International Journal of Science, Engineering and Computer Technology

M. S. A. Hussain ¹, S. Ara ¹, Hosiar Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Singhania University, Pacheri Bari, Rajasthan

Abstract

Deforestation had a marked impact on frequency, density and abundance of Podophyllum hexandrum . In general, east and south zones of Gulmarg were found highly affected zones due to higher rate of human interference and other socio-economic activities such as construction of roads, tourist huts, hotels, overgrazing, hence, exhibited lesser and fewer no. of medicinal plants, confirming that deforestation and land use change are the main factors causing habitat loss for medicinal plants. The north and south zones were found comparatively protected zones with more vegetation.

Keywords

Podophyllum Hexandrum,forests

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M. S. A. Hussain ¹, S. Ara ¹, Hosiar Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Research Scholar, Department of Environment Sciences, Singhania University, Pacheri Bari, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The present communication reveals ethenobotany of the Gulmarg Kashmir Himalaya. A total no. of 27 species belonging to 26 genera and 19 families were found growing in study area. Asteraceae was resprsented by 5 species, Scrophulariaceae by 3, Lamiaceae, Polygonaceae and Solonaceae by 2 each. Araceae, Berberidaceae, Caprifoliaceae, Diascoreaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Geraniaceae, Hypericeae, Malvaceae, Phytolacaceae, Podophyllaceae, Rosaceae, Valarianaceae and Violaceae were represented by one species each.

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M. S. A. Hussain ¹, Hosiar Singh ², S. Ara ²

Affiliations
1 Division of Environmental Sciences, S. K. University of Agriculture Science and Technology, Shalimar, Srinagar, IN
2 Research Scholar, Department of Environment Sciences, Singhania University, Pacheri Bari, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

India's biological diversity is reflected in the heterogeneity of its forest cover. It is one of the 12 'mega-diversity' countries of the world. India is also at the meeting zone of three major bio-geographic realms, namely the Indo-Malayan (the richest in the world), the Eurasian and Afro-tropical. India also has the two richest bio-diversity areas, one in the northeast and other in the Western Ghats. The biological diversity is being conserved through a network of biosphere reserves, national parks and sanctuaries. However, the challenges for conservation emanate from population pressures, adverse impacts of industrialization and intensifying threats from illegal trade.

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