Papers by Arvind Prajapati
Lichens are very important component of the ecosystem serving as substrate, shelter, food, nutrie... more Lichens are very important component of the ecosystem serving as substrate, shelter, food, nutrient cycle, succession etc. Epiphytic lichens are generally considered to be good indicator of environmental quality. Changes in environmental condition may be reflected in changes to composition of lichen vegetation. They occure in all possible environmental habitats of the worlds. Current studies on lichen represents about 3099 species of lichen from the Indian subcontinent out of 20,000 lichen species from the world. Chhattisgarh is home to many rare, endangered and economically important species, including many species of plants, trees and climbers in diverse habitats, as well as lichens. In Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, NTPC has natural and artificial plantations representing the tropical dry deciduous forest types of the country. This study focused on lichen communities around the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) power plant in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. Lichen host species are: Shorea robusta, Diospyros melanoxylon, Lannea grandis, Madhuca longifolia Mangifera indica, Buchanania lanzan and stone surface. A total of 18 lichen species were identified. The variety of lichens that are not disturbed by humans is currently in the pioneer succession stage. The available enumeration of lichen is of great interest will be helpful in conservation and restoration of lichen and their host species in NTPC forest area Bilaspur.
Morphological Characteristics of Capsules, Seeds and Seedling Growth Performance of Aquilaria malaccensis
Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2022
Current status of lichen diversity in Chhattisgarh state, India
The paper enumerated an updated checklist of 119 species of lichens belonging to 49 genera and 29... more The paper enumerated an updated checklist of 119 species of lichens belonging to 49 genera and 29 families from the state of Chhattisgarh, India. Pertusaria pilosula var. indica R. Bajpai and Upreti, is described as a new variety, while 29 species marked by asterisks (*) are additions to the lichen biota of the state.
Achanakmar Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve is genetic express highway linking Estern Himalaya and We... more Achanakmar Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve is genetic express highway linking Estern Himalaya and Western Ghats. One of the richest Biodiversity habitat, is one of the highly potential conservational areas having rich floral and faunal diversity including lichen. Lichen epiphytes are important for biodiversity conservation and are also widely applied as environmental indicators. The lichen species distribution was studied in natural forest of Biosphere reserve by collection of lichen species and then identification of lichen specimen on each identified phorophytes in 20m x 20m quadrates. 20 number quadrates were laid down in three district namely; Anuppur, Dindori and Bilaspur districts in the biosphere reserve area. All the lichen host tree species including all phorophytes were enumerated and correlated with the degree of maintenance of natural forest, microclimatic condition and habitat. The detailed study reveals the occurrence of 11 indicator lichen communities of Arthonioid, Physcoide, Pyrenuloid, Lecidioid, Leprarioid, Cynolichen, Graphidioid, Lecanroid Parmelioide, Pertusarioide, Teloschistaceous in the forest. Presence of lichen according to habitat like saxicolouse, corticolouse, terricolouse were indicator of the nature of substrate and forest disturbances. Anuppur district showed the highest number of lichen followed by Dindori and then Bilaspur district. Majority of Crustose lichen followed by Foliose, Leprose and fruticose indicates the anthropogenic sensitivity of lichen
More than 80% of the world's population uses natural medicines and depends on medicinal plants fo... more More than 80% of the world's population uses natural medicines and depends on medicinal plants for health care. Rural communities in general and the Baiga tribe in particular of Amarkantak depend on plant resources and claim that their medicine is cheaper and more effective than modern medicine. The use of forest products for food and medicine is an ancient global tradition that fulfills the basic needs of human survival. The reports on the use of plants in traditional healing by the tribes, the survey made by interview, discussion, personal contacts and keen observations The Present study deals with the state of Madhya Pradesh in Anuppur District Indigenous Plant therapy upon Diabetes is well informed. Today in India, Diabetes has been concerned as a disease of common People. In this paper the same has been reported in relation to oral administration lead on 118 plants species.
The status of lichen colonization on some native plant tree species and introduced tree species i... more The status of lichen colonization on some native plant tree species and introduced tree species in Amarkantak has been studied. A total of 22 lichen species belonging to 9 families have been recorded. Shorea robusta showed the maximum growth of lichen followed by Pinus caribaea and Mallotus philippensis. Amarkantak represent great lichen diversity due to the topography, climatic variations and high rainfall.
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh state is one of the highly potential conservational area... more Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh state is one of the highly potential conservational areas having rich floral and faunal diversity. The present study reveals the occurrence of epiphytic lichen flora of the Tiger Reserve. Arthorniaceae, Chrysothricaceae, Graphidaceae, Lecanoraceae, Parmeliaceae, Pertusaricaeae, Physiciaceae and Ramaliaceae are the most common among different lichen families while Caloplaca, Cryptothecia, Dirinaria, Heterodermia, Lecanora, Lepraria, Parmaotrema and Pertusaria are the dominant lichen genera on trees. The crust forming together with leprose to sub-leprose lichens represents primary colonization of lichens in tropical dry and moist deciduous forests of the region comprising of young tree vegetation. The present study provides valuable information of lichen succession with respect to microclimatic condition.
Amarkantak meikal forest area is mainly dominated by baiga tribals. Baiga tribe of india is a pri... more Amarkantak meikal forest area is mainly dominated by baiga tribals. Baiga tribe of india is a primitive tribe. Baiga people lives in natural places of meikal hills and depend on forest and forest plants for their livelihood. The present paper aim to document their wild food plant and its collection practices. The documented plant tabulated in this paper as per their local name, scientific name, growing season and parts of uses.
Lichens have capability to grow on a variety of substrates (rock, soil, and trees) under extreme ... more Lichens have capability to grow on a variety of substrates (rock, soil, and trees) under extreme environmental conditions which make them cosmopolitan in nature. Basically there are four main types of lichen thalii recognizable on the basis of their general habit of growth, form and manner of attachment to the substrates; these are Crustose, Foliose, squamulose and Fruticose. Due to variation in topography, soil structure and high rainfall, in combination with perennial and annual diverse environmental condition in Amarkantak lead to the luxuriant growth of lichens which have immense ecological value. The lichen species were collected and identified at the National Botanical Research Institute Lucknow and deposited at the Lichenology lab (LWG), Lucknow. Distribution of terricolous lichens in Amarkantak Maikal Mountain is represented by physical and biological factors: physical and chemical characteristics of the soil, moisture regimes, temperature, insulations, and development and composition of forest. Fruticose species are least abundant in exposed locations. The occurrences of only 3 lichen species in undisturbed site signify the rate of soil degradation in Amarkantak tourist place. This paper describes and discusses terricolous lichen communities of dense Sal forests of Amarkantak.
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