In this article we will discuss about the vegetation of various geographic regions of India: 1. Western Himalaya 2. Eastern Himalaya 3. Arid Zone 4. Gangetic Plain 5. Assam 6. Malabar 7. Deccan. Geographic Region # 1. Western Himalaya: In the tropical belt extending up to an altitude of 1000 mtr. we find a Sal forest (Shorea robusta Gaertn) of [...]
The following points highlight the four major types of phytogeographic realms according to turrill. The types are: 1. The Northern Realm 2. The Paleotropical Realm 3. The Neo Tropical Realm 4. The Southern Realm. 1. The Northern Realm: The Northern Realm is subdivided into following 8 regions: i. Artie and Sub-artic Region: Includes Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, northern part of [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short notes on Pharmacognosy. Pharmacognosy is that branch of science that deals with the drugs, their identification, collection, uses, etc. The study of the action of the drug also comes under the preview of pharmacognosy. It has been a part of the Medial Science since the dawn of civilisation. The Babylonians were aware of [...]