Thanks, Satish ji, We miss you very badly. On Fri, 9 Aug 2019 at 19:59, Satish Phadke <[email protected]> wrote:
> Congratulations and thanks to Garg ji for the great work being done. > Though not very active recently I very much remain to be a plant lover and > continue to see the site occasionally. > Dr Satish Phadke > > > On Fri, 9 Aug 2019 at 12:29, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi, Ashwini ji, >> We are also trying to add images on all threads, so that if their is any >> mis-identification in any thread, it will stand out and will be corrected >> in due course. >> >> On Fri, 9 Aug 2019 at 11:55, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Thanks a lot, Ashwini ji, for this important feedback. >>> I will certainly try to strengthen the aspects you have highlighted. >>> What comes in contrast with any other site in the word is the >>> comparative images on genus and family pages. I have hardly seen any such >>> efforts anywhere in the world, at least on such a large scale. >>> This itself makes us stand apart, along with so many other aspects. We >>> have always followed unorthodox approach, hardly seen anywhere else in the >>> world. >>> >>> On Fri, 9 Aug 2019 at 09:23, Ashwini Bhatia <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Dear Mr. Garg, >>>> Efloraofindia has become a very important resource in relatively a >>>> short period of time as a result of your vision and the efforts you and the >>>> pioneers in the group have put in. Now with an extensive list of members >>>> from all over India it’s perhaps the most valuable platform to further our >>>> knowledge of Indian plants. The statistics speak from themselves! >>>> >>>> I joined this group about five years ago when its was already an >>>> important reservoir of knowledge. In this short time, I have learnt a lot >>>> from discussions on various genre and species. Genre and species pages have >>>> made identifications simpler. >>>> >>>> A large number of photographs on our page depicting different aspects >>>> of a species are a great help matching the features to the ID keys. Perhaps >>>> we could strengthen that further and strive to include all features that >>>> are critical in ascertaining the identification for each species. We could >>>> then list the features that we based our identifications on. It’s already >>>> being done for several species on the pages and can be strengthened. >>>> >>>> Also, perhaps, we can formalise the system of finalising the >>>> identification. For example, for doubtful species we could fix an ID after >>>> three (or more) seniors/experts have looked at the photos and agreed upon >>>> the ID. This way, the species/genus page will only have the photographs >>>> whose identification is beyond doubt and matches the key features listed on >>>> the page. The other photos could belong to the discussions as before. Of >>>> course, the identification may still be revised when additional research so >>>> demands. >>>> >>>> I am aware that all this takes a lot of effort and you, Mr. Garg, are >>>> shouldering more than your share of this. Your suggestion of finding >>>> volunteers is a good way forward. I do not have experience to contribute to >>>> that discussion but have seen valuable suggestions put forth by members who >>>> have. >>>> >>>> My sincere gratitude for providing this great platform for learning and >>>> contributing. >>>> >>>> Thank you. >>>> Ashwini >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7 Aug 2019, at 20:46, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks, Singh ji. >>>> Accumulated knowledge in the database, by all the exerts and members, >>>> is guiding not only us, but all in the world. >>>> >>>> On Wed, 7 Aug 2019 at 19:04, Gurcharan Singh <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Truly a great journey for all of us. It motivated us to explore >>>>> different areas more vigorously, learn about plants from other parts of >>>>> India, thanks to Garg ji who led us from the front, Dinesh ji, Prashant >>>>> ji, >>>>> Satish Phadke ji, Rajesh Sachdev, Aarti Khale, who enriched our knowledge >>>>> in a big way, and experts like Vijayasankar Raman, D S Rawat, E. S. >>>>> Santosh >>>>> Kumar, P Santhan, Muthu Karthick, Nayan Singh, TPS Kumar, Tapas >>>>> Chakrabarty, Ritesh Kumar Chaudhary, Saroj Kumar Kasaju, who gave new >>>>> direction to our group, Pankaj Kumar who not only initiated me to Orchids, >>>>> but also has been deeply involved all through, Balkar Singh, Nidhan Singh, >>>>> Smita Raskar who made possible group exploration trips especially Western >>>>> Himalaya and Ushadi who has always been big motivator throwing in valuable >>>>> suggestions, pointers for identification and keeping discussions lively. >>>>> Truly a great journey for all of us. >>>>> >>>>> Dr. Gurcharan Singh >>>>> Retired Associate Professor >>>>> SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 >>>>> Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. >>>>> Mob: 9810359089 >>>>> http://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 2:36 AM Ushadi Micromini < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Great job and Progress, Gargji. >>>>>> >>>>>> I joined in 2010, i had no idea about what the site excel sheet would >>>>>> add, (Phase i as you call it) >>>>>> but >>>>>> wow look what you have accomplished. (The current phase) >>>>>> >>>>>> wonderful. >>>>>> Efloraindia pictures are showing up in google searches. >>>>>> >>>>>> love it >>>>>> >>>>>> Usha di >>>>>> =========== >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 10:49 AM J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>>>>>> From: J.M. Garg <[email protected]> >>>>>>> Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2019 at 10:16 >>>>>>> Subject: Phases of developments of eFI site >>>>>>> To: efloraofindia <[email protected]> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Dear members, >>>>>>> I think these are the phases of developments of eFI site: >>>>>>> 1. Phase 1- When we could retrieve the data from our Excel sheet and >>>>>>> put these on efi site species wise, say from Nov. 2010, to say up to >>>>>>> Dec.2012 (new format >>>>>>> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fsite%2Fefloraofindia%2Fspecies%2Fa---l%2Fcl%2Fcombretaceae%2Fterminalia%2Fterminalia-bellirica&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFLLTekBHyzzTTU3-c7EhWcLNwRjw> >>>>>>> & colour scheme >>>>>>> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fsite%2Fefloraofindia%2Fcolour-scheme-formatting&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNECp-Ee5X2oylJNBZ4xalzOhvTcUw> >>>>>>> ). >>>>>>> 2. Phase 2- When we started adding data directly from discussion >>>>>>> threads to efi site along with species available on genera pages, say >>>>>>> for >>>>>>> next two years (new genera pages >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/Ubjh1TqbsoM> >>>>>>> , availability of keys >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/19vRcGjOPKY>, >>>>>>> additional inf. from cc-by sources >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/an6aZN4T_BY>, >>>>>>> use of efi in scientific publications >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/819inw30Ng4>, >>>>>>> efloraofindia in IAAT Conference >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/mFQ14nYnQ04>, >>>>>>> Award for efloraofindia >>>>>>> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/award-for-efloraofindia>), >>>>>>> say from Jan.'2013 to Dec. 2014, for two years. >>>>>>> 3. Phase 3- When we started inserting images at species, genera >>>>>>> pages and family pages (What if all the efi pages look so beautiful >>>>>>> ? >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topicsearchin/indiantreepix/[email protected]/indiantreepix/NcGvLUmSezs>, >>>>>>> Guidelines- Members are now allowed to insert pictures in efi site >>>>>>> pages >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/dx_ihgI9y1M>, >>>>>>> Genera pages with pictures- Another very interesting development >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/QdZ4eCxfd9o>, >>>>>>> Good learning through insertion of images >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/hkwDJbSCG9c>, >>>>>>> 89 families are now with images (with names starting from A to D) >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/77Hb0VOFahw>, >>>>>>> Surfing efloraofindia has become easier >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/6IzqedrJNzE>, >>>>>>> Subpage Listings >>>>>>> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/general-eposts/general-efi-posts/about-efi-website/subpage-listings/subpage-listings>), >>>>>>> say from Jan.'2015 to Dec.2016, for two years. >>>>>>> 4. Phase 4- When we started inserting images on large scale along >>>>>>> with through revision of all our posts genus and family wise >>>>>>> (Comparative >>>>>>> images are a game changer >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/OQVL8wEmew0>, >>>>>>> Presentation for IAAt Conference-2017, Delhi University >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/nxszNUDW96I>, >>>>>>> Times have changed with images >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/O3F6x5KxWLM>, >>>>>>> efi completing 10 years >>>>>>> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/general-eposts/general-efi-posts/about-efi-website/10-years>, >>>>>>> Images available in all page in efloraofindia >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/viptcZhZVTI>, >>>>>>> Every successive post leads to validation >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/_cQAOP0MLTs>, >>>>>>> efloraofindia (eFI) site completes eight years on 2 Nov. 2018 >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/nKevfT5iZio>, >>>>>>> 121 families are now with images (with names starting from A to H) >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/1AjpYwIwbT4> & >>>>>>> now already more than 150 families covered and focus shifted to genus >>>>>>> pages >>>>>>> where members are having problem in day to day identifications, To >>>>>>> have thumbnails images on all threads >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/indiantreepix/QmLfG7ooxXc>), >>>>>>> say from Jan.2017 and still continuing. >>>>>>> This aspect came to my mind and I thought of capturing it in a >>>>>>> single thread. This only shows how difficult our journey has been, but >>>>>>> for >>>>>>> the support of all of you. >>>>>>> Long Live eFloraofIndia!!! >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> With regards, >>>>>>> J.M.Garg >>>>>>> 'Creating awareness of Indian Flora & Fauna' >>>>>>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1> >>>>>>> Winner of Wipro-NFS Sparrow Awards 2014 for efloraofindia >>>>>>> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/award-for-efloraofindia> >>>>>>> . >>>>>>> For identification, learning, discussion & documentation of Indian >>>>>>> Flora, please visit/ join our Efloraofindia Google e-group >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/indiantreepix> (largest in >>>>>>> the world- more than 3,000 members & 3,00,000 messages on 23.8.18) or >>>>>>> Efloraofindia >>>>>>> website <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/> (with a >>>>>>> species database of more than 12,000 species & 3,00,000 images of which >>>>>>> more than 1,70,000 images are directly displayed). >>>>>>> The whole world uses my Image Resource >>>>>>> <http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:J.M.Garg> of more than >>>>>>> a thousand species & eight thousand images of Birds, Butterflies, Plants >>>>>>> etc. (arranged alphabetically & place-wise). You can also use them for >>>>>>> free >>>>>>> as per Creative Commons license attached with each image. >>>>>>> Also author of 'A Photoguide to the Birds of Kolkata & Common Birds >>>>>>> of India'. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> With regards, >>>>>>> J.M.Garg >>>>>>> 'Creating awareness of Indian Flora & Fauna' >>>>>>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1> >>>>>>> Winner of Wipro-NFS Sparrow Awards 2014 for efloraofindia >>>>>>> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/award-for-efloraofindia> >>>>>>> . >>>>>>> For identification, learning, discussion & documentation of Indian >>>>>>> Flora, please visit/ join our Efloraofindia Google e-group >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/indiantreepix> (largest in >>>>>>> the world- more than 3,000 members & 3,00,000 messages on 23.8.18) or >>>>>>> Efloraofindia >>>>>>> website <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/> (with a >>>>>>> species database of more than 12,000 species & 3,00,000 images of which >>>>>>> more than 1,70,000 images are directly displayed). >>>>>>> The whole world uses my Image Resource >>>>>>> <http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:J.M.Garg> of more than >>>>>>> a thousand species & eight thousand images of Birds, Butterflies, Plants >>>>>>> etc. (arranged alphabetically & place-wise). 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You can also use them for free as >>>> per Creative Commons license attached with each image. >>>> Also author of 'A Photoguide to the Birds of Kolkata & Common Birds of >>>> India'. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "ITPmods" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/itpmods/CA%2BiuSFCzeW1CWiDKLYFsRizRLHxgURyJbfyPXSVo6egYGFm25Q%40mail.gmail.com >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/itpmods/CA%2BiuSFCzeW1CWiDKLYFsRizRLHxgURyJbfyPXSVo6egYGFm25Q%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "ITPmods" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/itpmods/38A0FC2F-ED6B-4CFE-9A44-56811718605D%40ashwinibhatia.com >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/itpmods/38A0FC2F-ED6B-4CFE-9A44-56811718605D%40ashwinibhatia.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> With regards, >>> J.M.Garg >>> >>> 'Creating awareness of Indian Flora & Fauna' >>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1> >>> >>> Winner of Wipro-NFS Sparrow Awards 2014 for efloraofindia >>> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/award-for-efloraofindia>. >>> >>> For identification, learning, discussion & documentation of Indian >>> Flora, please visit/ join our Efloraofindia Google e-group >>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/indiantreepix> (largest in the >>> world- more than 3,000 members & 3,00,000 messages on 23.8.18) or >>> Efloraofindia >>> website <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/> (with a species >>> database of more than 13,000 species & 3,00,000 images of which more than >>> 1,70,000 images are directly displayed). >>> >>> The whole world uses my Image Resource >>> <http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:J.M.Garg> of more than a >>> thousand species & eight thousand images of Birds, Butterflies, Plants etc. >>> (arranged alphabetically & place-wise). You can also use them for free as >>> per Creative Commons license attached with each image. >>> >>> Also author of 'A Photoguide to the Birds of Kolkata & Common Birds of >>> India'. >>> >> >> >> -- >> With regards, >> J.M.Garg >> >> 'Creating awareness of Indian Flora & Fauna' >> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1> >> >> Winner of Wipro-NFS Sparrow Awards 2014 for efloraofindia >> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/award-for-efloraofindia>. >> >> For identification, learning, discussion & documentation of Indian Flora, >> please visit/ join our Efloraofindia Google e-group >> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/indiantreepix> (largest in the >> world- more than 3,000 members & 3,00,000 messages on 23.8.18) or >> Efloraofindia >> website <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/> (with a species >> database of more than 13,000 species & 3,00,000 images of which more than >> 1,70,000 images are directly displayed). >> >> The whole world uses my Image Resource >> <http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:J.M.Garg> of more than a >> thousand species & eight thousand images of Birds, Butterflies, Plants etc. >> (arranged alphabetically & place-wise). You can also use them for free as >> per Creative Commons license attached with each image. >> >> Also author of 'A Photoguide to the Birds of Kolkata & Common Birds of >> India'. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "ITPmods" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion on the web, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/itpmods/CA%2BiuSFBs%3DACaSWGF5w17LQneGhBKeBrY-atP%2BRU3zYZN_40k0w%40mail.gmail.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/itpmods/CA%2BiuSFBs%3DACaSWGF5w17LQneGhBKeBrY-atP%2BRU3zYZN_40k0w%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "ITPmods" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/itpmods/CACdsMooDxET-teT9eYpk8VtAd9f6NpBJnBYZPXwQf%2BHJL5pcUw%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/itpmods/CACdsMooDxET-teT9eYpk8VtAd9f6NpBJnBYZPXwQf%2BHJL5pcUw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- With regards, J.M.Garg 'Creating awareness of Indian Flora & Fauna' <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1> Winner of Wipro-NFS Sparrow Awards 2014 for efloraofindia <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/award-for-efloraofindia>. 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