Enter records

ID: 66350
Title: Iphigenia magnifica Ansari and R.S. Rao (Colchicaceae, Liliales): An addition to the Flora of Rajasthan, India
Author: Shikha Gupta, Jai Singh, Vinay Kumar, Amit Kotiya, Bala Kari
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 402-404 (2025)
Subject: Iphigenia magnifica Ansari and R.S. Rao (Colchicaceae, Liliales): An addition to the Flora of Rajasthan, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Colchicaceae is represented with 250 species and 19 genera, distributed throughout the temperate and tropical regions of world (Nordenstam,1998).The tribe Iphigenieae is distributed in Africa, India, and Australasia and thus far comprises two genera, Camptorrhiza E.Phillips and Iphigenia Kunth (Ngugen et al., 2013).The genus Iphigenia (Colchicaceae) incudes twelve species worldwide, among them only six species are occurring in India (Lekhak et al., 2016).
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ahmedullah M. and M.P. Nayar (1987): Endemic Plants of the Indian Region Peninsular India. Botanical Survey of India,Calcutta, 1: pp 240. BhandariM.M. (1978). Flora of the Indian Desert. Scientific Publisher, Jodhpur India pp 402.
Literature cited 2: Bhogaonkar P.Y. and Devarkar V.D. (2011). Pharmacognostical and ethnobotanical investigations on endangered species Iphigenia magnifica Ansari & Rolla Rao. Plant Sciences Feed,7: 93-100. GBIF Secretariat (2023). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-04-11.

ID: 66349
Title: A new variety of Orchid Coelogyne fuscescens Lindl. from Sikkim Himalaya
Author: Durga Kumar Pradhan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 399-401 (2025)
Subject: A new variety of Orchid Coelogyne fuscescens Lindl. from Sikkim Himalaya
Keywords: None
Abstract: In the recent field study, the plant specimen was collected from Ranipool Reserve Forest of Sikkim that has the affinis to Coelogyne fuscescens var.fuscescens but found some characteristics differences (King and Pantling,1898; Lucksom,2007; Maity and Maiti, 2024).This reason, the study was conducted to identify its taxonomic differences.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: King G. and Pantling R. (1898). The Orchids of the Sikkim Himalaya (I-IV). Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta. Lucksom S.Z. (2007). The Orchids of Sikkim and Northeast Himalaya. S.Z. Lucksom, Siliguri, India.
Literature cited 2: Maity D. and Maiti G.G. (2024). Flora of Sikkim. A comprehensive Accourns of Angiosperms with Identification Keys. Vol. 3 Monocotyledons (Acoraceae- Zingiberaceae), Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun, India. pp. 1342-1451.

ID: 66348
Title: Gregarious flowering of Bambusa tulda in North East India
Author: Ajoy Debbarma, Najma Khatun, Tiston Debbarma, Arun Jyoti Nath, Rakesh Baidya
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 394-398 (2025)
Subject: Gregarious flowering of Bambusa tulda in North East India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Bambusa tulda Roxb, commonly known as Indian timber bamboo, is distributed throughout the Northeast region of India (Nautiyal et al, 2008; Singh et a l, 2010). This species is utilized in various ways, including traditional bamboo housing (Tong/Gairing) by the Reangs, the second largest indigenous community of Tripura. It is also consumed as edible shoots and is traded locally, serving as a source of income and livelihood for the forest fringe communities and local and/or traditional uses, Bambusa tulda is one of the most industrially utilized bamboo species (Banik, 2020).
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Banik R.L. (2020). Distribution, diversity and prospects for propagation of industrially suitable bamboo species in India. Journal of Bamboo and Rattan, 19(3):52 – 69. Barooah C. (1999). Flowering of bamboos in Assam. Indian Forester, 125(5):543:544.
Literature cited 2: Bhattacharya S., Das M., Bar R. and Pal A. (2006). Morphological and molecular characterization of Bambusa tulda with a note on flowering. Annals of Botany, 98(3): 529535. Chauhan N.P.S. (2003). Observations on bamboo flowering and associated increases in rodent population in the northeastern region of India. In: Rats, Mice and People: Rodent Biology and Management. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, Canberra, Australia. Monograph No. 96: 267-270.

ID: 66347
Title: Impatiens mukurthiana (Balsaminaceae) - A New species from the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India
Author: Ravichandran Tharani,Maruthakutty Murugesan,Vellingiri Ravichandran,Veluswamy Anusuba, Bannari Karthik
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 390-393 (2025)
Subject: Impatiens mukurthiana (Balsaminaceae) - A New species from the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: The genus Impatiens L., belongs to the family balsaminaceae, is one of the largest genera of flowering plants and is chiefly distributed in the montane forests of the tropics and subtropics of the old world with five centers of diversity namely tropical Africa, Madagascar South India and SriLanka, Sino-Himalaya and Southeast Asia (grey-wilson, 1980 mabberley, 2017).This is a fascinating group of plants with high ornamental and horticultural value (Bhaskar, 2012.)
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Bhaskar V. and Sringeswara A.N. (2017). Two new species of Impatiens L. under the section: 'Annuae' (Balsaminaceae) from Western Ghats, India. Webbia, 72(2): 165–170. Bhaskar V. (2012). Taxonomic Monograph on Impatiens L. (Balsaminaceae) of Western Ghats, South India: The Key Genus for Endemism. Centre for Plant Taxonomic Studies, Bangalore.
Literature cited 2: Dessai J.R.N. and Janarthanam M.K. (2011). The genus Impatiens (Balsaminaceae) in the northern and parts of central Western Ghats. Rheedea, 21: 23–80. Gamble J.S. (1915). Flora of the Presidency of Madras: 134–145. Calcutta.

ID: 66346
Title: Survey on Weed flora in selected hill cultivation crop fields of Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India
Author: eevith Selvaraj,J. Manjunath,N. Arjunan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 382-389 (2025)
Subject: Survey on Weed flora in selected hill cultivation crop fields of Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Nilgiris district promotes horticulture and landscape development for ill cultivation vegetables, mainly carrot, Potato, cabbage, cauliflower, radish, beet and legumes.IN 1603, Portuguese Priest Mr Finici described the traditional mixed land farming practices, which were extensively followed by the indigenous community Badagas in Melkundha village of Nilgiris. The community farmers cultivated important crops such as small millet, legumes, and leafy vegetables. Then, they started to grow mustard, wheat, and garlic in their mixed hill cultivation practices (Rajasekaran, 2015.)
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Attri M., Qurat-ul-ain-aga., Sagar L., Sharma J., Nesar A.N., Bochalaya R.S. and Sandhu R. (2022). Weed management in vegetables and flowers crops in India. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(2): 652-661. Bhan V.M., Kumar S. and Raghuwanshi M.S. (1999). Weed management in India. Indian Journal of Plant Protection, 17: 71202.
Literature cited 2: Chaitanya K., Amarender Reddy S., Lavanya A.V.N. and Srinivasa Raju S. (2014). Integrated weed management in Carrot (Daucus carota L.). Asian J. of Microbiological Biotechnology Environment Science, 16(1): 233-235. Fyson P.F. (1932). The Flora of South India Hill Stations. Vol. 1–2. Madras: Govt. Press.

ID: 66345
Title: Documentation of Non-Timber Forest Products of Haveri District, Karnataka
Author: Ningaraj S. Makanur, K. Kotresha
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 376-381 (2025)
Subject: Documentation of Non-Timber Forest Products of Haveri District, Karnataka
Keywords: Utilization, NTFP, Forest resource, Haveri District. Karnataka.
Abstract: The present work is an inventory of non-timber forest products in Haveri District, it resulted in a total of 64 species and 56 genera, belonging to 32 families were recorded yielding 67 non-timber forest-yielding products of 8 different categories namely, Food, fodder, cosmetics, dye-yielding, handicrafts, construction materials, exudates, biodiesel and green manure yielding plants. Fabaceae is a most dominant family with the highest number of 11 species. Habit-wise analysis shown that tree species are dominant with 35 species, followed by herbs (16), shrubs (10) and climbers (3). Proper collection, processing and marketing of NTFPs provides self-employment to the people livelihoods. Conservation and management plans for sustainable utilization of these products is recommended to overcome the threat of habitat loss by anthropogenic activities.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ahenkan A. and Boon E. (2011). Non-timber forest products (NTFPs): Clearing the confusion in semantics. Journal of Human Ecology, 33(1): 1-9. Anish K. and Srinidhi N.S. (2023). Mapping of the NTFP Species of Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI), Telangana Using Geospatial Technology. Indian Forester. 149(3): 291-297. DOI: 10.36808/if/2023/v149i3/165680.
Literature cited 2: Baidoo A. (2018). Non-timber forest products (NTFPs): Snapshot of emerging definitions. FAO (1999). (Food and Agriculture Organisation). An Overview of Non-Timber Forest Products in the Mediterranean Region. Rome: FAO, pp. 1-9.

ID: 66344
Title: Tree Diversity Analysis and Study of Minor Forest Products of Tree species of a Tropical Forest Patch of Purulia, West Bengal, India.
Author: Susanta Jana,Bingshati Singha Mahapatra, Shyamal Kanti Mallick
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 371-375 (2025)
Subject: Tree Diversity Analysis and Study of Minor Forest Products of Tree species of a Tropical Forest Patch of Purulia, West Bengal, India.
Keywords: IVI, NTFP, Phytosociology. Tropical forest, Tree diversity.
Abstract: The present paper deals with the phytosociological analysis of the tree species of Nanna Forest patch of Purulia District, West Bengal, India. It is the scientific record of tree diversity in recent time from this unexplored Geographical area, recorded 37 tree species belonging to 23 families including exotic species. The highest Important value Index (IVI value- 36.54) was recorded for the dominant tree species Shorea robusta Gaertn., associated with Madhuca longifolia var. latifolia (Roxb.) A. Chev. (31.25), and Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. (25.20), Diversity index (H), Dominance index(CD) and Evenness index (E) were calculated from total sample. The value of the indices is 1.56, 0.059, 0.011 respectively. The physicochemical parameter indices soil of the forest region is lateritic in nature. On the basis of IVI value, the forest type is Shorea-Madhuca-Diospyros.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Behura S., Kar M. and Upadhay V. (2016). Ecological analysis of Tree Species at two reclaimed sites of Sukinda Chromite mining region of Odhisha, India, Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci., 3(1): 51-59. Bhattacharya A. and Mukherjee A. (2006). A preliminary forest survey in Garhjangal: Durgapur, West Bengal. Ind. J. Appl. Pure Biol., 21(2): 293- 298
Literature cited 2: Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A Revised Survey of Forest types of India. Govt. of India press, New Delhi, p. 404. Cotton G. and Curties J. (1956). The use of distance measure in phytosociological soupling. Ecology, 37: 451-460.

ID: 66343
Title: Contribution to the Pteridophyte Flora of India; A New Distributional Record of Ophioglossum latifolium for India
Author: Afsana Khan, P.V. Anto, Ignatius Antony, V.K. Sreenivas
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 365-370 (2025)
Subject: Contribution to the Pteridophyte Flora of India; A New Distributional Record of Ophioglossum latifolium for India
Keywords: Pteridophyte, Ophioglossum, New reports, India, Kerala, spore
Abstract: During a taxonomical exploration, Ophioglossum latifolium was collected from different localities of Kerala, India. The species was identified by the detailed analysis of macro morphological and micromorphological characters including Scanning Electron Microscopy analysis of the spore characters and O. latifolium is recognized as a new report for India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Abraham A., Ninan C.A. and Mathew P.M. (1962). Studies on the cytology and phylogeny of the pteridophytes VII. Observations on one hundred species of South Indian ferns. Journal Indian Botanical Society, 41(3): 339 – 421. Anto P.V., Khan A., Francis F. and Antony I. (2016) Ophioglossum raphaelianum (Ophioglossaceae)-A new species from South India. International Journal of Advanced Researches, 4: 1268 – 73. https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/415
Literature cited 2: Bridson D.M. and Forman L. (1998). The herbarium handbook, rd 3 ed. Royal Botanic Garden KEW. Brummit R.K. and Powell C.E. (1992). Authors of plant names. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

ID: 66342
Title: Digital Morphometrics of Leaf Shape and its Application to Species Differentiation in some Species of Argyreia Lour. (Convolvulaceae)
Author: Kavi K. Oza,Kamartaha I. Saiyed, Vinay M. Raole
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 358-364 (2025)
Subject: Digital Morphometrics of Leaf Shape and its Application to Species Differentiation in some Species of Argyreia Lour. (Convolvulaceae)
Keywords: Morphometric analysis, Elliptical fourier descriptors, Leaf shape, PCA.
Abstract: Genus Argyreia belongs to the family Convolvulaceae and comprises flowering plants commonly known as silvervine or elephant creeper. These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia. Argyreia species are known for their large, attractive flowers and are often cultivated for ornamental purposes. Argyreia plants typically have simple and alternate, large, broad leaves. The leaves can vary in shape, often being ovate or cordate, and have prominent veins. Morphometric analysis of the leaves of eight (8) species of the genus Argyreia was carried out using Elliptic Fourier Analysis (EFA). Principal component analysis (PCA) was performed based on variance-covariance matrix. Resulting PCs are utilized to create a dendrogram via neighbour joining method using Euclidean distance. The dendrogram revealed three major groups among the presently analysed species of Argyreia. Group-I was comprised of four species i.e., A. pilosa, A. nervosa, A. boseana and A. sharadchandrajii. A. setosa, A. sericea and A. elliptica formed the second group. Due to different leaf shape A. cuneata has been placed in last group. Present study reveals the importance of morphometric analysis in species differentiation based on leaf shape and structure and can be used as additional identification tool when combined with other methods.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Adebowale A., Naidoo Y., Lamb J. and Nicholas A. (2014). Comparative foliar epidermal micromorphology of Southern African Strychnos L. (Loganiaceae): Taxonomic, ecological and cytological considerations. Plant Systematics and Evolution, 300(1): 127–138. Babu A.K., Kumaresan G., Raj V.A.A. and Velraj R. (2018). Review of leaf drying: Mechanism and influencing parameters, drying methods, nutrient preservation, and mathematical models. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 90: 536–556.
Literature cited 2: Clarke C.B. (1885) Acanthaceae. In: Hooker, J.D., Ed., Flora of British India, Vol. 4, L. Reeve, London, 387-558. Cooke (1908). The flora of the presidency of Bombay. In The flora of the presidency of Bombay / By Theodore Cooke. (Vol. 2). Taylor and Francis.

ID: 66341
Title: New additions to the Lichen biota of Jammu and Kashmir, India
Author: Pihu Gupta, D. K. Upreti, Anil K. Raina
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 352-357 (2025)
Subject: New additions to the Lichen biota of Jammu and Kashmir, India
Keywords: Bhaderwah, Lichen, Biota, Jammu and Kashmir, Doda.
Abstract: The present study, carried out on Lichen biota in the sub-alpine and alpine regions of Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir has revealed 15 species belonging to 15 genera and 09 families as new distributional records. All the species are appended herewith a brief description, illustrations together with notes on their Distribution and Ecology.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Awasthi D.D. (2007). A Compendium of the Macrolichens from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun.DOI:10.1017/S0024282908009146 Barkman J.J. (1958). Phytosociology and ecology of cryptogemic epiphytes. Van Gorcum, Assen, Nether lands.
Literature cited 2: Brodo I.M. (1974). Substrate ecology. In: The lichens (Eds. V. Ahmadjian and M.E. Hale). Academic Press, New York. 401441. Dhar B.L. (1972). Geology of the area in and around Kishtwar, Kashmir. Ph. D. Thesis submitted to the University of Jammu, Jammu, J&K, India.

ID: 66340
Title: Fuelwood Burning : Utilization Trends for Forest Sustainability in the Cold Desert of Trans Indian Himalaya
Author: Ashok Singh, S. S. Samant
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 345-351 (2025)
Subject: Fuelwood Burning : Utilization Trends for Forest Sustainability in the Cold Desert of Trans Indian Himalaya
Keywords: Trans-Himalayas, Fuel wood, Energy, Resource use index, Lahaul valley.
Abstract: In the Indian Himalayan region, heat energy consumption in terms of fuelwood is always given importance. This study has highlighted qualitative and quantitative consumption trends of fuelwood species utilized by people in the Lahaul Valley, a cold desert in the Trans-Indian Himalaya. For each plant species, the average quantum collection, probability of utilization, and Resource Use Index were assessed. The study revealed a diversity of 42 fuelwood species used by the tribal population. Among all the species, maximum Resource Use Index value and preference were recorded for Salix fragilis, followed by Juniperus polycarpos, and Pinus wallichiana. The study also highlighted the available stock of fuelwood species. In recent years, consumption pressure on fuelwood from the forests showed a declining trend, it could be the adoption of sustainable harvesting practices which will save energy by burning fuelwood. Of the total species, the higher dependence on native species (57.14%); near-endemic species (30.95%); and endemic species (2.38%) were recorded, this indicated the importance of these species for conservation. Hence, regular monitoring for extraction trends with changing attitudes of the people is required.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Aswal B.S. and Mehrotra B.N. (1994). Flora of Lahaul-Spiti (a cold desert in north-west Himalaya). Dehradun, Bishen Singh and Mahendra Pal Singh. Bhat B.P. and Tomar J.M.S. (2002). Firewood properties of some Indian mountain trees and shrub species. Biomass and _ Bioenergy, 23(4): 257 260. https://doi.org/10.1016/S09619534(02)00057-0
Literature cited 2: Dar Maraju Din and Ahmad Suheel (2016). Current status and prospects of fuel wood species in North-Western Himalayan Region–a Review. Annals of Agri-Bio Research, 21(2): 164_167. ISSN: 0971-9660: 20173021689 Dhar U. and Samant S.S. (1993). Endemic diversity of Indian Himalaya. I. Ranunculaceae and II. Paeoniaceae. Journal of Biogeography, 20: 659–668. https://doi.org/10.2307/2845521

ID: 66339
Title: Ethnobotanical studies in Loktak Lake, Manipur, India
Author: Romita Devi, Rajkumari Supriya Devi, Nidhi Mahendru, Asim Panda, Kunja Bihari Satapathy, Sanjeet Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 340-344 (2025)
Subject: Ethnobotanical studies in Loktak Lake, Manipur, India
Keywords: Ramsar site, Wetlands, Nutraceutical, Value addition
Abstract: An attempt has been made to document the plants having food and medicinal values used by the local communities of Loktak Lake, Manipur, India. A survey was made in 2021–2022, which enumerated 28 foods and 31 medicinal plants commonly consumed by the local communities. Further, they are classified as nutraceuticals and modes of use. The study not only highlights them but also draws attention to their value addition and conservation.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Das L., Mishra S., Das A., Dimri R. and Kumar S. (2022). Some common flora of temple city of Odisha, India: source for ethnomedicocultural values. Indian Forester, 148(2): 207-212. Devi M.H., Singh P.K. and Choudhury M.D. (2014). Income generating plants of Keibul Lamjao National Park, Loktak Lake, Manipur and man-animal conflicts. Pleione, 8(1): 30-36.
Literature cited 2: Devi R.S., Satapathy K.B. and Kumar S. (2022). Ethnobotanical plants of Phumdi, Loktak Lake, Manipur, India. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 9(4): 76-80. Jain A., Roshnibala S., Kanjilal P.B., Singh R.S. and Singh H.B. (2007). Aquatic / semi-aquatic plants used in herbal remedies in the wetlands of Manipur, Northeastern India. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 6(2): 346-351.

ID: 66338
Title: Eradication Technique of Prosopis juliflora for Pilot Study in Uttar Pradesh
Author: Dinesh Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, Mukesh Kumar, Vinod Kumar Kairon, Vishal Kunwar, Shubham Singh, Amit Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 334-339 (2025)
Subject: Eradication Technique of Prosopis juliflora for Pilot Study in Uttar Pradesh
Keywords: Prosopis juliflora, Root suckers, Coppice shoots, Seedlings, Plantation, Invasive species.
Abstract: A safe and effective method is lacking for ecorestoration of forest area affected by Prosopis juliflora. Studies were conducted on root suckering and coppicing behaviour of this species. Lateral roots of the standing plants of P. juliflora were not found to have a natural tendency to produce root suckers. Young plants (<20 cm height) were found to be growing randomly at 0.3 to 6.1 plants/m2 plant density on the forest floor; these plants were of seed origin and were not connected with the roots of existing plants. Coppice shoots of P. juliflora arose from the junction between stem and root or slightly above this region. To undertake pilot trial, it was suggested that P. juliflora plants be removed by severing the tap root about 50 cm below the ground level and cutting off the lateral roots close to the plant without digging out the lateral roots. In order to physically suppress and outgrow the new P. juliflora, it was suggested to place, in the beginning of monsoon season, 1-2 tufts of Saccharum spontaneum, S. bengalense, Chrysopogon fulvus, Eulaliopsis binata or other hardy local grasses along with soil over the pit created by removal of P. juliflora. A mixture of native tree or shrub species should be planted at a density of 2,500 plants/ha to establish tree cover in the area to create a permanent tree canopy.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Boy G. and Witt A. (2013). Invasive alien plants and their management in Africa. Synthesis report of the UNEP/GEF Removing Barriers to Invasive Plant Management in Africa Project, International Coordination Unit, CABI Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. 179 p. Felker P., Clark P.R., Laag A.E. and Pratt P.F. (1981). Salinity tolerance of the tree legumes: Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana, P. velutina and P. articulata), algarrobo (P.chilensis), kiawe (P. pallida) and tamarugo (P. tamarugo) grown in sand culture on nitrogen-free media. Plant and Soil, 61: 311–317.
Literature cited 2: Goel V. and Behl H.M. (1992). Wood quality for fuel wood rotation cycles. In: IUFRO Conference, 23-28 August 1992, Nancy, France. Cited by Goel V.L. and Behl H.M. (1995). Propagation of Prosopis juliflora from rooted stem cuttings. International Tree Crops Journal, 8(4): 193-201. Harsh L.N. and Tewari J.C. (2009). Prosopis juliflora (Schwartz) DC, a fast growing tree to blossom the desert and its utilization. In: Thivakaran G.A., Kumar A., Prusty B.A.K. and Senderraj S.F.W. (Eds.) Proceedings of the National Symposium on Prosopis: Ecological, Economic Significance and Management Challenges, (pp. 70-81) Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Bhuj, India.

ID: 66337
Title: A Review on Seed Germination Studies of Endemic, Endangered and Threatened Flowering Plants of India
Author: Rushikesh Sanjay Jadhav, Sharad Suresh Kambale, Sanjay Gajanan Auti
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 321-333 (2025)
Subject: A Review on Seed Germination Studies of Endemic, Endangered and Threatened Flowering Plants of India
Keywords: RET Species, Germination, Pretreatments, Dormancy, Conservation.c
Abstract: This comprehensive review explores methods of seed germination and various aspects related to the germination process for endemic, rare, threatened, and endangered plant species. The review also focuses on different methods of viability testing and includes a discussion on the causes of endemism and rarity. Additionally, it examines the molecular aspects of hormones involved in germination. Moreover, it covers diverse approaches about specific endemic, endangered, and threatened species assessing their physical, chemical, and hormonal treatments, effectiveness for mass propagation and thereby conservation. This review serves as a valuable resource for conservationists and researchers, offering insights and strategies for preserving vital plant species. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of understanding the intricate biological and ecological factors that influence seed germination and plant survival. By addressing seed germination strategies, the review aims to contribute to more effective conservation efforts and promote the sustainable management of biodiversity.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Abraham S., Augustine J. and Thomas T.D. (2012). Asymbiotic seed germination and in vitro conservation of Coelogyne nervosa A. Rich. an endemic orchid to Western Ghats. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 18: 245-251. Airi S., Rawal R.S. and Dhar U. (2005). Presowing treatment effects on germination of Cornus capitata seeds. Seed Science and Technology, 33(1): 77-86.
Literature cited 2: Anandalakshmi R. and Prakash M.S. (2010). Seed germination and storage characteristics of Decalepis hamiltonii implications for regeneration. Forests, Trees and Livelihoods, 19(4): 399407 Anaz K.M., Sasidharan N., Dilsha M.V. and Deepa K. (2019). Seed storage and germination of Salacia gambleana whiting & Kaul (Celastraceae), an endemic and endangered medicinal plant of Western Ghats.

ID: 66336
Title: Two New Species of Bamboos from India
Author: H.B. Naithani and Manish K. Kandwal
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (4) April. Pg No. 317-323 (2025)
Subject: Two New Species of Bamboos from India
Keywords: Arunachal Pradesh, Bambusoideae, Bambusa lepchaena, Bambusa sharednegiana, New species dicsovery, Poaceae, Taxonomy, Uttarakhand.
Abstract: Two new species of bamboos belonging to the genus Bambusa Schreber are described from Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Canavan S., Richardson D.M., Visser V., Le Roux J.J., Vorontsova M.S. and Wilson J.R.U. (2016). The global distribution of bamboos: assessing correlates of introduction invasion. AoB PLANTS 9: plw078; doi:10.1093/aobpla/plw078. Kumari P. and Singh P. (2020). Poaceae (Gramineae) Subfamily: Bambusoideae. In Fl. Pl. India: Annot. Checklist (Monocot) 300-313. Poaceae (Eds. A.A. Mao & S.S. Dash). B.S.I., Kolkata.
Literature cited 2: Vorontsova M.S., Clark L.G., Dransfield J., Govaerts R. and Baker J. (2017). World checklist of Bamboos and Rattans. INBAR Technical Report No.37.