A five-day botanical nomenclature course organized by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Deccan Regional Centre, Hyderabad was inaugurated in the city on Monday. It is designed to build the capacity of researchers and students in scientific plant naming, a cornerstone of taxonomy and biodiversity studies.
C. Suvarna, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force, Telangana, highlighted the role of nomenclature in ensuring clarity and consistency in plant names, thereby enhancing scientific communication and conservation efforts.
The course is led by KN Gandhi, Principal Registrar of Nomenclature at Harvard University, USA, who will be conducting sessions over the next four days. A total of 83 candidates from all over the country, representing various organizations or institutions, are going through this course.
L. Racingam, Research Fellow E (Joint Director) and Head of Office welcomed the dignitaries and course participants.
Published – 17 March 2026 20:53 IST
