Floristic studies of the Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh revealed the occurrence of 12 toxic plants within the Sanctuary with either leaves, seeds, latex, bark and/or whole plants having toxic properties. Clearance of these from the Sanctuary is recommended for maintenance of a healthy ecosystem within.
Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary, Toxic Plants, District Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2016
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