Population assessment, distributional pattern and ethnomedicinal significance of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Don) Soo: an endangered species of the Himalayan region DOI Creative Commons
A. Thakar,

Deeksha Dave

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Don) Soo, a perennial medicinal plant found in the sub-alpine and alpine zones of Himalayas (2800–4,500 m), is critically endangered due its overharvesting habitat degradation. The present study aimed at quantifying population status, distribution, impact anthropogenic disturbances ethnobotanical applications D. Paddar Valley North-western Himalaya. research findings indicate total density frequency 0.83 plants m −2 29.9%, respectively, which comparatively lower than associated 99 species belonging to 37 families. Observed decline density, frequency, Importance Value Index (IVI) spatial extent between 2022 2024, underscore loss, over grazing exploitation on species. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) shows that environmental factors like soil type moisture, slope aspect influence distribution across sites. Correlation analysis reveals positive relationship elevation, with optimal growth occurring 3500–4000 moist, northeast facing slopes ( r = 0.987). well-drained, sandy loamy average moisture content was be more suitable for as compared clayey soil. Regarding value revealed out 102 informants surveyed, 75% were aware properties, primarily using tuberous roots treat stomach ailments enhance libido. However, 45% respondents identified unsustainable utilization major threat, while 27% pointed additional pressures from immature harvesting illegal trade livestock grazing. These provide essential insights decision makers regarding policy development involvement local community conservation related this ecologically sensitive region.

Language: Английский

Ethnobiological survey on medicinal plants used by gaddi and gujjar tribes of riparian region of Beas River of Himachal Pradesh in North Western Himalayas, India DOI Creative Commons

Neha Thakur,

Nitesh Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar

et al.

Clinical Phytoscience, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Abstract Himachal Pradesh is one of the most species-rich regions in world and a key center for origin diversity numerous plant species. Ethnobotanical research essential exploring these diverse biological resources medicinal uses. This study aimed to record traditional knowledge tribal communities concerning use plants treating diseases humans livestock. Despite this richness, there lack detailed documentation about therapeutic area. The indigenous region rely on plants, making it valuable resource further pharmacological phytochemical research. ethnobotanical surveys were conducted from August 2022 July 2023, our fieldwork took place four districts (Kullu (1279 m), Mandi (760 Hamirpur (780 m) Kangra (1200–1300 under various villages. ethnobiological data was gathered through field surveys, open interviews, discussions, semi-structured questionnaires with 193 participants aged 40 80 years. Informants chosen using randomized household interview snowball sampling methods. documented 64 39 families, among which 58 species are angiosperms, 5 pteridophytes bryophyte utilized purposes. Rosaceae, Lamiaceae, Ranunculaceae used herb families. Rubus ellipticus (0.75) Trillium govanianum (0.74) demonstrated highest UV (Use value) values. ICF (Informant Consensus factor) value revealed that nervous system disorders-related ailments treated. explored information flora riparian vegetation within while also assessing present state practical application their information. It underscores potential additional delve deeper into properties floras emphasizes importance preserving wisdom.

Language: Английский

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Quantifying redox signalling regulatory transcriptional dynamics in Nardostachys jatamansi under abiotic stress response DOI
Shubham Joshi, Rohit Joshi

Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 1869(6), P. 130788 - 130788

Published: March 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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Habitat suitability modelling and range change dynamics of Bergenia stracheyi under projected climate change scenarios DOI Creative Commons
Zishan Ahmad Wani, Javid A. Dar,

Aamir Nazir Lone

et al.

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: April 22, 2025

Prioritizing native and endemic species for conservation is fundamental to achieve broader objectives of safeguarding biodiversity, as these are vulnerable extinction risks. Forecasting the climatic niche through distribution models can be crucial their habitat sustainable management in future. In this study, an ensemble modelling approach was used predict Bergenia stracheyi , a alpine plant Himalayan region. The results revealed that B . primarily influenced by Annual Mean Temperature (Bio1) Precipitation (Bio12). Ensemble model predictions under current conditions, suitable habitats distributed across higher elevations Jammu Kashmir future indicate that, all scenarios, majority currently will remain species. predicts significant expansion B. particularly more severe climate change scenarios (RCP8.5). However, some areas identified suitable, including parts Pir Panjal range Mirpur (Pakistan), projected become unsuitable These shifts may have far-reaching consequences ecosystem functioning stability services provided human communities. Additionally, lead mismatches between phenological events pollinators potentially causing ecological disruptions. Thus, predicted highlight importance local measures mitigate impacts change.

Language: Английский

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Vegetative propagation of Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. by rhizome cuttings: a step towards conservation and cultivation approach DOI Creative Commons
Junaid A. Magray, Bilal Ahmad Wani, Hanan Javid

et al.

Frontiers in Conservation Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5

Published: May 8, 2024

Introduction Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. is a highly valuable multipurpose herb native to the Himalayan region. Unsustainable harvesting of this species due its diverse uses has resulted in rapid decline population across natural habitats, thereby necessitating propagation and conservation. To overcome challenge, potential P. rhizomes for ex situ regeneration was evaluated. Methods The current study aims develop standard protocol . Rhizome cuttings derived by splitting whole were used effect various hormones soil compositions on their sprouting growth performance. Results Soil SC10 SC5 consisting soil, sand, pebbles, vermicompost (1:1:1:1) (1:1:1), respectively, most suitable optimum species. rhizome segments treated with GA 3 (150ppm) induced highest percentage (91.67%), minimum time 23.25 days. maximum root length (9.25 cm), shoot (16.5 leaf number (11.25) recorded cuttings. Conclutions Overall, results present helped establishing cost-effective, rapid, efficient, simple mass method target will serve as guide large-scale cultivation, effective conservation, sustainable utilization economically medicinal herb.

Language: Английский

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Population assessment, distributional pattern and ethnomedicinal significance of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Don) Soo: an endangered species of the Himalayan region DOI Creative Commons
A. Thakar,

Deeksha Dave

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Don) Soo, a perennial medicinal plant found in the sub-alpine and alpine zones of Himalayas (2800–4,500 m), is critically endangered due its overharvesting habitat degradation. The present study aimed at quantifying population status, distribution, impact anthropogenic disturbances ethnobotanical applications D. Paddar Valley North-western Himalaya. research findings indicate total density frequency 0.83 plants m −2 29.9%, respectively, which comparatively lower than associated 99 species belonging to 37 families. Observed decline density, frequency, Importance Value Index (IVI) spatial extent between 2022 2024, underscore loss, over grazing exploitation on species. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) shows that environmental factors like soil type moisture, slope aspect influence distribution across sites. Correlation analysis reveals positive relationship elevation, with optimal growth occurring 3500–4000 moist, northeast facing slopes ( r = 0.987). well-drained, sandy loamy average moisture content was be more suitable for as compared clayey soil. Regarding value revealed out 102 informants surveyed, 75% were aware properties, primarily using tuberous roots treat stomach ailments enhance libido. However, 45% respondents identified unsustainable utilization major threat, while 27% pointed additional pressures from immature harvesting illegal trade livestock grazing. These provide essential insights decision makers regarding policy development involvement local community conservation related this ecologically sensitive region.

Language: Английский

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