scholarly journals Fungal diversity inhabited with trees and their conservation in Bukki Top in upper great Himalaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 385-390
Author(s):  
Rajeev Shankhwar ◽  
Abhishek Yadav ◽  
Vijay Vardhan Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Fungal Diversity ◽  
Habitat Distribution ◽  
Natural Landscape ◽  
Fungus Species ◽  
Fomes Fomentarius ◽  
National Highway ◽  
Gangotri Glacier ◽  
Daedalea Quercina

This investigation was aimed to explore the biodiversity of upper great Himalayas range with special reference to the flora and its conservation. The natural landscape and high altitude meadows (Bugyal) enhanced the beauty of Uttarakhand. Bukki village and Bukki top one of the gorgeous region locate in Uttarkashi district of Uttrakhand state, fall on the opposite side of the national highway NH-108 and connect the Gangotri Glacier via Harsil. The present article is the description of the flora of the Bukki region and, we tried to mainly focus on different fungus species and disease on trees, observed during the trek. Some important fungus species observed are Daldinia concentric, Trichaptum biforme, Fomes fomentarius and Daedalea quercina. We also describe each fungus attributes and habitat distribution description.

Meteorological study for Gangotri Glacier and its comparison with other high altitude meteorological stations in central Himalayan region

2007 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pratap Singh ◽  
Umesh K. Haritashya ◽  
Naresh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
High Altitude ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Meteorological Station ◽  
Himalayan Region ◽  
Valley Wind ◽  
Maximum Rainfall ◽  
Garhwal Himalayas ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
Gangotri Glacier

In spite of the vital role of high altitude climatology in melting of snow and glaciers, retreat or advancement of glaciers, flash floods, erosion and sediment transport, etc., weather conditions are not much studied for the high altitude regions of Himalayas. In this study, a comprehensive meteorological analysis has been made for the Gangotri Meteorological Station (Bhagirathi Valley, Garhwal Himalayas) using data observed for four consecutive melt seasons (2000–2003) covering a period from May to October for each year. The collected meteorological data includes rainfall, temperature, wind speed and direction, relative humidity, sunshine hours and evaporation. The results and their distribution over the different melt seasons were compared with available meteorological records for Dokriani Meteorological Station (Dingad Valley, Garhwal Himalayas) and Pyramid Meteorological Station (Khumbu Valley, Nepal Himalayas). The magnitude and distribution of temperature were found to be similar for different Himalayan regions, while rainfall varied from region to region. The influence of the monsoon was meagre on the rainfall in these areas. July was recorded to be the warmest month for all the regions and, in general, August had the maximum rainfall. For all the stations, daytime up-valley wind speeds were 3 to 4 times stronger than the nighttime down-valley wind speeds. It was found that the Gangotri Glacier area experienced relatively low humidity and high evaporation rates as compared to other parts of the Himalayas. Such analysis reveals the broad meteorological characteristics of the high altitude areas of the Central Himalayan region.

scholarly journals Architecture, that wins peaks – triumph or confusion

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 00191
Author(s):  
Anna Wojtas Harań
Keyword(s):  
High Altitude ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Specific Character ◽  
Natural Landscape ◽  
Natural Forms ◽  
Mountain Environment ◽  
The Alps ◽  
Tourist Infrastructure

The natural landscape provokes artists to revive it with architecture. Architects overcome technical limitations, physiographic, customary more or less picturesquely incorporating their works into the richness of natural forms. Many benefits come from this recklessness for the region. The hit trend is also appreciated for the triumph of technical thought. It puts into confusion at once because of the gradual takeover of the natural environment. The aim of the work is to search for solutions that would help preserve the beauty of the mountain environment and at the same time make the widest group of recipients available. Analyzing the above issues, the comparative method was used, presenting achievements in the field of high-altitude objects design in extreme physiographic conditions, implemented in the Alps region. The region has a developed ski and tourist infrastructure. It is an example of maintaining moderation and specific character, despite growing new needs and expectations from tourists and sportsmen. However, it is not free from the over-investment trap.

scholarly journals Dioscorea sphaeroidea (Dioscoreaceae), a threatened new species from the high-altitude grasslands of southeastern Brazil with wingless seeds

Phytotaxa ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 163 (4) ◽  
pp. 229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Sousa Couto ◽  
ROSANA CONRADO LOPES ◽  
JOÃO MARCELO ALVARENGA BRAGA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
National Park ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
Habitat Distribution ◽  
Risk Of Extinction ◽  
High Altitude Grasslands

Dioscorea sphaeroidea is endemic to the high-altitude grasslands of the Serra dos Órgãos National Park located in southeastern Brazil. Based on the spheroid shape of its fruit and seed, i.e., not flattened or winged, this new species is morphologically unusual in the Dioscorea genus. Moreover, its unique morphology leaves this new species with no clear position in the infrageneric taxonomy of Dioscorea. Herein we present the morphological description of this species, including a discussion of its ecology and habitat, distribution, and preliminary risk of extinction assessment.

Equipment for High Altitude Mountaineering, with Special Reference to Climbing Mount Everest: Discussion

1923 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 199 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. B. Haldane ◽  
G. Ingle Finch ◽  
Douglas W. Freshfield ◽  
Dr. Longstaff ◽  
C. J. Stewart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Mount Everest

scholarly journals Allium stracheyi (Baker), the endangered and traditional medicinally important herb of Uttarakhand Himalaya, India: A Review

1970 ◽  
pp. 01-05
Author(s):  
Manindra Mohan, S. Zafar Haider, Shiv Shanker Gautam, Prashant Singh
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
Good Source ◽  
General Review ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Sulfur Containing ◽  
Uttarakhand Himalaya

 Allium stracheyi (Alliaceae), is the high-altitude growing plant, commonly known as Jamboo, and Dhungar in Uttarakhand, India. It is a good source of income for the tribal communities and cultivars of Uttarakhand with medicinally and economically importance. A. stracheyi has higher amount of fibre and protein contents with lower fat and carbohydrates. It is used in various ailments. Considering phytoconstituents studies revealed different types of compounds like hydrocarbons, terpenes, terpenoids and sulfur-containing components as volatile constituents. The present study aimed to provide a general review of the available literature of A. stracheyi on phytochemistry, biological activities and pharmacological uses with special reference to traditional and economic importance.

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