| Institution |
Jiwaji University, Vidya
Vihar, Gwalior – 474 001, Madhya Pradesh |
| Project Title |
Conservation and enhancement of Plant
Biodiversity with special reference to threatened species in the
Botanical Garden at Jiwaji University, Gwalior (M.P.) |
Duration |
Project
Leader(s) |
Prof. Ashok Kumar Jain
ashokjain2003@yahoo.co.in |
2 years |
| Summary of Aims/
Objectives of the Project |
- Propagation of 24 plant species for educational and academic
purpose.
- Propagation of about 20 threatened plant taxa for ex-situ
conservation at JUBG using different methods and techniques.
- Collection, ex-situ conservation and management of important
medicinal plants of Central Indian region.
- Creating awareness among students and public regarding plant
biodiversity and its importance.
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| Expected Outcome |
- Conservation of plant diversity of the target RET plants (about
44 taxa).
- Promotion of education and awareness among students about plant
diversity.
- Promotion of research on systematics, taxonomy and rare plants.
- Education for people through display of plants and ‘Awareness
Campaigns’.
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| Institution |
Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya,
Sagar – 470 003, Madhya Pradesh |
| Project Title |
To develop botanic garden as centre of
education awareness and bioresource centre and conservation activities
of rare, endangered and threatened species of Madhya Pradesh (Central
India) |
Duration |
Project
Leader(s) |
Dr. T.R. Sahu
trsahuhbd2003@yahoo.co.in, botanydhs@yahoo.com |
2 years |
| Summary of Aims/
Objectives of the Project |
- Strengthening and enhancing the existing plant wealth of H.S.G.V.
Botanic Garden for the purpose of conservation, education, teaching,
and exchange of plant materials.
- Survey and exploration of those particular areas for collection
of live materials of the target 25 RET species.
- Study on soil factors and other habitat features, and natural
regeneration potentials of selected RET species.
- Multiplication and cultivation of plant species by seeds and
vegetative propagation methods.
- Maintenance of germ-plasm collections under ex-situ
conditions (i.e. in botanic garden with proper assessment and
monitoring).
- Promoting general awareness and conservation education among
students, teachers by organizing visits to Botanic Garden and
conducting training programme on multiplication and propagation
techniques.
- Publication of a Botanic Garden Directory and Index Seminum for
the purpose of ready reckoner regarding availability and exchange of
germplasms between similar institutions in Madhya Pradesh
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| Expected Outcome |
- Collection, ex-situ conservation, propagation and management of
25 targeted RET species from different areas of Madhya Pradesh i.e.
Sagar, Damoh, Katni, Chhhatarpur and neighbouring areas.
- Preservation of seeds of those RET species which do not multiply
by way of tubers/bulbs/rhizomes cutting etc.
- Reintroduction of 3 or 5 plant species from the RET species list
in nature through appropriate methodology and techniques.
- Awareness/training/education programmes/scientific exhibition
for school, college/university students, general public, NGO’s.
- Data and information system on RET species with all details
alongwith the basic information on trade, distribution, threatened
status, uses in traditional systems of medicines, etc.
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