This book is a collection of 13 papers on diversity of various phyla of the plant kingdom. Contributed by over 30 reputed academicians and scientists, this book presents the current trends in the study of plant diversity with special reference to various flora zones.

Contents: 1. Plant Diversity in India: An Overview. 2. Algal Diversity and Current Trends in Conservation. 3. Bryophyte Diversity, Utility and Prospects. 4. Diversity and Developments in Pteridophytes. 5. Diversity and Developmental Biology of Gymnosperms. 6. Plant Diversity in India: Angiosperms. 7. Bacteria. 8. The Myxomycetes. 9. Fungi. 10. Lichen Diversity in India. 11. Climate Change and India: Impacts on Biodiversity.12. Crop Diversity and Conservation. 13. Tradomedicalism: Indian Perspective.