus Riccia, from West Bengal have been studied critically from histomorphological stand point. Of them, Riccia plana Taylor is a new record for Gangetic Plains and two species viz. Riccia crispatula Mitt. and Riccia cruciata Kashyap are recorded for the tirst time from West Bengal. Relationship among the species have also been studied and discussed on the basis of computed Dendrogram.
Ethno-Medicinal Plants Used by Bhil Tribe of Matrunda, District Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Jadhav Dinesh
Published: May 2024

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A New Species of Berchemia Neck. ex DC. (Rhamnaceae) from India
Authors: Pusalkar Prashant K. , Singh D. K.
Published: May 2024

A new species of Berchemia Neck, ex DC. (Rhamnaceae) is described from India. The species differs from allied B. floribunda (Wall.) Brongn. in tree habit; inflorescence a branched, terminal and axillary panicle bearing 3-15-flowered floral fascicles on the branches of second order (except terminal branch of the panicle); floral fascicles having terminal, older flower with longer, erect pedicels surrounding younger flowers with short, often nodding pedicels; stamens with filaments equal the length of the petals and completely encircled by the petal with anthers included or partly exerted; carpel with sessile stigma and oblong, flattened fruits without terminal stylar beak.
Nathaniel Wallich's Collection of Pteridophytes in Central National Herbarium (CAL)
Authors: Basu S. K. , Rudra Sova
Published: May 2024

In the present paper 267 sheets of Pteridophytes in Wallich's collection at CAL have been enumerated with the names as they appear in Wallich's numerical list, the names under which these specimens were cited in Beddomes work and present status of these species.
Tripogon Borii a Grass Species New to Science from India
Authors: Kabeer K. A. A. , Nair V. J. , Murthy G. V. S.
Published: May 2024

Tripogon borii, a new species of Poaceae, discovered during the recent detailed studies on the grass flora of Tamil Nadu is described and illustrated here.
Notes on Distribution of Zingiber squarrosum Roxb. (Zingiberaceae)
Authors: Bhaumik M. , Pathak M. K.
Published: May 2024

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Tupistra clarkei Hook. F. (Convallariaceae) - A Little Known Species from Eastern India
Authors: Bhaumik M. , Gogoi R.
Published: May 2024

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Sirocladium kumaoense Randhawa (Zygnemaceae) - A Rare Terrestrial Alga from Darjeeling Himalayas
Authors: Dey N.
Published: May 2024

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Delphinium nordhagenii Wendelbo (Ranunculaceae) - A New Record for Indian Flora with a Note on Delphinium nordhagenii var. Acutidentatum W. T. Wang
Authors: Singh D. K. , Pusalkar Prakash K.
Published: May 2024

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