Distribution Pattern, Conservation Status, and Associated Flora of the Genus Juniperus in Subalpine Pastures of the Kashmir Himalayas

Shaheen, Hamayun; Awan, Shahid Iqbal; Aziz, Shamshad

doi:10.1659/mrd-journal-d-16-00119.1

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“…The area experiences a subtropical to moderately humid climate. In the winter season, maximum temperatures often range from 25 to 34 degrees Celsius, while low temperatures typically fall between 4 and 10 degrees Celsius (Pak-Met, 2018, Shaheen et al 2017a. Along with Urdu, the residents of Azad Jammu and Kashmir have a variety of cultural backgrounds and speak a variety of regional or local languages, including Kashmiri, Pahari, Hindko, and Gojri.…”

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Unveiling the Indigenous Ethnomedicinal knowledge of Genus Nepeta from Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan

Manzoor,

Ahmad,

Zafar

et al. 2023

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Background: Medicinal plants have a high value to humans due to their medicinal constituents and potential biological consequences. The current study provides valuable insights into the Nepeta genus and its significant ethnobotanical worth within the rich diversity landscape of the division of Muzaffarabad.Methods: Ethnomedicinal data was gathered by using a questionnaire and the group discussion method. Group discussions were carried out in local dialect to facilitate clear communication with local populations. The quantitative metrics were applied to the data, such as use value (UV), relative frequency citation (RFC), and informant's consensus factor (ICF). Results:The members of the Nepeta genus are mostly distributed in the subtropical to alpine zone. A total of 22 medicinal plants were recorded in the study area. These medicinal plants are extensively used by local communities for the treatment of nine major disease categories. The most frequently used medicinal remedy is decoction (38.46%). Therophyte and microphylls were recorded as the dominant life and leaf forms, respectively. Among the medicinal plants, herbs (100%) were most frequently used by the local populations of Kashmir, whereas leaves (44.4%) were used for the treatment of various ailments. Additionally, the highest value of ICF was calculated for the cold and fever category (0.89). Conclusions:The Nepeta genus exhibits therapeutic properties that are promising for several kinds of disorders; however, clinical research is required to confirm preclinical results. Incorporating conservation strategies while providing basic amenities to residents will help with the restoration and conservation of the local flora in Muzaffarabad.

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Unveiling the Indigenous Ethnomedicinal knowledge of Genus Nepeta from Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan

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Ahmad,

Zafar

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“…Juniperus species play a remarkable role in sustaining several ecological services in the fragile Himalayan high land [ 20 ]. For example, Juniperus species help control soil erosion, to enhance soil fertility, and to purify air [ 20 ]. They are also used to improve the livelihoods of poor indigenous peoples inhabiting remote mountains and facing harsh climatic conditions [ 20 ].…”

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“…For example, Juniperus species help control soil erosion, to enhance soil fertility, and to purify air [ 20 ]. They are also used to improve the livelihoods of poor indigenous peoples inhabiting remote mountains and facing harsh climatic conditions [ 20 ]. Furthermore, local communities rely on Juniper species as sources of wood for construction, for shelter construction, for fuel, and for medicinal purposes, in addition to their value for ecotourism and recreation [ 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 ].…”

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Endemic Juniperus Montane Species Facing Extinction Risk under Climate Change in Southwest China: Integrative Approach for Conservation Assessment and Prioritization

Dakhil

Halmy

Hassan

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Climate change is an important driver of biodiversity loss and extinction of endemic montane species. In China, three endemic Juniperus spp. (Juniperuspingii var. pingii, J.tibetica, and J.komarovii) are threatened and subjected to the risk of extinction. This study aimed to predict the potential distribution of these three Juniperus species under climate change and dispersal scenarios, to identify critical drivers explaining their potential distributions, to assess the extinction risk by estimating the loss percentage in their area of occupancy (AOO), and to identify priority areas for their conservation in China. We used ensemble modeling to evaluate the impact of climate change and project AOO. Our results revealed that the projected AOOs followed a similar trend in the three Juniperus species, which predicted an entire loss of their suitable habitats under both climate and dispersal scenarios. Temperature annual range and isothermality were the most critical key variables explaining the potential distribution of these three Juniperus species; they contribute by 16–56.1% and 20.4–38.3%, respectively. Accounting for the use of different thresholds provides a balanced approach for species distribution models’ applications in conservation assessment when the goal is to assess potential climatic suitability in new geographical areas. Therefore, south Sichuan and north Yunnan could be considered important priority conservation areas for in situ conservation and search for unknown populations of these three Juniperus species.

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“…The Juniperus L. are divided into two sections (Juniperus and Sabina) and three subsections; (Juniperus, Oxycedrus and Caryocedrus), though some studies treat Caryocedrus as a complete section rather than subsection (3,4) . Juniperus L. genus are geographically widely distributed occurring across the Northern hemisphere, Arctic, Central American mountains, East Africa, Central Asia, and South Asia (2,5,6) .…”

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Characterization of the Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequence of Juniperus polycarpos K. Koch (Cupressaceae), from Ziarat, Pakistan

Irfan¹,

Rana²,

Sani³

et al. 2021

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Distribution Pattern, Conservation Status, and Associated Flora of the Genus Juniperus in Subalpine Pastures of the Kashmir Himalayas

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Cited by 13 publications

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Unveiling the Indigenous Ethnomedicinal knowledge of Genus Nepeta from Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan

Unveiling the Indigenous Ethnomedicinal knowledge of Genus Nepeta from Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan

Endemic Juniperus Montane Species Facing Extinction Risk under Climate Change in Southwest China: Integrative Approach for Conservation Assessment and Prioritization

Characterization of the Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequence of Juniperus polycarpos K. Koch (Cupressaceae), from Ziarat, Pakistan

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