Perspectives in Plant Biodiversity

by Dr K Muthuchelian

ISBN: 9788170359067
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 11495.00
Biblio : xi+329p., figs.,col.plts.,tables., ind., 25 cm

Author Profile

Prof. (Dr.) K. Muthuchelian [Ph.D., D.Sc., FNABS, FIEF (Canada)] is Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University, Salem. He is First Indian Scientist honoured with the presitigious awards of the University of Ancona, Italy, besides this Dr. Muthuchelian’s recipient of several awards such as ‘Tamil Nadu Best Scientist’ in Environmental Science (1999) and twice “Best Vice-Chancellor Award” by the Indian Red Cross Society.

About The Book

This book contains a series of scientific articles regarding Plant Biodiversity. It addresses the economic, institutional and social challenges confronting scientists and policy markers in conserving biodiversity and ecosystem service that are critical for sustaining human well being and development. It contains 40 chapters and it will bring out the first hand information about diversity and bio-resources both in land and water. This book is useful for students, environmentalists, foresters and

Table of Contents

Foreword v <BR> Preface vii <BR> 1. Conservation of Plant Diversity in Kodai Hills (Southern Western Ghats) of South India 1 <BR> 2. A Floristic Study of Six Angiospermous Parasites of Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu 6 <BR> 3. Common and Cultivated Oil Yielding Plants in Western Ghats of Southern Part of Tamil Nadu 11 <BR> 4. Effect of High Power Transmission Line on Herbaceous Species Composition and Forest Biodiversity 14 <BR> 5. Studies on the Distribution of Certain Medicinal Plants in Semi