Threat status of three important medicinal Himalayan plant species and conservation implications

Sofi, Irfan Iqbal; Verma, Seema; Ganie, Aijaz Hassan; Sharma, Namrata; Shah, Manzoor Ahmad

doi:10.24189/ncr.2022.006

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“…All the above factors have considerably impacted its population and placed the species under the (Near Threatened) category. 22 If the present scenario persists, then some species may get extinct in near future. Therefore, there is an urgent need to set regulations for their protection, and the wild plants should be put into cultivation.…”

Section: Threats On Wepsmentioning

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Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Edible Plants of Leh District, Ladakh

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Ethnobotanical exploration was undertaken to document the Wild edible plants (WEPs) utilised by the inhabitants of the Leh district. Traditionally exploited WEPs are an indispensable part of every household culinary. This place is known for its unique culture and cuisine which diversifies it from the rest of India. Pre-structured questionnaires, guided field visits, field examinations, and group discussions were conducted to gather ethnobotanical data. Detailed inquiries were made on the plant’s part used, time of collection and method of food preparation. In the present study, 40 wild consumable plants were documented, these belong to 18 families and spreads to 31 genera; out of which four are new records as wild food plants. They are Cotoneaster integerrimus, Dracocephalum heterophyllum, Astragalus frigidus, and Turritis glabra. Diverse use of wild leafy plants was observed and some of the most famous dishes are ‘Shangsho tsodma’ and ‘Kabra tsodma’ vegetables. The utilisation of wild plants helps enrich diet diversity and enhances the availability of green vegetables hence broadening food choices. Our study also reveals that the gathering of wild plants is confined to village people, shepherds, and farmers, and a majority of this knowledge exists in the memory of the elderly and these wild resources are under threat due to various anthropogenic activities. Therefore, the present finding highlights the value of these plants along with maintaining regional traditional knowledge and preserving the old ethnic traditional way of living and eating. Further, this information will provide baseline data to upcoming researchers dealing with nutrition and nutraceutical aspects. In addition, these wild plants are nutritionally rich and their consumption should be encouraged.

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Section: Threats On Wepsmentioning

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Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Edible Plants of Leh District, Ladakh

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“…The restricted distribution pattern of Arnebia euchroma (Royle ex Benth.) I.M.Johnst., in Himalaya is further declining and this species is at risk of disappearing because of habitat deterioration, fragmentation and climate change (Lal et al 2020;Sofi et al 2022a). Therefore, understanding of the meiotic behavior may improve the knowledge about reproduction and inherent bottlenecks of the species.…”

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Meiotic behavior and its implications on the reproductive success of Arnebia euchroma (Royle ex Benth.) I.M.Johnst. (Boraginaceae), an important medicinal plant of Trans-Himalaya

Sofi,

Verma,

Ganie

et al. 2024

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The present study reports the chromosome number, meiotic behavior and its relation with pollen fertility and seed set of Arnebia euchroma (Royle ex Benth.) I.M.Johnst. The species shows a chromosome count of 2n = 2x = 14. The meiotic abnormalities such as chromatin stickiness, cytomixis, laggard formation, chromosomal bridges, were also observed in the Pollen Mother Cells (PMCs) of the target plant species. The linear model of regression showed a significant reduction of seed set with increasing meiotic abnormality and correlation analysis highlighted positive relationship between pollen viability and seed set. Meiotic abnormalities within the species hinder its reproductive process, causing a decline in reproductive efficiency. This study highlights the importance of addressing these intrinsic factors in future conservation programs to prevent a decline in the species population in nature.

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“…The International Union for Conservation of Nature and the World Wildlife Fund (Chen et al, 2016) identified between 50,000 and 80,000 flowering plants that have medicinal value globally. In the Himalaya Region of India, which is a global biodiversity hotspot, there are close to 2,000 medicinal plant species identified (Sofi et al, 2022). According to Šatović et al (2012), there are 800 plant species with traditional uses in the Amazon region of Brazil, comprising fruit trees, oil-producing trees, and hundreds of medicinal trees.…”

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Traditional Uses and Ex-Situ Conservation of Warburgia ugandensis around Katimok Forest Reserve, Kenya

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Mburu²

2023

East Afr. j. for. agrofor.

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Different tree species provide a wide range of local livelihood options, including firewood, timber, and medicinal uses, among others. Specifically, traditional medicine significantly contributes to primary health care with a sizable number of people heavily depending on traditional medicine, while many others have used medicinal plants at one time or another. For instance, Warburgia ugandensis is mainly utilised for its medicinal value in many rural areas. Furthermore, people living in rural areas depend on the herbal medical system due to their firm beliefs and limited access to allopathic medicine. Traditionally, indigenous plant species are used to treat diseases that affect both humans and livestock. Consequently, the wide use of medicinal plants such as Warburgia ugandensis has increased commercial collection, unregulated trade, and habitat loss, with the imminent danger of the plant species being threatened. To further compound the problem, few or no medicinal plant species are cultivated on farms. Therefore, the study aimed to analyse traditional uses and examine ex-situ conservation measures of Warburgia ugandensis around Katimok Forest Reserve in Baringo County, Kenya. The primary data was collected using household survey questionnaires and key informant interviews. The key informant interviews and household surveys were done by randomly sampling 345 respondents. One-way ANOVA and SPSS version 28.0.1 were used to analyse the data. Tables, charts and a histogram were used to present data in frequencies and percentages. All the statistics were considered at 95% confidence levels. The results revealed a significant difference in existing ex-situ conservation measures (F (2,9) =63.55, P-Value=4.92) and traditional uses of Warburgia ugandensis in the study blocks around Katimok Forest Reserve (F (3,12) = 109.66, P-Value=5.49). Medicinal use is the most predominant among the other uses. Additionally, there are limited ex-situ conservation measures for important plant species. Therefore, there is an immediate need to promote the ex-situ conservation of invaluable medicinal plant species to enhance the sustainability of traditional uses.

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Threat status of three important medicinal Himalayan plant species and conservation implications

Cited by 8 publications

References 46 publications

Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Edible Plants of Leh District, Ladakh

Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Edible Plants of Leh District, Ladakh

Meiotic behavior and its implications on the reproductive success of Arnebia euchroma (Royle ex Benth.) I.M.Johnst. (Boraginaceae), an important medicinal plant of Trans-Himalaya

Traditional Uses and Ex-Situ Conservation of Warburgia ugandensis around Katimok Forest Reserve, Kenya

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