pteridophytes
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Definition
A group of non-flowering, vascular plants that reproduce via spores, specifically ferns and their relatives, which the project used as part of a natural sponge system to help absorb and slowly release water in the forest.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek 'pteris', meaning fern, and 'phyton', meaning plant. It entered the scientific lexicon to categorize this specific group of vascular plants that lack seeds and flowers.
In the news
The article highlights the use of pteridophytes alongside other vegetation like mosses and shrubs to improve the landscape's ability to retain water. Their role is critical in the forest restoration process for managing the hydrological health of the region.
How IFS Dharam Singh Meena Revived Uttarakhand’s Heval River Through Science and Forest Restoration
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