Download or read book Magical Biodiversity of India written by and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biodiversity and Its Conservation in India written by Sharad Singh Negi and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The magical world of soil biodiversity written by FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS - FAO & INTERNATIONAL UNION OF SOIL. and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the framework of World Soil Day 2020, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), and the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) launched a children's book contest on Soil Biodiversity with the motto "Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity". The book contest on soil biodiversity has given visibility to the importance of soil organisms and raised awareness on the urgency of protecting soil biodiversity. The soil biodiversity book competition highlights the importance of soil organisms and raises awareness of the urgent need to protect soil biodiversity among a young audience (children aged 6-11 years). This collection of 10 stories includes the best entries received from a total of 80 books spanning over 60 countries.
Download or read book Biodiversity in India written by T Pullaiah and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present volume 5 of Biodiversity in India includes ten articles with main emphasis on medicinal plants and ethnobotany. For the first time we included of animal diversity. The first article is on Millipedes and their conservation. The next two articles are on medicinal plants against respiratory complaints and eye diseases. Ethnobotany of East Godavari district is given in Chapter 4, Anantapur district in Chapter 7 and Komaralad Mandal in Chapter 8. Medicinal uses of orchids is given in the following Chapter 5 and Green medicine of Tirupati - Kadapa - Nallamalai region in Chapter 6. A conspectus of the Tribe Eragrostidae in Andhra Pradesh is given in Chapter 9. The last Chapter deals with cultivated plants of Andhra Pradesh.
Download or read book The Biodiversity of India written by Erach Bharucha and published by Mapin Publishing Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 45,000 plant and 77,000 animal species have been recorded in India and make up 7 per cent of the total plant and 6.4 per cent of the total animal species found in the world. The enormous variation of landscapes due to climate and topography has created different ecosystems that support and nurture this bio-diversity. From the majestic Himalayas in the North to the lush tropics of the South, the precious natural resources of this subcontinent are found in forest, grassland, island, coastal belt, marine, desert and semi-arid ecosystems. Industrialization and modern ways of life are pillaging these resources and posing a monumental threat to the natural world. It is estimated that as many as 50 per cent of the earth's species are likely to become extinct during the first two decades of the 21st century.
Download or read book Perspectives on Biodiversity of India written by A. Biju Kumar and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Indian Biodiversity for the Present Millennium written by Sas Biswas and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biodiversity in India written by T. Pullaiah and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Glimpses of Biodiversity written by B. B. Hosetti and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book collates information on mainly four aspects. First is general aspects of biodiversity, second is information available on Western Ghat biodiversity, the third aspect is related to biodiversity regulations and conventions and the fourth aspect is on some information on the rare and endangered species. These four aspects are spread into nine chapters. Chapter one deals with the general aspects of biodiversity. The information available on the flora and fauna of Western Ghats collated from various sources is provided in chapter 2. The subjects like draft biodiversity bill and conservation methods are dealt in chapter 3 and 4 respectively. The National strategy to collect information biodiversity is given in chapter 5. Various methods of gene banking are described in chapter 6 and chapter 7 deals with the convention on biodiversity. The details about the convention on international trade in endangered species is narrated in chapter 8. The last chapter of this book imparts information of Silent valley, Lion tailed Macaca, River dolphins, Asiatic lion, Musk deer, Great Indian bastard, Baya birds, Orchids, Pea fowls, Wood duck and Marine turtles of India. This book not only provides reference but also serve as a guide and inspiration for the future research. The scientists, teachers, students wildlife officials and biodiversity lovers are expected to find this book indispensable. Contents: Chapter 1: What is Biodiversity: General Aspects, Chapter 2: The Western Ghat Biodiversity, Chapter 3: Draft Biodiversity Bill, Chapter 4: Conservation of Biodiversity, Chapter 5: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, Chapter 6: Gene Bank, Chapter 7: Convention on Biological Diversity (Agreed Tet of the Convention), Chapter 8: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), Chapter 9: Hot Spot Information.
Download or read book Understanding Biodiversity written by Ashish Kothari and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Tract Is An Impassioned Plea To Development Planners To Overhaul Wildlife, Agricultural And Environmental Strategies To Achieve Greater Biodiversity And Sustain The Planet. It Looks At The Conservation Of Wildlife Habitats In The Context Of The Commercial-Industrial Forces.
Download or read book Biodiversity in India written by T. Pullaiah and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed articles.
Download or read book Biodiversity and Livelihood Lessons from Community Research in India written by Oommen V. Oommen and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biodiversity and Livelihood: Lessons from Community Research in India Is a compilation of research articles on the ecological biodiversity and local conservation efforts of selected regions in India, and among local communities throughout the county. 18 chapters have been contributed by experts in ecology, sustainability and ethnic studies in India. The chapters provide information on a wide range of tops which cover local communities, their agricultural practices and the ecological relationships between their community and the species on which their livelihood depends. Contributions emphasize different aspects of these topics, such as observational ecological information about the aforementioned regions and communities, the local biodiversity, tribal customs of ethnic communities that are linked to conservation, specific programs which are aimed at the conservation of specific plant and animal species endemic to the region, the benefits shared by the communities involved with conservation programs and recommendations shared by the authors for sustainable management of the regional ecosystem and its resources. Readers will find a wealth of information about biodiversity conservation in different regions in India (most notably the western and eastern ghats and provinces such as Kerala and Andhra Pradesh), from a basic and applied perspective. The book is, therefore, an informative reference for conservationists, ecologists, environmentalists and ethnologists who are studying the biodiversity and conservation of India. Readers involved in sustainable development programs in the region will also find the content valuable to their knowledge.
Download or read book The Magical Everything written by Jenny Pinto and published by Notion Press. This book was released on with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MAGICAL EVERYTHING This is a book, for middle and high school children, about the environmental and climate crisis our civilization finds itself in today. Told through the adventures of young Ila, the book take a long view of evolutionary history and the deep interconnections of life, the book allows the reader to discover life’s complexities and the reasons why we find ourselves in this human created climate crisis today. It is a hybrid graphic novel beautifully illustrated by Sharon Dev Adults will enjoy it just as well
Download or read book Beyond the Biodiversity Convention written by Ashish Kothari and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nurturing Biodiversity written by Madhav Gadgil and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indian Hotspots written by Chandrakasan Sivaperuman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-01 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive account of India’s four biodiversity hotspots: the Himalaya, Indo-Burma, Western Ghats and Sri Lanka and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With a focus on tropical rainforests, it includes more than 30 chapters covering different vertebrate fauna e.g. fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, as well as topics such as conservation and management aspects. Written by experts in the field of biodiversity conservation and management, it offers ample new insights into a number of subjects related to the faunal communities of tropical forest ecosystems, providing a valuable resource for conservationists and researchers in the field of flora and fauna diversity.
