Research Article | Published: 01 September 1995

Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources of Himachal Pradesh

N. S. Chauhan and Sanjeev Thakur

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 18 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 226-238 | 1995
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1995-8686XA | Cite this article

Abstract

Himachal Pradesh, a hilly state situated in the North-West Himalayan region possesses a great diversity of plant life in its sub-tropical, temperate, alpine and cold desert regions and has the elements of European, Chinese and Tibetan origin. It is considered a repository of medicinal herbs of Himalayan origin. Due to developmental activities like road construction, building of hydel projects, increase in horticultural activities coupled with the enormous biotic pressures, the forest genetic resources have been on the decline for many decades now. Exploitation of these resources also for economic gains and day to day use by the community in the absence of suitable measures for their protection, propagation and conservation has caused danger to the survival of many valuable species. There may be many such species which area feared to have disappeared without our knowing them. There is a global awakening now towards the conservation of plant genetic resources in particular and biological diversity in general. It calls for identifying the resources in totality, categorizing different endangered resources and devising means and measures for their conservation through Biosphere reserves, Gene sanctuaries, Botanical Gardens and Arboreta as well as in the National parks. In the present paper, the forest genetic resources of Himachal Pradesh are highlighted, endangered species identified and both in situ and ex situ measures have been discussed.

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Chauhan, N.S. and Thakur, S., 1995. Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Forestry, 18(3), pp.226-238. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1995-8686XA

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