Lantana Camara: Ecological and Bioprospecting Perspectives

Moonisa Aslam Dervash · Abrar Yousuf · Parminder Singh Sandhu · Munir Ozturk

Sep 2025 · Springer Nature

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Lantana camara, commonly known as lantana, is a flowering plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has been introduced to many parts of the world, often as an ornamental plant, but has become invasive in many regions, leading to significant ecological impacts. However, it also has potential benefits that can be harnessed through bioprospecting.

This book aims to provide a comprehensive examination of L. camara, the plant known for its dual identity as both an invasive species and a source of valuable bioprospecting opportunities. The book delves into the ecological impact of L. camara, exploring its role as an invasive species, the challenges it poses to native ecosystems, and the strategies for managing its spread. Simultaneously, it highlights the plant's potential benefits, particularly in the fields of medicine, agriculture, and environmental remediation. This dual focus will offer readers a balanced perspective on L. camara, underscoring the need for nuanced approaches to both its control and utilization.

About the author

Moonisa Aslam Dervash, obtained her Ph.D. from Division of Environmental Sciences, SKUAST-K, India. Her specialization is in environmental monitoring, environmental awareness, ecology, soil biology, wetland restoration, and carbon sequestration. She has authored 7 books with International publishers, has published more than 60 scientific research articles/book chapters in the journals/books of international reputation. She is recipient of many prestigious awards and felicitations for her dedicated accomplishments. Her focus has remained on many facets of society especially on environmental conservation and women empowerment. She has been felicitated by state government (J & K Department of Ecology. Environment and Remote Sensing) for her outstanding contribution in mass environmental awareness and conservation through electronic media. So far, she has extended nine years of dedicated service towards Environmental Awareness and conservation through a weekly radio programme "Soun Aoundh Pukk" on All India Radio (2015 till date). She was recently awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship by Ministry of Education (ICSSR), Government of India (2022-2024). Currently, she is working in a project on “Identification of potential Rainwater Harvesting sites using Geospatial technologies in Kandi region of Punjab” funded by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) at Punjab Agricultural University - Regional Research Station, Ballowal Saunkhri, SBS Nagar, Punjab.

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