Shillong, Mar 5: Researchers from the College of Science and Expertise Meghalaya (USTM), in affiliation with researchers from Jorhat-based CSIR-Northeast Institute of Science and Expertise (NEIST) have recognized and described a novel flowering plant named “Begonia naraharii” within the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh.
This discovering has not solely added to the biodiversity of the area but additionally highlighted the significance of conservation efforts within the face of city enlargement and habitat loss.
Dr Nazir Ahmad Bhat, Assistant Professor at USTM, and Bipankar Hajong, PhD scholar at CSIR-NEIST have noticed and picked up some species belonging to the genus Begonia of the household Begoniaceae.
Dr Nazir Ahmad Bhat mentioned: “The species, named naraharii, pays tribute to former CSIR-NEIST director Prof Garikapati Narahari Sastry in recognition of his vital contributions to establishing the Germplasm Conservation Centre for the Bioresources of Northeast and his dedication to the well-being of the northeastern area”.
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This discovery has been revealed within the present subject of Phytotaxa (World’s largest Journal in Botanical Taxonomy), the researchers supplied detailed details about Begonia naraharii.
The species’ distinctive potential to show a putting blue iridescence in direct gentle. The researchers offered a complete characterization, full with coloured images and a comparability with associated species (B. lophura, B iridescens, and B rockii) to facilitate straightforward identification.
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As of now, Begonia naraharii is thought solely from the Demwe locality within the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. As a consequence of restricted info on its world inhabitants, the species is provisionally labeled as Information Poor (DD) following IUCN species evaluation tips (IUCN, 2022).
Given its restricted habitat and potential threats corresponding to agricultural and concrete enlargement, habitat loss from fires, and timber extraction, the species requires conservation measures.
Moreover, sure species of Begonia contribute to ecological stability by offering habitat and sustenance for numerous fauna.
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