ID: 64565
Title: Ecorestoration of Tiger Reserves of Central India and its impact on Vegetation Diversity and Community Composition
Author: Avinash Jain, Nidhi Mehta, M. Rajkumar, Sanjay Singh,Sanjay Komra and G.Rajeshwar Rao
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (3) 285- 295 (2022)
Subject: Ecorestoration of Tiger Reserves of Central India and its impact on Vegetation Diversity and Community Composition
Keywords: Protected areas, Tiger reserves, Phytosociology, Biodiversity
Abstract: Vegetation diversity and community composition of three prominent Tiger Reserve of Central India were compared with human intervened Territorial Forests of the region to determine the impact of protection on reserve forests. Tiger Reserves trees showed higher density and frequency belonging to the greater number of families. The basal area occupied by the trees was also higher in Tiger Reserves than Territorial forests, with the maximum in Pench, followed by Satpura and Panna. Fabaceae was the most dominant family for tree species and Tectona grandis the most abundant tree, but Lamiaceae was the dominant family concerning the number of trees per family. Shannon diversity depicted a decline in Territorial Forests as against the Tiger Reserves. Ground floral species were more in Protected Areas, and Poaceae was the most dominant family. Trees of Pench and Panna were the most similar, while the similarity between Tiger Reserves and Territorial Forests ranged between 29-44%. The number of trees per hectare in different diameter classes exhibited a reverse J-shaped curve for protected and unprotected forest having a maximum and more than 30 per cent trees in 10-20 cm diameter class.
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Biswas K. and Das A.(2016) .Allelopathic effects of the Teak (Tectona grandis L.F.) on germination and seedling growth of Plumbagozeylanica L., Pleione,1(10):262-268.
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ID: 64564
Title: The Role of input litter Quality and quantity on Soil
Author: Preeti Singh, A.K.Ghosh and Santosh Kumar
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (3) 280- 284 (2022)
Subject: The Role of input litter Quality and quantity on Soil
Keywords: Litter quality, Litter quantity, Litter decomposition, Humic acid, Carbon sequestration
Abstract: Several anthropogenic factors including mining cause land degradation. The negative impacts of coal mining accentuating the greenhouse effect may include carbon dioxide (CO2) emission from fell biomass and mineralization of soil organic matter (SOM) exposed by land disturbance.SOM content declines drastically in soils disturbed by mining. Thus soil restoration and establishment of vegetation cover on disturbed land could lead to carbon (C) sequestration. The present paper reviewed the research on carbon sequestration related to litter substrate quality and quantity, including litter decomposition, litter nutrients release and molecular property of C sequestered .The present paper aimed to clarify the relationship between soil organic matter formation, litter fall, and litter quality, which will help to understand forest succession in restored mine soil and soil organic matter formation.
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Literature cited 1: Abakumov E.V.,Cajthaml T., Brus J and Frouz J. (2013).Humus accumulation , humification , and humic acid composition in soils of two post mining chronosequences after coal mining, Journal of Soils Sediments, 13: 491-500.
Ahirwal J. an Maiti S.K.(2017).Assessment of carbon sequestration potential of revegetated coal mine overburden dumps: a chronosequence study from dry tropical climate , Journal of Environmental Management , 201:369-377.
Literature cited 2: Almendros G., Dorado J., Gonzales-VilaF.J.,Blanco M.J.and Lankes U. (2000).13 C NMR assessment of decomposition patterns during composting of forest and shrub biomass, Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 32: 793-804.
Berg B. and McClaughherty C. (2014).Plant Litter: Decomposition, Humus Formation, Carbon Sequestration, TRThird ed.Springer, Berlin Heidelberg.
ID: 64563
Title: Performance of Leguminous Tree Species in Sand-mined Soil Under Nursery Conditions
Author: Samuel Olajuyigbe and Temilola Sijuola
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (3) 272- 279 (2022)
Subject: Performance of Leguminous Tree Species in Sand-mined Soil Under Nursery Conditions
Keywords: Sand-mined quarries, Root nodulation, Land rehabilitation, leguminous trees, foliar chlorophyll
Abstract: Early growth performance of Delonix regia, Albizia lebbeck, Albizia samanand Leuceana leucocphala in soil from an abandoned sand mining site was investigated. Using a completely randomized block design, forty seedlings from each species were transplanted into top soil and sand-mined soil. Total height, collar diameter, and number of leaves were monitored fortnightly, for 16 weeks. Biomass accumulated by the seedlings was determined, while root nodulation and foliar chalorophyll content were determined, white root modulation and foliar chlorophyll content were assessed. Significant differences were observed in the main and interaction effects of soil type and species type on growth variables, with higher growth in top soil. Delonix regia in top soil had the highest total height (41.01±3.14cm) and collar diameter 7.11±0.34 cm), while A.lebbeck had the highest number of leaves 11.39±0.37).Biomass accumulation followed the trend: D.regia>A.lebbeck>A.saman>L.leucocephala for both topsoil and sand-mined soil treatments. Highest nodulation was A.saman (13) growing in sand-mined soil while D.regia (6.20±1.20 mg/g) in top soil had the highest chlorophyll content. All the species survived in the sand-mined soil with D.regia and A.lebbeck outperforming the other species, indicating their potential choice for rehabilitation of sand mining quarries.
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Literature cited 1: Adedeji O., Adebayo H. and Sotayo E. (2014).Assessing environment al impacts of inland sand mining in parts of Ogun State. Nigeria, Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 7: 478-487.
Anyango B. And Keya S. (2005).Occurrence of nodulation in leguminous trees in Kenya, Journal of Tropical Microbiology and Biotechnology, 1:21-26.
Literature cited 2: Asinwa, I.O, Olajuyigbe S.O.and Adegeye A.O. (2018). Tree species diversity, composition and structure in Ogun River Watershed, Southwestern Nigeria, Journal of Forestry Research and Management ,15:114-134.
Bottomley J.A.P (1994). Light microscopic methods for studying soil microorganisms, P.81-104.In S.H. Mickelson (ed.) Methods of soil analysis, part 2. Microbiological and biochemical properties. Soil Science Society of America, Madison, Wis.
ID: 64562
Title: Opportunities and Challenges for achieving land degradation neutrality in the forest sector
Author: R.S.Rawat and Shilpa Gautam
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (3) 262- 271 (2022)
Subject: Opportunities and Challenges for achieving land degradation neutrality in the forest sector
Keywords: Land degradation neutrality, Opportunities, Forest sector
Abstract: Forests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems and play a major role in mitigating climate change and providing livelihood opportunities to the forest fringe communities .Relevant policies, laws and regulations, ongoing forestry programmes and projects for conservation and sustainable management of forests as well as for meeting the national targets and international commitments across the country provides enabling environment for achieving land degradation neutrality in the forest sector. Main challenges identified for achieving land degradation neutrality in the forest sector are no coordination mechanism among the institutions dealing the issues related to land, poor linkages between financial institutional and forestry institutions, non-availability of sufficient finance for restoration of degraded forest lands, lack of capacity of stakeholders for dealing the issue and no specific responsibility of the corporate sector in restoration of degraded forest lands. Besides addressing these challenges, setting up of state-specific land degradation neutrality targets and transformative projects need to be implemented for restoration of degraded forests and achieving land degradation neutrality.
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Literature cited 1: Binod B., Bhattacharjee A. and Ishwar N.M. (2017).Bonn Challenge and India: Progress on Restoration Efforts across States and Landscapes. New Delhi, India: ICUCN.viii+32 pp.
FSI (2021).India State for Forest report 2021.Forest Survey of India, Dehradun.
Literature cited 2: ICFRE (2021).Detailed Project Report: Setting-up of Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management. Submitted to the Ministry of Environment, forest and Climate Change, Government of India .Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun.
IPCC (2019).IPCC Special Report on Climate Change, Desertification, Land Degradation, Sustainable Land Management, Food Security, and Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Terrestrial Ecosystem. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Geneva, Switzerland.
ID: 64561
Title: Opportunities and challenges for achieving Land Degradation Neutrality in the Forest Sector
Author: R.S. Rawat and Shilpa Gautam
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (3) 245- 255 (2022)
Subject: Opportunities and challenges for achieving Land Degradation Neutrality in the Forest Sector
Keywords: Land degradation neutrality, Opporunities, Challenges, Forest sector
Abstract: Forests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems and play a major role in mitigating climate change and providing livelihood opportunities to the forest fringe communities. Relevant policies , laws and regulations, ongoing forestry programmes and projects for conservation and sustainable management of forests as well as for meeting the national targets and international commitments across the country provides enabling environment for achieving land degradation neutrality in the forest sector. Main challenges identified for achieving land degradation neutrality in the forest sector are no coordination mechanism among the institutions dealing the issues related to land, poor linkages between the financial institutional and forestry institutions, non-availability of sufficient finance for restoration of degraded forest lands, lack of capacity of stakeholders for dealing the issue and no specific responsibility of the corporate sector in restoration of degraded forest lands. Besides addressing these challenges, setting up of state –specific land degradation neutrality targets and transformative projects need to be implemented for restoration of degraded forests and achieving land degradation neutrality.
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Literature cited 1: Binod B., Bhattacharjee A. and Ishwar 2017). Bonn Challenge and India: Progress on Restoration Efforts across States and Landscapes. New Delhi, India: IUCN.vii +32 pp.
FSI (2021).India Ste of Forest Report 2021.Foreest Survey of India, Dehradun.
Literature cited 2: ICFRE (2021). Detailed Project Report: Setting up of Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management. Submitted to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun.
IPCC (2019). IPCC Special Report on Climate Change. Desertification, Land Degradation, Sustainable Land Management, Food Security, and Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Terrestrial Ecosystems. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Geneva, Switzerland.
ID: 64560
Title: Forest Degradation impact on soil organic carbon –A Geospatial Approach
Author: S.P.Singh, S.Kumar, Sarnam Singh and Y.Hussain
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (3) 245- 255 (2022)
Subject: Forest Degradation impact on soil organic carbon –A Geospatial Approach
Keywords: SOC loss, Forest density, Satellite data, Moist deciduous forests, Doon valley
Abstract: Soil organic carbon (SOC) is one of the soil health indicators. Forest soils are negatively impacted by biotic interference and the authors impact from forest canopy cover can be inferred amenable to Earth Observation data. We mapped forest cover types and canopy density using remote sensing data. Sample design and size were based on the stratification and homogeneity map. The soil samples were collected from three depth using the pit method for analysis and SOC stock estimation. A linear and positive correlation between SOC and forest cover density was observed, indicating the negative impact of forest degradation on SOC. The maximum SOC stock of 61.16±SE3.96 Mg ha-1 was observed in top 30 cm soil in Sal forest with >80% canopy density and minimum (25.64 mg ha-1 in Sal mixed Teak forests with 40-60% canopy density. Total SOC ranged from 68.98 ± SE11.38 Mg ha-1 in pure Sal forests with >80% canopy density. It revealed that forest canopy degradation due to biotic interference caused loss for protection and reforestation/enrichment planting to enhance soil carbon stock.
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Literature cited 1: Anon (2004).Report on Soil Resource Mapping of Dehradun district, Uttaranchal. Report N.SRM-P, All India Soil & Land Use Survey, IARI, New Delhi.
Batjes N.H. (1996).Total C and N in soils of the world, European Journal of Soil Science, 47:151-163.
Literature cited 2: Baynes J. (2007).Using FCD Mapper Software and Landsat Images to Assess Forest Canopy Density in Landscape in Australia and the Philippines. Annals of Tropical Research, 29 (1):9-20.
Bharti R.P.(1999).Management Plan for the Dehradun Forest Division (1999-2000 to 2008-2009), Working Plan Circle, Nainital.
ID: 64559
Title: Trade of Wild Edible Plants in all Women Market in Manipur, India
Author: Khulakpam Apshahana, A. K. Sharma
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 88- 96 (2022)
Subject: Trade of Wild Edible Plants in all Women Market in Manipur, India
Keywords: Wild edible plants, Woman market, primary collectors, vendors, supply chain
Abstract: The Himalayan states, especially the rural populations of the North East India, are well known for their reliance on wild edible plants (WEPs) for survival and sustenance. The rural people of Manipur collect a variety of wild vegetables, mushrooms, and wild fruits from nearby forests to meet their daily needs as well as to generate income by selling them in various markets, which have provided them with employment opportunities. Extensive market surveys were carried during various seasons of 2018 in all women market popularly known as "Ima Market" in Imphal valley of Manipur, perhaps the oddest and only one of its kind in Asia, to record the trader trading WEPs and supply chain in the market. The study revealed a total of 54 species of wild edible plants belonging to 36 families that are traded in the Ima market. Of which 44 species are used as vegetables and 10 species as supplementary fruits diet. Although there is availability of high resource diversity and potential in the state but due to poor connectivity issue these bio-resources are not being efficiently commercialized. The prospects of trading WEPs can be enhanced by setting up micro-enterprise infrastructure and imparting the necessary skills for food processing, value addition, and storage facilities by providing scientific techniques and commercial inputs.
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Literature cited 1: Bromley R.D., and mackie P.K. (2009) .Displacement and the New Spaces for informal Trade in the Latin American City Centre. Urban Studies, 46 (7): 1485-1506.
Dedril kumar S. and Buinu M. (2016). Wild edible plants used by the Meitei community of eastern Himalayas, India. International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, 8 (53): 2699-2702.
Literature cited 2: Devi M.R. and Salm S. (2016) Wild edible plants used by the Monsang Naga tribes of Manipur, India.Pieione,10 (1): 90-96.
Devi O.S., Komor P. and Das D. (2010) A checklist of traditional edible bio-resources from Ima markets of Impal Valley, Manipur, India. Journal of Threatened Txa.2(11): 1291-1296
ID: 64558
Title: Eulophia dabia - A Lesser Known Critically Endangered Terrestrial Orchid
Author: Bhavana Joshi, G. S. Panwar, S. K. Singh
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 83-87 (2022)
Subject: Eulophia dabia - A Lesser Known Critically Endangered Terrestrial Orchid
Keywords: Terrestrial orchid, Eulophia, Pharmaceutical, Ethno-medicine, Endangered
Abstract: Eulophia dabia (D. Don) Hochr is an endemic critically endangered, species of the famiy Orchidaceae.It prefers to grow on sandy soil near water embankments. The tubers of this species are highly medicinal and used by the local healer for the treatment of various ailments. The present paper provides insight of its medicinal utility nd their mode of propagation.
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Literature cited 1: Arditti J.E., Win Yam T. and Glabe C. (1990) The contribution of orchid mycorrhizal fungi to seed germination: a speculation review. Lindleyana,5(4): 249-255.
Bhandari S.R. and Kapadi A.H. (1983). A 9, 10-Dihydrophenanthrne from Tubers of Eulophia nuda. Phytochemistry, 22: 747-748
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Christenhusz M.J.M and Byng J.W. (2016) .The number of known plants species in the world and its annual increase Phytotaxa, 261(3): 201-217.
ID: 64557
Title: Predicting the Potential Geographical Distribution of Medicinal Plant (Taxus baccata, L. subsp. Wallichiana) in Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh
Author: Aman Kumar, A. K. Sharma, Rajesh Kumar
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 72- 82 (2022)
Subject: Predicting the Potential Geographical Distribution of Medicinal Plant (Taxus baccata, L. subsp. Wallichiana) in Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Taxus baccata,MaxEnt, Endangered , IDW, Conservation
Abstract: The population of medicinal plant, Taxus baccata (Himalayan yew) is declining due to over harvesting of its bark and leaves, most wild populations are threatened and are endangered in the Himalaya. As a consequence, the species has already become endangered, facing risk or extinction soon. The present study has been conducted to predict the potential habitats for Taxus baccata in Shimla using the MaxEnt modelling .Through Multi-co linearity test only 19 variables along with 52 Spatio-temporally independent specie occurrence locations were used for modelling. IDW method was used to interpolate the soil data. The result shows that the best AUC of 0.971 ± 0.015 was obtained when the model was set at 100 replication and 1000 iterations. The Inter pretation of variables revealed that, apart from climatic and topographic parameters, edaphic factor also has influential impact on the distribution of plant. The Jackknife test shows that edaphic factor (Phosphorus, carbon, nitrogen, pH) topographic and Environmental factor BIO14 (Precipitation of Driest Month) and BIO11 (Mean temperature of Coldest Quarter) were the key predictor variables associated with its distribution. The success of this model could be promising in determining potential distribution of Himalayan yew and its reintroduction can be useful in the study of species ecology, biogeography, and conservation planning in the Himalaya.
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Literature cited 1: Adhikari D., Barik S.K. and Upadhaya K. (2012).Habitat distribution modelling for reintroduction of llex khasiana Purk., a critically endangered tree species of northeastern India. Ecological Engineering, 40, 37-43.
Araujo M.B. and Rozenfeld A (2014). The geographic scaling of biotic interactions. Ecography, 37 (5), pp. 406-415.
Literature cited 2: Austrin M (2007) .Species distribution models and ecological theory: a critical assessment and some possible new approaches. Ecological modelling, 200 (1-2):1-19.
Babar S., Amarnath G., Reddy C.S. Jentsch . and Sudhakar S. (2012). Species Distibution models: ecological explanation and prediction of an endemic and endangered plant species (Pterocarpus santalinus f). Current Science, 1157-1165.
ID: 64556
Title: Ethnomedicinal Plants of Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, North Eastern India
Author: J.Y.Yumnam
Editor: R.P. Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 64- 71 (2022)
Subject: Ethnomedicinal Plants of Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, North Eastern India
Keywords: Assam, Ethnomedicine, Kamrup metro, North Eastern India, Protected area
Abstract: Knowledge related to ethnomedicinal uses to treat various ailments provide an important alternative to unavailable or expensive medicine in many rural/marginal communities. Ethnomedicinal studies have received much attention in recent years due to their wide local acceptability and clues for new or lesser-known medicinal plants. Large numbers of ethnobotanical studies of protected areas of Assam have been carried out by several workers but there is no study from the selected study site i.e, the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary. For the present study, ethnomedicinal uses of the plants were assessed through informal semi-structured questionnaire involving the local people inhabiting in fringe of the wildlife sanctuary during the year 2016 to 2018.Altogether 111 plant species belonging to Pteridophytes (14 plant species) Gymnosperm (1) and Angiosperm (96 ) were collected from Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary which were used by fringe community as medicine for treating various ailments. These ethnomedicinal plants were enumerated alphabetically with scientific name, local name, family and part used with their associated medicinal values. I commercially cultivated and property managed, these could open the corridors for generating income and employment opportunities for the local people and also provide a sustainable land use system for the wastelands and degraded forests.
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Literature cited 1: All N. and Ghosh B. (2008). Ethnomedicinal plants in Arunachal Pradesh: Some tacit prospects. ENVIS Bullentin: Himalayan Ecology, 14 (2): 19-24.
Benny K.H.T and Vanitha J. (2004). Immunomodulatory and Antimicrobial effects of Sme Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs: A Review. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 11: 1423-1430.
Literature cited 2: Bor N.L. (1940). Flora of Assam (Gramineae) 4.Govt. of Assam.
Borah S.M., Borah L. and Nath S.C. (2012) Ethnomedicinal plants from Disoi Valley Reserve Forest of Jorhat District, Assam. Plant Sciences Feed, 2(4) :59-63.
ID: 64555
Title: Do Invasive Species have the Medicinal Potential ?
Author: D. K. Kumar Pradhan
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 60-63 (2022)
Subject: Do Invasive Species have the Medicinal Potential ?
Keywords: Invasive species, medicinal potential
Abstract: The reported twenty-two invasive species representing Asteraceae (9 plant specimen) Malvaceae (2 plant specimens) Euphorbiaceae (2 plant specimens), Solanaceae (2 plant specimens) and one species each in Verbenaceae and Oxalidaceae are studied in order to understand the medicinal uses.
The information obtained from the survey revealed that these invasive species were in use for different purposes such as Lantana camara L (Family -verbinaceae) used as anti-opest , Crassocephalum crepidiodes (Benth) S. Moore and Sonchus oleraceus L for controlling blood sugar and Drymaria cordata (L) Eildenow ex Schultes and Oxalis Corniculata L for controlling anti-tumurous growth.
Interestingly, the trend of hill people found using Rumex nepalensis Spreng. and Pilea microphylla (L) Liebmann, for settling the dislocated bones, likewise, another plant specimen, Ageratina Adenophora (Sprengel) King and Robinson reported treating neurological disorder.
Thus, the paper deals the medicinal potentials of the plant specimens whether the invasive specimens possess the commercial viability.
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Literature cited 1: Bown D. (1995). Encyclopedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London.
Brown W.H. (1920)). Minor Products of Philippine Forests, Bureau of Forestry, Manilla.
Literature cited 2: Burkil H.M. (1985). The useful Plants of West Tropical Africa. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Chevaillier A. (1996). The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. Doring Kindersley, London.
ID: 64554
Title: Biochemical changes during ripening of ker fruits from arid zone
Author: Mala Rathore
Editor: R.P. Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 54-59 (2022)
Subject: Biochemical changes during ripening of ker fruits from arid zone
Keywords: Biochemical changes, ker fruits, arid zone
Abstract: Capparis decidua is an important wild edible fruit found in arid zone of Rajasthan. During adverse climatic condition when fresh vegetables are not easily available, the green immature ker frits, provide all the necessary supplements to the diet of rural people living in the desert. These berries are rich in protein, carbohydrates, fats and minerals and used by either pickling or in form of a Decious vegetable curry. Quality of any fruit depends on various Physico-biochemical changes, which occur during its growth, sugar, protein and fat during development and ripening of Capparis decidua and hen evaluated for chemical parameters. Initially as the fruit matured these parameters increased, but there was a dip in their content at a certain stage and then they increased again as the ripening proceeded. Variation of these parameters in different fruiting periods showed that the pril season fruits were rich in sugar (10.83%) hence less bitter. Protein was maximum in July (13.56%) fruits and seeds of winter season fruits were rich in fatty oil (19.15%).Analysis of variance revealed these changes were significant at P<5%. As these parameters are important determinants of eating quality, the rural inhabitants can enhance their livelihood by harvesting these fruits at proper time and selling them in the market.
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Literature cited 1: Abra H.H. and Ali M. (2011). Phytochemistry and bioactivities of a harsh Terrain plant: Capparis decidua (Forsk) Edgew, Nat. Prod. Ind. J., 7(4): 222-229.
Ackermann J. Fisher M. and Amado R. (1992). Change in sugars, acids, and amino acids during ripening and storage of apples (cv.Glockenapfel), Journal of Agricultura and Food Chemistry, 40: 1131-1134.
Literature cited 2: Ahuja S.C. Ahuja S. and Ahuja U. (2020). Nutraceutical Wild Fruit of India -Capparis decidua (Forssek) Edgew , Caper tree /Karika, Scholaris Acad.J. Biosci, 8(11):378-396.
Ali S.A., Al-Amin T.H., Mohamed A.H. and Gameel A.A. (2009). Hepatoprotective activity of aqueous and methanolic extracts of Capparis decidua stems against carbon extrachloride induced liver damage in rats, J. Paharmaco, Toxicol, 4: 167-72.
ID: 64553
Title: Morphological and Elemental Parameters of Himalayan Peony (Paeonia emodi) a Medicinal Plant in Relation to Different Forests of Garhwal Himalaya, India
Author: Praveen Joshi, Prem Prakash, Vijay Kant Purohit, Arun Kumar Jugran, Brij Mohan Dimri
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 45- 53 (2022)
Subject: Morphological and Elemental Parameters of Himalayan Peony (Paeonia emodi) a Medicinal Plant in Relation to Different Forests of Garhwal Himalaya, India
Keywords: Morphological, Element, parameters, Garhwal, Himalayan, Paeonia emodi, medicinal plant
Abstract: Paeonia emodi (Paeoniacea family) is an important wild herbaceous plant widely used in traditional and modern system of medicines to cure various ailments like diabetes, uterine diseases, blood purifier, colic, dropsy and epilepsy. The present study deals with morphological, elemental and soil chemical characteristics of P. emodi samples collected from different sites of Garhwal Himalaya. The plant height was highest (29.56 cm) in Gwaldam (GD) while the numbers of leaves were maximum (4.80) in Triyuginarayan (TN) population. Above ground fresh and dry weight was maximum in Pothivasa (PV) and Gwaldam populations (18.79 and 5.46 g, respectively).Highest below ground fresh weight (12.80 g) and dry weight (3.84 g) was recorded in Gwaldam and Randhar Bangar (RB) population respectively. The elemental analysis revealed the higher concentration of copper (0.612 mg/l) and iron (6.059 mg/l) in Gwaldam population, while magnesium (1.010 mg/L) and manganese (2.083 mg/L) detected higher in Pothivasa and Randhar Bangar populations respectively. The findings suggested that the population with higher fresh and dry weight can be targeted to obtain higher biomass of an elite population, while population with high elemental value can be used to obtain quality products with maximum health benefits. Further, the anti-diabetic property of magnesium has proved the regular usefulness of P. emodi. In addition, the presence of toxic element like lead in low concentration also supported safe and regular use of P. emodi.
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Literature cited 1: Andoa H.C., Gaira K.S., Rawat M.S.M. and Rawal R.S. (2010). Nutritive and mineral potential of Berberis asiatica and Berberis chitria. National Academy of Science Letter, 33: 63-68.
Chan K. (2003) Materilism among chinese children in Hong Kong. Young consumers; insight and ideas for Responsible Marketers. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 4: 47-61.
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Conesa M.A., Mus M. and Rossello J.A. (2012). Leaf shape variation and taxonomic boundaries in two sympatirc rupicolous species of Helichrysum (Asteriaceae: Gnaphalieae) assessed by linear measurements and geometrric morphometry Biological journal of the Linnean Society , 106: 498-513.
ID: 64552
Title: Conservation Strategy for Endangered Medicinal Plant - Black Turmeric (Curcuma caesia)
Author: R. Chitra, D. Janaki, P. Jansirani
Editor: R.P. Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 41- 44 (2022)
Subject: Conservation Strategy for Endangered Medicinal Plant - Black Turmeric (Curcuma caesia)
Keywords: Black turmeric, conservation, planting material, single bud rhizome, endangered spp
Abstract: Black turmeric (Curcuma caesia Roxb) is commonly known as kali haldi and it belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. The plant has a characteristic rhizome flesh of bluish black colour with pungent smell and hot bitter taste. The crop its gaining popularity in nowadays due to its anticancerous property and short supply from the traditional forest areas. It is widely used as an important medicine to cure cancer in Chinese medicine. Its availability in forest area has continuously declined and the species needs to be restoring in non-conventional forest areas especially on farmer's field. It is propagated through rhizomes and large quantity of rhizome is required because of its poor vegetative propagation efficiency. Rhizomes are susceptible to diseases that cause tissue senescence and degeneration during storage and cultivation. It is difficult to propagate through seed because of poor flowering and inability to seed set. The planting material is not chiefly available for commercial cultivation. To overcome this problem, planting material produced from single bud rhizome of black turmeric under shade net condition will be planted instead of rhizomes. The main objective of this paper is to standardize the growing media for mass multiplication of lack turmeric. Among the various treatments, rhizome with single bud planted in a growing media of cocopeat+vermicompost +Pseudomonas fluorescence give better crop establishment (95.99 percent). Hence, rapid multiplication of black turmeric through single bud rhizome has been considered as the conservation strategy for this endangered medicinal plant.
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Title: Distribution and Ecological Status of Ashtavarga Group of Plants in Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh, Northwestern Himalaya
Author: Vaneet Jishtu, Brij Bhushan, Astha Chauhan, Monika Chauhan
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (1) 32- 40 (2022)
Subject: Distribution and Ecological Status of Ashtavarga Group of Plants in Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh, Northwestern Himalaya
Keywords: Ashtavarga, Temperate Forest, Niches, Threatened, Conservation, Himalaya
Abstract: India's ethno medicinal heritage is like old gold, which has been augmented by the early Ayurvedic wonder healers. Numerous plants and plant groups like Dashamool and Ashtavarga, have mention in the ancient scriptures and the compendiums of the once famous Indian traditional medicine, like the Charaka Samhita and Susruta Samhita. All the plants belonging to the Ashtavarga group have their natural habitats in the temperate forests of Himachal Pradesh. Moreover, the district o Shimla has exacting niches for each one of them. Their importance has resulted in over-exploitation in the past and as consequence all of them are threatened and are fighting a losing battle of r survival. This study aim at identification, distribution and status of the Ashtavarga group of medicinal plants. The declining and threatened population of this group of plants is resulting in substitution and adulteration with other plants. The valuable information obtained during this study will be helpful for immediate action and effective conservation efforts required in future.
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