ID: 50977
Title: Sprouting and rooting response of Dalbergia sissoo stem cuttings collected from different altitudes
Author: Bhupendra Singh and B.P.Bhatt
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, March 2009, No 3
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Dalbergia sissoo,Stem cuttings, Sprouting and rooting response, Different altitudes
Abstract: The results of present investigation significantly differ (p<0.05) from different sources. The branch cuttings of Dalbergia sissoo were collected from higher elevation populations exhibited higher percent of rooting as well as other growth parameters. On average there was 25.00 percent rooting with maximum (45.0%) rooting recorded in the cuttings from Lachhiwala, Najibabad and Fathepur source. The rooting and growth behaviour significantly (p<0.05) positively correlated with source of cutting.
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ID: 50976
Title: Soil characteristics in relation to vegetation and parent material under different forest covers in Kempty Forest Range, Uttarakhand
Author: A.K.Raina and M.K. Gupta
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, March 2009, No 3
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Soil characteristics, Parent material, Vegetation, Different forest covers,Kempty forest range, Mussoorie, Uttarkhand
Abstract: Soil characteristics in relation to forest vegetation and parent material in Kempty range of Mussoorie Forest Division, Uttarkhand have been studied. The results show that geologically, the rocks of the study area are of pre-cambrian to early paleozoic in age with recent and subrecent deposits. The organic matter and available nitrogen contents in the surface horizons increased with increase in altitude. The increase in the clay content of B horizon may be due to in-situ weathering of minerals. From the clay content of different horizons, it is quite evident that movement of clay from A to B horizon has taken place in all the profiles. Due to clay illuviation and greater thickness of B horizon, soils from Sainj, Kempty and Mailgarh blocks having Pinus roxburghii, Quercus leucotrichophora and Dalbergia sissoo vegetation, respectively, appeared to be more developed than those from Kheragarh and Gandiyala blocks (Miscellaneous and barren land).Statistical analysis showed that source of variations in different soil characteristics are significant for clay, pH, CEC, Ex.Na, Available N and WHC for replications . It has been observed that Q.leucotrichophora and P.roxburghii forests occur in the soils of Mollisols order on limestone, dolomite, shale, slate and quartzite (Kempty and Sainj blocks) whereas presence of phyllite (Mailgarh and Kheragarh blocks) shale, sandstone, quartzite etc. resulted in Ultisols order. The barren land soil of Gandiyala block belonged to Mollislos order. Findings of the study will be helpful to formulate the stratergies for sustainable management of the natural forests and to work out potential productivity of soil and forest etc. for the overall afforestation of such lands and to create deeper understanding of natural stands ensuring ecological and economic benefits reaching the rural masses.
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ID: 50975
Title: Response of leaf skeletonizer, Eutectona machaeralis (Walker) (Lepidoptera : Pyralidae), on some progeny of teak clones of Madhya Pradesh
Author: N.Roychoudhury, Manish Chourasia, Parvez Jalil and K.C.Joshi
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, March 2009, No 3
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Leaf Skeletonizer, Eutectona machaeralis (Walker), Response, Teak clones, Progeny, Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: A study was made to measure the differences among the progeny of 12 Teak clones of Madya Pradesh, viz. C-5,6,8,11,60,72,BBC - 23,28,44, BSC - 28, CSC - 9 and KEKC -7, for damage impact and feeding potentiality of the larvae of Eutectona machaeralis (Walker), in nursery and laboratory respectively. Based on the level of larval defoliation impact and leaf consumption, response of this pest exhibited that progeny of clone CSC-9 of Chhindwada Sillewani was least preferred followed by C-11 and C-8 of Seoni Kurai, whereas most preferred clonal progeny was KEKC-7 of Khandwa East Kalibheet followed by BSC-28 of Betul Sarni. The weight gained by larvae fed on leaves of least and most preferred clonal progenies were significantly (P<0.05) reduced and greater than those of others respectively. The leaf water content of clonal progeny showed a gradual increase in relation to leaf consumption. All the parameters included in the study showed positive and significant (P<0.05-P<0.01) correlation. The findings suggest that the variation in progeny of Teak clones may play a decisive role for differential reaction of this insect pest.
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ID: 50974
Title: Challenges facing Forest Managers in the aftermath of Forest Rights Act 2006 and Rules (2007) thereunder
Author: R.L.Chowdhary
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, March 2009, No 3
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Forest Rights Act (2006), Rules (2007), Forest Management , Challenges
Abstract: The present Act and Rules seeks to correct the historical injustice done to Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers, by granting them security of tenure over individual and community holdings, ownership of Minor Forest Produce, Nistar and Grazing Rights and adequate safeguards for their rehabilitation, in case of their displacement from present locations, on account of forestry and other development projects. In addition to granting suitable powers to Gram Sabhas (and other village level Institutions) for inquiry in to Forest Rights and an important say in the above matters, Gram Sabhas have also been given responsibilities for the management of "community forests", sought to be created under the Act, for the welfare of the beneficiaries. In correcting the (so called) historical injustice, the Act and Rules have unleashed several problems arising out of the issues such as , the inequity involved in distribution of forestry usufructs between Beneficiaries and Non-Beneficiaries, over-riding provision of the Act and Rules over existing Forest Acts and several other statutes, inclusion of National Parks and Sanctuaries in its ambit and ban on shifting of Beneficiaries from ' Core Areas ' , etc. The ingenuity of Forest Managers will be stretched to the limits, not only in grappling with the above problems and for managing the severely truncated and heavily honey combed forests, but also in assisting the benficiaries, in their social and economic empowerment , as per the mandate provided in the present Act and Rules.
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ID: 50973
Title: Status survey of Nageia wallichiana (Presl.) O.Ktze. in natural habitats of Goodrical Reserve Forests, Western Ghats, India.
Author: E.S. Abhilash and A.R.R.Menon
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, February 2009, No 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Nageia wallichiana, Phytosociology, Floristics, Species richness, Species diversity, Endemics
Abstract: The study reveals the phyto-sociological aspects of Nageia wallichian and plant diversity in the study area. In both the study sites the same typical evergreen species Palaquium ellipticum and Cullenia exarillata showed higher dominance among other species. It is evident that Nageia wallichiana is definitely established in the community but not as a dominant or co-dominant one in the study sites. In both the study sites the Nageia wallichiana showed random distribution. However, most of the species in site I were contiguously distributed and in site II randomly distributed. The floristic study shows that the natural habitats of Nageia wallichiana harbour large number of endemic plants and other categories of the conservational importance viz. endangered, rare and vulnerable plants.
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ID: 50972
Title: Pteridophytic flora of Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve , Central India
Author: Achuta Nand Shukla and K.P.Singh
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, February 2009, No 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Pteridophytes, Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve , Central India
Abstract: The present paper deals with the systematic account of 35 species belonging to 25 genera and 18 families of Pteridophytes. key to genera and species, along with correct nomenclature, brief description, ecological notes, and specimens examined and distributional notes have been provided for their easy identification.
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ID: 50971
Title: The Potential use of some plant-extracts against Coriolus versicolor
Author: Surender Kumar Bhardwaj
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, February 2009, No 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Coriolus versicolor , Antifungal, Plant-extracts, Phytochemicals
Abstract: Aqueous extracts from twenty plants were tested for their antifungal activity against Coriolus versicolor inciting wood rot in trees. Test results showed a differential activity of the plant extracts against the mycelium growth. The maximum inhibitory effect was shown by stem extract of Aloe vera against the mycelium growth of test fungi. The root extracts of Asparagus racemosus, leaf extract of Azadirachta indica and leaf extracts of Camellia sinensis showed strong inhibitory effect against the test fungi. The flower extracts of Adhatoda vasica and seed extract of Albizia lebbek showed appreciable good inhibitory effect against the test fungi.
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ID: 50970
Title: Forests -A viable option for mitigating climate change
Author: Meenakshi Gupta, M.Saleem and L.M.Gupta
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, February 2009, No 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Carbon, Climatic change, Forests, Mitigaiton
Abstract: Forests contribute to global climate change through their influence on the global carbon (C) cycle. The world ' s forests store an estimated 536 Giga tons of Carbon (GtC) in biomass, 1104GtC in soils ( to a depth of 3m) and additional amounts in dead organic matter pools, including fine and coarse woody debris. Accounting for the imbalance in the global C cycle suggests that forests are not significantly contributing to the net increase in atmospheric CO2 and thus not playing a major role in global climate change. But this may not continue into the future as temperate and boreal forests reach maturity and become a smaller C sink, and if rates of tropical deforestation and degradation continue to accelerate. Mitigation options by the forestry sector include extending carbon retention in harvested wood products, product substitution, and producing biomass for bio-energy. Aggressive adoption of these forest management options are necessary to prevent forests from becoming a significant net source of CO2 to the atmosphere in the future and contributing to climate change.
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ID: 50969
Title: Status of vulture population in Rajasthan, India
Author: Anil Kumar Chhangani
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, February 2009, No 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Vulture population, Gyps indicus, Gyps bengalensis, Sarcogyps calvus, Neophron percnopterus, Gyps himalayensis, Gyps fulvus ,Gyps himalayensis, Threats, Rajasthan
Abstract: An extensive survey was carried out to locate breeding colonies and nests of vultures in Rajasthan. This includes Long-billed vulture (Gyps indicus), White -backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis), Red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) and Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopteus) as breeding residents, Himalayan griffon (Gyps hymalayensis), Eurasian griffon (Gyps fulvus) and Cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) were recorded as winter migrants.A total of 5,080 vultures of 7 different species were counted in 23 districts of Rajasthan. This includes 1,086 Long -billed vultures, 325 White -backed vultures, 84 Red -headed vultures, 2,413 Egyptian vultures and 1,172 migratory vultures i.e. Himalayan griffon, Eurasian griffon and Cinereous vulture. Many serious threats to these vultures were recorded during the study other then ' diclofenac ' , like habitat loss, predation by dogs, hunting and disturbances, kite flying, scarcity of food and water, weather conditions, miss fledgling, change in land use practices, road accidents and electrocution. Therefore stronge in-situ vulture conservation programme is equally required with the present ex-situ conservation programmes.
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ID: 50968
Title: Modelling and validation for volume estimation of Eucalyptus
Author: Delgerjargal dugarjav and Rajiv Pandey
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, February 2009, No 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Eucalyptus, Volume estimation, Modelling, validation
Abstract: Models for volume estimation for Eucalyptus plantation have been developed for NEPA farm, Uttrakhand. The model validation was ranked on the basis of different criteria, namely, adj. R2, bias, variance , root mean square error and coefficient of dispersion. Finally, on the basis of ranking, the models V= - 0.00066 + 0.00003 D2H and V = -0.05457 + 0.00076 DH were recommended.
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ID: 50967
Title: Ethnobotany of Indigofera cassioides Rottler ex DC.
Author: Harish Singh, S.C.Srivastava , G.Krishna and A.Kumar
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, February 2009, No 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Indigofera cassioides, Ethno-botany,Food crop, Propagation
Abstract: The present paper provides botanical description , phenology, vernacular names, ecology and distribution along with less known edible, medicinal and other uses of Indigofera cassioides Rottler ex DC.in different parts of India on the basis of field and literature study. This paper also provides method of cultivation of the plant in the waste/barren land as a subsidiary food crop and for the economic benefits of the tribal people.
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ID: 50966
Title: Variations in physical and wood anatomical properties of Shorea of Malay Peninsula
Author: P.K.Pande, Krishna Negi and Magan Singh
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, February 2009, No 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Balau, Malay Shorea, Red meranti, White meranti, Yellow meranti, Physical and wood anatomical properties.
Abstract: The intra- and inter-species variations in the dimensions of different wood elements and wood density of Balau, White meranti (Meranti Pa ' ang), Yellow meranti (Meranti damar hitam) and the Red meranti group of Malay Shorea were studied . Variance ratio (F) test indicated that intra-species differences of Shorea were non-significant for all the groups. Inter-species variations were significant for fibre length, fibre diameter, wall thickness and vessel element for all the four groups except vessel element diameter for White meranti and fibre length for Yellow meranti. Significant variations in wood density were noticed for all the groups except in theYellow meranti group (? =0.05). Crystals were present in parenchyma cells as solitary, in idioblast and /or also in short and long chains in the different species of Balau, Red and the Yellow meranti groups. In some species of Red meranti, viz. S.singkawang, prismatic crystals in chambered and non-chambered parenchyma cells were reported for the first time. Similarly crystals in ray cells were recorded in S.leptoclados, S.hemsleyana and S.macrantha. Crystals were not observed in the White meranti group. Silica bodies were a characteristic feature of White meranti group. The three types of normal axial inter-cellular canal, namely solitary, in broken tangential lines and long tangential lines were present in all the groups. Radial canal was present in the Yellow meranti and three species of the Red meranti group. Wall thickness, fibre diameter, wood density and vessel element length were positively correlated (? =0.05).Cluster analysis was done on the basis of qualitative and quantitative wood anatomical characters using binary matrix for all the groups. Two clusters were formed at 0% (Rescaled Distance Cluster Combine = 25) similarity level. One cluster grouped the species that belongs to White meranti, while another clustered the three groups viz. Balau, Red meranti and Yellow meranti . Yellow meranti further spilt from Balau and Red meranti at 6% similarity level. Red meranti and Balau clustered separately at 26% similarity level.
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ID: 50965
Title: Ecological study of winter weeds in tea [Camellia sinenis (L.) Kuntze] plantations of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia Districts of Assam
Author: S.N.Gogoi and S.K.Sarma
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, February 2009, No 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Winter weeds, Tea plantations, Assam
Abstract: Ecological investigation covering phyto-sociological attributes of 123 winter weed species have been reported in the article from the tea fields of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam. Importance Value Index (IVI) of each species was calculated. Among the weed species, Axonopus compressus (38.986), Imperata cylindrica (26.353), Ageratum conyzoides (26.251), Cynodon dactylon (14.383), Oxalis corniculata (11.348) and Gnaphalium indicum (10.39), are identified as the most dominant species in the tea fields. The study showed variation in their IVI values in different study sites due to for change in the phsicochemical properties of soil of the study sites. Although the physical properties of soils are almost similar in all the study sites, their nutrient contents show variations, which may be the prime cause of variatio in the IVI values.
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ID: 50964
Title: Ethno-botanical wealth of Mirzapur District ,U.P.
Author: Usha Singh and Satya Narain
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, February 2009, No 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Ethno-botany, Tribes, Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: Mirzapur District of Uttar Pradesh , covering land area 4,952 km2, is a natural treasure of vast number of plants having ethno-botanical importance. The present study enumerates some common and extensively used ethno-botanical plants. During the ethno-botanical survey in the district, 183 plants species belonging to 158 genera and 60 families have been collected. The medicinal informations were gathered by personal contact with the aborigines such as Kols, Musahar, Baiga, Pashaiya, Gond, Saharia, Panika, Kharwar, Agaria and others. Plants with botanical name, family, local name, part used are given. These plants are useful under rural healthcare system and for herbal drug industry.
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ID: 50963
Title: Environmental Benchmarking for Eco-tourism in India
Author: Manjula Chaudhary
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2009
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 135, February 2009, No 2
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Eco-tourism, Environmental Benchmarking, Eco-certification, Standardization, Environmental Management Systems
Abstract: Ecotourism in India is approached through generic guidelines that lack definite standards and judging their compliance is difficult. The solution lies in preferably quantified benchmarks for different components of nature in ecotourism areas. The discussion on the connon benchmarks brings out their role in promoting eco-tourism in true spirit.
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