Download or read book Aquatic Ecosystem Biodiversity Ecology and Conservation written by Mamta Rawat and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together the latest information on the rapid advances and developments in the field of aquatic ecology. India is very rich in terms of biological diversity due to its wide range of habitats and climatic conditions. It is home to as much as 7 per cent of the world’s animal species, although it only accounts for about 2 per cent of the total landmass. The present work on biodiversity, ecology and conservation of aquatic resources represents original research in the field of aquatic biodiversity, wetland ecology and its applications with reference to the country’s aquatic resources. There are 19 chapters, each contributed by an expert in his/her particular field and offering novel approaches to various topics in the area of aquatic ecosystems.
Download or read book Aquatic Biodiversity in India written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aquatic Biodiversity in India written by D. R. & Prasad A. K. & Prasad G Khanna and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book reflects the present scenario of Aquatic Biodiversity in India. The book includes 22 chapters contributed by eminent scientists, researchers and teachers, who all are leading authorities in the field of aquatic biodiversity. The book covers in depth analysis of aquatic flora and fauna, their present status in India, various threats to them and their conservation measures. The book forms a useful contribution for Limnologists, Zoologists, Botanists, Microbiologists, Environmentalists, Researchers, students of PG level and for the people engaged in the field of aquatic biodiversity.
Download or read book Freshwater Biodiversity in Asia written by Maurice Kottelat and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World Bank Discussion Paper No. 337. Draws on household survey data from 87 rural villages in Bangladesh to examine the contribution that government family planning programs, as well as other health care interventions, have made toward the recent reduction in fertility by increasing contraceptive use and reducing infant mortality. The paper suggests that the programs have been effective and finds that targeted credit program placement, such as the Grameen Bank and the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC), contributed to the effort as well.
Download or read book Fish Biodiversity of India written by D. Kapoor and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing information on systematic, habitat and distribution of 2118 finfishes and its scientific name and classification based on Nelson, 1994.
Download or read book Freshwater Biodiversity written by David Dudgeon and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing human populations and higher demands for water impose increasing impacts and stresses upon freshwater biodiversity. Their combined effects have made these animals more endangered than their terrestrial and marine counterparts. Overuse and contamination of water, overexploitation and overfishing, introduction of alien species, and alteration of natural flow regimes have led to a 'great thinning' and declines in abundance of freshwater animals, a 'great shrinking' in body size with reductions in large species, and a 'great mixing' whereby the spread of introduced species has tended to homogenize previously dissimilar communities in different parts of the world. Climate change and warming temperatures will alter global water availability, and exacerbate the other threat factors. What conservation action is needed to halt or reverse these trends, and preserve freshwater biodiversity in a rapidly changing world? This book offers the tools and approaches that can be deployed to help conserve freshwater biodiversity.
Download or read book Biodiversity in India Status Issues and Challenges written by Shalinder Kaur and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This contributed book is based on the current status of biodiversity in India, issues and challenges faced by the authorities involved in conservation efforts, and the imperative role of various direct and indirect stakeholders in biodiversity conservation. The book discusses the current status of different forms of biodiversity in India, challenges faced by stakeholders, issues and reasons for biodiversity losses, and efforts by government through various laws, policies, and programs in a concise and comprehensive manner throughout its many chapters. In this way, readers can access diverse information on Indian biodiversity through this book. It is compiled by leading experts in the field of conservation. In 18 chapters, it covers biodiversity of both fauna and flora, on land and in aquatic ecosystems, legal and policy aspects, as well as innovative conservation tool and techniques. It is useful for undergraduates and graduate students and also educates policy planners, bureaucrats, foresters, and researchers in India and abroad.
Download or read book Aquatic and Wetland Plants of India written by Christopher D. K. Cook and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of wetlands to life on Earth is now generally accepted. This is a reference book and identification manual for the vascular plants found in permanent or seasonal fresh water in the subcontinent of India south of the Himalayas. About 660 species are described, and all plantsare illustrated by line drawings showing the diagnostic features. The text is written in a style for both experts and those with only a little botanical training. Scientists and conservationists will be able to identify the plants with accuracy and to build on this information to promoteconservation.
Download or read book Marine Faunal Diversity in India written by Krishnamoorthy Venkataraman and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-11-21 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water, making it an ideal and abundant resource for studying species diversity, faunal communities, and ecosystems. India’s massive coastline (5,044 miles) means it plays a major role in housing these faunal communities. Of the 32 animal phyla, 15 are represented in India’s marine ecosystem, covering more than 15,000 species. Marine and coastal ecosystems of India provide supporting services in the form of wide range of habitats. Major ecosystems such as estuaries, mangroves, coral reefs, lagoons, seaweeds and sea grasses serve as nurseries for both inshore and offshore fishes and others, many of which are supposed to be commercially exploited. Marine Faunal Diversity in India describes different marine faunal group ranges from sponges, corals, mollusks, crabs, fishes, reptiles, birds, marine mammals, mangrove fauna and tsunami impact on marine faunal diversity. The chapters, written by reputed experts in their respective fields, illustrate diversity and distribution of marine faunal communities. Key aspects of the ecology and conservation of this important ecosystem are also discussed. Marine Faunal Diversity in India provides marine biologists and related researchers with access to the latest research and field studies from this major region. Provides the latest field research on marine faunal diversity throughout the vast and species-rich Indian region Brings together expertise from top marine biology researchers in the country Covers a diverse array of aquatic environments, including coastal and island areas Discusses conservation ecology of marine faunal groups
Download or read book Marine Biodiversity in India written by Sadasivam Kannaiyan and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ecosystems of India written by J. R. B. Alfred and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biodiversity of Aquatic Ecosystem written by Pawan Kumar Bharti and published by Discovery Publishing House Pvt Limited. This book was released on 2013 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extension use of illustrations is intended to increase the understanding the concepts and show modern facilities also. The book includes chapters contributed by outstanding experts and scientists from Egypt, Nigeria and different parts of India.
Download or read book Aquatic Biodiversity II written by H. Segers and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-20 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freshwater Biodiversity is a much underestimated component of global biodiversity, both in its diversity and in its potential to act as models for fundamental research in evolutionary biology and ecosystem studies. Freshwater organisms also reflect quality of water bodies and can thus be used to monitor changes in ecosystem health. The present book comprises a unique collection of primary research papers spanning a wide range of topics in aquatic biodiversity studies, and including a first global assessment of specific diversity of freshwater animals. The book also presents a section on the interaction between scientists and science policy managers. A target opinion paper lists priorities in aquatic biodiversity research for the next decade and several reactions from distinguished scientists discuss the relevance of these items from different points of view: fundamental ecology, taxonomy and systematics, needs of developing countries, present-day biodiversity policy at European and at global scales. It is believed that such a platform for the interaction between science and science policy is an absolute necessity for the efficient use of research budgets in the future.
Download or read book Natural Aquatic Ecosystems of India written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed articles presented at a seminar.
Download or read book Trends in Biodiversity and Aquaculture written by Ashwani Wanganeo and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book Entitled, Trends In Biodiversity And Aquaculture Is An Outcome Of Original Research Papers Contributed By Various Responsible Experts In Their Respective Fields. The Book Is Divided Into Two Sections. The First Section Covers The Floristic Component Laying Emphasis On Biodiversity Aspects From The Ethno Botanical Perspective. Under Management Plans, Impact Of Deweeding On Aquatic Biodiversity Has Also Been Dealt With. Moving From Land Towards Aquatic Habitats The Cycling Of Process Of Biologically Essential Element Viz, Phosphorous Has Also Been Included As It Is One Of The Important And Essential Nutrients In Deciphering The Productivity Of The Aquatic Ecosystems. Looking To The Importance Of Usage Of Multidimensional Approaches And Remote Sensing For Biodiversity Evaluation, The Papers Related To These Aspects Have Been Included. Emphasis Is Laid On Assessing The Specific Biodiversity Aspect On Both Land And Water. The Second Section Has Totally Been Devoted To The Aquaculture Wherein Most Of The Essential Aspect Of Aquaculture Have Been Dealt With. Papers Highlighting Different Fractions Of Aquaculture Starting From Site Selection, Construction Of Aquaculture Farm, Nursery Management To Breeding Have Been Included Besides Papers Giving Important Information Regarding Fish Fauna, Investment Opportunity In Aquaculture, Recent Advances In Fish Technology To Integrated Fish Farming. Contents Section I: Terrestrial And Aquatic Biodiversity; Chapter 1: Biodiversity Using Multidimensional Approaches By Shashi Kant And Neeraj Sharma; Chapter 2: Basic Principles Of Remote Sensing By R S Biradar And Rajani H Khandagale; Chapter 3: Medicinal Plants Of Uri, Kashmir Himalaya: An Ethnobotanical Perspective By Z S Khan, G H Dar And A A Khuroo; Chapter 4: Pteridophytic Diversity Of Bhaderwah, (J&K) North-West Himalaya By Anil K Raina And Shashi Kant; Chapter 5: Economic Potential Of Portulaca Oleracea L (Portulacaceae): What Do We Know? By Tanvir H Dar And G H Dar; Chapter 6: Biogeochemical Cycle Of Phosphorus In The Aquatic Environment By C S Purushothaman And P K Pandey; Chapter 7: Plankton Diversity In Kashmir Himalayan Lakes: An Overview By A Wanganeo And R Wanganeo; Chapter 8: Current Limnology Of Dal Lake In Kashmir By Ashok K Pandit, J A Javeed And Anjum Banday; Chapter 9: Comparative Limnology Of Himalayan Dal Lake, Kashmir By M R D Kundangar And Adnan Abubakr; Chapter 10: Impact Of Deweeding Emergent And Free-Floating Macrophytes On Bhoj Wetland By A Wanganeo, S Raghuwanshi And N Gupta; Section Ii: Aquaculture; Chapter 11: Selection Of Suitable Site For Aquaculture By M H Chandrakant; Chapter 12: Design And Construction Of Aquafarms By M H Chandrakant; Chapter 13: Soil And Water Quality Management In Aquaculture By Neelam Saharan; Chapter 14: Design And Construction Of Aquaculture Farm By Anand S Upadhyay; Chapter 15: Less Use But Much Abuse By P K Ghosh; Chapter 16: Intergrated Fish Farming By Kiran Dube; Chapter 17: Pearl Culture By Kiran Dube; Chapter 18: Nursery Management For Production Of Fry Of Indian Major Carps By H Singh, R M Tibile And G S Ghode; Chapter 19: Fish Health Management In India: A Overview By Manas Kr Das; Chapter 20: Breeding And Commercial Production Of Ornamental Fish By S G S Zaidi; Chapter 21: World Trade Organization And Its Impact On Indian Fisheries By Shyam S Salim And R K Langer; Chapter 22: Recent Advances In Fishing Technology By Latha Shenoy; Chapter 23: Investment Opportunity In Freshwater Prawn Farming By Anand S Upadhyay; Chapter 24: Aquatic Pollution And Its Impact On Aquatic Animal Health With Special Reference To Indian Aquaculture By R P Raman; Chapter 25: Status Of Indian Shad Hilsa, Tanualosa Ilisha (Hamilton-Buchanan, 1822) And Its Strategies For Development By D K De; Chapter 26: Fish Fauna Of Some Tributaries Of River Ravi, District Kathua, J&K State By S P S Dutta, Subhash C Gupta, V Rathore And A Sharma; Chapter 27: Fishery Potential And Enhancement In Nainital Lake By K K Vass.
Download or read book The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in the Eastern Himalaya written by David James Allen and published by IUCN. This book was released on 2010 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Seaweeds of India written by Bhavanath Jha and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India has 7,500 km of coastline with diverse habitats and rich biota. Coastal ecosystems, unfortunately, are experiencing wide range of pressures due to siltation, eutrophication, coastal development, aquaculture and climate change. Those species that adapt to these pressures will expand their living boundaries while others may fade away. Accordingly, the study of coastal biodiversity is of great concern globally and constitutes an important element of global change research. Gujarat has 1,600 km of coastline, reportedly with rich diversity of seaweeds. Previously published accounts on seaweed biodiversity were mainly in the form of checklists, the earliest among these being the checklist of Krishnamurthy and Joshi prepared in the early 1970s. The more recent checklists are based almost entirely on secondary information. The present book entitled Seaweeds of India – The Diversity and Distribution of Seaweeds of Gujarat Coast is a timely publication based wholly on primary data. Data were collected through extensive and systematic ? eld studies conducted by the authors during different seasons over a three year period. The authors collected nearly 200 species of seaweeds belonging to 100 genera of Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta and Rhodophyta. Twenty-four of the species are new to Gujarat coast and three are new to Indian waters. The book contains high-quality images of the different species in their existing habitats. Brief taxonomical descriptions, together with information on ecology, distribution, seasonality and abundance, are covered for each of the species.
