1. Introduction.

2. Introducing the State of Assam.

3. Status of biodiversity.

4. Causes of biodiversity loss.

5. Major actors, their roles and initiatives.

6. Gaps in understanding, sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity.

7. Strategy and action plan.

8. Constitutional and statutory protection.

Appendices. Index.

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1. Introduction.

2. Aconitum balfourii (bruhl) muk.

3. Aconitum heterophyllum Linn.

4. Allium species.

5. Angelica glauca edgew.

6. Carum carvi Linn.

7. Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.

Don) Soo. 8.

Hedychium spicatum Smith. 9.

Jurinea dolomiaca Boiss. Syn.

Jurinea macrocephala (Royle) Clarke. 10.

Megacarpaea polyandra Benth. 11.

Nardostachys jatamansi DC. 12.

Onosma sp. and Arnebia benthamii.

13. Paris polyphylla Smith.

14. Picrohiza kurrooa Royle ex Benth.

15. Podophyllum hexandrum Royle.

16. Polygonum rumicifolium Royle ex Bab.

Syn. Aconogonum rumicifolium (Royle ex Bab.

) Hara. 17.

Polygonatum spp. 18.

Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn.

19. Rheum moorcroftianum Royle.

20. Saussurea costus (Falc.

) Lipsch. 21.

Swertia Chirayita (Roxb. ex Flem.

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Glossary. 1.

Basics of nano physics and nanotechnology: an introduction. 2.

Integrating physics, computers and nanotechnology: an interdisciplinary approach. 3.

Historical evolution and development of nanotubes: towards understanding their commercial uses. 4.

Applications of nanotubes and buckytubes in conductive plastics, adhesives, connectors and other areas. Vol.

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6. Use of nano physics in nano labs and nanotechnology products: an integrated approach.

7. Major applications and utilities of nano-optics: an overview of global trends.

8. Towards explaining the differences among nanoscale scanning, nanosensors, nanowires and nanoribbons: an overview.

Appendix. Bibliography.

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