Dr. B.L. Yadav Ph.D., F.B.S., F.I.F.S. Lecturer in Botany has presently been working at M.L.V. Government PG College, Bhilwara (Rajasthan). He has 25 years of experience of teaching taxonomy, pteridology, ecology and environment. He has worked extensively with floristics (Lower and higher vascular plants) and phytosociology of Rajasthan. Dr. Yadav has published more than 90 research papers including several new records for Rajasthan flora. He has also authored seven books. Dr. Yadav has been the principal investigator of several research projects funded by UGC. He has guided nine Ph. D. students and is life member of half a dozen academic bodies.