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12 articles for “western Himalaya”
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Therapeutic Medicinal Plants: Traditional uses of the Himalayan Cherry Prinsepia utilis used by Traditional Healers of the North Western Himalayan Region
Abstract: The medicinal plants of the northwestern Himalayas are noted for their unparalleled biodiversity and important secondary metabolites that are peculiar to this dynamic geoclimatic zone. The scientific documentation of the richness, distribution, and conventional applications of medicinal flora in this Mountainous region can be crucial in the conservation and sustainable use of these valuable plant resources. These medicinal plants have been used for their therapeutic properties since ancient times. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Conservation Prioritization using Multi-criteria Decision Model: A Case Study in Part of Western Himalayan Ecoregion
Abstract: Vegetation and land use map was prepared using the satellite image of IRS-1D LISS III sensor. Four vegetation types were mapped, viz., temperate broadleaf forest, temperate conifer forest, pine forest and degraded forest. Different forest types were characterized for conservation prioritization based on parameters obtained through field sampling and landscape analysis. These parameters were (i) species diversity, (ii) mosaic diversity, (iii) total plant value, and (iv) contagion. The areas of …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 16–26 Read article
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Landscape Characterization in a Watershed of Western Himalayan Ecoregion
Abstract: The study was carried out in Kalsa watershed of Western Himalayan Ecoregion to quantify the landscape structure with special reference to different forest ecosystems. Vegetation and land use map generated using satellite remote sensing data was taken as an input for quantification of landscape structure, which was quantified based on different patch attributes (number, area, shape complexity) and landscape indices viz., Euclidean nearest neighbor distance and contagion. Temperate broadleaf forest …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Anthropogenic Intensification and Emerging Air Pollution Patterns across the Western Himalaya: Multi-Year Spatiotemporal Case Study
Abstract: Anthropogenic intensification is profoundly impacting air quality within vulnerable mountain ecosystems, yet the availability of long-term, high-resolution data from the Western Himalaya is strikingly limited. This study provides a detailed multi-year (2020-2024) spatiotemporal analysis of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen oxides (NOₓ), ammonia (NH3), and ozone (O3) concentrations across contrasting anthropogenic settings—specifically, tourist influx zones such as Dharamshala and industrial hotspots like Damtal in Himachal Pradesh, India. Key pollutants …
Published in International Journal of Atmosphere · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 7–25 Read article
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Glacier Volume Changes and Their Climatic Causes in Tirungkhad Basin Located in Western Himalaya
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE In the Himalaya, a significant number of glaciers are shrinking due to climatic variations. Monitoring of these glaciers is important to assess future availability of water resources. However, Himalayan glaciers are normally difficult to monitor due to the rugged, mountainous terrain. Therefore, in the present study, Survey of India (SOI) topographical maps (1966) and Landsat datasets as ETM+ (2000, 2006) and TM …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Phytosociological Analysis in a Part of Western Himalayan Ecoregion Using Satellite Remote Sensing
Abstract: AbstractThe study was carried out in Kalsa watershed, Nainital district, Uttarakhand. Four different forest types viz., temperate broadleaf forest, temperate conifer forest, pine forest and degraded forest were mapped using satellite images of IRS-1D LISS III sensor. Temperate broadleaf forest was composed of different oak communities viz., Quercus leucotrichophora, Quercus floribunda, Quercus lanata besides Daphniphyllum himalense. Temperate conifer forest was dominated by Abies pindrow and was represented by only a …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Analysis of Plants uses in Kalsa Watershed, Western Himalayan Ecoregion, India
Abstract: AbstractThe study was carried out to analyze the different use of plants in the forest areas of Kalsa watershed. Sampling was carried out in different forest types to record the diversity of plant species. A total of 48 trees, 43 shrubs and 83 herbs species of 72 families were recorded in different forest types. These species were evaluated for different uses based on the literature survey, interview conducted with local …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Diversity of Maize (Zea Mays) Along an Altitudinal Gradient of Kuloor Watershed Kumaun Himalaya, India
Abstract: AbstractZea mays belongs to the family Gramineae (Poaceae) commonly known as Maize. Maize is another Kharif crop locally known as "bhutta," "ghokka," "makka" in the study area Kullor watershed. A total of six landraces of maize are grown in the study area and among these, highest frequency of cultivation (60%) is of the variety Lal and the lowest of Timasia and Pahari (6.6%) each. Considering that the studied watershed is …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Regional Bioenergy Planning for Sustainability in Himachal Pradesh, India
Abstract: Energy systems in mountainous regions are complex due to the wide variations in the availability and demand of energy resources. Mountain inhabitants are traditionally dependent on bioenergy resources such as fuel wood, agro, and animal residues to meet their energy requirements for heating, cooking, etc. However, depleting forest resources limits the availability of fuel wood while commercial sources such as LPG and kerosene fail to meet the domestic energy demands …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 37–73 Read article
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Distribution and Taxonomy of Epilobium L.: A Review
Abstract: AbstractGenus Epilobium L. belongs to family Onagraceae, a well-defined family of about 17 genera and 675 species belonging to temperate and subtropical areas. It is distributed in temperate western Himalaya at an altitude 1524–2133 m from Kashmir to Kumaon. The genus is spread throughout the temperate and cold regions of the World. It is plentiful in New Zealand, appearing in the mountains only of the warmer regions. It consists of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Study of a Western Disturbance of 2023 Using Satellite-Based Observation, Reanalysis Data, and Numerical Simulation
Abstract: Western Disturbances (WDs) are synoptic-scale, extratropical storm systems that influence winter precipitation across northwest India. This study focuses on a specific WD event that occurred from 24– 25 March 2023, affecting Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab. The analysis integrates satellite observations, ERA-5 reanalysis data, and simulations from the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model to evaluate the model's performance. The novelty of this study lies in its …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 16–38 Read article
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Elemental Mobility and Provenance in Sediments: A Geochemical Study of Deccan Basalts, Bay of Bengal, and Northern China
Abstract: Twenty-eight sediment samples from seventeen rivers, including the Krishna headwaters and the west-flowing Western Ghat rivers, draining the Deccan Trap basalts, were analyzed for major elements (Na, Ca, Mg, K, Al, Ti, Fe) and trace elements (Sr, Ba, Mn, P, V, Cr, Ni, Cu, and Zn). The mobility of these elements, especially Na, Ca, Mg, and Sr, was assessed by comparing their abundances in sediments and dissolved phases. Approximately 60% …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article