ISSN 2319-1910 (Print)

Fern Journal

Pteridological Research 

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Peer - Reviewed Journal

  • Title: Pteridological Research
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  • ISSN:  2319-1919 (Print)
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  • Country: Tamilnadu,India
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  • Publisher: GTRP Biojournals,  Gayathri Global Academic  & Scientific Publisher, India Private Limited,Tamilnadu
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  • Frequency: Bi-Annual Journal
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  • Contact: gtrpjournals@gmail.com;ijfbt@yahoo.com
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  • Editor in Chief:  Dominic Rajkumar,  Professor & Principal, Department of Botany,St.Andrew's College,Gorakhpur- 273 009,Uttar Pradesh, India.
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  • Associate Editor: Dr.R.Mahesh, M.Sc.,Ph.D., S.T.Hindu College, Nagercoil,Tamilnadu,India

Pteridophytes, commonly referred to as ferns and their relatives, hold significant importance for various reasons, including: Medicinal Uses: For over two millennia, pteridophytes have been utilized in traditional medicine. They are known to address a range of health issues, exhibiting properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antidiabetic, antiviral, antimicrobial, and anti-Alzheimer effects.

 

Decorative Uses: Pteridophytes are frequently employed for ornamental purposes in floral designs and arrangements.

 

Soil Stabilization: These plants serve as effective soil binders, contributing to soil stability. Biofertilization: The water fern Azolla is recognized for its role as a biofertilizer in rice cultivation.

 

Cultural Importance: Ferns carry cultural significance in numerous societies, including those in New Zealand, Hawaii, and Africa. For instance, the silver fern is a national emblem of New Zealand, while the hapu'u fern holds sacred status in Hawaiian traditions.

 

Evolutionary Importance: Pteridophytes represent the earliest vascular plants to emerge on land, marking the advent of successful terrestrial plants characterized by true roots, stems, and leaves.

Pteridological research is the study of ferns and their relatives, including areas like their ecology, evolution, genetics, taxonomy, and conservation. This can involve analyzing both modern and fossil specimens to understand the deep-time evolution of these plants and their role in terrestrial ecosystems. Research includes various aspects like spore collection for scientific study and integrating data from different collections to create comprehensive online resources.