• Some members’ camera equipment for Flora Photography

        My camera equipment: … just now gave an idea that there should be information about the camera and associated equipment on the profile of each member. It is a good idea that can help others to know and improve their own capabilities. It is also thought that perhaps…

  • Lens for Nikon D 5100

        Lens for Nikon D 5100: I shall be highly thankfull if you suggest one out of the following options 1.Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro (for Nikon Digital SLR) Lens 2. Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G (4.3x) Lens (Telephoto Zoom Lens) 3. Any other in range of…

  • Dinesh Valke’s Flora Photography

        VoF Week :: DV :: 02 AUG 12 – 0329 :: conical fruited borage at Valley of Flowers: 2 AUG 12Valley of Flowers … about 10000 ftHabitat: along forest path on mountain slopeHabit: herb, (seems like a climber) about 1 – 1.5 m high, long and wiry flowering…

  • Jungle Trees of Central India

        Pradip Krishen on his upcoming book : Jungle Trees of Central India:   http://www.indianprinterpublisher.com/news/Turning_plant_history_3571.html   Tree man Pradip Krishen’s interview in India Real Time (Wall Street Journal): Former film director and Tree man Pradip Krishen author of the best selling Trees of Delhi and the forthcoming Jungle Trees of…

  • Flora of Anshi National Park, Western Ghats-Karnataka

        Flora of Anshi National Park, Western Ghats-Karnataka” book release on 30-1-11: I am happy to inform you all that the book entitled “Flora of Anshi National Park, Western Ghats-Karnataka” by Sachin Anil Punekar has been published and is being released on 30th January in Pune. Please see the…

  • Books on Trees in Marathi by Prof. S D Mahajan

        Books on Trees in Marathi by Prof. S D Mahajan purchased by me: Greetings from mumbai, I wish to inform the Egroup that the books in Marathi on Trees are now available in Marathi Millions of thanks to Prof. S D Mahajan together with his son Dr Parag…

  • Brassicaceae and Phytoremediation

        Brassicaceae and Phytoremediation: Sharing the link of a book recently published by one of my friends Dr. Nasar Aziz Anjum.http://www.springer.com/environment/environmental+engineering+and+physics/book/978-94-007-3912-3 Hope you’ll find this link useful.        

  • Taxonomic monograph on Impatiens L. (Balsaminaceae) of Western Ghats, India

        Taxonomic monograph on Impatiens L. (Balsaminaceae) of Western Ghats, India: In continuation of my discussion with you today, I am happy to inform that My book on “Taxonomic Monograph on Impatiens L. (Balsaminaceae) of Western Ghats – the key genus for endemism” has been published during March 2012…

  • PLANT TAXONOMY PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE

        PLANT TAXONOMY PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE a book on taxonomy Edited by Rajni Gupta: PLANT TAXONOMY PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE a book on taxonomy Edited by Rajni Gupta had released in International Submit of TERI. Plant TaxonomyPast, present, and future Editor Rajni Gupta Assistant Professor, Department of Botany…

  • Flowers of Kas released

        My 3 new Books: I have just produced 3 new books.1. Flowers of Sahyadri- Revised edition in a new format of the book published in 2001/2003. Extra 100 allied species have been added in earlier 500 species.2. Aasmant- Enlarged new edition of book published in 2003. Contains 20…

  • Status of Plants Species in Southern Aravelli Hills, Gujarat, India

        My First Book: I am very happy to inform you about the publication of a new book on “Status of Plants Species in Southern Aravelli Hills, Gujarat, India” by my friend Dr. Rajendra Kumar. This publication is out of his PhD work. Please read his message below. More…

  • 300 year old encylopaedia translated: book review

        300 year old encylopaedia translated: book review from Outlook: forwarding a link about Hortus Malabaricus, historically important encyclopaedia of plants in Malabar. http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?281228        

  • Forest Trees of the Western Ghats

          Book release – Forest Trees of the Western Ghats.: Pls. find forwarded the information on a new book FOREST TREES OF THE WESTERN GHATS authored by Sri. S.G. Neginhal.Those interested could procure a copy from Sheshadri as per details. FOREST TREES OF THE WESTERN GHATS -authored by…

  • They wish to change Matheran

        They wish to change Matheran:    http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Maharashtra-tourism-plans-casinos-discotheques-in-Matheran/articleshow/17407879.cms          

  • Kaiga biodiversity

        article “Kaiga biodiversity puzzles Scientist’: Pl see the link of article “Kaiga biodiversity puzzles Scientist’ http://www.deccanherald.com/content/220374/kaiga-biodiversity-puzzles-scientists.html      

  • Wildlife exhibition in Panipat

        Wild Life and Nature Photo Exhibition- 2012 In Panipat Haryana: Association for Promotion for Plant Sciences and Manav Sankalp Society are going to organise a two day Photography exhibition on Wildlife and Nature. This event will be the first of its kind in the State of Haryana… Where…

  • CBSE warns against use of rare/endangered plants and species

        CBSE warns against use of rare/endangered plants and species: NAGPUR: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reminded affiliated schools that it is illegal to use rare/endangered species and plants in school laboratories and classrooms. This recent letter was a follow up of a circular sent last…

  • HOPE EXHIBITION 2012 – WILD FLOWERS OF INDIA

        HOPE EXHIBITION 2012 – WILD FLOWERS OF INDIA: The HOPE exhibition ‘Wild Flowers of India’ was successfully concluded last week-end. There was a large turn-out of visitors. And we had a few special visitors in Shrikant Ingalhalikar (Flowers of Sahyadri fame), Shreesh Kshirsagar ( Bahar fame), Sudhir Shivram…

  • National Seminar on Fungi 6th and 7th Jan 2012

        National Seminar on Fungi 6th and 7th Jan 2012: I have attached the brochures for National Seminar on Fungi and Health care to be held on 6th and 7th January and Vrukshavalli nature club intercollegiate competitions. Do send your junior and degree students to participate in the competitions….

  • Kolkata’s Indian Botanical Garden, the third oldest in the world, has turned 225 years young

        Kolkata’s Indian Botanical Garden, the third oldest in the world, has turned 225 years young: Forwarding pl. Link below:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/article3510794.ece for your reading pleasure…….. A festival of flora N. Shiva Kumar (for photos please see the link placesd in the SUBJECT) Kolkata’s Indian Botanical Garden, the third oldest in…