Elevation gradients alter vegetation attributes in mountain ecosystems of eastern Himalaya, India
Frontiers in Forests and Global Change,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7
Published: March 4, 2024
The
present
study
describes
how
vegetation
(the
tree
layer)
is
shaped
along
the
elevation
gradients
in
eastern
part
of
Indian
Himalayan
Region.
Various
attributes,
distribution,
population
structure,
and
regeneration
patterns
75
species
belonging
to
31
families
were
studied.
Tree
richness
shows
a
low
plateau
(peaked
between
1,300–1,500
m)
with
linearly
decreasing
pattern
above
1,500
m
asl.
Ericaceae
was
found
as
dominant
family,
followed
by
Lauraceae
Rosaceae.
distributional
species-to-genera
ratio
(S/G)
did
not
follow
any
particular
trends,
while
β-diversity
increased
gradient.
Margalef
index
richness,
Menheink
Fisher
alpha
be
highest
at
lower
altitudes
(1,000–1,500
m),
Simpson
middle
(2,600–3,000
m).
Random
distribution
shown
maximum
(47.3%),
contagious
(42.9%),
regular
(10.8%).
good
healthier
number
seedlings
(10.2%),
fair
(43.5%),
poor
(30.3%),
16%
observed
regenerating.
Acer
laevigatum
(1,500
Prunus
nepalensis
(3,300
Viburnum
sympodiale
(3,400
among
new
regenerating
respective
altitudes.
structure
terms
proportion
individuals
seedlings,
saplings,
adult
class
varied
all
transects.
Species
better
on
upper
limits
have
been
recognized
probable
for
upward
movement.
Language: Английский
Determination of Site Suitability of Medicinal Plants Using Geospatial Techniques: Case Study of Uttarakhand, India
Environmental earth sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 469 - 483
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Naturalization of three alien plant species in Kashmir Himalaya: taxonomic and ecological aspects
Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 9
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Language: Английский
Multifaceted plant diversity patterns across the Himalaya: Status and outlook
Plant Diversity,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Meeting Linnean, Wallacean, and Darwinian shortfalls in global biodiversity hotspots: A model study from the Indian Himalayan Region
Ecological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Language: Английский
Elevational patterns and drivers of taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity of pteridophytes: A case study from the Himalaya
Flora,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 152654 - 152654
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Biodiversity responses to climate change – a sustainable development perspective from India
Biodiversity and Conservation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(12), P. 3347 - 3353
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
The
papers
presented
in
this
special
issue
cover
a
wide
range
of
topics
including
the
impact
climate
change
on
Indian
biodiversity
through
modelling
approaches,
resilience
ecosystems
to
climate-induced
shifts,
and
role
remote
sensing
monitoring
forest
dynamics.
This
body
research
focuses
various
ecological
systems,
highlighting
consequences
providing
actionable
insights
for
conservation
policy
practice.
By
addressing
data
gaps,
enhancing
model
precision,
integrating
technological
advancements
like
GIS
Earth
Observation
supports
ongoing
efforts
conserve
fragile
ecosystems,
such
as
Himalaya.
Furthermore,
studies
synthesising
collecting
India's
help
understanding
patterns
their
biotic
abiotic
drivers
country's
varied
landscapes,
which
offer
valuable
perspectives
sustainable
development
strategies.
these
diverse
efforts,
seeks
advance
our
impacts
foster
resilient
alignment
with
UN
Sustainable
Development
Goals,
particularly
Goal
13
(Climate
Action)
15
(Life
Land).
Language: Английский