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Annotated Checklist of Indian Pteridophytes Part 1: Lycopodiaceae to Thelypteridaceae
0Uncover the rich biodiversity of Indian Pteridophytes with this definitive annotated checklist. Expertly detailing families from Lycopodiaceae to Thelypteridaceae, this essential volume reflects decades of research, field studies, and global herbarium verification. It provides revised distributions, updated nomenclature, and critical notes on taxonomic challenges, making it indispensable for botanists, researchers, and students of Indian flora. Explore the foundations of Indian fern study and cataloguing. A must-have for understanding the subcontinent’s botanical heritage.
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Annotated Checklist of Indian Pteridophytes Part 2: Woodsiaceae to Dryopteridaceae
0Discover the definitive annotated checklist of Indian Pteridophytes, a seminal work by a leading authority on South Asian flora. Building on five decades of extensive fieldwork and global herbaria study, this volume offers meticulously revised nomenclature, corrected state-wise distribution, and critical taxonomic notes for families including Woodsiaceae and Dryopteridaceae. It represents the first comprehensive update to Indian fern literature in over a century, correcting long-standing errors. Essential for botanists, researchers, students, and enthusiasts seeking unparalleled accuracy in the study of Ferns in India.
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Annotated Checklist of Indian Pteridophytes Part 3: Lomariopsidaceae to Salviniaceae
0Discover the comprehensive annotated checklist of Indian Pteridophytes, concluding with Part 3, by the esteemed C.R. Fraser-Jenkins. This vital botanical reference details nomenclature, distribution, and status for over 1100 species and subspecies of Indian ferns and their allies, from Lomariopsidaceae to Salviniaceae. Featuring nearly 600 clear photographs for accurate plant identification, this work is an essential resource for botanists, researchers, students, and enthusiasts seeking authoritative knowledge on India’s rich flora. It’s a definitive update for the study of Indian plant taxonomy and a must-have for academic libraries and serious flora collectors.
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The First Botanical Collectors in Nepal
0Embark on a thrilling journey into the dawn of botanical discovery in the historically forbidden Kingdom of Nepal. This compelling narrative chronicles the pioneering plant-hunters, including Dr. Francis Buchanan and the Hon. Edward Gardner, as they ventured into the fabled Himalayas in the early 19th century. Delve into their expeditions, significant collections, and the foundational contributions that shaped the earliest studies of Himalayan flora. Essential for botanists, historians, and enthusiasts of India’s rich natural heritage and botanical history, this book illuminates the crucial early efforts to document Nepal’s diverse plant life.