• Dr.D.A.Patil

Vedas are thought heritage of India. These Sanskrit ancient treatises stand as sources of information from different compartments of human-life. The hymns in Atharveda are replete with Sanskrit names of herbs. It is rich in medico-religious approach. This attempt is aimed at revealing biodiversity especially exotic taxa in it invaded in Indian subcontinent in ancient period. Total 27 alien species pertaining to 27 genera and 19 families of angiosperms are revealed. Of these, 12 species are found still under cultivation, whereas 15 species have naturalized and form an integral segment of present Indian biodiversity. The former reflects partly the status of economy and human sustenance in Vedic period of India. This investigation may aid and add in history of bioinvasion on Indian subcontinent and also help in better management of Indian biodiversity and its conservation.

Atharveda, Exotic Plants, Plant Invasion, India

"Atharveda In The Perspective Of Ancient Plant Invasion In India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.f210-f219, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404526.pdf

"Atharveda In The Perspective Of Ancient Plant Invasion In India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppf210-f219, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404526.pdf