Importance of Indicator Plants in Mineral Investigations: An Overview

Pankaj Saini

doi:10.21276/pt.2025.v2.i1.1

Importance of Indicator Plants in Mineral Investigations: An Overview

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Pankaj Saini Geological Survey of India, CHQ, Kolkata Author https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0970-8941

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https://doi.org/10.21276/pt.2025.v2.i1.1

Keywords:

Indicator plants, mineral exploration, geobotanical prospecting, biogeochemical analysis

Abstract

The application of indicator plants in mineral exploration is gaining traction as a sustainable and cost-efficient approach. By analyzing the distribution and biochemical properties of specific plant species, geologists can infer the presence of subsurface mineral deposits. Although promising, this technique yields optimal results when integrated with conventional exploration methods, including geochemical analysis, remote sensing, and geophysical surveys. With continuous advancements in biogeochemical and remote sensing technologies, geobotanical prospecting is poised to become a key component of environmentally responsible mineral exploration strategies.

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Pankaj Saini, Geological Survey of India, CHQ, Kolkata

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2025-04-29

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): 2025, Quarter 1

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