ID: 66723
Title: Ecological Insights of Northern Karnataka River basins, Central Western Ghats, Karnataka and Goa
Author: TV Ramachandra Tulika Mondal Paras Negi
Editor: T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Ecological Insights of Northern Karnataka River basins,
Central Western Ghats, Karnataka and Goa,ETR 214, SCR 142, Pg no. 1-23
Subject: Ecological Insights of Northern Karnataka River basins, Central Western Ghats, Karnataka and Goa
Keywords: None
Abstract: The National Environment Policy (2006) defined the Eco-Sensitive Zones “as areas/zones with
identified environmental resources having incomparable values which require special attention
for their conservation” because of its landscape, wildlife, biodiversity, historical and natural
values.
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Literature cited 1: Ramachandra, T. V., Bharath Setturu, Vinay S., Chandran, M. S., Baghel, A., & Aithal, Bharath H.
(2024). Ecologically sensitive regions in the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot. Indian
Forester, 149, 1105-1121. DOI: 10.36808/if/2023/v149i11/169382
Literature cited 2: Ramachandra, T. V., Bharath, Setturu, Subash Chandran, M. D., & Joshi, N. V. (2018). Salient
ecological sensitive regions of central Western Ghats, India. Earth Systems and Environment, 2, 1534.
DOI:
10.1007/s41748-018-0040-3
Ramachandra, T. V., & Setturu, B. (2023). Ecologically sensitive regions in Belgaum district,
Karnataka, Central Western Ghats. Journal of Environmental Biology, 44(1), 11-26.
ID: 66722
Title: Non-commercial fuel consumption in the domestic sector across agro-climatic zones in Karnataka, India
Author: TV Ramachandra Sara Kunnath
Editor: T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Non-commercial fuel consumption in the domestic sector across agro-climatic zones in Karnataka, India ,ETR 215, SCR 143, Pg no. 1-46
Subject: Non-commercial fuel consumption in the domestic sector across agro-climatic zones in Karnataka, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Energy plays a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of a region as it plays a crucial
role in improving human welfare, while raising living standards. The demand of energy
requirement is directly proportional to the developmental activities coupled with the
population. Across the world a billion people still lack access to electricity and about 3 billion
rely on traditional fuels such as fuelwood, charcoal and animal waste for cooking and heating
(UNEP- 2020). About 80% of India’s energy needs are met by three fuels coal, oil and biomass
(IPNG 2021-22, IEA 2021). India is home to more than 240 million households out of which
about 100 million households rely on traditional fuels such as firewood, coal, dung cakes etc.
as a primary source of cooking fuel (WLPGA, 2020, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas).
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Literature cited 1: Ali, J., & Benjaminsen, T. A. (2004). Fuelwood, timber and deforestation in the Himalayas:
The case of Basho Valley, Baltistan Region, Pakistan. Mountain Research and Development,
24(4), 312-318.
Arnold, M., & Persson, R. (2003). Reassessing the fuelwood situation in developing countries.
International Forestry Review, 5(4), 379-383.
Literature cited 2: Carlos, M. R., & Khang, D. B. (2008). Characterization of biomass energy projects in
Southeast Asia. Biomass and Bioenergy, 32(2008), 525-532.
Choudhuri, P., & Desai, S. (2020). Gender inequalities and household fuel choice in India.
Journal of Cleaner Production, 265.
ID: 66721
Title: Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services in R K Mission campus, Shivanahalli, Bangalore Urban district, India
Author: Ramachandra T.V., Bhuwan Chandra Arya, Swami Vishnumayananda and Murali S
Editor: T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference:
Subject: Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services in R K Mission campus, Shivanahalli, Bangalore Urban district, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Ecosystem services are the contributions of ecosystems to the benefits that are used in economic and other
human activities. Further, ecosystem services encompass all forms of interaction between ecosystems and people,
including both in situ and remote interactions. The supply of an ecosystem service is associated with an
ecosystem structure or process, or a combination of ecosystem structures and processes that reflect the biological,
chemical, and physical interactions among ecosystem components.
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ID: 66720
Title: Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services in the Mula Mutha Catchment, Pune district, India
Author: Ramachandra T V, Paras Negi and Tulika Mondal,
Editor: T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services in
the Mula Mutha Catchment, Pune district, India, ETR 217, SCR 145, Pg No 1-68
Subject: Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services in the Mula Mutha Catchment, Pune district, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Natural capital accounting constitutes a structured methodological framework designed to quantify the
material stocks comprising natural resources and the flows of ecosystem service provision that underpin
economic productivity and human wellbeing trajectories (SEEA EA, 2021). This accounting system
integrates biophysical environmental inventories with macroeconomic data structures, thereby
generating a more comprehensive and accurate representation of economic performance beyond
conventional economic metrics, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which exclude environmental
resource depletion and ecosystem service degradation.
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Literature cited 1: Bagaria, P., Mahapatra, P. S., Bherwani, H., & Pandey, R. (2023). Environmental management: a country level
evaluation
of
atmospheric
particulate
matter
removal
by
the
forests
of
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Environmental
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Assessment,
195(11),
1306.
Beckett, K. P., Freer Smith, P. H., & Taylor, G. (2000). Effective tree species for local air quality
management. Arboricultural Journal, 26(1), 12–19.
Literature cited 2: Davidar, P., Arjunan, M., Mammen, P. C., Garrigues, J. P., Puyravaud, J. P., & Roessingh, K. (2007). Forest
degradation in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot: resource collection, livelihood concerns and
sustainability. Current Science, 1573-1578.
ID: 66719
Title: Wise Use of Aghanashini Estuary: Ramsar Wetland of International Importance
Author: T V Ramachandra M D Subash chandran
Editor: T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Wise Use of Aghanashini Estuary: Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, ETR 218, SCR 146, 2025, Pg no 1-509
Subject: Wise Use of Aghanashini Estuary: Ramsar Wetland of International Importance
Keywords: None
Abstract: The Aghanashini, also known as Tadri River has a total length of 181 km. It originates as
Bakurhole at Manjuguni near Sirsi in the Western Ghats of Uttara Kannada district. Another
source, closer to Sirsi is Donihalla. The streams meet near Mutthalli about 16 km south of Sirsi.
The river, winding its westerly way through the Western Ghats leaps down the Ghats at
Unchalli as Lushington Falls. Further down, six km from Bilgi it has another smaller fall
namely Burde Jog. The river meets the tide at Uppinpatana in Kumta taluk, 24 km upstream in
the River. The river in the coastal zone has two towns, Kumta to its south and the ancient
temple town town of Gokarna to the north. At Mirjan it widens into an estuarine expanse for
the next 13 km length to Aghanashini village in the south towards south of the river mouth and
Tadri, a small fishing port to in the north. This backwater expanse is 2-6 km wide and joins
the Arabian Sea between two hills one 91 m in height and the other about 122 km high (Kamath,
1985). Aghanashini and Gangavali are two ancient rivers of the planet, springing from the
Western Ghats, descending rapidly towards the west coast and meeting the Arabian Sea towards their confluence forming two important estuaries, rich in diversity and endowed with
tremendous capacity to support human livelihoods.
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Literature cited 1: Anderson, G. 2004. Introduction to mudflats. Marine Science 3.4.1.
http://www.marinebio.net/marinescience/03ecology
Beleem, I.B., Kumar, J.S.Y., Satyanarayana, Ch., Venkataraman, K. and Kamboj, R.D. 2014.
Distribution of marine crabs from the Marine National Park, Gulf of Kachchh. Scholars Academic
Journal of Biosciences 2(7): 419-427.
Literature cited 2: Bell, R., Green, M., Hume, T. and Gorman, R. 2000. What regulates sedimentation in estuaries?
Water & Atmosphere 8(4): 13–16.
Bhat, M., Nayak, V.N., Chandran, M.D.S. and Ramachandra, T.V. 2014a. Fish distribution
dynamics in the Aghanashini estuary of Uttara Kannada, west coast of India. Current Science
106(12): 1739–1744.
ID: 66718
Title: Assessing the carbon storage and carbon sequestration potential of the Aghanashini wetlands, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India
Author: T V Ramachandra Bhuwan Chandra Arya Vinay Kumar M Aparna Haridas
Editor: T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Assessing the carbon storage and carbon sequestration potential of the Aghanashini wetlands, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India, S C R 147, E T R: 220 ,Pg no1-371 (2025)
Subject: Assessing the carbon storage and carbon sequestration potential of the Aghanashini wetlands, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, which are land areas
saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally. They cover only 7% of the
world's land and are found in all climatic zones apart from Antarctica. Globally, around 7 × 10
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6
to 9 × 10
6
km
2
is estimated to be wetlands (Pant et al., 2003). According to the Ramsar
Convention secretariat. (2016), wetlands are “areas of fen, marsh, peatland or water, whether
artificial or natural, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish
or saline, including parts of marine water wherever the depth at low tide does not exceed six
meters”. Ramsar convention classified wetlands into five major types: marine, estuarine,
lacustrine, riverine, and Palustrine. Marine wetlands consist of coastal lagoons, rocky shores,
and coral reefs. Estuarine wetlands include deltas, tidal marshes, and mangrove swamps—
lacustrine wetlands associated with lakes. Riverine includes wetlands along rivers and streams,
and palustrine wetlands include marshes, swamps, and bogs.
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Literature cited 1: Adame, M. F., Connolly, R. M., Turschwell, M. P., Lovelock, C. E., Fatoyinbo, T., Lagomasino,
D., Goldberg, L. A., Holdorf, J., Friess, D. A., Sasmito, S. D., Sanderman, J., Sievers, M.,
Buelow, C., Kauffman, J. B., Bryan-Brown, D., & Brown, C. J. (2021). Future carbon emissions
from global mangrove forest loss. Global Change Biology, 27(12), 2856–2866.
https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.15571
Adame, M.F., and Lovelock, C.E., 2011. Carbon and nutrient exchange of mangrove forests
with the coastalocean. Hydrobiologia, 663: 23-50.
Literature cited 2: Adeola Alex Adesuyi1, Moses Okafor Ngwoke, Modupe Olatunde Akinola, Kelechi Longinus
Njoku and Anuoluwapo Omosileola Jolaoso, 2016. Assessment of Physicochemical
Characteristics of Sediment from Nwaja Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Journal of Geoscience and
Environment Protection, 4, 16-27.
Akhtar, S., Equeenuddin, S. M., & Bastia, F. (2021). Distribution of pCO2 and air-sea CO2 flux
in Devi estuary, eastern India. Applied Geochemistry, 131, 105003.
ID: 66717
Title: Assessing the carbon storage and carbon sequestration potential of selected tanks/lakes/wetlands in Karnataka
Author: T V Ramachandra Vinay Kumar M Aparna Haridas Gagana H M
Editor: T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Assessing the carbon storage and carbon sequestration potential
of selected tanks/lakes/wetlands in Karnataka, ETR 219, Pg no.1-237
Subject: Assessing the carbon storage and carbon sequestration potential of selected tanks/lakes/wetlands in Karnataka
Keywords: None
Abstract: Water Quality Assessment is necessary to understand the quality of water, investigate the causes and
anthropogenic impacts, and assess the suitability for current use. The decline in water quality and quantity
has a great bearing on the social, economic, and environmental status of a region (Ramachandra et al.,
2011). Producers (algae, bacteria), primary consumers (zooplanktons and grazers), secondary consumers
(small fish), and tertiary (big fish, birds, etc.) consumers make up the trophic structure of wetlands
(Ramachandra et al., 2016).
Carbon fluxes are dependent on both natural factors like climate, flora, fauna, and microbial communities;
water and soil properties, chemical characteristics, and climate (Bansal et al., 2018; Card and Quideau, 2010); and anthropogenic factors like land-management practises or land use patterns, chemical and
nutrient inputs from point and non-point sources, and altered hydrological conditions. Changes in land
use/land cover (LULC) types are usually accompanied by a large amount of carbon exchange and alter the
carbon cycle process by modifying the ecosystem’s structure and function (Li et al., 2022). Carbon
sequestration potential is the amount of carbon (C) a wetland can sequester on a given time and spatial
scale. It refers to the highest rate of carbon storage in microalgae, macrophytes, or soil (Zhu et al. 2010).
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Literature cited 1: 2010); and anthropogenic factors like land-management practises or land use patterns, chemical and
nutrient inputs from point and non-point sources, and altered hydrological conditions. Changes in land
use/land cover (LULC) types are usually accompanied by a large amount of carbon exchange and alter the
carbon cycle process by modifying the ecosystem’s structure and function (Li et al., 2022). Carbon
sequestration potential is the amount of carbon (C) a wetland can sequester on a given time and spatial
scale. It refers to the highest rate of carbon storage in microalgae, macrophytes, or soil (Zhu et al. 2010).
Literature cited 2: Kuchay, S. A., & Ramachandra, T. V. (2016). Land use land cover change analysis of Uttara
Kannada. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 2(4), 460-471.
Maclin, R., & Opitz, D. (1997). An empirical evaluation of bagging and boosting. AAAI/IAAI,
1997, 546-551.
ID: 66716
Title: Assessment of the Efficacy of Agrani River Rejuvenation through Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services
Author: T V Ramachandra Paras Negi Tulika Mondal
Editor: T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Assessment of the Efficacy of Agrani River Rejuvenation through Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of
Ecosystem Services ETR 222 Pg no. 2-35
Subject: Assessment of the Efficacy of Agrani River Rejuvenation through Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services
Keywords: None
Abstract: Ecosystems provide a wide array of services that are fundamental to the sustenance of both human
societies and ecological systems, collectively termed ecosystem services. The supply of an ecosystem
service is associated with an ecosystem structure or process, or a combination of ecosystem structures
and processes that reflect the biological, chemical, and physical interactions among ecosystem
components. These services are integral to sustaining ecological processes, enabling critical
environmental functions, and supplying resources essential for the persistence and welfare of all living
organisms (Ramachandra et al., 2024). The concept encompasses both material and non-material
ecosystem outputs that societies utilise and depend upon, demonstrating the profound interdependence
between human communities and natural systems in generating socio-economic value (Verma et al.,
2017; Costanza et al., 2014).
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Literature cited 1: Bhagwat, S. A., & Rutte, C. (2006). Sacred groves: potential for biodiversity
management. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 4(10), 519-524.
https://doi.org/10.1890/1540-9295(2006)4[519:SGPFBM]2.0.CO;2Digital Object Identifier
(DOI)
Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India
(2025). Report on dynamic ground water resources of Maharashtra 2024.
Literature cited 2: Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India
(2013). Ground water information: Sangli District, Maharashtra.
Chapke, R. R., & Mishra, J. S. (2011). Frontline demonstrations on rabi sorghum 2010-11. All
India Coordinated Sorghum Improvement Project, Directorate of Sorghum Research. Microsoft
Word - 6-FLD-Rabi report-agm11.doc
ID: 66715
Title: Invasive Alien Species as a Threat to the Sacred Groves of Bankura District, West Bengal
Author: Atanu Nayak, Ram Kumar Bhakat, Prasanta Kumar Pandit
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (6) June 26 Pg No. 6-18 (2026)
Subject: Invasive Alien Species as a Threat to the Sacred Groves of Bankura District, West Bengal
Keywords: Sacred groves, Bankura district, Threats; Invasive alien Species.
Abstract: Invasive Alien Species (IAS) have emerged as one of the greatest threats to biodiversity, second only to habitat destruction. Sacred Groves (SG), traditionally protected forest patches maintained by local communities, serve as vital refuges for rare and endangered species. However, their ecological isolation makes them particularly vulnerable to invasive species incursions, endangering native biodiversity.
This study examines the diversity and distribution of IAS across ten sacred groves in Bankura district, West Bengal, based on extensive field surveys conducted from 2021 to 2024. A total of 53 invasive species, spanning 23 families, were identified, with Asteraceae and Fabaceae being the most dominant dicot families. Analysis of species nativity indicates that the majority of invasive species originated from Tropical America. Moreover, a strong negative correlation (r= -0.80) exists between IAS density per unit area and grove size, highlighting a pattern where invasions primarily occur along the periphery of larger groves.
Among the recorded IAS, Mesosphaerum suaveolens and Parthenium hysterophorus exhibit the highest frequency, reinforcing their aggressive colonization ability. These insights underscore the urgency for conservation strategies tailored to mitigate IAS threats within sacred groves, ensuring long-term ecological balance and biodiversity protection.
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Literature cited 1: Bhakat R.K. (2003). Socio-Religious and Ecological perspectives of a sacred grove from Midnapur District. Science and culture, 69: 371-74.
Bhakat R.K. and Maiti G.G. (2003). Invasion of exotic species causing displacement and destruction of plant diversity in four contiguous districts of South West Bengal. In: S. C. Santra (ed), Recent Environmental Changes: Impact on Health, Agriculture and Ecosystem, World View, Kolkata, pp. 157-161.
Literature cited 2: Bhakat R.K. and Maiti P.P. (2012). Invasiveness and allelopathy as a threat to biodiversity. In Proceedings of the International Seminar on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Angiosperm Systematics. Kalyani: University of Kalyani, pp. 748-751.
Bhakat R.K. and Nayak A. (2019). Floristic Composition, Social and Conservation Values of Two Sacred Groves from Indpur Block of Bankura District. Journal of Botanical Society of Bengal, 73(1): 57-67.
ID: 66714
Title: Assessment of Bambusa tulda Plantation Performance in a Semi-Arid Landscape using Field and Geospatial Analysis in Central India
Author: Pradeep Mishra
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (6) June 26 Pg No. 1-5 (2026)
Subject: Assessment of Bambusa tulda Plantation Performance in a Semi-Arid Landscape using Field and Geospatial Analysis in Central India
Keywords: Bambusa tulda, Bamboo plantations, NDVI, Moisture gradient, Topographic slope, Vegetation dynamics.
Abstract: Bamboo plantations are increasingly used in ecological restoration and rural livelihood programmes. However, knowledge of species performance outside native ranges is limited. This study evaluates the establishment and growth of Bambusa tulda in a semi-arid region of Central India. Field data and geospatial analysis were used for assessment. In a 20-ha plantation at Pankua, Dewas Forest Division, Madhya Pradesh, 64 sampling plots were assessed for clump attributes, including culm height, diameter, spread, culm composition, and overall health. Under geospatial attributes, Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) analysis showed a marked improvement, with mean NDVI increasing from 0.17 in 2018 to 0.38 in 2021, which reflects successful establishment. Field results documented spatial heterogeneity in bamboo growth. A moderate negative correlation (r = −0.52) existed between reservoir proximity and clump health. This suggests that clumps were healthier closer to water sources. Clump health showed strong positive correlations with culm height and culm diameter, indicating that healthier clumps produced taller and thicker culms. These findings indicate that Bambusa tulda can establish itself in semi-arid conditions. However, growth and sustainability are closely tied to moisture availability.
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Literature cited 1: Allen C.D., Macalady A.K., Chenchouni H., Bachelet D., McDowell N., Vennetier M., Kitzberger T., Rigling A., Breshears D.D., Hogg E.H., Gonzalez P., Fensham R., Zhang Z., Castro J., Demidova N., Lim J.H., Allard G., Running S.W., Semerci A. and Cobb N. (2010). A global overview of drought and heat-induced tree mortality reveals emerging climate change risks for forests. Forest Ecology and Management, 259(4): 660–684.
Banik R.L. (2016). Silviculture of South Asian Priority Bamboos. Tropical Forestry Series, Springer, Singapore, 327 pp.
Literature cited 2: Campbell J.B. and Wynne R.H. (2011). Introduction to Remote Sensing, 5th Edition. The Guilford Press, New York, 717 pp.
Chen Y., Li L., Lu D. and Li D. (2018). Exploring bamboo forest aboveground biomass estimation using Sentinel-2 data. Remote Sensing, 11(1): 7.
ID: 66713
Title: A note on the occurrence of Ixora brachiata from Jharkhand, India
Author: Tasbeeha Taab Zarrin, Satya Narain
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (5) May 26 Pg No. 511-513 (2026)
Subject: A note on the occurrence of Ixora brachiata from Jharkhand, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Rubiaceae family has the third largest genus named Ixora L, and approx.500 species are distributed in tropical and subtropical region of the world (Mouly et al,2009). The genus Ixora was created by Linnaeus in 1753 and described two species: Ixora alba L and Ixora coccinea L, Hooker (1882) mentioned 37 species and 5 variations in addition to 4 species that were poorly identified in and described in Flora of British India.
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Literature cited 1: Biswas K. (1966). Plants of Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas - Vol. 1. West Bengal Government Press, Alipore, Calcutta, West Bengal, 540pp.
Bremekamp C.E.B. (1937a). The Malaysian species of the genus Ixora (Rub.). Bull. Jard. Bot. de Buitenzorg Ser., 3(14): 197–367.
Literature cited 2: Bremekamp C.E.B. (1937b). The Ixora species of Burma and Andaman Islands. J. Bot., 75: 108–111; 169–175; 260–266; 295–298; 318–326.
Bremekamp C.E.B. (1938). The Ixora species of Burma and Andaman Islands – Additions and Emendations. J. Bot., 76: 330–336.
ID: 66712
Title: Distribution of Ophiocordyceps liangshanensis and the Highest Branched Inflorescence in the Sikkim Himalaya
Author: Durga Kumar Pradhan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (5) May 26 Pg No. 507-510 (2026)
Subject: Distribution of Ophiocordyceps liangshanensis and the Highest Branched Inflorescence in the Sikkim Himalaya
Keywords: None
Abstract: The mountain ecology of Sikkim is a suitable niche for the significant high valued species such as Rheum nobile and Ophiocordyceps species, which have commercial significance both in past and present day in the world (Jiang,1987;Zhu et al,1996a;Zhu et al.,2001;Koh et al.,2002;Leoni and Sosa ,2004;Buenz et al 2005;Li et al,2006;Zhou et al,2008;Zhou et al,(2009).
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Literature cited 1: Biswa V., Ali R. Pradhan D.K., Boro N., Baro T., Das D., Subba R., Das P. and Das S. (2021). Molecular characterization, microscopic characteristics, and phylogenetic analysis of Ophiocordyceps sinensis from Sikkim, India. Indian journal of hill farming, 34: 268-271.
Boonprajan P., Oncham S. and Sirichamorn Y. (2025). Derris longiracemosa (Fabaceae), a new species from Thailand with extraordinary limestone adaptations and the longest inflorescences ever recorded. Phytokeys, 261: 13-32.
Literature cited 2: Buenz E.J., Bauer B.A., Osmumdson T.W. and Motley T.J. (2005). The traditional Chinese medicine Cordyceps sinensis and its effects on apoptotic homeostasis. J Ethnopharmacol., 96: 19– 29.
Chowdhery H.J. and Agarwala D.K. (2009). Rheum nobile Hook.f. & Thoms. (Polygonaceae)- A rare and highly specialized plant of Himalayan region. Indian Journal of Forestry, 32(1): 145-148.
ID: 66711
Title: Physalis cordata: A new record to Tamil Nadu
Author: R. Piritha, R. Kottaimuthu, C. Rajasekar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (5) May 26 Pg No. 504-506 (2026)
Subject: Physalis cordata: A new record to Tamil Nadu
Keywords: None
Abstract: The genus Physallis L.(Solanaceae), commonly known as husk tomato or ground cherry, is widely recognized for its edible fruits (Shenstone et al,2020) .It originated in the New World (Whitson,2011) but has since been extensively introduced and cultivated across Asia and Europe (Feng et al,2020).
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Literature cited 1: Choudhary S., Paul T.K. and Das A.P. (2024). Physalis pubescens L. (Solanaceae) – Anew record from India. Pleione, 18(2): 235–237.
Choudhary S., Paul T.K. and Das A.P. (2026). Physalis cordata (Solanaceae): a new record for India. Rheedea., 36(1): e1188.
Literature cited 2: D'Arcy W.G. (1973). Flora of Panama, Part IX. Family 170. Solanaceae. Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard., 60(3): 573–780.
Feng S., Zheng K., Jiao K., Cai Y., Chen C., Mao Y., Wang L., Zhan X., Ying Q. and Wang H. (2020). Complete chloroplast genomes of four Physalis species (Solanaceae): Lights into genome structure, comparative analysis, and phylogenetic relationships. BMC Plant Biology, 20(1): 1–14.
ID: 66710
Title: Study on Feeding Behavior of Rhesus macaque from Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh, India
Author: Priyanka Negi, D.M. Tripathi, Monika Kaushal
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (5) May 26 Pg No. 494-500 (2026)
Subject: Study on Feeding Behavior of Rhesus macaque from Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: Behavior, Diet, Feeding, Habitat, Human, Rhesus macaque
Abstract: In recent times, escalations in aggression, conflict over natural resources, and even the fatalities amongst the mammals, especially in monkeys and human beings, occur now and then throughout localities, state, country, and carry significant losses in terms of life and property. This study examines feeding behavior in monkeys for a proper understanding of their diet, food preferences, and habitat. The types of food and edibles items and time spent on feeding by macaques, concerning their impacts on general behavioral modifications, were extensively studied with standard protocols in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The results showed that these factors account for various serious behavioral alterations. This study concluded that Rhesus macaque prefer human habitation compared to forest area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 66709
Title: Economic Analysis of Khejri and Gamari Seedlings Raised in Different Growing Media and Light Intensities in the South Eastern Region of Rajasthan
Author: Suruchi Kumari, S.B.S Pandey
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (5) May 26 Pg No. 488-493 (2026)
Subject: Economic Analysis of Khejri and Gamari Seedlings Raised in Different Growing Media and Light Intensities in the South Eastern Region of Rajasthan
Keywords: Prosopis cineraria, Gmelina arborea, Seedling production, Growing media, Light intensity, B: C ratio.
Abstract: A study was conducted at the nursery block in the College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar (24°53' N-Latitude and 76°14' E Longitude) in the South-Eastern region of Rajasthan during June 2023-March 2024. Two different experiments were conducted to evaluate the economic viability of Khejri (Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce) and Gamari (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) seedlings raised in various compositions of growth media (soil, sand and vermicompost/ Farm Yard Manure (FYM)) and different light intensity (100% full sunlight (L0), 50% light intensity (L1) and 25% light intensity (L2)) in the southeastern region of Rajasthan. Among 45 different treatment combinations of Prosopis cineraria made of growing media constituting soil, sand and vermicompost in 15 different ratios and three light-intensity levels, L1P0 [(Soil) in 50% light intensity] obtained maximum B: C ratio (1.83) of followed by L1P11 [Soil: Sand: Vermicompost (1:2:1) in 50% light intensity]. Out of 36 treatment combinations of Gmelina arborea, made of growing media mixtures constituting soil, sand and FYM in 12 different ratios and three levels of light intensities, the maximum value of B: C ratio (1.80) was obtained in L1G0 followed by L1G7 [(Soil: Sand: FYM (2:1:1) in 50% light intensity]. The result obtained from the study assures profitability in both species in the shortest period, however, the cost incurred from seedling production is mainly affected by the survival of the seedling, growth media, growing conditions and seedling vigourness.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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Literature cited 2: Attri M., Pandey S.B.S. and Jatav R. (2020). Economics of producing quality seedlings of important agroforestry species with different growing media under shade-net conditions in semi-arid region of Rajasthan. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 9(4): 545-549.
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