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- Orgram Forest, West Bengal: some Ecological Aspects
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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 7 (2007), Pagination: 963-978Abstract
The Orgram forest in Bardhaman District, West Bengal as revealed in the present ecological study, is of Shorea-Acacia-Cassia type. However, it appears to be a mixed type where no single species occupies a very large ecological locus. The species richness value is low and evenness moderate. The probability of getting conspecific individuals on two consecutive efforts is not absolute and the dominance is much higher than the average value for a tropical forest. The community possesses a high biomass value. The relationship between IVI and biomass is positive. The dominance-diversity curve indicates the occupation of top niche by S. robusta and A. nilotica; intermediate niche by S . oleosa and narrow niche spaces by C. fistula and S. cumini. The association index of S. robusta speaks for its accommodative nature to maintain ecological diversity. The CBH classification reveals no seedlings and the absence of regeneration niche in the habitat. The anomalous phytosociological features, which is possibly an outcome of interaction with different stress factors, necessitates proper management.
- A Taxonomic Census of Magnoliophytes Associated with forest Abodes of Tribals in Ayodhya Hill Region of Purulia District, West Bengal
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Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 5 (2013), Pagination: 429-434Abstract
The inventory of the Magnoliophyta (angiosperms) in the forest abodes of the tribes (Paharias, Birhors, Sardars and santhals) in Ayodhya hill shows the community to be composed of 132 species, of which 98 species are dicotyledonous and 16 monocotyledonous. At specific, generic, family and class level, dicots scored high percentages over monocots. The ratios of trees, shrubs, herbs and climbers associated with the forest abodes of tribes of Ayodhya Hill were found to be 44:31:38:19 respectively. Value of Jacard Generic Coefficient of the forest flora was 86.36 which speaks of appreciable taxonomic potential to render stability to the ecosystem. This value is expected in course of time to be progressively reduced to 1. Since the difference between the observed and expected values of generic coefficients is low (13.64), there is a possibility of successful revegetation and restoration of the forests studied.Keywords
Census, Magnoliophyta, Ayodhya Hill, Forest Tribes- Phytospectroscopy of Forest Patches in Bardhaman District, West Bengal
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1 Deptt. of Botany, APC Roy Govt. College, Siliguri, Darjeeling, West Bengal-734 010, IN
2 Deptt. of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman, West Bengal, IN
1 Deptt. of Botany, APC Roy Govt. College, Siliguri, Darjeeling, West Bengal-734 010, IN
2 Deptt. of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman, West Bengal, IN
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Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 12 (2013), Pagination: 1146-1150Abstract
Forest patches under Bardhaman Forest Division, West Bengal (covering an area of 7024 km2) were chosen for phytospectroscopic study. Out of total of 382 species of vascular plants, percent values of phanerophytes, chamaephytes, hemicryptophytes, cryptophytes and therophytes are 46.86, 20.16, 12.83, 11.78 and 8.38. Phytoclimate is phanero-chamaephytic under moist, warm, humid tropical monsoonal geoclimate. In the forest patches, canopy is disturbed with gaps to allow sunlight, this would result in change in microhabitats, regenerationniche of trees and regeneration-status of the forest. Soil is at the risk of erosion and there prevail certain stress factors. Comparative phytospectroscopic study on different sites reveals that if proper conservational support is provided to the forest patches by including them in Protected Areas Network (PAN) in the form of Sanctuary or National Park, phanerophytes would gain further numerical strenth confering the ecossytem more purity and more active community metabolism. This is the signature of the still active potential of the community to nurture high level of biodiversity.Keywords
Regeneration-status, Protected Areas Network, BiodiversityReferences
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- Banerjee, B., Bhattacharya, A. and Mukherjee, A. (2005). Biological spectrum of Sonamuki Forest in Bankura District, West Bengal. Geobios, 32 (4): 275-276.
- Bhattacharya, A. and Mukherjee, A. (2007 ). Biological Spectrum of Bhalki-Machan Forest in Bardhaman District, West Bengal. Geobios new a Reports, 34(1): 71-73.
- Bhattacharya, A. and Mukherjee, A. (2007 ). Biological Spectrum of Bistupur Forest (Molandighi), Durgapur Range, West Bengal. Indian J. b Applied & Pure Bio., 22 (2): 259-264.
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- Palit, D., Ganguly, G. and Mukherjee, A. (2002). Ecological studies in Ramnabagan Wild Life Sanctuary, Burdwan: I. biological spectrum. Sci. and Cult., 68(5-6): 147–149.
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- Effect of Developmental Activities on Water Quality in the Proximity of Deoghar Town in the Jharkhand State of India
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1 Ramakrishna Vivekananda Mission Institute of Advanced Studies, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
2 Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Burdwan - 713104, West Bengal, IN
1 Ramakrishna Vivekananda Mission Institute of Advanced Studies, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
2 Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Burdwan - 713104, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 12, No Sp Iss (2015), Pagination: 57-58Abstract
Deoghar, one of the oldest towns of the Jharkhand state, is with religious importance of high esteem. The place at present is highly congested and the population overgrowth has much exceeded the carrying capacity to push the prevailing infrastructure to the stage of critical derangement. The State as well as Central government has taken initiatives to launch infrastructure development programmes in and around the town. For addressing the issues of ecological solutions to the problems emanating from developmental activities, a fact finding survey was considered necessary by the present authors to evaluate the status of different variables pertaining to water and air factors of the environment in and around Deoghar. As such the present work was kept concerned with the assessment of the impact of developmental activities on water quality of the sites in question. Data reveal the fact that groundwater in the project area in general is soft, with the hardness level below the desirable limit of 300 mg/l., the samples being free from heavy metals like cadmium, arsenic, lead, chromium, etc. Groundwater samples drawn from tube wells were seen to remain free from fecal coliform and total coliform and hence potable and suitable for human consumption after treatment process. Surface water quality data revealed the samples from monitoring stations to be well within the standard prescribed by CPCB for Class B, Class D and Class E types of water for most of the parameters except for oil and grease. None of the heavy metals of interest are in unacceptably high concentration.- Kobresia Kanaii RAJBH. & H.OHBA (Cyperaceae) : An Addition to Flora of India
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1 Botanical Survey of India, Rd C.G.O. Complex, 3rd MSO Building, Kolkata, IN
2 Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Golapbag, Burdwan, IN
1 Botanical Survey of India, Rd C.G.O. Complex, 3rd MSO Building, Kolkata, IN
2 Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Golapbag, Burdwan, IN
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Indian Forester, Vol 141, No 5 (2015), Pagination: 581-582Abstract
no Abstract.- Inventory of Wetlands of Nadia District, West Bengal, India and their Characterization as Natural Resources
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1 UGC Centre for advance studies, Department of Botany, University Burdwan, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, IN
1 UGC Centre for advance studies, Department of Botany, University Burdwan, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 7, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 93-106Abstract
An inventory of wetlands, which includes the gathering of information on (i) location, size, biotic and abiotic features and status of these resources, (ii) characteristics, function, treats and positive actions related to the use of the wetlands and (iii) design and development, is a prerequisite database for effective management and monitoring. This can be accomplished effectively if the inventory is prepared using methods that identify distinct wetland units and provide information of the particular wetland. To achieve this, an inventory of 75 wetlands of Nadia district of West Bengal, India has been prepared, adopting modified classification system used by Zalidis et al. (1997).Keywords
Wetlands, Inventory, Mapping of Wetland Status.References
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- Physico-Chemical Properties of Sediments and their Role in the Production Process of Some Wetlands in Nadia District, West Bengal
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1 UGC Centre for Advance Study, Department of Botany, University Burdwan, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, IN
1 UGC Centre for Advance Study, Department of Botany, University Burdwan, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 8, No 2 (2011), Pagination: 253-256Abstract
Floodplain wetlands in Nadia district, West Bengal are very complex and unique biotopes due to several geo-morphological factors. Heavy infestation of hydrophytes aggravates the situation to its worst extent in these shallow nutritionally enriched water bodies, pushing them further to the dying situation silently. The overall nutrient status of all the six wetlands in the district is not balanced because the overall production process is being disturbed. So, a holistic and concerted management approach is the immediate need to revitalize the potentialities of such ecosystem by slowing down their process of extinction in order to conserve the rich pool of biodiversity thriving therein.Keywords
Wetland, Sediment, Physico-Chemical, Productivity.- Phytoresources Documented from Durgapur Forest Range of Burdwan District, West Bengal (India) for their Sustainable Use
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1 Department of Botany, Khalisani Mahavidyalaya, Khalisani, Chandannagar, Pin-712138, West Bengal, IN
2 UGC CAS, Department of Botany, Golapbag, Burdwan University, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, IN
1 Department of Botany, Khalisani Mahavidyalaya, Khalisani, Chandannagar, Pin-712138, West Bengal, IN
2 UGC CAS, Department of Botany, Golapbag, Burdwan University, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 14, No Spl (2017), Pagination: 1-1Abstract
Through extensive field work and intimate contact with tribal groups settled in Durgapur Forest Range of Burdwan district a precise account of 187 plant species was prepared as source of phytoresources in form of NTFP (Non-Timber Forest Produce) along with the indigenous traditional knowledge about their uses. In the context of commercial prospect an item wise enumeration of NTFPs along with their uses was prepared. The species that could be recorded from field survey are in number 22 as source of edible fruits, 10 for minor wood works, 9 each for miscellaneous purposes including making of basket, mat, hand-fan, broom, etc. and 6 for leaves, 8 each for flowers and tannin and Gum, 7 for extraction of oil, 6 for getting fibers, 3 for resins and 1 for floss.- Non-Timber Phyto Resourses from Different Tribal Dominated Areas of Ayodhya Hills in Purulia District for their Sustenable Use
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1 Department of Botany, Mahishadal Raj College, Purba Medinipur-721628, West Bengal, IN
2 UGC CAS (Phase II), Department of Botany, Golapbag, Burdwan University, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, IN
1 Department of Botany, Mahishadal Raj College, Purba Medinipur-721628, West Bengal, IN
2 UGC CAS (Phase II), Department of Botany, Golapbag, Burdwan University, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 14, No Spl (2017), Pagination: 2-2Abstract
Non-timber forest produces (NTFPs) include all such resources that can be availed from forests without felling of trees. As such, they form an integral part of lives of tribal communities surviving in and around forests in good understanding with them. Through extensive field work of 5 years in Ayodhya hills and adjoining areas as many as 125 plant species occurring in their ambience could be documented which have indigenous traditional use in the area. In the context of commercial prospects an item-wise enumeration of NTFPs along with their uses was prepared. The phytoresources that could be recorded from field survey are 19 species of fruit plants, 4 species for lac culture, 3 resin yielding species, 3 for tannin and gum, 6 species for oil seeds and 11 species have minor carpentry for making sticks, toys, handles of hoes and other agricultural implements.- Elephantopus scaber L. An Exotic Element in Indian Forests
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1 UGC Centre for Advanced Study (Phase II), Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal, IN
1 UGC Centre for Advanced Study (Phase II), Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 14, No Spl (2017), Pagination: 6-7Abstract
The present work is an outcome of thorough autecological study of Elephantopus scaber L. which is an exotic element in Indian flora that has turned out to be an ethnomedicinal plant with therapeutic reputation through interactions with the tribal communities dwelling in the forests. The species was found to get well naturalized in Indian forests, especially in the dry deciduous Sal forests. The species is a native of Mexico which might have gained entry into India probably in the form of seeds. Possibly they were inadvertently introduced along with seedy cereal crops like wheat, maize, barley, etc. in the northern part of the country. They had escaped into wilderness of dry deciduous forests in north spreading subsequently in other regions that sustain such type of forest.- Family Caprifoliaceae Juss. as Documented from the Forests of Western Ghats
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1 Department of Botany, Kalna College, Kalna-713409, West Bengal, IN
2 UGC-CAS (Phase II) Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal, IN
1 Department of Botany, Kalna College, Kalna-713409, West Bengal, IN
2 UGC-CAS (Phase II) Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 14, No Spl (2017), Pagination: 20-20Abstract
Caprifoliaceae Juss., popular as the family of "Honeysuckles", is a dicotyledonous family (Magnoliopsida) composed mostly of shrubs, vines and a few herbs having typically opposite leaves and flowers with tubular-funnel or bell-shaped corolla with five outwardly spreading lobes and five epipetalous stamens; 3-5 carpels having inferior ovary with more than one ovule in each of its locules and drupe or berry type of fruit. The Honeysuckles give us a lot of aesthetic pleasure with their beautiful flowers and showy fruits. They offer their ripe berries as food to different types of birds and attract insects with their extra-floral nectaries. Besides these, they feed the herbivores with their foliage. Considering the importance of ecological services rendered by the species of Caprifoliaceae in the montane forests and the fact that many species of this family have been perceiving threats of extinction, the present work was taken up to document the taxon from South Indian Hills (Western Ghats) since 2012. The study was initiated with a scrutiny of literature having relevance to various taxonomic aspects of Caprifoliaceae collaterally with documentation of authentic specimens preserved in different Herbaria in India. After knowing that Caprifoliaceae is a cold loving taxon with distribution mostly in the temperate regions of South Indian Hills, field surveys were accordingly scheduled.- Folklores of Santhals Inhabiting Joypur Forest of Bankura District, West Bengal Regarding Medicinal Uses of Plants
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1 Department of Botany (CAS Phase II), Burdwan University, Pin: 713104, West Bengal, IN
1 Department of Botany (CAS Phase II), Burdwan University, Pin: 713104, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 14, No Spl (2017), Pagination: 25-26Abstract
The present work, an outcome of thorough field survey, deals with the documentation of ethnomedicinal plants used by the folk communities in Joypur forest of Bankura district, West Bengal. Information collected from traditional practitioners of the area concerns as many as 30 plant species belonging to the 21 families, their local names, disease- curing properties, parts used, preparation and mode of administration. As taxonomic documentation of medicinal plants and documentation of their ethnomedicinal uses deserve topmost priority in contemporary scientific researches, much care has been taken in their identification and nomenclature.. This study attempts to draw attention for in-depth study on the concerned medicinal plants, the result of which is likely to provide novel, better and efficient remedies for many dreadful diseases. This kind of study is likely to prove useful for protection of intellectual property right (IPR) of the persons from whom the knowledge has been shared.- The Benevolent Perspectives of Plants Associated with Tapovan of Deoghar District, Jharkhand (Iindia)
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1 UGC CAS (Phase II), Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, IN
1 UGC CAS (Phase II), Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 14, No Spl (2017), Pagination: 26-26Abstract
Forests provide food, medicine, energy, shelter, various wood and non-wood products to sustain life. In addition, forest plants render numerous essential services as a component of global life sustaining system. The present work deals with certain utilitarian aspects of forest plants that were documented from the Tapovan, a sacred place which located 10 km from the Deoghar Town. It is mainly famous for Tapo Nath Mahadev, the temple of Lord Shiva. It is named Tapovan because in the olden days the van (forest) was a meditation spot (Tapobhumi). The present study shows how the socio-cultural and spiritual values influence the way human communities perceive plants and how religious beliefs and practices affect the way plants are understood, utilized and managed. Through field work and intimate contact with the persons who have spared their traditional knowledge as 188 plant species could be documented as phytoresources. The family-wise account of use potential of plants was analyzed to get a comprehensive idea about the percentage representation of prevalent plants in each category of use-pattern. The ornamental plants of the sites constitute majority in Tapovan area. Next to come are the shade-giving plants which constitute about 76% of total species recorded. The plants, parts of which are utilized particularly for offering to God considered as sacred are 13%. The species used as source of consumable vegetables constitute 16% and 26% species are used as fruits. There are good number of medicinal plants sustained in the area.- Phytoresources from Durgapur Forest Range, West Bengal and their Sustainable Use
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1 Department of Botany, Khalisani Mahavidyalaya, Khalisani, Chandannagar, Hooghly, West Bengal, Pin-712138, IN
2 Department of Botany, Golapbag, Burdwan University, Burdwan-713104, IN
1 Department of Botany, Khalisani Mahavidyalaya, Khalisani, Chandannagar, Hooghly, West Bengal, Pin-712138, IN
2 Department of Botany, Golapbag, Burdwan University, Burdwan-713104, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 15, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 89-92Abstract
Through extensive field work and intimate contact with tribal groups settled in Durgapur Forest Range of Burdwan district a precise account of 187 plant species was prepared as source of phytoresources in form of NTFP (Non Timber Forest Produce) along with the traditional knowledge about their uses. In the context of commercial prospect, an item-wise enumeration of NTFPs along with their uses was prepared. The species that could be recorded are as follows : 22 as source of edible fruits; 10 for minor wood works; 9 each for miscellaneous purposes including making of basket, mat, hand-fan, broom and for leaves; 8 each for flowers and tannin and Gum, 7 for extraction of oil, 6 for getting fibers, 3 for resins and 1 for floss.
Scientific harvesting, storage and handling of NTFPs need to be introduced and enhanced at grass ischolar_main level since these perspectives can play a potential role in imparting sustainability to the system in operation.
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Durgapur Forest Range, NTFPs, Scientific Harvesting, Awareness, Economic Benevolence.References
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- Flowering and Fruiting Responses of the Wetland Macrophytes in Birbhum District, West Bengal, India
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1 Department of Botany, Durgapur Government College, Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman (W.B.), IN
2 Department of Conservation Biology, Durgapur Government College, Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman (W.B.), IN
3 Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman (W.B.), IN
1 Department of Botany, Durgapur Government College, Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman (W.B.), IN
2 Department of Conservation Biology, Durgapur Government College, Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman (W.B.), IN
3 Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman (W.B.), IN
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The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 13, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 8-13Abstract
The present investigation is an outcome of the flowering and fruiting responses of 182 angiospermic species occurring in wetlands of Birbhum district. Seven seasonal categories of flowering and fruiting responses and high number of species spreading their flowering and fruiting throughout the year were observed. This indicates temporal segregation of reproductive phases to avoid competitive exclusion.Keywords
Flowering, Fruiting Responses, Angiospermic Species, Wetlands, Phenological Spread, Reproductive Biology, Temporal Segregation.References
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- Garh Jungle - A Historic Pristine Forest Biotope
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1 P.G. Deptt. of Botany, Barasat Govt. College, Barasat, North 24-Parganas, IN
2 Deptt. of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman, IN
1 P.G. Deptt. of Botany, Barasat Govt. College, Barasat, North 24-Parganas, IN
2 Deptt. of Botany, Burdwan University, Bardhaman, IN
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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 25, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 48-56Abstract
In the district of Bardhaman, there is a dense forest near Durgapur city, named Garh jungle. Durgapur was founded in the late fifties, by the then Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. Although it is a well-planned industrial city, the forest could manage to preserve its pristinity, at least at the core site because of its impenetrable nature and lack of transport facilities. It is a natural tropical dry deciduous sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn f.)- forest with a more or less undisturbed core.
- A Happy Wild Journey through Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary
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1 Senior Research Fellow, Department, of Botany, Burdwan University, IN
2 Professor in Botany, Department, of Botany, Burdwan University, IN
1 Senior Research Fellow, Department, of Botany, Burdwan University, IN
2 Professor in Botany, Department, of Botany, Burdwan University, IN
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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 21, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 31-38Abstract
No Abstract.- Plant : An Indicator and Mitigator of Pollution
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1 Department of Botany and Forestry, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, IN
1 Department of Botany and Forestry, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, IN
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Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 7, No 3 (1993), Pagination: 11-17Abstract
Plants are good indicators as well as mitigators of environmental pollution. They can play an elegant role in probing such environmental attributes that can be used in monitoring pollution. The deviations in structural organisation and functional systems in plants under different influences can be used as signals to identify the existence of various pollutants. Monitoring could also be related to survey of biopollutants emanating from plants. It is necessary to design a warning system for human allergy and plant disease through a thorough aerobiological survey of pollens and spores, adopt preventive measures and devise clinical systems to encounter the hazards.