R. Naniwadekar

Effects of abiotic and biotic drivers on tadpoles in seasonal rock pools of Western Ghats rock outcrops, India

The paper examines how abiotic and biotic factors affect tadpole occurrence and abundance in rock pools, finding positive associations with pool size and monsoon progression, but not predator abundance.

Chronic disturbance of moist tropical forests favours deciduous over evergreen tree communities across a climate gradient in the Western Ghats

This study shows that chronic disturbance in tropical forests favors deciduous over evergreen tree communities, especially under water stress, in the Western Ghats.

Orchards and paddy differentially impact rock outcrop amphibians: Insights from community- and species-level responses

This study compares the impacts of orchard and paddy agriculture on amphibian communities in rock outcrops, finding differential effects on species occurrence and community structure.

Conservation value of low-elevation forests for birds in agroforestry-dominated landscapes in a biodiversity hotspot

The paper assesses bird diversity in different land-use types in the Western Ghats, finding that low-elevation forests support higher biodiversity than agroforestry plantations.

Frugivory and seed predation of fishtail palm (Caryota mitis Lour.) on the remote oceanic island of Narcondam, India

The paper examines seed dispersal and predation of Caryota mitis on Narcondam Island, finding that the endemic hornbill is the sole disperser and the invasive rodent is the sole predator, leading to low seed survival.

Between a rock and a hard place: Effects of land-use change on rock-dwelling animals of lateritic plateaus in the northern Western Ghats

This study examines how land-use changes affect rock-dwelling animals in lateritic plateaus, finding mixed impacts with some species benefiting from agricultural conversion.

Patterns of roost site use by Asian hornbills and implications for seed dispersal

This study tracks roost site use by hornbills in northeast India and finds that roost locations influence seed dispersal patterns, with seeds dispersed at roosts traveling farther than those at non-roost sites.

Large frugivores matter more on an island: insights from island-mainland comparison of plant-frugivore communities

The paper compares plant-frugivore communities on an island and mainland, finding the island community more asymmetric and nested, with figs and the Narcondam Hornbill playing central roles.