Plant Genetic Resources of Spiti - a Cold Desert in the Western Himalaya

Abstract

Forcenturies amystic area surroundedthe trans-Himalayan tracts of Tibet, Lahaul and SpitL Spiti is an introversive culture of life focussed around its several monasteries and faith as deep as the river swift. Spiti a sub division of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh is lying at the extreme North-East comer between 31 °49' and 33000' N latitude, and 77°37' and 78°35' E longitude. It is bordered by Ladakh on the west