Distribution of Major Floral and Faunal Diversity in the Mountain and Upper Gangetic Plains Zone of the Ganga: Diatoms, Macroinvertebrates and Fish

2013 ◽  
pp. 75-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Nautiyal ◽  
Jyoti Verma ◽  
Asheesh Shivam Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Gangetic Plains ◽  
Faunal Diversity

IPOMOEA LITTORALIS AND IPOMOEA CAPITELLATA VAR. MULTILOBATA : NEW RECORDS FOR UPPER GANGETIC PLAINS OF INDIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
JASWINDER KAUR ◽  
SATYA NARAIN
Keyword(s):  
New Records ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
Gangetic Plains

The floristic exploration and critical examination of specimens collected of family Convolvulaceae from Upper Gangetic Plains of India, resulted in addition of 2 new records for the flora viz. Ipomoea littoralis and Ipomoea capitellata var. multilobata. Detailed description, phenology, ecology, distribution, locality, field number, type specimens examined, illustrations and other relevant notes are provided.

scholarly journals Social-ecological analysis of timely rice planting in Eastern India

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Urfels ◽  
Andrew J. McDonald ◽  
Gerardo van Halsema ◽  
Paul C. Struik ◽  
Pankaj Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Wildlife Conservation ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
Critical Threshold ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Gangetic Plains ◽  
Land Type ◽  
Groundwater Availability ◽  
Agricultural Input ◽  
First Time

AbstractTimely crop planting is a foundation for climate-resilient rice-wheat systems of the Eastern Gangetic Plains—a global food insecurity and poverty hotspot. We hypothesize that the capacity of individual farmers to plant on time varies considerably, shaped by multifaceted enabling factors and constraints that are poorly understood. To address this knowledge gap, two complementary datasets were used to characterize drivers and decision processes that govern the timing of rice planting in this region. The first dataset was a large agricultural management survey (rice-wheat: n = 15,245; of which rice: n = 7597) from a broad geographic region that was analyzed by machine learning methods. The second dataset was a discussion-based survey (n = 112) from a more limited geography that we analyzed with graph theory tools to elicit nuanced information on planting decisions. By combining insights from these methods, we show for the first time that differences in rice planting times are primarily shaped by ecosystem and climate factors while social factors play a prominent secondary role. Monsoon onset, surface and groundwater availability, and land type determine village-scale mean planting times whereas, for resource-constrained farmers who tend to plant later ceteris paribus, planting is further influenced by access to farm machinery, seed, fertilizer, and labor. Also, a critical threshold for economically efficient pumping appears at a groundwater depth of around 4.5 m; below this depth, farmers do not irrigate and delay planting. Without collective action to spread risk through synchronous timely planting, ecosystem factors such as threats posed by pests and wild animals may further deter early planting by individual farmers. Accordingly, we propose a three-pronged strategy that combines targeted strengthening of agricultural input chains, agroadvisory development, and coordinated rice planting and wildlife conservation to support climate-resilient agricultural development in the Eastern Gangetic Plains.

scholarly journals Documentation of flora of Rara lake and adjoining areas in mid-western region of Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
BK Basnet
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Flowering Plant ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Ramsar Site ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Data Field ◽  
Adjoining Area ◽  
Faunal Diversity ◽  
Flowering Plant Species

Rara National Park is the smallest national park of the country. It is rich in floral and faunal diversity. Rara is one of the sacred lakes and is listed as a Ramsar site. The aim of the study was to compile the representative flora of Rara lake and to present status of available vegetation. The research used both primary and secondary sources of data. Field visit was conducted in June, 2010 during which more than 300 plant specimens were collected. The secondary data were collected from Rara and adjoining area like Gamgadi. These data were thoroughly analyzed to understand the composition of vegetation. The study revealed the existence of about 224 flowering plant species in the area, under 173 genera and 67 families. Compositae was found to be the largest family (21 species and 17 genera) followed by Rosaceae (19 species and 10 genera). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/banko.v21i1.9063 Banko Janakari, Vol. 21, No. 1 2011; 41-47

Energy budgeting and carbon footprints of three tillage systems in maize-wheat sequence of north-western Indo-Gangetic Plains

Energy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 229 ◽  
pp. 120661
Author(s):  
Shahida Nisar ◽  
Dinesh Kumar Benbi ◽  
Amardeep Singh Toor
Keyword(s):  
Tillage Systems ◽  
Gangetic Plains ◽  
Carbon Footprints ◽  
North Western

Improving pumpset selection to support intensification of groundwater irrigation in the Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains

2021 ◽  
Vol 256 ◽  
pp. 107070
Author(s):  
Timothy Foster ◽  
Roshan Adhikari ◽  
Subash Adhikari ◽  
Scott Justice ◽  
Baburam Tiwari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gangetic Plains ◽  
Groundwater Irrigation

Evaluating the Century C model using long-term fertilizer trials in the Indo-Gangetic Plains, India

2007 ◽  
Vol 122 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Bhattacharyya ◽  
D.K. Pal ◽  
M. Easter ◽  
S. Williams ◽  
K. Paustian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gangetic Plains
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