This paper explores how global trade and climate change together accelerate the spread of Invasive Alien Species (IAS), threatening biodiversity and ecosystem services worldwide. It highlights how trade routes and climatic shifts aid IAS survival, impacting agriculture, forestry, water systems, and human well-being, while stressing the urgent need for integrated ecological, economic, and policy measures.
This study evaluates the ecological impact of the Runjh Dam catchment on plant diversity using quadrat and transect-based analysis supported by GIS mapping. Findings highlight major shifts in species distribution, soil changes, and habitat fragmentation, while also stressing the role of afforestation, buffer zones, and community-based conservation in sustainable development.
This ecological study investigates macroinvertebrate diversity in Kaliasote Dam, highlighting their role in determining water quality and trophic status. The findings reveal moderate pollution, eutrophic tendencies, and the presence of tolerant species, underscoring the need for regular ecological monitoring and sustainable management.
A comprehensive analysis of bamboo shoots as a sustainable food resource, examining their exceptional nutritional profile (3.71g protein/100g, 3.94g fiber/100g), bioactive compounds, processing methods that reduce toxins by 96%, and environmental benefits including carbon sequestration of 12-60 tons CO₂/hectare/year.
This study documents the first observation of a leucistic Indian Pied Starling (Gracupica contra) in Keonjhar District, Odisha, India. The bird exhibited large white feathers with preserved black soft-part pigmentation (normal eye and bill), consistent with leucism rather than albinism. This represents one of the few reports of leucism in this species from eastern India.
This GIS-based study analyzes urban sprawl and land use transformation in Narsinghgarh, Madhya Pradesh from 2005 to 2015. The research reveals significant expansion of built-up areas (15% of total land), consumption of agricultural land (52%), and patterns of development along transportation corridors. Population projections indicate continued growth, necessitating sustainable urban planning strategies.
