Plant Biodiversity Conservation and Management
by Pullaiah T, G Meerabai
ISBN: 9789351308232
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 4995.00
Biblio : viii+122p., figs., tabls., 25 cm
Author Profile
Dr. G. Meerabai, M.Sc., Ph.D. was born in Kurnool district and studied there up to 10th class. Completed her Intermediate and Degree in Sri Satya Sai Institutes, Anantapur. She was completed her M.Sc. in Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati in 1982. Obtained Ph.D. from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam in 1988. She has got 14 years of teaching experience in U.G. section. At present working as Assistant Professor (OC) in Rayalaseema University, Kurnool from 2006 till today. Published 25 papers
About The Book
This is a textbook on Biodiversity, Conservation and Management for the undergraduate and post-graduate students in Botany. It covers syllabus of most of the Indian Universities on the above subject. It is written in simple and lucid manner. The book running to 122 pages covers Nature, Values and Distribution of Biodiversity, Conservation of Biodiversity, Global and National Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives and Remote Sensing and Plant Resource Management. The book is profusely illustrated.
Table of Contents
Preface v
1. Nature, Values and Distribution of Biodiversity 1
1. Nature of Biodiversity 1
2. Value of Biodiversity 3
3. Magnitude and Distribution of Biodiversity 21
4. India: A Mega Diversity Center – Floristic Richness and
Centers of Plant Diversity of India 27
5. Agro Diversity – Vavilov Centers of Crop Plants 33
6. Exotics and Invasives 46
2. Conservation of Biodiversity 49
1. Conservation Principles 49
2. Process of Extinction 51
3. Threats to Biodiversity 52
4. Con
