The present paper deals with 84 ichthyotoxic plants distributed over 68 genera and 43 families used to intoxicate fish. For each species correct botanical name, family, local name, habit, habitat, altitudinal range, part/s used and collection number are given. Local method used by the inhabitants of the Kumaun Himalaya is also given.
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Samant, S.S. and Pangtey, Y.S., 1995. Diversity of Ichthyotoxic Plants of Kumaun Himalaya. Indian Journal of Forestry, 18(1), pp.80-86. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1995-O5C8I4
Manuscript Published on 01 March 1995
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