Floristic diversity of native wild ornamental plants of Aravalli Hill Range: a case study from district Rewari, Haryana, India

Journal of Threatened Taxa, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 22479 - 22493

Published: Jan. 26, 2023

Ornamental plants are important constituent of floristic diversity which beautify and glorify our surroundings. They add a positive attitude to life, intensify the feeling happiness, enhance economic value estate. There has been growing trend promoted by environmentalists, ecologists, horticulturalists toward inclusion new wild ornamental (WOPs) for minimising their maintenance costs enhancing survival rate. The current study inventorised native WOPs Aravalli Hill Range Haryana State. Researchers recorded 88 species belonging 40 plant families. Asteraceae Poaceae most dominant families, contributing seven each followed Fabaceae Malvaceae with six each. habit wise distribution from hill ranges depicted that herbaceous types 53.4 % trees (18.2 %), climbers (14.8 shrubs (11.4%). These were found suitable various purposes garden, potted, medicinal, lawn cover, avenue tree, hedge/fencing, edible, religious/ ceremonial, road dividers, cacti, succulent, indoor foliage. documented four plants, viz., Argyreia cuneata (Willd.) Ker Gawl., Boswellia serrata Roxb. ex Colebr., Pulicaria wightiana (DC.) C.B.Clarke, Rivea hypocrateriformis (Desr.) Choisy. endemic Indian subcontinent. Blumea lacera (Burm.f.) DC., Cleome viscosa L., Saccharum spontaneum Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq. reported have somewhat invasive potential in this region. Further, it is also suggested introduce some into domestication florists, horticulturists, nurserymen, municipal authorities protection, conservation, perpetuation these minimize use foreign floral control further spread alien plants.

Language: Английский

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Dying of thirst: Osmoregulation by a hawkmoth pollinator in response to variability in ambient humidity and nectar availability

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 29, 2023

Abstract Climate-induced alterations in flowering phenology can lead to a temporal mismatch between pollinators and the availability of floral resources. Such asynchrony may be especially impactful desert ecosystems, where time pollinator emergence are particularly sensitive rainfall. To investigate osmoregulation desert-living hawkmoth Manduca sexta , we sampled hemolymph osmolality over 1000 lab-grown moths held at 20%, 50%, 80% ambient humidity. Under starvation, remained within healthy range from days 1-3, regardless However, levels increase steeply baseline 360-370 mmol/kg 550 after 4-5 low intermediate humidity 5 high Starved exposed conditions died days, whereas those lived twice as long. Moths fed either synthetic Datura wrightii nectar, Agave palmeri or water, maintained 350-400 mmol/kg. The same was true for that on authentic nectars. consumed higher amounts likely due non-sugar nectar constituents nectar. Finally, simulating 4-day availability, found single meal osmotically rescue dry conditions. Our findings indicate provides rapid accurate biomarker assessing both health relative hydration state insect pollinators.

Language: Английский

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Towards a better understanding of the relationships between pollinators, human well‐being, and medicine plants in the Great Lakes Region of Eastern North America

Plants People Planet, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 5(6), P. 842 - 851

Published: June 25, 2023

Societal Impact Statement A diversity of values is needed to maximize the effectiveness conservation planning, including policies and programs. The results United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) in Montreal, Canada, highlight importance a shift towards recognizing multiple ways knowing ecology conservation. This review aims provide baseline what known about culturally significant plants Great Lakes Region Eastern North America. this research insight into which has been conducted past changing way future. Summary Biocultural theory allows for an examination complex problems using systems thinking conserving biological cultural together. In America, wild medicine are important part Anishinaabe people understand as Mini bimaadizi , or good life, aki miijim traditional food systems. Given various threats facing plant populations continued global change, investigate pollination breeding Region. overall goal determine proportion these have had basic ecological studies done degree region rely on insect pollination. systematic literature was plants. Half all included lacked specific information related reproduction. Most that studied relied outcrossing, most commonly reported pollinators were Apidae family. With interactions between many experiencing population declines, it dependence animal These findings will be relevant planning policy

Language: Английский

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Differential impacts of land‐use change on multiple components of common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) pollination success

Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(6)

Published: June 1, 2024

Land-use change is one the greatest threats to biodiversity and projected increase in magnitude coming years, stressing importance of better understanding how land-use may affect vital ecosystem services, such as pollination. Past studies on impact have largely focused only aspect pollination process (e.g., pollinator composition, visitation, pollen transfer), potentially misrepresenting full complexity effects services. Evaluating impacts across multiple components can also help pinpoint underlying mechanisms driving effects. This study evaluates affects aspects common milkweed populations, including community visitation rate, removal, deposition. Overall, altered floral visitor with small bees having a larger presence developed areas. Insect rate removal were higher more areas, perhaps suggesting positive change. However, deposition did not differ between undeveloped sites. Our findings highlight evaluating pollination, these likely depend specific evaluated intensity disturbance. stresses order fully understand overall this service.

Language: Английский

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Public Attitudes towards Insect Pollinators in Morocco: Insights from a Pilot Study with Broader Applications

Diversity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(7), P. 383 - 383

Published: June 30, 2024

This pilot study provides insights into the Moroccan public’s understanding and willingness to engage in insect pollinator preservation, highlighting widespread awareness alongside significant knowledge gaps. The success of biodiversity conservation efforts, especially those aimed at pollinators, is greatly enhanced by an informed committed populace. Understanding public perceptions pollinators important as it shapes effectiveness strategies their implementation. Although our does not include every demographic society, portion populace: educated urban youth. a key population that will be crucial developing future strategies, given tendency towards increasing urbanization putting cities forefront sustainable development. Our assess opinions on services, declining numbers Morocco. We conducted survey distributed mainly through media over four months, receiving responses from 301 individuals. results indicate aware decreasing populations main threats, shows participate strategies. However, gaps persist roles ecology pollinators. While honey bees bumble are well-recognized for role pollinating agricultural wild plants, there less about other common such solitary flies. Additionally, essential contributions non-bee remain widely overlooked. To address these findings, we recommend implementing specialized educational initiatives increase vital functions supporting ecosystem services. In order adopt more encompassing strategy upcoming outreach efforts within national should emphasize made lesser-known strive sectors currently involved conservation. while this valuable insights, sample size limits generalizability conclusions. Future research with larger diverse samples would beneficial validate expand upon findings provide comprehensive all areas perception engagement Expanding sampling older, educated, demographics strengthen initial broaden application, beyond attitudes.

Language: Английский

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