Invasive alien plant species of Gujarat

The book deals with thirty three invasive alien species of Gujarat. Their botanical name, origin, local name, family, description, flowering & fruiting, distribution, ecological impacts, control measures and any other information. The book also provides an exhaustive list of 387 exotic plant species found in Gujarat. The list will help the environmental managers to keep track of the probable species that might become invasive in near future. Gujarat Biodiversity board (GBB) has made Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) for promoting conservation, sustainable use and documentation of biological diversity. In addition, even People's Biodiversity Register (PBR) has been made to register comprehensive information on availability and knowledge of local biological resources. The information on the invasive species will assist the BMC to eradicate the alien species from the region. The need of the hour to is to eradicate alien invasive species and conserve the indigenous species.

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Dr. Padamnabhi Nagar is actively engaged from last twenty years in plant biodiversity study of Gujarat.Dr. A.P.Singh, CCF, Wildlife Junagadh is involved in plant biodiversity study and Conservation of endangered and threatened plants. He has played a important role in establishing State Medicinal Plant Board and Gujarat Biodiversity Board.