Distribution

The present study was conducted to collect, identify and document the flora of Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India. The Survey of plants of Sanctuary was carried out during 2022 to 2024. The different species collected during the surveys were identified with the help of various flora of Rajasthan taxonomic literature, taxonomy expert and Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. A total of 506 plants species belonging to 90 families have been found in the investigation. Poaceae was the dominant family, followed by Fabaceae and Asteraceae.

Keratinophilic fungi present in soil which are responsible for the degradation of keratin containing wastes such as hair, fur, hoof and feather. Therefore Keratinophilic fungi plays significant role in decomposition of debris. The distribution of Keratinophilic fungi is highly variable, which depends largely on ecological conditions. We have also highlighted the role of these fungi in keratin degrading ability. Their substantial keratinolytic activity is highly appreciable in cleaning of environment.