SHILLONG: Governor Ganga Prasad stressed on the importance of plant research after inaugurating the two-day national seminar on 'Himalayan Plant Diversity: Taxonomy Conservation and Sustainable Utilization', which was organized by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Eastern Regional Centre, in collaboration with the East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte Taxonomy (EHSST) and the Northeastern Hill University at the BSI Auditorium in Lower New Colony here on Thursday."Our nation is rich in biological resources due to the diversified climatic conditions and geographical conditions ranging from the sea level to the high hills of the Himalayas. The northeastern region, which is abode to almost 50% of India's biodiversity alone, is a recognized 'biodiversity hotspot' worldwide," he said."The different kinds of unique and valuable plants found abundantly in the northeastern hills are of immense value in sustaining our existence today and a treasure for future generations," Prasad underscored. He also expressed hope that the seminar would help create awareness and encourage more scientists and researchers to undertake studies on plant diversity, identifying significant species and working on applications for sustainable use.In the course of his presidential address, AA Moa, president of the EHSST and chairman of the seminar, provided insight into the functions of the BSI and EHSST.

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