Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

STUDIES ON SOME PTERIDOPHYTES IN JAJPUR DISTRICT, ODISHA, INDIA

Satikanta Sahoo and Ranindra Kumar Nayak

Abstract

This paper deals with the studies of some Pteridophyes in Jajpur district of Odisha. A survey has been conducted during 2020-2022 in different areas of Jajpur district to document the pteridophytes. Extensive as well as intensive floristic studies have been conducted in these areas, voucher specimens have been collected, identified and preserved in the form of herbarium following standard methods. The results revealed 15 species of Pteridophytes under 11 genera and 11 families which not only fulfil the basic needs of the local people but also maintain ecological balance in this region. Further research is necessary to promote conservation of this biodiversity in this region.