FLORHIMAL is a database concerning the flora of the Himalayas. It was first started in the 70s with the higher plants of Nepal and then extended in the 80s to the whole chain, from Eastern Afghanistan to Northern Myanmar, covering 2 000 000 km2. Untill the year 2000, it was only locally accessible at University of Grenoble (France). Since 2002, it is online on the web site of the Altitude Ecosystems Dynamic Laboratory (LDEA) of the University of Savoie (France) as Flora Himalaya Database. The database contents the names of more than 12 500 flowering plants from the Himalayas (species, subspecies, variety) with data on: authors's names; himalayan distribution among 15 biogeographical domaines; vertical distribution along 6 levels and 11 sublevels of vegetation; biogepgraphical origin; and, only for species growing in Nepal, habitats." ... [Information of the supplier]
The central aim of Plant Cultures is to convey the richness and complexity of links between Britain and South Asia, through the story of plants and people. It is aimed at anyone interested in understanding the world around them. Britain and the Indian subcontinent have had an immense impact on each other, from the early traders and travellers of the 17th century, to the East India Company and British Empire, and then to independence and population movements in the 20th century. Much of this story is intimately bound up with plants, whether as trade commodities, food, or as subjects for artistic and religious expression. It’s a relationship that continues to be important today. Asian food, medicine, religion, music and film have all had a big impact on Britain’s cultural landscape. The Plant Cultures project covers both the historical and contemporary aspects of Britain and South Asia. Some topics will be familiar – the British Empire, Asian cooking and mehndi (henna painting). Some will be less familiar to many – the ancient traditions of South Asian art and medicine, or the role of sacred plants such as holy basil. The Plant Cultures website brings together a wide range of resources: historic images from museums and libraries, well researched information, contributions from members of the public, and carefully chosen links to other web resources. ... [Information of the supplier]
The primary objectives of Botanical Survey of India are as follows: 1. Exploration, inventorisation and documentation of phytodiversity (including non-flowering plants) in general and protected areas, hotspots, fragile ecosystems, wetlands, sacred groves in particular; publication of National, State and District Floras. 2. Identification of Red list species and species rich areas needing conservation; ex-situ conservation of critically threatened taxa in the Botanical Gardens. 3. Survey and documentation of traditional knowledge (ethnobotany) associated with plants. 4. Develop a national database of Indian plants including herbarium specimens, live specimens, Botanical paintings /illustrations etc. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
The Indian-based International Society of Environmental Botanists (ISEB) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation and is a Scientific Member of International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS), Paris. Main goals of ISEB are to promote and coordinate research on plants in relation to environmental pollution, to encourage better interaction among researchers, teachers, and social activists, and to create awareness, especially among governmental policy makers and industry leaders. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
The files listed below are from the India Office Records. They cover the following topics: botanical gardens; botanical collecting; useful plants (economic and medicinal). The material testifies to the pioneering work of surgeon-naturalists, who expended much energy in making British India a vital part in a larger process: the transmission of plants and scientific techniques and ideas around the globe. ... [Information of the supplier]
Efloraofindia (eFI in short) website has been created for documenting flora of India that is being discussed on efloraofindia google e-group along with supplementing the working of the group. It has the largest database on net on Indian Flora with more than 8000 species (which also have more than 1,60,000 pictures at its efloraofindia e-group links). Efloraofindia (earlier Indiantreepix/ Efloraindia) e-group is the largest Google e-group in the world in this field & largest nature related in India (and the most constructive, with more than 2045 members & 1,45,000 messages on 31/1/13) devoted to creating awareness, helping in identification etc. along with discussion & documentation of Indian Flora. It has already completed five years in June'2012. ... [Information of the supplier]
The 3rd World Congress on Agroforestry will be held in Delhi, India, 10 – 14 February 2014, co-hosted by the World Agroforestry Centre and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. It will shape the next steps in the field of integrative science, transformative change in landscapes, tree improvement, innovative tree-based value chains, debates on global and local sustainability, reform of land and tree tenure and holistic education. Building on the legacy of the 2nd congress in 2009, the 3rd World Congress on Agroforestry 2014 will act as a springboard to accelerate the impacts of agroforestry, build people’s livelihoods, increase the vitality of the landscape and drive the adoption of large-scale innovations. ... [Information of the supplier]
One-third of the world’s crops demand pollination to set seeds and fruits and the great majority of them are pollinated by many of the estimated 25,000 species of bees. The annual value of this service in the U.S. is calculated at US $6-8 billion and the estimate worldwide is US $ 65-70 billion. Honeybees in many parts of the world have contracted a serious disease and the numbers of honeybee colonies have decreased dramatically. Fruit and vegetable growers in the U.S.A, Canada, Europe, India and several other countries are complaining about poor fruit sets despite good blooming. The International Symposium on Conservation and Management of Pollinators for sustainable agriculture and Ecosystem Services (ICSCMP2014)being organized by V Sivaram Research Foundation from September 24-26, 2014 at NASC Auditorium, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Pusa, New Delhi with the aim of providing a platform for the pollination specialists, ecologists, conservation biologists, agricultural scientists, nature lovers, policy makers, etc., to exchange and disseminate information on the recent advances in conservation and management of pollinators for ecosystem services. ... [Information of the supplier]
The Asian Mycological Congress is a major biennial event that brings together mycologists from all over Asia and fosters learning, dissemination and promotion of mycology. AMC 2015 will cover advances in all aspects of mycology. The Congress will be held under the aegis of the Asian Mycological Association and the Mycological Society of India and organized by the Goa University. Goa is a cultural and touristic delight, surrounded by the tropical forests of Western Ghats on one side and pristine beaches on the other. ... [Information of the supplier]
This conference will be one of the big International meetings exclusively dedicated to Microscopy, Instrumentation, Techniques and Applications in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences. We hope that the conference will be extremely useful to researchers working in this field as people with diversified backgrounds are expected to attend the conference and making the event truly interdisciplinary in nature. The conference is to emphasize the recent advances in Microscopy, Instrumentation, Techniques and Applications in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences. This symposium will bring together a panel of highly-accomplished experts in the field of Microscopy. Talks will encompass basic studies and applications and will address topics of novel issues, difficulties, and breakthroughs in the field of Microscopy in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences. The conference will feature keynote addresses, a number of plenary sessions, invited talks and contributed lectures focusing on specific tenets of Microscopy. Additionally, there will be several poster sessions, and awards for four best poster presentations. ... [Information of the supplier]
