Bijlwan, Amit and Jha, Ankita and Kothiyal, Shivani and Jena, R K and Ranjan, Rajeev (2025) Climate-Resilient Approaches for Sustainable Water Management Through Forest Resilience and Plant Functional Traits. In: Enhancing Forest Resilience through Plant Functional Traits A Practical Approach. Taylor and Francis, Boca Raton. ISBN 9781003545231
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Plant functional traits serve as critical indicators of adaptation and ecosystem functionality, offering insights into species’ responses to environmental challenges such as climate change. This chapter explores the intricate interplay between plant morphology, physiology, and ecological processes, emphasizing their role in enhancing resilience and adaptation in varied ecosystems. A detailed analysis highlights the hydrological impacts of afforestation, adaptive management practices, and the application of hydrological models like Soil and Water Assessment Tool for assessing forest–water interactions. Furthermore, the chapter underscores the importance of nature-based solutions in mitigating desertification, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering ecosystem stability. The vulnerability and adaptability of forest species, particularly Rhododendron arboreum in the Himalayan region, are examined through sensitivity and adaptive capacity traits. Strategies such as reforestation, agroforestry, and climate-smart forestry are discussed for their potential to maintain ecosystem services, improve livelihoods, and mitigate climate change impacts. This synthesis provides a comprehensive framework for understanding plant functional traits and developing informed management practices to sustain ecosystems under dynamic environmental conditions.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Climate-Resilient Approaches; Sustainable Water Management ; Forest Resilience; Plant Functional Traits |
| Subjects: | Marine Environment > Climate change |
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division Subject Area > CMFRI Publications > CMFRI Pamphlets > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division |
| Depositing User: | Arun Surendran |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Jul 2026 04:30 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Jul 2026 04:30 |
| URI: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/19864 |
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