Glimpses of Biological Research in Upper Brahmaputra Basin

Although in the global context, emphasis of research is given more on molecular biology and biotechnology; the importance of basic research cannot be overestimated. This is more so in the case of India s northeast region. The region is ell known for its rich biodiversity and a good number of research papers in plant and animal sciences were published in the last few decades. However, it is also a fact that documentation of bioresources of the region is far from complete. Little is known about the distribution and current status of many of the endemic and rare species of the region. It is also necessary to have a scientific information on the traditional usage and active ingredients available in the edible/medicinal plants, animals and microbes, and also how to maintain habitat ecology and formulation of strategies for sustainable utilization of bioresources of the region. The book given an overview of the present trend of research in biological sciences in the north-east India.