Survey was conducted to examine the diversity, indigenous uses, utilization pattern of floristic diversity in Uhl watershed, Beas River, Himachal Pradesh. The current study documented 180 plants belonging to 157 genera of 72 families in which Asteraceae (16), Fabaceae (14), Rosaceae (11), Lamiaceae (8), Moraceae (5), Pinaceae (5) etc. were the most used families. Apart from the qualitative ethnobotanical assessment, use value was also calculated and Rhododendron arboreum showed high use value. Acknowledging these ancient practices will help promote resource conservation and sustainable management.

Wild Edible Mushroom (WEM) is a valuable yet underutilized natural resource. This study explores the potential of WEM in Jharkhand, India. Despite their high nutritional value and economic potential, challenges such as limited cultivation knowledge, lack of standardized practices, and poor market access hinder their widespread utilization. This study aims to document local perceptions and assess the market value of WEM to support their future commercialization.

Gum ghatti (GG) is a natural, biodegradable exudate from Anogeissus latifolia for its superior emulsifying, thickening, and stabilizing properties in food. GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) –designated and widely approved in Asia, it offers a sustainable, natural alternative to synthetic additives. Sourced from forest trees, GG supports rural livelihoods though post-harvest processing is still limited. Present review consolidates current knowledge on Gum ghatti, covering post-harvest processing, chemical composition, and applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and other industries. By addressing critical gaps, it aims to guide researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders in optimizing GG’s potential.

This paper lists the 45-leaf infecting micro fungi described as new species among 250 fungal samples collected and studied from the Campus of Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute by various fungal taxonomists during the years 1998 to 2018.

Physiological factors, which include internal processes and responses to environmental stimuli, are crucial for every stage of plant growth and development. Assessment of physiological attributes can provide indication whether seedlings are experiencing normal growth or stress, so that better source(s) can be recommended for planting in field. In this study, physiological attributes like leaf chlorophyll content, cell membrane stability index, relative water content, ascorbic acid content and leaf extract pH of seven months old seedlings raised from five different seed sources viz., Idukki, Mysore, Bengaluru, Dharwad, and Junagadh, have been evaluated at College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari. Result shows a significant variation among seedlings of five studied seed sources for physiological attributes in sandalwood. Idukki source (2.42 mg/g) recorded significantly higher total chlorophyll content (1.87 mg/g) than Dharwad source. Dharwad, followed by Idukki and Junagadh sources recorded lower pH values than Mysore and Bengaluru sources. The local seed source- Junagadh, (Gujarat) recorded the higher cell membrane stability and ascorbic acid content, indicating that this seed source may perform well even under stress conditions. Study implies that, for large scale nursery raising, stress physiological attributes can be taken into consideration while evaluating seed sources at different climatic conditions.