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1 online resource (349 pages) |
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2016 Springer EBA Collection
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| Contents |
Foreword; Preface; Contents; Contributors; About the Editor; Part I: Bioprospecting: Present and Future Prospects; 1: Emerging Trends in Sustainable Bioprospecting of Bioresources; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Biodiversity and Bioprospecting; 1.3 Global Trends in Bioprospecting; 1.4 Industries Involved in Bioprospecting; 1.5 Impact of Bioprospecting; 1.6 Bioprospecting-Indian Perspective; 1.7 Northeastern India and the Opportunity of Bioprospecting; 1.8 Conclusion; References; 2: Bio-Resources of Northeast India: Sustainable Utilization and Challenges; 2.1 Introduction |
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2.2 Abundance and Diversity of Cereals and Other Food Crops2.3 Diversity of Wild Food Plants and Their Sustenance; 2.4 Plantation and Cash Crops; 2.5 Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Resources; 2.6 Ornament Plant Resources; 2.7 Timber and Other Economic Plants; 2.8 Faunal Resources; 2.9 Conclusion; References; Part II: Bioprospecting from Plant Resources of North-East India; 3: Endemic Orchids of Northeast India; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Geography and Climate; 3.3 Orchid Diversity and Distribution; 3.4 Endemism in Indian Orchids; 3.4.1 Endemic Genera; 3.4.2 Endemic Species |
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3.4.3 Threats to Endemic Orchids and Their Conservation Status3.5 Conclusions; References; 4: Bioresources of Nagaland: A Case of Wild Edible Fruits in Khonoma Village Forest; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Khonoma; 4.3 Forest Types in Khonoma; 4.4 Biodiversity of Khonoma; 4.5 Wild Fruits of Khonoma; 4.6 Diversity of Wild Fruits; 4.7 Seasonal Availability; 4.8 Use of Wild Fruits; 4.9 Distribution of Wild Fruits in Khonoma; 4.9.1 Natural Forest; 4.9.2 Community Forest; 4.9.3 Jhum Fallow; 4.9.4 Terraced Paddy Fields; 4.9.5 Homestead; 4.10 Underutilization of Wild Fruits; 4.11 Biodiversity to Bioresource |
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4.12 Considerations for Managing Wild Fruits4.13 Conclusion; References; 5: Endangered Orchids and Their Conservation in North East India; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Endemic Orchids; 5.3 Orchid Diversity in Eastern Himalayas and North Eastern India; 5.4 Orchid Diversity in Arunachal Pradesh; 5.5 Orchid Diversity in Assam; 5.6 Orchid Diversity in Manipur; 5.7 Orchid Diversity in Meghalaya; 5.8 Orchid Diversity in Mizoram; 5.9 Orchid Diversity in Nagaland; 5.10 Orchid Diversity in Sikkim; 5.11 Orchid Diversity in Tripura; 5.12 Utilisation of Orchid Diversity |
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5.12.1 Orchids: Genetic Materials for Breeding and Species Trade5.13 Conservation of Orchid Diversity; 5.13.1 Measures for Conservation of Orchid Genetic Resources; 5.13.2 Legislative Measures; 5.13.3 In Situ Conservation; 5.13.4 Biosphere Reserve; 5.13.5 National Parks; 5.13.6 Sacred Grooves; 5.13.7 Gene Sanctuary; 5.13.8 Individual Trees; 5.13.9 Ex Situ Conservation; 5.13.10 Field Gene Banks; 5.13.11 Botanical Gardens; 5.13.12 Herbal Gardens; 5.13.13 Orchid Seed Gene Bank; 5.13.14 In Vitro Conservation; 5.13.15 Cryopreservation; 5.14 Strategic Framework; 5.15 Conclusions; References |
| Summary |
This work is a comprehensive information on the indigenous bioresources of North Eastern India with the scope of bioprospecting for discovery and commercialization of new sources and products and long-term ecological balance. The exploration, conservation and sustainable utilization of bioresources of world Megabiodiversity Hotspots are undeniable. North Eastern India is a recognised biodiversity hot spot where the evolutionary forces are at its optimum, making this region as centre of origin for many species. Although little bit exploratory studies have been conducted in this part of the globe but a scientific exploitation of the bioresources is almost lacking. Unscientific exploitation and overexploitation without proper knowledge of the bioresources may lead to imbalanced ecosystem of this mega diversity region. At the same time, very less exploration and exploitation will hamper biodiversity based development. Today, unscientific dramatic changes are underway in this region. Human activities are changing, degrading and destroying the bioresources in an unplanned manner. Scientific bioprospecting of the bioresources will boost the economy while ensuring conservation. This book offers comprehensive information about various levels of bioprospecting of the gene pool of this Indo-Burma Mega Biodiversity Hot Spot, the North East India, which is endowed with huge biodiversity potential for exploration and exploitation for the benefit of humankind. Also, this book highlights the less and merely explored part of the indigenous biodiversity of North East India with explanation towards their better sustainable exploitation for benefit of the people, economy and environment. The novelty of the book lies in expert coverage of the bioresources of this mega-diverse region including plants, microbes, insects etc. with provisions for their sustainable scientific utilization. This book portrays North East India as a melting pot of bioresources which are little explored and also those resources which are still to be explored. The book mainly highlights the bioprospecting approaches for North East Indian bioresources, and thus, it make itself a unique one in filling the knowledge gap that is there regarding the bioprospecting of the biodiversity of this special region on the earth. The book concludes by the ecotourism potential of this region. The target audiences for this book include biodiversity economists who are working on technology and bioresource management issues, and especially on biotechnology and biodiversity, development economists addressing the issues of bioresources in developing countries. These people may be in academia, in government, in non-governmental organizations and in private companies. The other target audiences group is policy scholars in government/public sectors who are interested in issues of biotechnology, IPRs, and biodiversity. In addition, scholars/experts in both development studies and resource management studies form another group of target audiences. Also, the book will be useful for the interaction between developed and developing nations regarding the issues of biodiversity and bioprospecting, as North Eastern India is the hub of Biodiversity |
| Notes |
6: Fibers and Dye Yielding Plants of North East India |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
Springer eBooks |
| Subject |
Prospecting -- India
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Biodiversity.
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Biodiversity
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mining.
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Prospecting
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India
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Purkayastha, Jubilee
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| ISBN |
9789811006203 |
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9811006202 |
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9811006199 |
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9789811006197 |
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