these are on plant issues in gilgit-baltistan

1. Issues of Plants in Gilgit-
Baltistan
Munira Khan( BS-V)
Department of Biological Sciences
Karakoram International University, Gilgit

5. Introduction to area
 Four seasons, varied climatic conditions
 Three highest mountain ranges i.e. Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindukush
 The northern parts of the mountainous regions of Pakistan, Gilgit and Baltistan (GB),
covers an area of 45,224 sq. km possessing rich biodiversity
 The diverse climatic condition and landscape in Gilgit-Baltistan represents variety of
habitats e.g., glaciers, natural springs, wetlands, small rivers and streams alpine
pastures, variable agro-ecosystems supporting a rich floristic diversity therein.
 Almost 80 % of Pakistan’s endemic flowering plants are confined to the north and western
mountains whereas.

6. Plants infected by diseases:
 Plants can be damaged by infectious microbes such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and
nematodes.
 They can also be damaged by non infectious factors, causing problems that can
collectively be termed "a biotic diseases" or "a biotic disorders".
 Unfavorable soil properties, fertility imbalances, moisture extremes, temperature
extremes, chemical toxicity, physical injuries, and other problems are examples of a
biotic disorders that can reduce plant health and even kill plants.

7.  Deficiencies in Available Water.
 High Temperature Damage.
 Animal Damage

8. Major Issues for vegetation
 Climatic changes have posed serious threats to biodiversity
 Around 20 to 30 per cent of plant and animal species assessed so far are likely to be at
increased risk of extinction if global temperatures rise by more than 1.5 to 2.5°C.
 Plants are endangered by a combination of factors:
 over-collection,
 intensive agriculture and forestry,
 urbanization
 land use changes,
 pollution,
 the spread of alien invasive species
 Habitat destruction

9. Recommendation
 Promotion of awareness among masses about biodiversity
importance and conservation.
 Promotion of conservation mission across all areas and villages in
Gilgit-Baltistan.
 Formulation of policies to regulate forest cuttings
 Promotion of biological control for pathogenic spread instead of
chemicals spray and antibiotic use.
 Promotion of scientific research to establish databases to improve
decision making and planning.
 Encouraging eco-friendly cultural practices.

10. Thank you