Kerala research team documents 3,261 flowering plant species in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
A research team from the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute has compiled a comprehensive checklist documenting 3,261 flowering plant species in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve.
The compilation aims to reaffirm the global importance of the Western Ghats as a biodiversity hotspot and underscore the need for region-specific conservation strategies. The checklist serves as a baseline for understanding the floristic richness of the reserve and supporting targeted protection efforts.
