“Journal of Plant Development Sciences” (JPDS) is devoted to research in the field of Plant Sciences. It is an international monthly peer reviewed Journal with ISSN. 0974-6382 (Print), ISSN. 2348-9170 (Online) and RNI No. UPENG/2009/36312. It deals with Basic & Applied Plant Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Ethnobotany, Taxonomy, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Horticulture, Forestry & Field Botany. The Journal is open to all research workers in India and abroad. Review articles, original full length articles, short communications, news and views are accepted for publication after due recommendation by referees. We also accept books for reviews. The Journal is a humble effort towards promoting research in different fields of plant sciences. The aim is to collect and consolidate widely dispersed information and knowledge in allied areas. The Journal will, hopefully, provide a platform for research workers and scientists by publishing their learned articles. The allied field of plant sciences may include Basic & Applied Plant Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Ethno botany, Taxonomy, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Horticulture, Forestry & Field Botany.