Studies on the Wall Flora of Sidhi District, Madhya Pradesh, India | Chapter 6 | Recent Trends in the Study of Botanical Research Volume - 1

 The wall flora constitutes a fascinating assemblage of stress-tolerant plants adept at thriving in substrates lacking proper nutrients. These walls serve as havens for species seeking sanctuary. In doing so, both rural and urban walls contribute significantly to the preservation of rare and endangered plants. However, certain species that settle on walls can inflict harm upon structures, necessitating their removal. The current study, encompassing the wall flora across five principal zones of Sidhi district, has documented a remarkable tally of 28 species spanning 24 genera and 16 families. Upon scrutinizing the flora through the lens of the supporting wall types, intriguing findings have emerged. Among the five distinct wall categories investigated, cemented brick walls have supported the greatest number of species, totalling 27. This research on wall flora holds paramount importance as it not only unravels numerous enigmas related to plant adaptation but also imparts invaluable insights for landscape planning. Moreover, it aids in safeguarding historic edifices, particularly those of cultural significance, and monuments.

Author(s) Details:

Mohammad Salim,
S.G.S. Govt. Autonomous P.G. College, Sidhi (M.P.), A.P.S. University, Rewa, India.

Vivek Kumar Singh,
S.G.S. Govt. Autonomous P.G. College, Sidhi (M.P.), A.P.S. University, Rewa, India.

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Research Pertaining to the Agricultural Biodiversity in Relation to Conservation and Sustainable Development of Traditional Crops of Kusmi Block of Sidhi District of Madhya Pradesh, India | Chapter 3 | Recent Trends in the Study of Botanical Research Volume - 1

 Agricultural biodiversity serves as a reservoir facilitating the advancement of novel and progressive crop varieties. It is incontrovertible that agricultural biodiversity assumes a pivotal role in addressing not only our sustenance requirements but also our broader material necessities. Within the realm of agricultural biodiversity, an extensive genetic reservoir is conserved, furnishing a robust foundation for augmenting food outputs in the context of burgeoning populations within distinct microclimatic habitats. In tandem with enhancing production, the inherent variability inherently safeguards against pestilence and other maladies. The elemental requisites for human sustenance are readily procurable via the conduit of agricultural biodiversity. Moreover, the role of agricultural biodiversity extends to the equilibrium preservation of the ecosystem. Hence, in addition to its multifarious advantages, it mitigates geopolitical insularity. Ergo, the preservation of agricultural biodiversity emerges as an imperatively requisite pursuit for ensuring food availability, fostering sustainable progression, and safeguarding the reservoir of genetic diversity within the region. The present chapter is an attempt to discuss the agricultural biodiversity of Sidhi District, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Author(s) Details:

Mohammad Salim,
S.G.S. Govt. Autonomous P.G. College, Sidhi (M.P.), A.P.S. University, Rewa, India.

Vivek Kumar Yadav,
Kamla Memorial College Sidhi (M.P.), A.P.S. University, Rewa, India.

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