" The present book deals with a comprehensive taxonomic account of 79 species of palms belonging to 42 genera that grow in forests and gardens of Karnataka , All the palm species are enumarated with analytical keys, descriptions, local names and distribution. The colour photographs of the plants and plant parts for each species greatly aid in thier correct identification even by a common man,I am sure that this publication forms a welcome and timely contribution and greatly adds to our understanding of the palms of the Western Ghats in general and Karnataka in particular. The book will of immense use to all students, teachers, researchers, foresters, horticulturists, policy makers, resource managers and even landscape architects in thier efforts to study, utilise and conserve this fascinating group of plants in India ".
-----Dr.RAGHAVENDRA RAO
INSA Honorary Scientist,Bangalore
PALMS OF INDIA
K.GOPALAKRISHNA BHAT
Published by
K. Gopalakrishna Bhat
Retd Professor
" Madhuca "
Srinivasa Nagara, Chitpady
UDUPI_576102
Karnataka,INDIA
Phone-0820-2534723
Email-kakunje_bhat@yahoo.co.in
First Published-2011
All Rights Reserved.
Price Rs-500 -
Pages-100
Photographs-K.Gopalakrishna Bhat
Cover Design- Kalloor Nagesh
For Copies Contact-SEEta Book House, Udupi
Phone-9901728373
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