India is designated as one of the mega diversity countries in the world wherein the Western Ghats Region is considered as 'Hot Spot' rich in biodiversity and endemic species. The Agastyamalai region located at the southern part is well-known for biodiversity and medicinal plants richness as a Centre of Species Diversity, designated by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve comprising a major part of the Tirunelveli district ...
