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Autecology and reproductive biology of the family of podostemaceae in Kerala

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Title Autecology and reproductive biology of the family of podostemaceae in Kerala
 
Contributor Simon, Thara
 
Description Podostemaceae is a unique family of angiosperms comprising rheophytic,
herbaceous members with thalloid plant body.-The plants are distributed in the
tropical and subtropical fresh water streams and water falls. The vegetative and
reproductive features of the members of the Podostemaceae in Kerala have been
studied with particular reference to the autecological and reproductive biological
aspects. The work is mainly based on the spot study of the plants and observations
in the laboratory.
The role of Podostemaceae in the formation of a biotic structure for algae
and associated animal forms mve studied. Analysis of chemical and physical
parameters of water from collection spots mave done on all seasons. Adaptive
W" . characters in the reproductive structures have tud~ed. A preliminary evaluation k 1 7 *.-kc.
was done on the ecological significance of podostemads in their erratic habitat ? % --
Scientific evaluation of the level of endemism and chance of extinction is
highly needed for wetland flora such as Podostemaceae. Timely assessment of
physical, chemical and organic pollution of water bodies must be made. Adequate
environmental and biological awareness based on intellectual property rights
should be generally provided to the tourists as well as local people to enhance the
effective protection of these wetlands in an ecologically sustainable manner.
Reference p.155-174
 
Date 2010-07-16T11:33:37Z
2010-07-16T11:33:37Z
2010-07-16
December 2002
 
Type Ph.D.
 
Identifier http://hdl.handle.net/10603/187
 
Language English
 
Rights university
 
Format 174p.
CD
 
Publisher Kottayam
Mahatma Gandhi University
Union Christian College. Department of Botany
 
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