Diversity and distribution of Pteridophytes from Satara District, Maharashtra (India)

Patil, Sachin M.; Lavate, Rajendra; Rawat, Vineet Kumar; Dongare, Meena

doi:10.14719/pst.2016.3.2.216

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“…Also, species richness and abundance of pteridophytes are greater in shady forests than in more open ones or in open vegetation types because there are more shade tolerant species (umbrophiles) of pteridophytes than pioneers/ heliophiles (Tryon & Tryon 1982, Della 2016). Chen et al (2014), Daly et al (2006), Das et al (2013), Della (2016), Dzwonko & Kornas (1994), Eisner & Peterson (1998), Gamarra et al (2003), Gehrig-Downie et al (2012), Goebel et al (2006), Goforth (2006), Granville (1984), Guarino et al (2012), Guimarães et al (2014), Halme & Bodmer (2007), Haq et al (2017), Hemp (2002), Hernández et al (2013), Higgins et al (2011), Johns (1985, Karst et al (2005), Kessler (2001), Kessler & Bach (1999), Khwaiphan & Boonkerd (2008), Klinka et al (1989), Loschi et al (2010), Medeanic et al (2016), Nettesheim et al (2014), Nóbrega et al (2011), Norton (1994, Page (2002), Patil et al (2016), Pos & Sleegers (2010), Ranieri (2015), Richard et al (2000), Richardson & Walker (2010), Rocha-Uriartt et al (2016), Ruokolaine...…”

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“…Although lycophytes and ferns reach high frequency and abundance in humid forests, they also occur in dry environments, where some genera can be quite species-rich (Moran 2008). Locally pteridophytes are not randomly distributed, as their presence or absence reflects microhabitat characteristics, such as soil texture and fertility, atmospheric temperature and humidity, precipitation, and light intensity (Nóbrega et al 2011, Patil et al 2016. Hence the distribution of pteridophytes being strongly related with abiotic variables, this group presents a great potential as EI.…”

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Pteridophytes as ecological indicators: an overview

Della

Falkenberg

2019

Hoehnea

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Pteridophytes as ecological indicators: an overview). The pteridophytes present a great but poorly explored potential as ecological indicators (EIs), shown only in some sparse studies. Therefore, to analyze this potential, we reviewed published articles, websites, or books with pteridophytes as EIs, searching on five scholar databases and also on Google. We selected 134 studies, conducted in all continents (118 in mainland areas and 16 in islands). Brazil is the country with the highest number of studies (N = 33). In general, several species were considered as EIs in a given study, not only a single. The use of Pteridophytes in these works was classified in seven different types: a) classification of vegetation, soils, environments, and ecosystems (N = 65), b) environmental integrity (or quality) (N = 21), c) disturbance (N = 17), d) regeneration/restoration of habitats and/or ecosystems (N = 10), e) climate changes (N = 10), f) contamination of air, soil, or water (N = 14), and g) association with other groups of organisms (N = 12). The vast majority of these studies merely hypothesized the potential use of the Pteridophytes as EIs, with few presenting helpful criteria for the selection of EIs. Although there is an increasing recognition of the potential use of Pteridophytes as EIs, a more in-depth discussion about the criteria for selecting Pteridophytes as indicators and the real uses of such plants is needed.

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Pteridophytes as ecological indicators: an overview

Della

Falkenberg

2019

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“…Gleicheniaceae, Davalliaceae, Blechnaceae, and Athyriaceae in the study area is represented by a single species only (Fig. 2) Each fern species has its micro habitat requirements, which vary based on various factors such as temperature, humidity, soil type, soil pH, light intensity, and other factors, and are often quite specific in their requirements with narrow ecological amplitude [4]. In the present study, the majority of the species were found in terrestrial or plant substrates that retain maximum moisture content throughout the year.…”

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“…Pteridophytes are considered to be important because of their evolutionary significance. They are a notable ancient group of species with a significant number of relict and endemic ones [4]. Pteridophytes are considered as an intermediate between the higher vascular plants (gymnosperms and angiosperms) and lower nonvascular plants because of their specialized vascular system.…”

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Diversity of Pteridophyte Flora in Rajamala, Eravikulam National Park, Kerala, India

Arjun

Antony

Ali

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AJEE

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Aims: To enumerate the fern diversity in the disturbed landscapes of Rajamala part of Eravikulam National Park, Western Ghats Study Design: Purposive sampling method was adopted in the study area and habitats suitable for ferns were surveyed. Place and Duration of Study: The study area is Rajamala, a tourist impacted site inside Eravikulam National Park in Kerala, India. Intensive field explorations were carried out in this area during February 2018- April 2019, to document the ferns and fern-allies. Methodology: A preliminary study was conducted in February 2018 to identify the probable habitats of ferns for further detailed study. Purposive sampling was done in the study area considering the most suitable habitats in both shola ecosystems and grassland ecosystems of the area. Materials for herbaria were processed using standard methods. The collected plants were identified with the help of standard field guides and flora. The potential medicinally important ferns were also listed out. Results: 54 species of pteridophytes including fern and fern allies belonging to sixteen different families were found from the Rajamala region of Eravikulam National Park. Aspleniaceae was the most common family with 11 species followed by Polypodiaceae. The majority of the Pteridophytes found in the region are showing terrestrial habit. Eleven species found in the study site are medicinally important. Conclusion: Despite the high tourism pressure in the study area, pteridophyte species richness is higher in the Rajamala region of Western Ghats. The suitable habitat with ideal substrate conditions and year-long moisture availability in the substrates could be the reason for a higher number of pteridophyte species in this area.

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“…Due to diversified topography, variable climatic conditions and geographical position, about 1200 species of pteridophytes are reported from India (Dixit, 1984(Dixit, , 2000Sukumaran et al, 2009;Dudani et al, 2011;Dongare, 2013, Kavitha et al, 2015;Kachhiyapatel et al, 2015;Patel et al. 2015;Patil et al, 2012Patil et al, , 2014Patil et al, , 2016Rajput et al, 2016), in which nearly 17% species are endemic (Sanjappa and Venu, 2010). However, similar studies are lacking on the diversity of the state of Gujarat.…”

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Assessment of Pteridophyte Diversity and their Status in Gujarat State, Western India

Rajput

Kachhiyapatel

Patel³

et al. 2016

Plant Sci. Today

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An intensive field survey was carried out from the hilly regions, plains of different climatic regimes and agricultural land of Gujarat state. About 23 species were collected from Gujarat state, from which eight species viz., Actiniopteris radiata (Sw.) Link, Adiantum caudatum L., A. incisum Forssk., Lygodium flexuosum (L.) Sw., Pteris vittata L., Selaginella ciliaris (Retz.) Spring, S. delicatula (Desv. ex Poir.) Alston, and S. repanda (Desv. ex Poir.) Spring. were added as new distributional record for the Gujarat state. Increasing anthropogenic pressure, destruction of forest ecosystem and development of infrastructure facilities including road widening and rainwater harvesting program by deepening of the natural ponds are additional reasons for declining terrestrial and aquatic pteridophyte diversity respectively. Our survey concludes that E. debile is regionally extinct in the wild while Isoetes coromandeliana, will be lost from its natural habitat in short time if not conserved properly. Therefore, there is an urgent need of in situ conservation by developing action plans in collaboration with the state forest department.

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Diversity and distribution of Pteridophytes from Satara District, Maharashtra (India)

Abstract: The diversity and distribution along different ecological gradients of eighty six species of pteridophytes from the Satara district were studied. Amongst these species most common species were viz

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Pteridophytes as ecological indicators: an overview

Pteridophytes as ecological indicators: an overview

Diversity of Pteridophyte Flora in Rajamala, Eravikulam National Park, Kerala, India

Assessment of Pteridophyte Diversity and their Status in Gujarat State, Western India

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