{"title":"Distributional note on Boerhavia erecta (Nyctaginaceae)","authors":"Prabhat Kumar, Sat Narain, Rahul, D. Gond","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-laj2op","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-laj2op","url":null,"abstract":"During floristic survey in August 2022, Boerhavia erecta L. (Nyctaginaceae) was collected from Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, India. A taxonomic description of the plant along with photographs is provided for easy identification.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139367301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aruna Mishra, Naveen Chandra, A. Srivastava, Sushil Singh
{"title":"An updated checklist of the vascular flora of Asan Conservation Reserve, Uttarakhand, India","authors":"Aruna Mishra, Naveen Chandra, A. Srivastava, Sushil Singh","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-7p1ksv","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-7p1ksv","url":null,"abstract":"Despite numerous explorations and in-depth studies in the Western Himalaya on various themes, many areas still remain under-explored. One such under explored area is Asan conservation reserve. We documented for the first time the diversity of vascular plants of Asan conservation reserve, A first Ramsar site in Uttarakhand, recording the occurrence of 266 species distributed among 214 genera and 80 families within 4 km2 area. Among the enumerated species, 256 are angiosperms and 10 species are Pteridophytes. Of the angiosperms, Fabaceae is the dominant family spanning 22 species followed by Poaceae (18 species), Asteraceae (16 species), and Araceae and Solanaceae consisting of 10 species each. Documenting and understanding this flora is crucial for conservation efforts and scientific exploration. The present study provides an updated checklist of the vascular flora in the Asan Conservation Reserve, throwing light on its botanical richness and ecological significance.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"63 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139366935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Occurrence of Bamboos, Neohouzeaua dullooa and Pseudostachyum polymorphum in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India","authors":"H. Naithani, J. Alappatt","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-oql531","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-oql531","url":null,"abstract":"Neohouzeaua dullooa and Pseudostachyum polymorphum, two mainland bamboo species are being confirmed for Andaman and Nicobar Islands.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139367671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New distributional record of Piper retrofractum (Piperaceae) from West Bengal, India: A taxonomic note","authors":"Santanu Dash, Sayantan Tripathi, Amal Mondal","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-i848td","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-i848td","url":null,"abstract":"Piper retrofractum Vahl, (Piperaceae L.) is recorded here from West Bengal for the first time seen near the coast of Purba Medinipur. It is a climbing vine characterized with nodal roots and spicy fruits. This study intends to find out the habitat and distribution pattern of this plant taxa in the selected study area. A detailed taxonomic study was conducted on the basis of microscopic studies of vegetative and reproductive parts. Taxonomic description, distributional details, phenology, pollen study and notes on ecological aspects along with illustrations of this species are discussed. The species was located at four different sites in the study area.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139367161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A preliminary assessment of bryophyte diversity in some alpine areas of East Sikkim, India","authors":"A. Dhyani, Kumar Shantanu, B. Kholia, Prem Uniyal","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-71i5y0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-71i5y0","url":null,"abstract":"In the East Sikkim district of India, a field survey revealed the presence of 49 distinct bryophyte taxa, with a significant representation from the Pottiaceae, Leucobryaceae, and Grimmiaceae families. Remarkably, this survey contributes 12 taxa as novel records for Sikkim. Among the bryophytes catalogued, 45 belong to the mosses, while four are liverworts, collectively spanning 18 families, which include 15 moss families and three liverwort families. The predominant growth forms observed are characterized by cushions, mats, or turfs, underscoring the adaptability of these bryophytes to diverse substrates and microenvironments. These bryophytes are recognized for their resilience in challenging environmental conditions, making them valuable indicators of extreme climate and the geological composition, including calcium rocks and gneiss, found in the area.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139366435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Potential AM inoculants for enhanced growth performance and seedling survival in Nahar (Mesua ferrea) seedlings","authors":"Ningthoujam Devi, Karuna","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-c7wun6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-c7wun6","url":null,"abstract":"Nahar or Mesua ferrea Linn. (Family Calophyllaceae) is a slow-growing, moderate to large-size evergreen tree species. Arbuscular Mycorrhize (AM) are well-known symbiotic partners that provide specific nutrients thus increase overall plant growth. The present study was undertaken to identify potential AM associates of M. ferrea for enhanced growth and survival. M. ferrea was recorded as a regular mycorrhizal species with high AM diversity at all stages of its lifecycle. Glomus, was the most abundant genus (15 species). The maximum AM species and spores were recorded at seedling stage (31; 96±4.67/100g of soil), while mature trees had the least numbers (11; 80±1.52). Total phosphorus was highest in the rhizosphere soil when number of AM spores was the lowest and root infection percentage was the highest. Glomus constrictum and G. feugianum, recorded with higher density (18.33±3.61and 31.00±7.55 spores/100g of soil respectively) and relative abundance (7.01% and 11.85% respectively), were selected to study their effect on growth and survival of M. ferrea seedlings. G. feugianum was found most suitable species with enhanced height growth (~172%) and seedling survival rate (80%) as compared to G. constrictum, both AM species together and control. Thus, G. feugianum may be used as potential mycorrhizal inoculant for sustainable M. ferrea plantation programme.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139367131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Prasad, A. Chorghe, P. Reddy, Siddamurthy Reddy
{"title":"Impatiens rosea (Balsaminaceae)- A new record for Odisha, India","authors":"K. Prasad, A. Chorghe, P. Reddy, Siddamurthy Reddy","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-698348","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-698348","url":null,"abstract":"Impatiens rosea Lindl., an Indian endemic species of family Balsaminaceae, collected from Mahendragiri hills of Odisha state (Eastern Ghats), is reported here for the first time from the state. A detailed description and photographs are provided for easy identification of the species.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122376207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Balkrishna, B. Joshi, A. Srivastava, Aashish Kumar, Amit Kumar, Prashant Vats, R. Mishra, Vikram Singh, Aqib
{"title":"New plants record from Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya","authors":"A. Balkrishna, B. Joshi, A. Srivastava, Aashish Kumar, Amit Kumar, Prashant Vats, R. Mishra, Vikram Singh, Aqib","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-8972km","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-8972km","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents result of floristic explorations in the forest of Seijosa circle in Pakke-Kessang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Eight plant species have been reported as new to the flora of Arunachal Pradesh and two to Northeast India.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114202361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Phytochemical characterization of a leafy liverwort Plagiochila asplenioides using GC-MS analysis","authors":"N. Binwal, P. Joshi, S. Tewari","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-8044th","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-8044th","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of present investigation was to carry out the presence of bioactive compounds found in methanolic extract of a leafy liverwort, Plagiochila asplenioides (L.) Dumort. of the family Plagiochilaceae of Marchantiophyta using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). By comparing the retention time and peak area, 16 major phytochemical compounds were identified. Out of which, Azulene, Phytol, Globulol, L (+)-Ascorbic acid 2,6-dihexadecanoate, and Ethyl iso-allocholate were found to be biologically active. The methanolic extract of P. asplenioides prevails potentially bioactive chemicals that may be significant for phyto-pharmaceutical purposes. The phytochemical characterization of P. asplenioides collected from the Kumaun region of Western Himalayas is being presented for the first time. Future research on compound characteristics, however, will provide invaluable information for developing new drugs.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"108 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122696906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Distributional records of new and lesser-known angiospermic trees from Uttarakhand, India","authors":"H. Naithani, A. Chandra, S. Kishwan","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-bta0f9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-bta0f9","url":null,"abstract":"The state of Uttarakhand has about 4800 species under 213 families, which is about 22 per cent of the total Indian Flora. Most updated information on the floristic account of Uttarakhand is available in a checklist, which includes both wild and cultivated plants, but, without any precise locality. During a floristic survey of Uttarakhand and scrutiny of herbarium specimens, the distribution of twenty-nine species was studied, among them three species, viz., Acacia leucophleoa (Roxb.) Willd., Cordia macleodii (Griff.) Hook.f. & Thoms., and Syzygium heyneanum (Duthie) Wall. ex Gamble have been recorded for the first time in Uttarakhand. Dalbergia latifolia Roxb., so far known under cultivation, is now recorded from Chandi Devi area. Other twenty-three species are rare and restricted in distribution. Localities and a note on each species have been provided. All the species except Acacia leucophloea (Roxb.) Willd. and Acacia modesta Wall., are placed according to current nomenclature (POWO).","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123961605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}