During post evaluation on the restoration of Diptercarpus bourdillonii, a critically endangered tree of the Southern Western Ghats, Kerala; incidence of Sahyadrassus malabaricus (Moore) (Lepidoptera: Hepialidae) was found out first time as host plant for the insect-pest. The pest had severe impact on survival of planted seedlings and estimated 60-70% loss after 2-3 years of planting. The pest incidence recorded thus becomes the major factor affecting  the restoration success of  the species in situ compared least occurrence ex situ extent plantation potential of the species.

In the year 2017, floristic survey was conducted in the eco-sensitive zone of Nagi dam Bird Sanctuary, Bihar. During the survey 194 species of angiosperms were collected. These species are distributed in 154 genera and 57 families. Out of them, 46 families, 111 genera and153 species belong to dicotyledons and 11 families, 43genera and 41 species to monocotyledons.As for life-form is concerned, it was found that 124 species were herbs (64%), 42 (22%) trees, 20 (10%) shrubs and 8 (4%) climbers. Adjacent to Daksh Raj temple natural vegetation is present. It possesses high floristic diversity.In addition to anthropogenic activities, Mikania micrantha and Lantana camara are the major threats to the native species.

The extended distribution of a rare orchid species Vanilla walkeriae Wight, to the Southern Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu is reported here. Detailed description, notes on distribution and photographs are provided for easy identification of the species.

Merremia umbellata subsp. Orientalis (Hallier f.) Ooststr. is reported as new distributional record for the flora of India from the South Andaman Islands. Updated nomenclature, brief description, phenology, distribution along with field photographs and illustrations are provided.

There are reports of forests fire every year in many parts of the world. Prescribed burning is a tool used in few species during specific weather conditions to achieve the desired goals. Literature have been summarised with an objective to prepare introductory note on role of prescribed burning in management of forest resources. The prescribed burning has been used to reduce fire incidences in dry seasons in various parts of world. Burning techniques, rotation, execution and assessment are vital components of effective controlled burning. There is need of opening independent organizations in many countries which can integrate with other department for forest fire management. It can be concluded that prescribed burning is an important tool in sustainable management of natural resources.

The paper records 34 species of the genus Hymenochaete Lev. (Hymenochaetaceae) from India out of which 14 species are new records and addition to Indian Mycoflora. All the new records are described and illustrated in detail. The collected material has been deposited in the cryptogamic section herbarium at Botanical Survey of India (NRC) Dehradun (BSD). A key to all the Indian species has been provided for their easy identification.

Pseudechinolaena (H.B.K.) Stapf, represented by Pseudechinolaena polystachya (Humb.,Bonpl. & Kunth) Stapf, collected from the forests of Chintapalli and GudemKothaveedhi of Visakhapatnam district is being reported as addition to grass flora of Andhra Pradesh, India.  Description, field photographs, illustration and important notes have been provided for the species.

The present paper deals with the diversity of  Pteridophytic flora in Pati bock of Champawat district, Uttarakhand. A total of 32 species of Pteridophytes belonging to 24 genera under 15 families have been enumerated from the study area.

Social practices play a crucial role in the conservation of the environment and biodiversity. The present study was carried out to explore the plant resources, their biological spectrum, leaf size spectra, conservation status and management of the existing vegetation of a sacred grove, namely Kalua Sarnd Than (KST) in the Jhargram district of West Bengal in India. Floristic elements of the study area revealed that the vegetation was diverse and composed of 150 species belonging to 141 genera distributed over 60 families under 31 orders according to APG IV classification. The study area being a sacred grove is fairly undisturbed and protection of germplasm in the grove is maintained through the traditional beliefs. The present study, thus, could be used as an inspiring example in India for other sacred groves for phytoclimatic study.

Ruellia nudiflora (Engelm. & A. Gray) Urban, a member of Acanthaceae is reported from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu as an addition to the flora of India. A short description along with colour plate of plant species has been provided here.

This paper reports the occurrence of Soliva anthemifolia (Juss.) Sweet (Asteraceae) from Betla National Park, Latehar, Jharkhand, hitherto unreported from the erstwhile Bihar state. Detailed description, distribution of the species along with nomenclatural note and relevant images have been provided.

Acmella radicans (Jacq.) R.K. Jansen is reported first time from Bihar. Detailed description, photo plate, notes and key to species from Bihar, are provided here for easy identification in the field.

Drought stress is creating dangerous situation worldwide. The impact of stress is not only the deficiency of water but it also leads to the deficiency and losses of everything which are linked to the water resources directly or indirectly. Drought stress disturbs the normal biochemical, molecular and physiological processes, affecting the morphology of plant. As a result the plant is either unable to live on abrupt changes or learn to avoid/tolerate the variation in the environment. The results vary species to species depending on genotype, frequency and time period of drought stress. There is need of screening various tree species for getting information related to their ability and capacity level of susceptibility, tolerance and avoidance behaviour with the further goal of their plantation in the various nurseries in order to rehabilitate the drought prone areas, wastelands and to increase intangible and tangible benefits.

Eugenia argentea Bedd. and E. shettyana Murugan & Gopalan are reported here as additions to the Flora of Tamil Nadu. Detailed description and photographic images of herbarium specimens are provided.

Three species viz., Parmotrema saccatilobum (Taylor) Hale, Pyxine cocoes (Sw.) Nyl and Ramalina inflata  (Hook.f. & Taylor) Hook.f. & Taylor are reported new to lichens of Himachal Pradesh. They are described here with diagnostic characters, ecology and photographs to facilitate their identification.

Phyllanthus simplex var. gardnerianus (Phyllanthaceae) is a very rare and little-known plant of the peninsular India. It is recorded for the first time for Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu. Detailed description with colour photographs are provided in this communication.

Ixora deeprae M. Gangop. is reduced as a synonym of Ixora ravikumarii Kottaim