bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fatal Canine Adenovirus Type 1 Infection in Dhole (Cuon alpinus) Pups
Authors: Manjunatha V. , Rout M. , Srinivas U.K. , Kshamaa L.M. , Sujay S. , Sripad K. , Byregowda S.M.
Published: May 2024

Background: Infectious canine hepatitis (ICH) is an uncommonly recognized disease of dogs and wild canids. This study aimed to investigate and report an outbreak of infectious canine hepatitis (ICH) caused by canine adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1) in dhole (Cuon alpinus) pups at Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Methods: During this investigation, four dhole pups succumbed following a short clinical course of ICH. Clinical biochemical and hematological tests were done. Gross and histopathological observations were made along with genome detection through PCR. Result: Clinical findings comprised of leucopenia, thrombocytopenia and anaemia with high levels of total and direct bilirubin as well as ALT, AST and ALP enzymes. The necropsy findings were sub-mandibular edema, generalised icterus, petechial haemorrhages on liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys and skeletal muscles. Liver was enlarged, haemorrhagic, friable and severely icteric with rounded borders. Histopathologically, intranuclear inclusion bodies typical of CAV-1 infection could be observed in hepatocytes and Kupffer cells in the liver. The disease confirmation was done on histopathological findings and detection of CAV-1 genome through PCR.
Analisis Komentar Toxic Terhadap Informasi COVID-19 pada YouTube Kementerian Kesehatan Menggunakan Metode Naïve Bayes Classifier
Authors: Romadina Vira Nindya , Juwita Oktalia , Pandunata Priza
Published: May 2024

Countries around the world were shocked by the outbreak of a new virus in 2020, which quickly transmitted and attacks humans of all ages. The virus is COVID-19. The government has advised through social media to stay at home and got vaccinated. YouTube has become a platform for the government, especially the Ministry of Health, to share public information in the COVID-19’s pandemic. Public can put their comments on video uploaded by the Ministry of Health. An analysis of comments is needed so that the information in comments can be useful for those who read and evaluated by the government so that they can provide information that the public can understand. In analyzing toxic comments, it can used text mining. And one of that is the Naïve Bayes Classifier. This study uses the Naïve Bayes Classifier method to determine the results of the analysis. Measuring the value of accuracy, this study using the Confusion Matrix evaluation. From the final result, the highest accuracy value is in the comparison of 90%:10% with an accuracy value of 80%. And from the results of the analysis, the most toxic words used are the words ‘dead’, 'business', ‘public' and 'fool'. From the results show that there are still many people who do not believe in the existence of COVID-19 and think that vaccines can cause death in people who are vaccinated.
Globba rubromaculata - a New Species of Zingiberaceae from Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Lal J. , Verma D. M.
Published: May 2024

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A New Species of Folioceros Bharad. (Anthocerotaceae) from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Singh Devendra Kumar
Published: May 2024

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Rostellularia diffusa (Willd.) Nees (Justicia diffusa</> Willd.) Complex (Acanthaceae)
Authors: Ellis J. L.
Published: May 2024

Delimination of the taxon, Justicia diffusa Willdenow is discussed, and 10 taxa falling within the Indian Subcontinent have been treated under the newly erected subsection: Diffusa Ellis including four varieties under Rostellularia diffusa (Willd.) Nees, and two varieties each under R. quinqueangularis Koenig ex Roxb. and R. vahlii (Roth) Nees.
The Vascular Cambia of Dodder and its Allies
Authors: Bhattacharyya P. K.
Published: May 2024

The vascular cambia of 20 species of the dodder and its allies belonging to the CassythaceaE, Convolvulaceae and Cuscutaceae were surveyed to assess their phenetic and phylogenetic significance. In natural condition all of them contain anomalous cambia. The Cassythaceae bore transitory cambium in the normal position but atypical by asmmetric activity. (The Cambium alternatelt retards accemtuates xylem formation on several segments and there are profuse sehizongenous spaces in wood. Haustoria contains both traheids and vessels).In stems and roots of the Convolvulaceae a series of widely different anomalous cambia were found which sometimes differed in stems and roots of the same species. Stems of arborescent group had bands of interxylary phloem in concentric rings, while in the primitive twiners these are arranged in radial plates. In general, a tendency was to increase the proportion of soft tissue. In Cuscutaceae the specified anomaly was the interfascicular cambium. Ray initials were absent but fusiform initials differentiated into profuse parenchyma cells and a few vessel elements.Haustorium develops only imperforate tracheary elements. The evolutionary history vascular cambium in the Convolvulaceae was mainly one of reduction in activity and area. Thus the vesselless haustorium of Cuscutaceae. may be regarded as a reduced farm in with the vessel bearing haustorium of Cassythaceae. It 1s also concluded that the primitive condition of Cuscutaceae is possibly derived from the general condition of Convolvulaceae.
A Note on the Quality of Waters of Tiger Project Area, Similipal (Orissa)
Authors: Singh J. N. , Sastry A. R. K.
Published: May 2024

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A Study of the Pollen Grains of Indian Clematis Linn. (Ranunculaceae)
Authors: Kapoor S. L. , Sharma Chhaya , Trivedi B. S.
Published: May 2024

A illustrated account of the pollen grains of 32 species of genus Clematis (Dill, ex) Linn., mostly Indian, has been presented and their systematic significance evaluated. The pollen is usually 3-zono-colpate, but some have 4-zono-colpate pollen as well. In C. cadmia Buch.- Ham. Ex Hk.f. & Thom., the pollen is panporate. The pollen features in Clematis exhibit a predominantly negatively reticulate sexine pattern and are of little phylogenetic significance.
Ethnobotanical Studies in Northwest and Trans-Himalaya Vi. Contribution to the Ethnobotany of Basohli-Bani Region, J&K, India
Authors: Kaul M. K. , Sharma P. K. , Singh V.
Published: May 2024

The article deals with some aspects of ethnobotany of "Pahari" community living in Basohli-Bani region of Jammu and Kashmir State ; it had so far remained unrecorded due to inaccessibility of the area. A combination of sub-tropical and temperate climate has considerable effect on its vegetation and also the inhabitants. The uses of 39 plant species are recorded in this communication. Yams are of common occurrence in this region and are reputed not only as edible but also in home remedies against swellings due to sprains or wounds. The medicinal uses of Rosularia alpestris and Viburnum grandiflorum are reported for the first time.
Polypores that Decay Trees of Indian Botanic Garden
Authors: Sharma J. R. , Ghosh P. K.
Published: May 2024

Fifty two species of wood-rotting polyporoid hymenomycetes were found associated with decay of trees of Indian Botanic Garden. Most of them caused white rots. Oxyporus latemarginata (Dur. & Mont.) Donk, Phellinus glaucescems (Petch )Ryv. and Rigidoporus vitreus (Fr.) Donk have not been reported earlier from India. Coriolopsis luzonensis (Murr.) Sharma is a new combination proposed. Casuarina equisetifolia Forst. is the most frequent host.
Germination of Cassia fistula L. Seeds by Mechanical Stress
Authors: Sundaravadivelu K.
Published: May 2024

The effect of mechanical stress in presence of different kinds of chemical media on seed germination, percentage of germination and rate of imbibition in seeds of Cassia fistula L. have been studied. A unique germination percentage of seedlings free-from fungus attack were observed in cracked and punctured seeds. Modifications raised by this stress in seeds enhances quick germination in presence of suitable moisture media. To make comparative study between the rate of imbibition and percentage of germination and to know the susceptibility of seeds towards fungal attack, heating and roasting in addition to cracking and puncturing, were applied and discussed.
A New Species of Planchonella (Sapotaceae) from the Andaman Islands
Authors: Kumari Rakesh , Thothathri K.
Published: May 2024

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A New Species of Tamarix (Tarnaricaceae) from Gujarat, India
Authors: Shetty B. V. , Pandey R. P.
Published: May 2024

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A New Oidium Species from Coimbatore, India
Authors: Hosagoudar V. B.
Published: May 2024

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Przewalskia Maxim. (Solanaceae)-a New Generic Record for India
Authors: Sanjappa M. , Raju D. C. S.
Published: May 2024

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A New Species of Polypores from India
Authors: Sharma J. R. , Wright J. E.
Published: May 2024

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Notes on Distribution of some Plants from Keonjhar District, Orissa
Authors: Mondal Papia , Mukherjee P. K.
Published: May 2024

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Survey of the Flora of Coal Mine Waste Dumps - a Case Study of Chasnala Mines, Dhanbad, Bihar
Authors: Saha B. , Chakravorty C. , Mukherjee P. K. , Santra S. C.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the flora of Chasnala mine complex including various dump sites. The survey of flora deals with enumeration of species, their life forms and dispersal types. It is evident that the dumps can acquire flora and advent of the species is contributed by flora of adjacent areas. The wind dispersed species are rich and the herbaceous species predominate initially. Chemophytes and hemicryptophytes have advantage in the pioneering stage. Grasses and legumes also appeared in the early successional stages.
Additions to the Genus Arfitolochia L. (Aristolochiaceae) in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Authors: Srivastava S. K. , Mathew Sam P.
Published: May 2024

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Argyrolobium Stenophyllum Boiss. (Leguminosae-Papilionoideae) - a New, Record for India
Authors: Chaudhary L. B.
Published: May 2024

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Rotala Andamanensis Mathew & Lakshminarasimhan - a New Species of Lythraceae from Andaman Islands, India
Authors: Mathew Sam P. , Lakshminarasimhan P.
Published: May 2024

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Additions to the Flora of Punjab State, North West India
Authors: Bhattacharyya U. C. , Bir S. S. , Singh Charanpreet
Published: May 2024

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A Note on the Species of Vitex L. (Verbenaceae) Endemic to the Andamans
Authors: Rajendran A. , Daniel P.
Published: May 2024

Vitex diversifolia Kurz ex C.B. Clarke and V. wimberleyi Kurz are endemic to the Andaman Islands. They are rare and confined to only certain localities on these Islands. Detailed descriptions and illustrations are provided. Their present status is discussed. Both the names are typified.
Some Notes on Indian Annonaceae
Authors: Mitra Debika
Published: May 2024

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A New Species of Fern Genus Loxogramme Presl from South India
Authors: Dixit R. D. , Silpi Das
Published: May 2024

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The Herbarium of Pisa Botanic Garden : Scientific Tradition Shapes its Future
Authors: Bedini G. , Garbari F.
Published: May 2024

Almost 450 years ago, the foundation of the first Botanic Gardens, to which herbaria were readily associated, marked the birth of botany as autonomous discipline.After alterne phases of concern and disregard as to their role, today it is generally acknowledged that these institutions resources and capabilities must be exploited to successfully confront with the global challenge posed by environment degradation.In our country, this awareness is mirrored by the attentive interest paid to a recent international symposium organized by the Botanic Garden of Pisa, in celebration of its 400 years od existence and activity, during which the role of herbaria was also discussed, and by the expectations raised by the congresses scheduled at the Herbarium of Florence (September, 1992) and at the Botanic Garden of Padua (1995).The Herbarium of Pisa has a long standing tradition of study and research. At present, it is divided in two sections : the historical and the current collections. The historical collections, assembled by renowned botanists, such as Giuseppe Raddi, Gaetano Savi and Teodoro Caruel, mainly in the last century, are not added to, in view of their value as documentation of their compiler's activity; furthermore, they contain several type specimens.The current collection, on the other hand, is routinely added to with exsiccata of various origin, ranging from S. Europe to N. Africa and Middle East.The overall 500000 specimens maintained in the Herbarium provide a noteworthy body of scientific data recorded over a considerable length of time. Current research and management activity are briefly discussed.
Structure and Taxonomic Significance of Leaf Veinlets of the Rutaceae 1. Acronychia J. R. & G. Forst
Authors: Ananda Rao T.
Published: May 2024

The vein reticulum is more or less broad with strands of fibres. The areoles differ in shapes and sizes. The sheathed veinlets are of two types. Taxonomic implications of veinlet structures are discussed.
Herbaria are Worth Having, but Why?
Authors: Mann David G.
Published: May 2024

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Role of Herbaria in the Study of Orchid Flora of Arunachal Pradesh, Conservation and Development with Particular Reference to Orchid Herbarium Tipi
Authors: Hegde S. N. , Rao A. N.
Published: May 2024

Arunachal Pradesh is known for its rich orchid Flora and to study them. An Orchid Herbarium has been established at Tipi in the year 1979. The herbarium has 2182 numbers of specimens representing 420 species of orchids deposited from time to time by the conserted efforts of the authors. This herbarium includes 15 holotype specimens and specimens of 57 endangered orchids. In this paper detailed list of the specimen deposited have been given. Its role in the study of orchid flora, conservation and development has been discussed.
Conservation of Coastal Plant Communities in India
Authors: Banerjee L. K.
Published: May 2024

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Some Plants of Ethnopaediatric Importance in District Koraput, Orissa
Authors: Srivastava S. C. , Rout N.
Published: May 2024

Ethnobotanical studies among the Kondh of Koraput district of Orissa state envisaged that some of the herbal medicines are specifically prescribed for children by local medicineman or medicinewoman. Such 18 species like Crotalaria juncea Linn., Elephantopus scaber Linn., Gardenia gutnmifera Linn., Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb., Bambusa tulda Roxb. etc. are discussed in this paper.
Botany of Mt. Saramati and its Environs
Authors: Hynniewta T. M.
Published: May 2024

The paper gives a brief account of botany of Mt. Saramati in Nagaland, India which represents the state's highest mountain peak (3841m), the remotest and the botanically unexplored area. A brief note on topography, geology, climate and vegetation together with a comprehensive analysis of the floristic compositions of the vegetation types and is followed by enumeration of the species of angiosperms and gymnosperms. Analysis of the species collected established the following five families as the richest ones on the basis of the number of the species. Orchidaceae (25), Poaceae (24), Asteraceae (17), Ericaceae (13), Cyperaceae (9). These together represent about 40% of the total number of species collected.All the species recorded in this paper, except Deyeuxia pulchella (Griseb.) Hook. f. (Poaceae) are new additions to the Kanjilal's Herbarium (ASSAM) from the area. There is also no record of any representation of plant species from there by Clarke (1886, 1889), Hooker (1872-97), Kanjilal et al. (1934-40), Bor (1942), Jamir and Rao (1088). The present paper, therefore, represents the first source of information regarding botany of the Mt. Saramati.
Diversity In N.W. Himalayan Macrofungi (Basidiomycetes) and their Conservation
Authors: Sharma J. R.
Published: May 2024

The diversity and distribution of macrofungi belonging to Jelly fungi, Agaricales, Aphyllophorales and Gasteromycetes in N. W. Himalayas, based on extensive survey and collections of these fungi from this region have been discussed in the present communication. An emphasis is laid to intensify the survey and identification of taxa and habitats worthy of conservation, leading to ascertain the exact status of species. The paper discusses the various threats to which not only the fungi but their habitats are also constantly exposed, and suggests the strategies for their effective conservation. The problems faced in evolving the parameters towards the preparation of Red Data lists/Books on fungi have also been discussed and possible remedies to overcome them are outlined.
Status of Pteridophytic Genera Represented by Singular Species in India and their Conservation Strategies
Authors: Dixit R. D. , Mondal Papia
Published: May 2024

Central National Herbarium (CAL) is of immense value in assessing the biodiversity and status of occurrence of particular species in Indian region by virtue of possessing the treasure of herbarium specimens, since the last two centuries. About 195 genera of Pteridophytes are known to occur in India, of which only 20 genera are being represented by singular species or monotypie. The status of such genera in India has been assessed on the basis of specimens housed in CAL with probable conservation strategies to be adopted.
Adiantum latifolium Lam.-An Introduced Fern in India
Authors: Dixit R. D. , Ghosh S. R. , Ghosh R. K.
Published: May 2024

Adiantum latifolium Lam., has been reported as new record of fern from Andamans and Kerala in wild state, probably introduced as a pot plant in the past by Britishers and is now getting naturalised in the Islands. The species is described in detail with illustrations.
Dr. S. K. Jain, F. N. A. Awarded Distinguished Economic Botanist (1999)
Authors: . .
Published: May 2024

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Additions to the Flora of Himachal Pradesh, North-West Himalaya
Authors: Sharma M. , Singh Harinder
Published: May 2024

Botanical explorations were made in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh from 1984-1988 under "BSI District Flora Project" sponsored by Botanical Survey of India. Consequently, studies on phytogeography (Singh & Sharma 1989, Sharma & Singh 1990 a), floristic composition (Sharma & Singh 1990 b), herbaceous vegetation (Sharma & Singh 1994) and biological spectnun (Sharma & Singh 1995) of the district have been published. Occurrence of Gnaphalium coarctatum Wil1d.-A South American taxon naturalized in India, has recently been reported for the first time from the district (Singh & Sharma 1988). In continuation, following 28 taxa are being reported as the new plant reports for Himachal Pradesh. These have not been included earlier in their comprehensive three volume compilation entitled 'Flora of Himachal Pradesh, Analysis' by Chowdhery & Wadhwa (1984) or by the subsequent 30 authors (see under references) who have contributed additional plant reports to this work. The arrangement of the families is as in Hooker (1872-1897). All the specimens are preserved in Herbarium, Punjabi University, Patiala (PUN).
Nomenclatural Changes and Rectifications in the Indian Verbenaceae
Authors: Daniel P. , Rajendran A.
Published: May 2024

Premna coriacea C.B. Clarke var. villosa (C.B. Clarke) Rajendran & Daniel, stat. & comb. nov. and Premna serratifolia L. var. minor (Ridley) Rajendran & Daniel, comb, nov., are proposed Clerodendrum farinosum (Roxb.) Steudel and Lantana veronicifolia Hayek supersede Clerodendrum venosum Wallich ex C.B. Clarke and Lantana wightiana Wallich ex Gamble respectively. Lippia indica Mold., is a synonym of Lippia javanica (Burm.f.) Sprengel whereas Lantana malabarica Hayek and Lippia unica Ramakr., are synonyms of Lippia alba (Miller) N.E. Br.
Cotula australis (Sieb. Ex Spreng.) Hook. F. (Asteraceae)- New to Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Srivastava S. K. , Kumar Ramesh
Published: May 2024

Cotula australis (Sieb. ex Spreng.) Hook. f. known to occur in the hills of Himachal Pradesh (Kullu and Manali), South India (Nilgiri and Pulney hills), hills of West Bengal (Darjeeling) and Delhi plains, has now been recorded from Pali Birsinghpur in district Shahdol of Madhya Pradesh. This species is also known from Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. The present report of this species from Madhya Pradesh shows its extended distribution to this area revealing the first report as new record for this state.
Observations on the Distribution of the Rare Suriana maritima L. (Surianaceae) in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, Southern India
Authors: Daniel P. , Umamaheswari P. , Sampath Kumar K.
Published: May 2024

Suriana maritima earlier found to occur only on the Kurusadai and Shingle Islands in exceedingly small numbers in the Gulf of Mannar, now seen occurring on the Pumarichan and Pullivasal Islands too in reasonably good numbers. A detailed description of this species is provided with an illustration. It is rare in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve. The probable casual factors for its rarity are discussed and the need for further investigations is stressed.
The Wild Plants of Aesthetic Value in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Authors: Rao P. S. N. , Srivastava S. K.
Published: May 2024

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Patfern of Morphological Diversity within Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. Ex Royle (Ranunculaceae) in India
Authors: Chaudhary L. B. , Rao R. R.
Published: May 2024

Aconitum heterophyllum exhibits a wide range of inter and intra population variability throughout its natural range of distribution. Three distinct geographical and ecological groups have been recognised within the species which constitute 3 varieties. These are A. heterophyllurn var. heterophyllum, A. heterophyllum var. bracteatum and A. heterophyllum var. roylei. An exhaustive account of the morphologicd variation within the species and a diagnostic key to the varieties with an enumeration have been presented. Each species has been provided with correct name and citation, synonyms, type specimen, distribution, list of specimens examined and notes.
A Contribution to the Ethnobotany of Dhule and Thane Districts of Maharashtra State (India) - A Preliminary Report
Authors: Tilloo V. Y. , Dongarwar N. M. , Padhye M. D. , Makde K. H.
Published: May 2024

Native medicinal uses of 11 plants common among Tadvi, Kokni & Gavit tribes inhabiting Dhule district and Katkari, Varli & Koli tribes of Thane district of Maharashtra State are reported. These plants have either not been reported by earlier workers or their uses mentioned here are unrecorded. Information is given on local name, locality, voucher number, native uses and mode of administration of doses.
Pollen Morphology of Nymphaeaceae (S.L.)
Authors: Murthy G. V. S.
Published: May 2024

Eleven taxa of the Nymphaeaceae (s. l.) belonging to five genera viz., BRASENIA , EURYALE , NYMPHAEA, NELUMBO and VICTORIA were examined for the present study. NELUMBO pollen is quite distinct from other genera of Nymphaeaceae in having 3-zonocolpate apertures and reticulate exine. In VICTORIA pollen are shed as permanent tetrads, while in BRASENIA, EURYALE and NYMPHAEA pollen are produced as monads. The pollen grains are l-(2)-aperturate, zoni or zonasulculate and hetero-or iso-polar. Exine surface is spinate, tuberculate, verrucate, granulate or psilate. The application of pollen characters within the family is discussed.
Sedges Endemic to Maharashtra State with their Revised Red List Status
Authors: Mishra D. K. , Singh N. P.
Published: May 2024

A total of 12 species and 1 subspecies endemic to Maharashtra state have been categorised into red list categories according to IUCN's (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) revised recommendations and included in this work with their brief description, flowering&fruiting period, habitat, distribution, red list status, criteria foÅ¥ determining the status and important observations under notes.
The Andaman Red Wood Tree Pterocarpus dalbergioide, Roxb. - an Economic Timber Plant
Authors: Rao P. S. N.
Published: May 2024

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Botanical Survey of India
Authors: . .
Published: May 2024

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Blue-Green Algal Flora on Archaeological Monuments of India
Authors: Pattanaik B. , Adhlkary S. P.
Published: May 2024

Forty-six blue-green algal species belonging to fifteen genera, e.g. Gloeocapsopsis, Gloeothece, Myxosarcina, Chroococcidiopsis, Lyngbya, Phromidium, Plectonema, Nostoc, Calothrix, Tolypothrix, Chtorogloeopsis, Fischerella, Hapalosiphon, Westiellopsis and Stigonema occurred on the exposed surfaces of various archaeological monuments from different regions of India. All these blue-green algal species have been isolated and maintained in the culture collection at the Department of Botany, Utkal University.
The Genus Lactarius in India
Authors: Das Kanad , Sharma J. R.
Published: May 2024

The genus Lactarius (family Russulaceae) is presently known by 56 species and 12 varieties from India. Based on a thorough survey of Himalayan forests and the reports by earlier workers, a detailed distribution, associated trees and the colour of the latex both before and after the exposure is presented for all the Indian taxa.
Studies on some Biological Parameters of Coastal Waters around Coral Reefs of Andaman Islands, India
Authors: Muthukumar S.
Published: May 2024

The status of Andaman waters around Coral reef Island involving study of six stations for biological parameters viz. phytoplankton for species composition, density, pigment, their productivity, biomass and total bacterial count in the surface and sediment water were investigated for pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. Post-monsoon data shows dominance of phytoplankton counts over pre-monsoon study. Diatoms were more common than flagellates and dinoflagellates. Phaeophytin values were consistently higher than chlorophyll, these indicate abundance of detritus and degraded chlorophyll in water. The highest number of heterotropic bacteria counts were recorded in nutrient agar (N.A) medium for both season. There were also higher counts of coliform and pathogenic bacteria for post-monsoon season at one station-HAV-IV. Sediment samples from pre monsoon shows higher counts of pathogenic bacteria at most season, whereas, in post-monsoon sediment, samples show general absence of these organism. It may be due to untreated effluents and other discharges. The overall study suggests a trend towards unproductive status of water quality around coral reef island which may be due to improper management of biological system.
Contribution to the Mosses of Gobind National Park, Uttaranchal, India
Authors: Kumar Sujeet , Singh D. K.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the morphotaxonomical studies on nine species of mosses, viz. Atrichurn undulatum (Hedw.) P. Beauv. var. hausknechtii (Jur. & Mild.) Frye (Polytrichaceae), Macromitrium moorcroftii (Hook. & Grew.) Schwaegr. (Orthotrichaceae), Timmia megapolitana Hedw. (Timmiaceae), Pohlia gedeana (Bosch & Lac.) Gangulee (Bryaceae), Bartramidula bartramioides (Griff.) Wijk & Marg. (Bartramiaceae), Claopodium prionophyllum (C. Muell.) Broth. (Thuidiaceae), Plagiothecium neckeroidium B.S.G. (Plagiotheciaceae), Hypnum cupressiforme Hedw. (Hypnaceae) and Regmatodon orthostegius Mont. (Leskeaceae), from Gobind National Park in Uttarkashi district of Uttaranchal, India. This constitutes the first record of bryophytes from this protected area situated in the Garhwal Himalaya. Pohlia gedeana (Bosch & Lac.) Gangulee, so far known from Bhutan and Indo-Malayan region, has been recorded for the.first time from the country.
New Publication of Botanical Survey of India
Authors: . .
Published: May 2024

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Achene Micromorphology of some Indian Cyperaceae V. Achene Micromorphology as a Possible Systematic Aid to the Taxonomic Recognition of Fimbristylis Sections
Authors: Menapace Francis J. , Wujek Daniel E. , Nijalingappa B. H. M.
Published: May 2024

Achenes of nine Indian Fimbristylis from sections Cymosae, Fuscae and Trichelostylis were treated with an acid solution to remove their cuticle and outer periclinal epidermal walls. Subsequent scanning electron micrographs revealed micromorphological characters of potential systematic merit. However, an attempt to correlate the achene micromorphology with the sectional ranks proposed by Kern, failed, with respect to the Cymosae and Trichelostylis. Such results suggest that either : (1) the sectional parameters recognized by Kern may be in need of revision or, (2) that the achene micromorphology is of little value in delimiting Fimbristylis sections.
Is Hemigraphis venosa C.B. Clarke (Acanthaceae) Extinct?
Authors: Venu P. , Daniel P.
Published: May 2024

Hemigraphis venosa, a species described from Tamil Nadu, India and in all probability never collected after the type, is described in detail and illustrated for the first time. The confusion in its taxonomy and nomenclature is pointed out. The need to rediscover it is stressed.
Status of Syzygium gambleanum Rathakr. & Chithra (Myrtaceae) from Southern Western Ghats, India
Authors: Irwin Sheeba J. , Narasimhan D. , Ganesan R.
Published: May 2024

Syzygium gambleanum Rathakr. & Chithra, an endemic species, was relocated after a lapse of about 120 years from its type locality. This paper deals with description, critical notes, observations and threat status of this taxon.
Endemic and Rare Plants of Chhattisgarh
Authors: Khanna K. K. , Jha Ajay Kumar , Kumar Anand , Murti S. K.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with an account of endemic and rare plants of Chhattisgarh a newly constituted state of Indian union. Four species viz., Staurogyne perpusilla Henry & Balakr., Maytenus bailadillana (Narayan & Mooney) Raju & Babu, Eriocaulon rajendrababui Ansari & Balakr. and E. raipurense Khanna, Mudgal & Kumar are endemic to the state. Further, 481 taxa are rare in the state. Various conservation measures have been proposed in the paper.
Weed Flora of Tea Gardens of Darjeeling Terai
Authors: Ghosh Chandra , Sharma Bidya D. , Das A. P.
Published: May 2024

Tea is under cultivation in Darjeeling hills since 1835 and in Terai it was introduced in 1862. Any cultivated field in this region is liable to be affected by weed infestation as the local flora is extremely rich. The crop loss in tea gardens of this area is quite considerable and the planters practice a good variety of deweeding techniques. Four tea gardens of Terai, namely (1) Hansqua, (2) Kamalpur, (3) Satvaya and (4) Gulma and morhorgong Tea Estates were surveyed for flora and phytosociological information. While the existence of a rich and diverse flora has been exposed, the similarity of the weed flora of these gardens is quite high and four weedy species have been recognised which are affecting all these gardens almost uniformly.
Aquatic Flowering Plant Wealth of South-Western Maharashtra
Authors: Gaikwad S. P. , Sardesai M. M. , Yadav S. R.
Published: May 2024

Data on aquatic flowering plants of South-Western Maharashtra is given and 303 species, 2 subspecies and 6 varieties belonging to 145 genera and 73 Families of aquatic and semiaquatic flowering plants are enumerated in the present paper.
Noteworthy Pteridophytes from Apalchand Reserve, Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal
Authors: Shimpi Shraddha N. , Suchandra Dutta R.
Published: May 2024

Apalchand Reserve provides agreeable conditions for the pteridophytic population and diversity. There are 31 noteworthy species of ferns and fern allies belonging to 28 genera, and 25 families. They are terrestrial, aquatic and epiphytic in habitat. Dominant terrestrial species are Pteris quadriaurita Rctz., Lygodium flexuosum (L.) Sw., Diplazium esculentum (Retz.) Sw., Athyrium hohenackerianum (Kuntze) Moore, etc. while Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Ad. is the most common aquatic ptetidaphpte. Among the epiphytes. Drynaria quercifalia (L.) J.Sm., Microsorium membranaceum Retz. are very frequent. Extremely rare Christensenia aesculifolia (BI.) Maxon is also found. Phlegmariurus phyllanthum (Hk. & Am.) and Palhinhaea cernua (L.) Franco&Vasc. should be taken care of from over exploitation.
Depleting Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Jharkhand State
Authors: Jain S. P. , Singh J.
Published: May 2024

The newly created state of Jharkhand is very rich in the plant wealth and other natural resources. The area has maxium concentration of tribal population in North India. The forests have several medicinal and aromatic plants that are being used as a source of medicines in various systems viz., Ayurveda, Siddha Unani and Homoeopathy. Due to continous habitat destruction fragmentation of forests, urbanization coupled with population explosion and agricultural growth, there is unprecedented pressure on plants wealth culminating into loss of biodiversity at an alarming rate. The authors have regularly been surveying the state for the last fifteen years. Based on the field survey literature and screening ca 24 medicinal plants whose populations have been continously depleting are identified and reported in the present communication.
A Note on Medico-Ethnobotany of Vijaygarh (Khargone) Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Patel Pushpa , Mahajan S. K.
Published: May 2024

Medicoethnobotanical work of Vijaygarh and its neighbourhood is presented. In all, 26 species belonging to 25 genera and 18 families are reported, which are used by the tribals in the treatment of various diseases. Correct identification, local names and plant parts used are mentioned in each case.
Plant Based Veterinary Medicine from Traditional Knowledge of India
Authors: Sharma Laxmi Kant , Dadhich N. K. , Kumar Ashwani
Published: May 2024

The WHO states that 74% of the plant based medicines have modern indications that correlate with their traditional, cultural uses. In the case of animals, veterinary science developed well in ancient and medieval India. Many works on the subject still exist in Sanskrit, Tamil and other languages of India. Right from the Mahabharata times sanskrit scriptures like "Asvavaidhyaka" "Ashwa Ayurveda sar sindhu" etc. are well classified and documented according to the principles of Ayurveda. Further, more numerous undocumented veterinary practices are in voguge in rural areas of India. The traditional sources contain thousands of recommendations for cure and treatment of animal diseases but few selective and effective are described in this paper. The plants used in the form of spices, cultivated or uncultivated stages are also listed. It would be beyond the scope of this paper for attempt to access the extent of the on going local uses of plant-based ethno-veterinary medicine.
Microcystis Aeruginosa Kutzing Bloom in Ponds of Maldah District, West Bengal
Authors: Gupta Pratibha , Kumar Sheo
Published: May 2024

Maldah District lies between 24Â°41' and 25Â°32'30" N. latitude and 87Â°48' and 80Â°28' E longitude extended over 3,733.177 sq km constitute variety of water bodies with luxuriant growth of algal forms. Survey was carried out in two seasons in 9 ponds namely Bhadobartola, Damua, Jorkuppa, Kuppa, Meenatola, Rohini, Salami Darwaza, Samda and shivrampalli infested with Microcystis aeruginosa Kutz. and its bloom. Quantitatively, M. aeruginosa Kutz. varied from pond to pond depending upon the concentration of pollutants and degree of anthropogenic activities. Taxonomically, the species is very important because of its characteristic features among the cyanophycean forms, global distribution and occurrence.
A New Combination in Docynia indica (Wall.) Decne. (Rosaceae)
Authors: Ghora Chhabi
Published: May 2024

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A New Variety of Cheirostylis chinensis Rolfe var. Glabra (Orchidaceae) from Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Bhaumik M. , Pathak M. K.
Published: May 2024

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Eria extinctoria (Lindl.) Oliv. (Orchidaceae) - A New Record for India from Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Authors: Diwakar P. G. , Agrawala D. K. , Chowdhery H. J.
Published: May 2024

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New Taxa of Galium L. (Rubiaceae) from the Indian Subcontinent
Authors: Bhattachariee Reba
Published: May 2024

Two sections of Galium L. Sect. Asperigalium and sect. Hirtiflorum are described. Three new species and one new variety from the Indian subcontinent are described and illustrated. Of these G. duthiei and G duthiei var. glabriusculum are from India (Uttaranchal) and adjoining W. Nepal. G. kaganense and G shanense are from Pakistan and Myanmar respectively. Affinities of the sections are discussed.
A Preliminary Check-List of Hepatics of West Bengal
Authors: Ghosh J. P.
Published: May 2024

A check-list of Hepatics of West Bengal has been provided. The list is based mainly on published records and hepatics housed in Central National Herbarium (CAL) along with some new collections made by the author. The Hepatics of West Bengal are represented by 35 families, 73 genera and 221 species. It is expected that the number of hepatic species may increase with further hepatic investigation in different districts of West Bengal. According to literature infomation, 5 species listed here are rare and 20 species are endemic to Darjeeling Himalayas.
Three New Taxa of Ericaceae from India
Authors: Panda S. , Sanjappa M.
Published: May 2024

Two new varieties of Gaultheria L. viz., G. fragrantissima Wall. var. obovata Panda & Sanjappa and G. trichophylla Royle var. ovata Panda & Sanjappa, and one new subspecies of Vaccinium L. viz., V. dendrocharis Hand.-Mazz. subsp. talle Panda & Sanjappa, are described and illustrated.
Pteridophytes of Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah
Authors: Biswas Anjali
Published: May 2024

The present paper records 35 species of pteridophytes from Indian Botanic Garden, belonging to 24 genera and 20 families. Keys for identification of all taxa (excluding ornamental) have been provided along with correct nomenclature, ecological notes and specimens collected.
Botany of Anapady MPCA, Palghat District, Kerala with Special Emphasis on Species of Conservation Concern
Authors: Vijaya Sankar R. , Ravikumar K. , Ganesh Babu N. M. , Ved D. K.
Published: May 2024

Detailed botanical survey was carried out in Anapady Medicinal Plants Conservation Area (MPCA) during November 2003 which resulted in the documentation of 442 taxa of flowering plants including several endemic and threatened ones. Screening of literature showed that 58 taxa are additions to the flora of Palghat district. Of these, Desmodium zonatum Miq., Digitaria tomentosa (Koenig ex Willd.) Henrard and Peperomia pseudo-rhombea C.DC. form new reports to the state of Kerala. 34 of these taxa belong to the category of Red Listed medicinal plant species.
Cyanobacteria from Two Prehistoric Caves of India
Authors: Samad L. K. , Adhikary S. P.
Published: May 2024

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Jungermannia nilgiriensis, a New Species from Nilgiri Hills (Western Ghats) India
Authors: Alam Afroz , Kumar Adarsh , Srivastava S. C.
Published: May 2024

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Some Unrecorded Medicinal Plants of the Jarawa Tribe of Andaman Islands
Authors: Chakrabarty T. , Maina V. , Tigga M.
Published: May 2024

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Bidaria indica Rahman & Wilcock a Rare and Little Known Endemic from Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Udayan P. S. , Balachandran Indira , Ravindran P. N.
Published: May 2024

Bidaria indica Rahman & Wilcock, belonging to the family Asclepiadaceae is a rare endemic species found rarely in the Western Ghats regions of Kamataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Present collection from Naduvattam forest, near Ooty (Western Ghats), Nilgiri district, extended its distribution towards Norm Tamil Nadu. After Beddome's type collection, in 1857 it is for the first time this species is collected, after a lapse of 148 years from Tamil Nadu. This is also a new report from this district. The specimens have been compared with the specimens housed in Madras Herbarium, (MH), Coimbatore. A brief description together with ecological notes is provided for better understanding of this endemic and little known taxon.
Recollection of Cassine viburnifolia (Juss.) Ding Hou (Celastraceae) from Andaman Islands
Authors: Rasingam L. , Diwakar P. G. , Pandey R. R.
Published: May 2024

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Neurymenia fraxinifolia (Mert. ex Turn.) J. AG. - A New Record of a Marine Red Alga for Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Authors: Palanisamy M.
Published: May 2024

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Mastixia euonymoides Prain (Cornaceae): An Addition to the Flora of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Murugan C. , Sudhakar J. V.
Published: May 2024

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Thelypteris ratnapurae Fraser Jenk. - A New Record of Fern for India
Authors: Biswas Anjali
Published: May 2024

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Legumes in India - Applications in Food, Medicine and Industry
Authors: Sanjappa M. , Venu P.
Published: May 2024

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Palms for India
Authors: Sanjappa M. , Singh P.
Published: May 2024

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Notes on Flowering in Schizostachyum arunachalensis H. B. Naithani (Poaceae:Bambusoideae)
Authors: Dash S. S. , Kumari P. , Singh P.
Published: May 2024

During present study Schizostachyum arunachalensis was found flowering and fruiting in the wild on the hill slopes in Kane Wildlife Sanctuary of West Siang district (Arunachal Pradesh). A good population was observed near Magee village which is about 10 km from Elephant Camp. This bamboo can be easily distinguished by long internodes, larger leaves and peculiar leaf sheaths. A supplemented taxonomic description of this bamboo is provided. In light of flowering and fruiting material available now, its taxonomic placement in the new genus Stapletonia has been suggested, a new combination has been proposed, and coloured photographs have been provided to facilitate identification.
Additions to Meliolales of India
Authors: Hosagoudar V. B. , Thomas Jacob , Agarwal D. K.
Published: May 2024

This paper gives an account of seven new meliolaceous fungi collected from Kerala State belonging to three genera, namely, Amazonia dikesinghii, Asteridiella amomi, Meliola aganopes, M. cayratiae, M. cipadessae, M. mesuae and M. sanjappae. They have been described and illustrated in detail.
Systematic Studies on Family Commelinaceae of Sikkim
Authors: Dash S. S.
Published: May 2024

The present paper deals with the detailed taxonomic treatment of the family Commelinaceae comprising of 8 genera and 25 species in Sikkim. A key to the genera and species based on the morphological characters is also given for easy identification. Streptolirion volubile subsp. khasianum (C.B. Clarke) D.Y. Hong is reported for the first time from Sikkim.
Isotachis indica Mitt. (Hepaticae): An Endemic and Threatened Liverwort Rediscovered from Meghalaya, India
Authors: Barbhuiya H. A. , Singh S. K.
Published: May 2024

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Bamboos at TBGRI
Authors: Singh Paramjit
Published: May 2024

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The Genus Nowellia (Cephaloziaceae:Marchantiophyta) in India
Authors: Singh D. K. , Majumdar Shuvadeep , Das Sudipa
Published: May 2024

The liverwort genus Nowellia Mitt. [N. curvifolia (Dicks.) Mitt.] is described from Arunachal Pradesh, India. This constitutes the first record of the genus in Indian Bryoflora.
Mycofloristics of Some Forest Localities in Khammam District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Nagaraju D. , Kunwar I. K. , Manoharachary C.
Published: May 2024

The forests of Bhadrachalam, Kothagudem and Paloncha of Khammam District in Andhra Pradesh, India were surveyed during 2007-2010 for micro- and macro-fungi colonizing litter, fruit, bark, humid soils, wood, dung and water, which revealed 131 species associated with diversified substrates of which 96 were micro-fungi and 35 being macro-fungi. Thirty four fungi were cultured, while the remaining could not be cultured. Sixty five species were found colonizing litter, whereas the rest were associated with other habitats of Bhadrachalam forest. Anamorphic fungi dominated the mycofloristics followed by Basidiomycotina. Mastigomycotina, Zygomycotina and Ascomycotina members.
Type Specimens of Names in Angiosperms at Calcutta University Herbarium (CUH)
Authors: Maity Debabrata
Published: May 2024

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A New Variety of Cyperus pachyrhizus from Lakshadweep, India
Authors: Prasad V. P.
Published: May 2024

Cyperus pachyrhizus var. humei is described as a new variety from India. The difference between this and the typical C. pachyrhizus is explained and a detailed description of the new variety is provided along with information on the habitat and distribution. The difference between the closely related C. conglomeratus and C. pachyrhizus is also explained.
On the Confusion in the Identity of Eragrostis atrovirens, E. gangetica and E. nutans
Authors: Vivek C. P. , Murthy G. V. S. , Nair V. J.
Published: May 2024

There is a lot of confusion in the identity of Eragrostis atrovirens (Desf.) Trin. ex Steud., E. gangetica (Roxb.) Steud. and E. nutans (Retz.) Nees ex Wight & Am. resulting in many wrongly identified sheets in various herbaria and also confusing descriptions in literature. Based on detailed study this problem has now been resolved. Table given shows actual differences among the three species. Key for identification and authentic descriptions and images of spikelets and caryopses have also been provided.
Two New Taxa of Ecballocystopsis (Chlorophyta) from Eastern India
Authors: Bhakta S. , Adhikary S. P.
Published: May 2024

Two new taxa of the genus Ecballocystopsis Iyengar (Chlorococcales, Chlorophyta), E. himalayansis sp. nov. and E. dichotomus var. minuta var. nov. occurring in two different localities, one in a water fall in Sikkim-Himalayas and another in a stream in Odisha are described. The former is the fourth species of Ecballocystopsis so far reported and the later is a variety of E. dichotomus Zheng-Yu et Lie-Jue earlier recorded from China. Comparative account of the morphological features of these species has been presented.
Systematics and Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis of Erect Species of Ceropegia Section Buprestis (Apocynaceae: Asclepiadoideae), with Two New Species from India
Authors: Punekar Sachin A. , Tamhankar Shubhada A. , Lakshminarasimhan P. , Kumaran K. P. N. , Raut Ajit L. , Srivastava S. K.
Published: May 2024

Erect species of Ceropegia section Buprestis are revised based on morphology, palynology and molecular study, and a key to all species presented. Two new species, C. karulensis and C. maharashtrensis are described. The status of the systematically ambiguous C. lawii is addressed. In the molecular analysis of erect species using ISSR markers, taxa belonging to section Buprestis were found to be distinct from species of section Indopegia used as outgroup. The phylogenetic analysis of 20 Indian species of Ceropegia representing different sections and their congeners using nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and non-coding chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) sequences shows that the erect species of section Buprestis form a separate clade along with section Indopegia. This supports Huber's hypothesis (1957) that the section Buprestis must have evolved from section Indopegia.
Notes on the Occurrence of the Genus Lophatherum (Poaceae) in Mizoram
Authors: Kandwal Manish K. , Kumar Ramesh , Sharma Sachin
Published: May 2024

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Notes on the Genus Stenotaphrum (Poaceae), in India
Authors: Pathak S.
Published: May 2024

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Coastal Phytodiversity of Puri District, Odisha, India
Authors: Sahu Deenabandhu , Misra Malaya K.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the systematic account of plants from the coast of Puri district of Odisha comprising of 260 species of angiosperms under 195 genera belonging to 72 families. The flora consists of 162 herbs, 27 climbers, 33 shrubs and 38 tree species. Micrococca mercurialis is recorded from the coasts of Ganjam and Puri districts of Odisha after a century. Leguminosae was the dominant family followed by Poaceae, Cyperaceae, Asteraceae, Rubiaceae, Verbenaceae and Asclepiadaceae.
Eulophia zollingeri and Pelatantheria insectifera Two New Additions to the Orchid Flora of Manipur
Authors: Nanda Y. , Chowlu K. , Akimpou G. , Nageswara Rao A.
Published: May 2024

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