The term rhizology was suggested by Vysockij in 1905 and since then it has been used by several workers. The Rhizology is the study of the root systems of plants in their natural environments. This branch occupies a significant position in ecological studies due to special relationship between the root and the soil. Terrestrial plants live in two distinct environments [...]
Arid zone habitats have a fascination of their own. The form which the vegetative body of the plant produces as the result of all the life processes which are affected by the environment has been designated the "vegetative from", "growth form" or "life from". Life forms of plants reflect the major feature of the climate. It further provides a sound [...]
With the explosion in population an attempt should be made to explore little known plant resources for food, shelter and clothing's etc. In the arid zone of Rajasthan, Puri (1966) have indicated 700 species whereas Bhandari (1978) could collect nearly 682 species from W. Rajasthan. Amongst them very few are known for their economic values. In this context some of [...]