Hayat Ashraf

The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) is a premier research organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. It was established in 1890 with the objective of exploring the plant resources of the country and documenting their diversity, distribution, and conservation status. The BSI plays a crucial role in the conservation and sustainable utilization of plant resources, as well as in generating information on various aspects of plant biodiversity. Here are some key functions and activities of the Botanical Survey of India: 1. Plant Exploration and Documentation: The BSI conducts extensive field surveys to document the flora of different regions in India. It identifies and collects plant specimens, prepares herbarium sheets, and maintains a vast botanical reference collection. 2. Taxonomic Research: One of the primary functions of the BSI is taxonomic research, which involves identifying, naming, and classifying plants. Taxonomists at the BSI ...