The first comprehensive account of the plants of the Indian Arid zone was by Blatter and Hallberg (1918-21) who visited the districts of Jodhpin Jaisalmer and Barmer accompanied by T.S. Sabnis and D.B. Bulsara. They remarked that "the vast deserts of North Africa, Arabia, Central Asia, and even the New World have attracted the attention of many botanists, bill the [...]
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 [...]
List of evidences for increase of sand in Rajasthan arid zone. (i) Wind direction: The direction of wind is mainly from south-west and north-east. The spread of sand dunes also follow the same direction e.g. ushkar, Budha Pushkar. (ii) Advancement of sand movement: Accumulation of Aeolian sands on le western and eastern flanks of Aravalli hill near Shapura-Ajitgarh area. The [...]