Elevation gradients alter vegetation attributes in mountain ecosystems of eastern Himalaya, India

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7

Опубликована: Март 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.

Язык: Английский

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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, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 9

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Multifaceted plant diversity patterns across the Himalaya: Status and outlook

Plant Diversity, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Determination of Site Suitability of Medicinal Plants Using Geospatial Techniques: Case Study of Uttarakhand, India

Environmental earth sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 469 - 483

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Meeting Linnean, Wallacean, and Darwinian shortfalls in global biodiversity hotspots: A model study from the Indian Himalayan Region

Ecological Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 3, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Biodiversity responses to climate change – a sustainable development perspective from India

Biodiversity and Conservation, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 33(12), С. 3347 - 3353

Опубликована: Окт. 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).

Язык: Английский

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Elevational patterns and drivers of taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity of pteridophytes: A case study from the Himalaya

Flora, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 152654 - 152654

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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