Bioinformatics Centre Sikkim

Realizing the informational revolution brought about by Bioinformatics in exchange of different database through electronic media easily and in a faster manner, the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India started a first ever National Network on Biotechnology called Biotechnology Information System Network (BTISNet) during the 7^th Five Year Plan. Under this network the Department has established different Bioinformatics centres as Centres of Excellence (CoEs), Distributed Information Centres (DICs), Distributed Information Sub-Centres (DISCs) and Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIFs) at various Universities, Research Institutions and Government Offices.

The Bioinformatics Centre, Sikkim is one of them and is established in the capacity of Distributed Informatics Sub-Centre (DISC). The Centre is working under Sikkim State Council of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology and has been guided by principles and objectives of its own.

Databases Prepared by Bioinformatics Centre, Sikkim

Sikkim being a hot spot has a huge repository of biological resources .Documentation of these biological resources is of out most importance for Research and development works, Conservation protection and to avoid activities like bio-piracy.    Sikkim Bioinformatics Centre has created these data of biodiversity using primary resources like Books, Published researched paper and net and secondary data like field visit and questionnaires.
Abstract on Ecology of Hippophae salicifolia D. Don of temperate and sub-alpine forests of North Sikkim Himalayas- a case study by B. C. Basistha & N. P. Sharma & L. Lepcha & M. L. Arrawatia & A. Sen.   Ethno botanical studies of Sikkim with special reference to the traditional medicine of Lepchas tribe by S.R. Lepcha & B.C. Basistha.   An overview ; on diversity of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) in Sikkim Himalaya by Tika Prasad Sharma.   Impact of fishing on the riverine fish diversity of Sikkim by N. Haque, Saroj Toppo and H. Rahman           You can send your articles on Bioinformatics, Biotechnology and  Bioresources  at this Email address      stcstsikkim.bitsnet@nic.in

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Rhododendron

   Amongst the many floral treaties of Sikkim Himalaya one of the earliest ones may be found over the genus Rhododendron (Gk. rhodo = red, dendrons = tree ).

Orchid

  Orchid known for their brilliance in colors, unusual shapes attractive growth habits, variety in fragrance and exquisite beauty can attract any nature lovers.

Medicinal Plant

  Sikkim with its total geographical area of 7,096 sq km is bestowed with a huge diversity of flora and fauna.