S. Alemmeren Jamir , R. Imkongwapang

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In a degraded secondary tropical forest along a traditional elephant route of Mokokchung District, a total of 157 flowering plants were enumerated distributed in 66 families. Dicotyledons dominated the area (112 species) and the gymnosperms were represented by Gnetum gnemon. Although the forest had undergone various degrees of degradation, remnant of different growth forms was found in the component species. Presence of 113 plants used by the locals for various purposes such as, timber, medicinal, ornamental, scientific, ethno botanical values including wild vegetables and wild fruits popularly consumed locally indicate high biodiversity valuation.

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S. Alemmeren Jamir , H. N. Pandey

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In three sacred groves of Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya) , covering a total area of approximately 28 ha , a total of 395 plant species was found distributed in 108 families. Proximity of this region to the species-rich regions of Eastern Himalayas , Myanmar , and South-Central China has resulted in high species and family richness of the groves. Complex community structure with many growth forms has also contributed to species richness. However , cultural and developmental activities have posed serious threats to the very survival of these groves.

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