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The book entitled "Additions to the Flora of Rajasthan, India" deals with 28 new taxa has been added to the flora of Rajasthan. The contents of the book are: Preface. 1. Introduction, 2. Material and methods, 3. Enumeration, 4. References and 5. Index. The study area covers 8 districts, namely Banswara, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Sirohi and Udaipur of southern Rajasthan, which is represented by the admixture of western dry and southern wet zone elements of Rajasthan. These 28 species including 2 families and 3 genera has been described as a new addition to the Rajasthan flora. Ecological notes along with phenology and ethnobotanical importance have been incorporated to almost all the taxa. 14 good quality illustrations and more than 28 colour plates including 155 Photographs have added the value of present book. It is hoped that the book provides an excellent reference material and practical guide for teachers, researchers, students and environmentalists as well as for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilization of plant resources.

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Dr. K.L. Meena Ph.D., F.B.S., F.I.A.A.T., is a dynamic taxonomist and principal investigator of several research projects funded by UGC and life member of half a dozen of academic bodies. Presently Meena is engaged on the flora and ethnobotanical study of Malwa India for Post-Doc., funded by UGC New Delhi. He is authored eight international books.

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