Diversity and impact of invasive alien plant species of family Asteraceae in Jammu district (Jammu and Kashmir, India).

The present study deals with comprehensive list and impact of invasive alien plants species of family Asteraceae in Jammu district (J&K, India) with background information on habit and nativity. A total of 15 invasive alien plant species under have been recorded. These include Ageratum conyzoides L., Anthemis tinctoria L., Aster pilosum Willd., Bidens pilosa L., Cichorium intibus L., Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop., Eclipta prostrata (L.) L., Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC., Parthenium hysterophorus L., Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn., Sonchus arvensis L., Sonchus asper (L.) Hill, Tridax procumbens L., Xanthium strumarium L., Youngia japonica (L.) DC. The analysis of invasive species reveals that most species have been introduced unintentionally through trade while only 2species intentionally introduced. Most of the species are of American origin. A better planning is needed for early detection to control and reporting of infestations of spread of new and naturalized weeds to be monitored.

Documentation of Aquatic Invasive Alien flora of Jammu region, Jammu and Kashmir.

The present study deals with the first ever inventorisation and documentation of aquatic invasive alien plant species of Jammu region with background information on family, habit and nativity . Total 55 invasive alien plant species belonging to 24 families were documented. It was prepared based on history, species origin, species behaviour and field observations. A total of 15 different geographic regions in terms of nativity are recorded in the present study. Among these, more than 90% are contributed by four major geographical regions, viz., continent of America, Africa, Europe and Mediterranean. The American continents contributed majority of noxious invasive plants in Jammu region followed by the Europe and Africa respectively. The families Potamogetonaceae and Cyperaceae are the most dominant family with (7 sp. each) followed by Hydrocharitaceae (5 sp.) , Menyanthaceae , Poaceae and Alismataceae (3 sp. each ) , Amaranthaceae , Ceratophyllaceae , Polygonaceae , Convolvulaceae ,Typhaceae ,Najadaceae , Ranunculaceae , Brassicaceae and Characeae with ( 2 sp. each) and least contributing families are Pontederiaceae , Cabombaceae , Salviniaceae , Isoetaceae , Marsileaceae , Aplaceae , Juncaceae , Azollaceae and Plantiginaceae with (1 sp. each). Habit wise analysis shows herbaceous species share 65% (36 sp.) , followed by graminoid 20% (11sp.) , sedges 5.45% (3sp.) , algae 3.6% (2sp.) , Shrub ,climber and fern share 1.8% (1 sp. each).

Clinical evaluation of oral lesions associated with dermatologic diseases / Avaliação clínica de lesões bucais associadas a doenças dermatológicas

Dermatologic diseases are not only represented by lesions affecting the skin but also by manifestations that may involve the mucous membranes, including oral mucosa. Objectives: To assess the frequency of oral manifestations associated with dermatologic diseases considering the location and clinical characteristics of the lesions found and also gender and age of the patients. Materials and Methods: It was an observational, cross-sectional study of patients who sought for treatment in the Dermatology Department of M. M. College of Medical Sciences & Research, Haryana (n=88). Results: The age of the patients varied from 5 to 88 and there was predominance of female patients. Of the cases studied, 35% were diagnosed as lichen planus, 11% as lupus erythematosus, 13% as erythema multiforme, 30% as pemphigus vulgaris and 11% as of pemphigoid group. Oral manifestations were more common among patients suffering from lichen planus (51%) and pemphigus vulgaris (23%). The most common clinical presentation found was reticular lichen planus located most predominantly in the buccal mucosa. Conclusions: It is essential for the dentists to know these pathologies so that they should be able to diagnose them at an early stage of the disease and direct the patients to get adequate treatment. Furthermore, intra-oral examination should be included as a routine practice in dermatological services...

As doenças dermatológicas não estão representadas apenas pelas lesões que afetam a pele, mas também por manifestações que podem envolver as mucosas, incluindo a mucosa oral. Objetivos: avaliar a frequência de manifestações orais associadas a doenças dermatológicas, considerando localização e características clínicas das lesões encontradas, além do sexo e da idade dos pacientes. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo observacional transversal de pacientes que procuraram atendimento no serviço de dermatologia da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas e Pesquisa de Maharishi Markandeshwar, Haryana (n=88). Resultados: A idade dos pacientes variou de 5 a 88 e houve predominância de pacientes do sexo feminino. Dos casos estudados, 35% foram diagnosticados como líquen plano, 11% como lúpus eritematoso, 13% como eritema multiforme, 30% como pênfigo vulgar e 11% como grupo penfigoide. Manifestações orais foram mais comuns entre os pacientes que sofrem de líquen plano (51%) e pênfigo vulgar (23%). A apresentação clínica mais comum encontrada foi o líquen plano reticular localizado predominantemente na mucosa bucal. Conclusões: É essencial para os dentistas conhecer estas patologias de modo a diagnosticá-las em uma fase precoce e encaminhar os pacientes para um tratamento adequado. Além disso, o exame intraoral deve ser incluído como uma prática rotineira nos serviços dermatológicos...