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Li, F., Jiao, P., Yao, S., Sang, H., Qin, S., Zhang, W., Zhang, Y. and Gao, L. (2012) Paris polyphylla Smith Extract Induces Apoptosis and Activates Cancer Suppressor Gene Connexin26 Expression. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 13, 205-209.
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• TITLE: Studies on Vegetative and Reproductive Ecology of Paris polyphylla Smith: A Vulnerable Medicinal Plant

  AUTHORS: Chitta Ranjan Deb, Sakutemsu L. Jamir, Nangshimeren Sakutemsu Jamir

  KEYWORDS: Associated Species, Floral Biology, Niche Characterization, Primary Habitat, Reproductive Biology

  JOURNAL NAME: American Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol.6 No.16, October 21, 2015

  ABSTRACT: Paris polyphylla Smith is an important medicinal plant that is considered vulnerable in many parts of the world. The species exhibits poor adaptability to changed environment and susceptible to climatic conditions for reproductive vigor. During the present study the species was studied in four different natural niches as well as synthetic habitats to check the adaptability to artificial conditions, its morphological and physiological characters and its interaction in its community so that conservation strategies could be worked out. The present study indicates that P. polyphylla exhibits healthy growth as well as reproduction in undisturbed area with canopy covers over 80%. The plant grows in well-drained rich humus soil and grows well with certain key associated species such as Quercus species, Taxus baccata, Aconitum species, Eupatorium adenophorum, Smilax species etc. Many plants were non-flowering and more than 60% were found non-flowering in its habitat during its flowering season in any particular year. There are clear morphological changes as the flowers stages from pre-fertilization to post-fertilization. Arrangement of anthers in two whorls shows a distinct and unique floral display. Light is an important factor during seed setting and less than 50% shade lowers the seed productivity very significantly. Predators such as slugs and snails are found on the plant. Urgent conservation and new innovative ways are necessary to propagate this economically important plant to ensure its continuity.