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ID: 66495
Title: Influence of spacing,manureand fertilizer Allications on the growth of Atropa acuminata in Kashmir Himalayas
Author: Mohammad Kaif,Amarjeet Singh, Aasif Ali Gatoo, Oyais Ahmad Wagay,Tanveer Ahmad Rather and Jauhar Rafeeq
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (8) Pg No. 791-797 (2025)
Subject: Influence of spacing,manureand fertilizer Allications on the growth of Atropa acuminata in Kashmir Himalayas
Keywords: Atropa acuminata, Sapacing, Manure, Growth
Abstract: The present investigation were conducted at Faculty of Forestry, SKUAST-Kashmir, during the year 2019.The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. Four spacing (15x15 cm, 30x30 cm, 30x45cmand 45x45cm) and four fertility levels (Control, FYM@10t/ha, FYM@15t/ha and RDF (NPK 50:40:20 kg/ha) were evaluated. The results revealed that maximum plant height (90.59cm), root length (27.11 cm) and root weight (39.58 grams) were recorded in seedlings spaced at 30 cm x 45 cm under the influence of FYM 15thga-1 registered the maximum values for number of leaves (94), leaf weight (47.37 grams) and shoot weight (78.27 grams)
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Literature cited 1: Alemu A. (2017).Influences of Genotypes and Plant Spacing on Essential Oil, Biomass Yield and Yield Components of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L) at Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia (Doctoral dissertation, Jimma University). Bano H, Siddique M.A.A, Gupta R.C, Bhat M.A. and Mr S.A. (2017). Response of Rheum australe L. (rhubarb) (Polygonaceae) an endangered medicinal plant species of Kashmir Himalaya, to organic-inorganic fertilization and its impact on the active component Rhein.J.Med PlantRes., 11 (6):118-128.
Literature cited 2: Eltayb M.T.A., Warrag E.E.I and Ahamed A.E (2013). Effect of Spacing on Performance of Mouse Species. J. For. Plod. ind. 2(3):13-23. Hegazy S.S. Aref I.M., Al-Mefarrej H. and El-Juhany L.I. (2008). Effect of spacing on the biomass production and allocation in Conocarpus erectus L. Trees grown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

ID: 66494
Title: Anaysis on genetic diversity of threatened medicinal epiphyte pleione maculata from different geographical habitats using RAPD and ISSR marker
Author: Hakani D.Sympli and Vedant Vikrom Borah
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (8) Pg No. 779-790 (2025)
Subject: Anaysis on genetic diversity of threatened medicinal epiphyte pleione maculata from different geographical habitats using RAPD and ISSR marker
Keywords: Pleione maculata, RAPD, ISSR, Genetic diversity
Abstract: Pleione maculata is a threatened medicinal epiphyte, as pseudobulbs are used to cure headaches, stomachaches and liver diseases. There are currently no reports on genetic diversity studies of P.maculata utilizing a molecular marker system that is relevant for conservation and breeding. Therefore, patterns of genetic variability and intrspecific similarities across P.maculata from the three different geographical distributions were assessed in this study using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) markers. From the 16 RAPD and 2 ISSR markers evaluated, a total of 96 distinct and reproducible DNA amplicons were generated. The morphological dissimilarity matrix was calculated using the Mantel test and Nei's genetic diversity coefficient. The highest computed PIC value for RAPD was 0.44, whereas the highest PIC values for ISSR were 0.48. The two sets of molecular markers used were highly correlated, with a correlation Mantel statistic (r) of 0.79, indicating high marker efficiency in population genetic studies. The results of this study will provide a basis for understanding genetic link, genetic variation and strategies for establishing a germplasm collection for the species conservation, Managment, breeding, and hybrid production within the P.maculata population.
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Literature cited 1: Agrawala D.K and Singh P. (2013). Legislations for orchid conservation in India and development of National Red list as per IUCN criteria. Journal of Orchid Society of India, 27 (1-2): 27-35. Amom T., Tikendra L., Rahaman H., Potshangbam A. and Nongdam P (2018). Evaluation of genetic relationship between 15 bamboo species of North-East India based on ISSR marker analysis. Molecular Biology Research Communication, T: 7-15.http://dx.doi.org/10.22099/mbrc.2018.28378.1303.
Literature cited 2: Ari E, Polat I., Gocmen M., Karaguzei O, and Onal K. (2005). Phylogenetic relationship of Turkish terrestrial orchids.Ixth International Symposium. On flower Bulbs. Eds: Acta Horticulturae. 673.http://dx.doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2005.673.17 Banus S., Baruah D., Bhagwati R.M., Sarkar P.Bhowmick A. and Kadoo N.Y. (2015). Analysis of genetic variability in Aquilaria malaccensis from Brahmaputra valley, Assam, India using ISSR markers. Flora, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.flora.2015.09.007.

ID: 66493
Title: First report of Sap sucking insect pests on Dalbergia latifolia (Roxb).from nonnatural growing region of India
Author: Arvind Kumar and Neha Rajwar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (8) Pg No. 773-778 (2025)
Subject: First report of Sap sucking insect pests on Dalbergia latifolia (Roxb).from nonnatural growing region of India
Keywords: Dalbergia latifolia, Rosewood, Defoliators, New records, Sap suckers
Abstract: Insect pests infesting Dalbergia latifolia were documented within plantations located in non-native regions of India. Although D.latifolia has been introduced to various regions in India, there is lack of comprehensive research on insect pest record. To evaluate the prevalence of insect pests in newly established growth areas of D.latifolia, systematic observations were conducted in Uttarakhand. Many insect pests infesting D.latifolia were recorded so far, through infestation of four insect pests, namely Ricania speculum, Leptocorisa acuta, Leptocentrus taurus, and Dorsicha stebbingi on Dalbergia latifolia were exhibited for the first time. The research also uncovered the nature of the damage inflicted by these insect pests and their seasonal occurrence patterns. This periodic data on insect pest infestations can prove invaluable for the sustainable management of insect pests and the preservation of D.latifolia in the region.
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Literature cited 1: Abraham C.C. and Mony K.S.R. (1977).Occurrence of Leptocorisa acuta Fabr (Coreidae, Hemiptera) as a pest of nutmeeg trees. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society, 74(3):553. Anon, (2018).Dalbergia latifolia -The High -Vlaued Indian Rosewood, https://www.winrock.org/factnet-lasting-impact/fact-sheets/dalbergia-latifolia-the-high-valued -Indian-rosewood.
Literature cited 2: Beeson C.F.C (1941).The ecology and control of forest insects in India and neighboring countries. Govt. of India Publ. New Delhi,767. Bernays E.A. and Chapman R.F. (1994).Host-plant Selection by Phytophagous insects (Contemporary Topics in Entomology). Chapman and Hall, New York.312 pp.

ID: 66492
Title: Assessment of threatened tree species of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR), Southern Western Ghats, India
Author: Verisakkaiah Sakkamuthua, Ariyan Sarvalingam and Authinarayanan Rajaesh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (8) Pg No. 768-772 (2025)
Subject: Assessment of threatened tree species of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR), Southern Western Ghats, India
Keywords: Conservation status, Economic importance, Protected areas, Environmental sustainability
Abstract: The Western Ghats is the world's second-most significant refuge for species at risk. The Nilgiri Biospehere Reserve, a part of the southern Western Ghats region is one of the richest biogeographic regions in the Indian subcontinent. The present study documented a total of 68 taxa belonging to 50 genera and 35 families. Certain threatened factors, like overexploitation of natural resources and other anthropogenic activities, adversely affect the existing ecosystem and lead to the rarity of many species in the future. Therefore, the study suggests that there is need to protect ecologically sensitive forest patches due to the occurrence of many endemic and threatened species in this region.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmad A., Ahmad N.M, Aris M., Faisal A.A., Alatar E.M. Abdel-Salam I. and Sivanesan I. (2022).Biotechnological advances in paharmacognosy and in vitro manipulation of Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. Plants, 11 (3): 247-https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11030247 Anjana S. (2020). Systematic studies on family Myrtaceae in Tamil Nadu.Ph.D.Thesis, The Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul, India.
Literature cited 2: Ankur P.Makarand P., Monali M., Agarwal P., Barve N. and Vasudeva R. (2014). Status of Saraca asoca: En Endangered Medicinal Plant Species of Conservation Concern from Northern Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot. International Journal on Biodiversity issues, 3: 90-102. Ayyanar M., Ignacimuthu S. and Houghton P.J. (2014). Threat status of medicinal plants used y the tribal people in Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Researve, southern Western Ghats. India Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences, 84 (2):419-429.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40011-013-0224-4.

ID: 66491
Title: Invasion of Alien angiosperm species in wetlands of Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird sanctuary (SCSABS), Uttar Pradesh, India
Author: Vinay Kumar Prajapati and M.P.V.Vikram Singh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (8) Pg No. 761-767 (2025)
Subject: Invasion of Alien angiosperm species in wetlands of Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird sanctuary (SCSABS), Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords: Bird sanctuary, weland, Alien invasive species, Angiosperm, conservation
Abstract: The expansion of invasive alien species in wetlands leads to a reduction in native plant diversity. Invasive weeds are also responsible for the shrinking of water bodies and becoming a severe environmental problem. In this context, plant diversity of wetlands in the Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary (SCSABS), Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, was surveyed.
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Literature cited 1: Antonio C.M. and Hobble S.E. (2005). Plant species effect on ecosystem processes. In: SaxD.F., Stachowick J.J. and Gainess and biogeography. Sunderland, MA, USA, 65-84. C.B.D. (1992). Invasive Alien Species, Conservation on Biological Diversity.http://www.biodiv.org/programme/cross-cut-tings/Alien.
Literature cited 2: Claudi R. and Leach J.H. (1999). Non-indigenous Freshwater Organisms: Vectors, Biology, and Impacts. Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, Florida. Dukes J.S. and Mooney H.A. (2004). Disruption of ecosystem processes in western North America by invasive species. Revista Chilena de Historia Natural, 77:411-437.

ID: 66490
Title: Rare, Endangered and Threatened climbing plants of the Southern Western Ghats Hills, India
Author: Dhruv Patel ,Jogitsa Patel and Dilipkumar Patel
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (8) Pg No. 756-760 (2025)
Subject: Rare, Endangered and Threatened climbing plants of the Southern Western Ghats Hills, India
Keywords: Climbers, RET species, Western Ghats, South Gujarat,Biodiversity conservation
Abstract: This study assesses the conservation status of rare, endangered, and threatened (RET) climbing pant species in the southern Western Ghats of South Gujarat, India. This research aims to identify and document the RET climbing plants in this ecologically significant region. Field surveys were conducted between 2022 to 2024 to collect and identify RET-listed climbing species across various forested hills in South Gujarat. The collected specimens were systematically preserved, catalogued, and identified using standard taxonomic references. A total of 285 climbing plant species, belonging to 125 genera and 41 families, were recorded. Among these, 31 species were classified as RET, including Ceropegia mannarana and Gloriosa superb which are endangered , while Celastrus paniculata, Aganosma cymosa, Smilax wightii and Corallocarpus gracilipes were categorized as rare.The most species-rich families included Asclepiadaceae (7 species), Convulvulaceae (5 species), and Fabaceae (4 species), with other families contributing fewer species.The increasing pressure from anthropogenic activities, including over-exploitation of natural resources, is negatively impacting biodiversity, leading to a decline in many species. To prevent further loss, urgent conservation measures are needed to safeguard the endemic flora of the southern Western Ghats. Effective protection strategies must be developed to ensure the survival of these unique plant species.
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Literature cited 1: Addo-Fordjour P., Anning A.K. and Larbi J.A.(2009).Liana species richness, abundance, and relationship with trees in the Babri forest reserve, Ghana: Impact of management systems. Forest Ecology and Management, 157: 1822-1828.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2009.01.051 Ahmedullah M. and Nayar M.P. (1986). Endemic plants of the Indian region, 1: 261.Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta.
Literature cited 2: Ahmedullah M. and Nayar M.P. (1987). Endemic plants of the Indian region, Peninsular India, 41: 143-153.BSI Flora of India Series. Alphons Baby A. and Regi Raphael K. (2015).First step towards unraveling the medicinal properties of an endemic traditional medicine, Bauhinia phoenicea Wight and Am bark. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 7 (9): 403-405.

ID: 66489
Title: Diversity and dynamics of the Terai grassland communities of Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar India
Author: Krishna Murari, Gautam Talukdar, Yadvendradev V.Jhala, Bivash Pandav, Qamar Qureshi and Gopal Singh Rawat
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (8) Pg No. 745-755 (2025)
Subject: Diversity and dynamics of the Terai grassland communities of Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar India
Keywords: Community, Flood plain, Grassland, Terai, TWINSPAN
Abstract: Grasslands are important habitats since they support a high density of ungulates and increase the potential carrying capacity for carnivores within a protected area. An understanding of their community structure is essential for their management. Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR)has the only relic of the Terai grassland remaining in Bihar. By sampling 304 plots, the authors identified 60 plant species belonging to 54 genera classified into 32 families within the grasslands of VTR. Seven grassland communities, namely (1) Saccharum munja (ii) Imperta-vetiveria-Typha-S.spontaneum (iii) Typha-S.arundinaceum-S.spontaneum (iv)Scleostachya-S.ravennae-S.spontaneum-Carex (v)Phragmites-S.arundinaceum-Typha-Carex (Vi)Phragmites karka and (vii)Phyllanthus-Carex-Ficus were identified by TWINSPAN. Unlike other Terai regions, relatively dry site associates comprising Narenga porphyrocoma and Themeda arundinacea, and hygrophilous Arundo donax were absent. A successional model of floodplain grassland communities is also provided, which will guide managers in managing the grasslands. Thus, the study findings will help in restoring the unbalanced prey-population which are dependent on the grassland's successional dynamics.
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Literature cited 1: Champion H. and Seth S. (1968). A revised study of the Forest types of India. Government of India Press, New Delhi-404 pp. Dinerstein E. (2003), The return of the unicornis-The natural history and conservation of the greater one-homed rhinoceros. Biology and Resource Management Series. World Wildlife Fund, Washingon DC. 320 pp
Literature cited 2: Hill M.O (1979). TWINSPAN, a FORTRAN progtram for two way-indicator-species-analysis. Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Kumar H. (2002). An ecological assessment of forest spatial heterogeneity species diversity and grassland burning practices in terai conservation area. Doctor of Philosopy Thesis, Saurashtra University, Rajkot.Gujarat.72pp

ID: 66488
Title: Growth and yield of different Blackgram varieties under Bijasal (Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb) based Agrisilviculture system
Author: Mini Bharti, Prabhat Ranjan Oraon and Bijay Kumar Singh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (8) Pg No. 739-744 (2025)
Subject: Growth and yield of different Blackgram varieties under Bijasal (Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb) based Agrisilviculture system
Keywords: Growth, Yield ,Blackgram, Increment, Agrisilviculture
Abstract: A field experiment on growth of tree species and yield performances of different blackgram varieties under Bijasai based agrisilviculture system was carried out. The experimental plots were laid out in randomized block design with nine treatments and four replications. The findings indicate that the maximum height increment of Bijasai 9Pterocarpus marsupium) was found in T.Bijasai + Black gram (Var.Birsa Urd-1) 52.42 cm followed b T.Bijasai +Blackgram (Var.Uttara)49.97 cm, T. Bijasai +Black gram (Var.Birsa Urd-2) 46.12 cm which was at par with each other whereas the maximum collar diameterer increment was found in T.Bijasai +Black gram (Var.Birsa Urd-1) 0.69 cm followed by T.Bijasai +Black gram (Var.Uttara) 0.64 cm, which was at par with each other. The maximum height of black gram was found in T.Sole Black gram (Var.Uttara) 53.52 cm and minimum in T.Bijasai +Black gram (Var.WBU-109) 52.75 cm. The grain yield of black gram was found significantly superior in T Sole Black gram (Var., BU-1) 13.76 q ha-1 followed by T-Sole Black gram 9Var.Uttara) 12.87 q ha-1, T-Soe Black gram (Var. Birsa Urd-2) 12.10 q ha-1 which was at par with each other and minimum in TBijasai +Black gram (Var.WBU-109) 9.9 q ha-1.
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Literature cited 1: Bisht N. Sah V.K., Satyawali K and Tiwari S. (2017).Comparison of wheat yeild and soil properties under open and poplar-based agroforestry system Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 9 (3):1540-1543. Bray R.H. and Kurtz L.T. (1945).Determination of total organic and available forms of phosphorous in soil. Soil Science, 59:36-46.
Literature cited 2: Cubbage F., Balmeli G., Bussoni A., Noellemeyer E., Pachas A.N., Fassola H., Colcombet L., Rossner B., Frey G., Dube F., de Silva M.L., Stevenson H., Hamilton J. and Hubbard W. (2013).Comparing silvipastoral systems and prospects in eight regions of the world. Agroforetry Systems, 86:303-314. Jackson M. L (1967). Soil Chemical Analysis, Prenctice -all of India, Private, Inc. New Delhi.

ID: 66487
Title: Tree diversity of Haveri district, Karnataka, India
Author: Ningaraj S. Makanur and 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 (8) Pg No. 731-738 (2025)
Subject: Tree diversity of Haveri district, Karnataka, India
Keywords: Haveri district, IUCN status, Karnataka, Trees, Utilization
Abstract: The Haveri district is known as the gateway of the Northern districts of Karnataka and situated in the central part of Karnataka state. The survey resulted in an account of 193 tree species belonging to 47 families and 145 genera. Out of 193 species; 76 are cultivated and 117 are wild of which seven are endemic species. The dominant families are Fabaceae (44), Moraceae (14), Bignoniaceae (10), Malvaceae and Rubiaceae represented by 9 species each. Threat status was assessed by referring IUCN Red Data List, indicating that , 3 species are data deficient (DD), 3 are near threatened (NT), vulnerable (VU) and 93 are of least concern (LC).Analysis of utilization noticed that that they are medicinal (55), timber (50), ornamental (37), edible fruits (36), sacred (11), fencing (6), dye yielding(5), green manure (5), fodder (4) and fuel (20.The present wok is compiled on primary information gathered from stakeholders of the district. It will serve as baseline data and helpful to the forest department, and future floristic studies in sustainable utilization of biodiversity.
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Literature cited 1: Bhat G.K. (2014). Flora of South Kanara. Akriti Prints, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A revised Survey of Forest Types of India. Govt. of India Press, New Delhi
Literature cited 2: Chase M.W., Christenhusz M.J., Fay M.F.Byng J.W.Judd W.S., Solitis D.E.Mabberley D.J.Sennikov A.N., Solitis P.S.and Stevens P.F. (2016).An update of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification for the orders and families of flowering plants: APG IV. Botanical Journal of the Linneari Society, 181 (1):1-20. Cooke T. (1958). The Flora of the Presidency of Bombay (Repr.ed.) Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta

ID: 66486
Title: Land Use Land Cover Assessmetn of a protected Area comex in Western Terai Arc Landscape of India
Author: Priti kumari, Ashish Mani, Sakshi Rana, Ruchi Badola and Syed Ainul Hussain
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (8) Pg No. 725-730 (2025)
Subject: Land Use Land Cover Assessmetn of a protected Area comex in Western Terai Arc Landscape of India
Keywords: Kalesar National Park and Wild life Sanctuary, Supervised classification, Object-based classification, Remote sensing, Shivalik region
Abstract: Kalesar National Park and Wild life Sanctuary (KNPWLS) situated in the state of Haryana, is a n important protected area in the Terai Arc Landscape (TAL), providing connectivity between Simbalbara National Park and the Rajajji National Park. Authors examined the landuse land cover (LULC) of KNPWLS using supervised classification and object-based classification methods., utilizing Sentinel-2B satellite imagery with a 10 m spatial resolution. The resulting LULC classes from both methods resulted in ten classes, viz. Sal Forest, mixed forest, plantation, grassland, dry riverbed, waterbodies, builtup, agriculture, agriforest and wasteland. The findings reveal higher percentage of mixed forest (50.62%), followed by Sal Forest (30.78%). The accuracy assessment reveals overall accuracy by 83% supported by 79.71% of Kappa coefficient. This study provides the first comprehensive LULC map of NNPWLS, offering valuable insights for conservation and management planning. The findings serve as critical tool for informed decision-making, helping to guide future biodiversity conservation efforts and sustainable land use management within the smaller protected areas.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmad A., Kanagaraj R. and Gopi G.V. (2023).Wildlife habitat mapping using Sentinel-2 imagery of Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Heliyon, 9 (3). Chanchani P., Lamichhane B.R., Malla S., Maurya K., Bista A., Warrier R. and Borah J.(2014).Tiger of the Transboundary Terai Arc Landscape : Status, distribution and movement in the Terai of India and Nepal. National Tiger Conservation Authority, Government of India, and Department of National Park and Wildlife Conservation, Government of Nepal NTNC/DNPWC, 3.Chandola S, Badola R. and Mishra B.K. (2008). Gender Issues in Conservation: Case of Rajaji National Park, India. Indian Forester, 134 (5):679-690.
Literature cited 2: Congalton R.G. and Green K. (2019). Assessing the accuracy Congalton R.G. and Green K. (2019). Assessing the accuracy of remotely sensed data: principles and practices. CRC press. Cumming G.S. (2016). The relevance and resilience of protected areas in the Arthropocene. Anthropocene, 13:46-56.

ID: 66485
Title: Conservation of non wood forest resources for sustainable livelihoods
Author: Arun Kumar Bansal
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (8) Pg No. 715-724 (2025)
Subject: Conservation of non wood forest resources for sustainable livelihoods
Keywords: Non-wood forest resources, Non-wood forest products, National medicnal lants board, Forest Managemnt , Minor forest produce with major economic stakes.
Abstract: Foret is a unique natural local resource of global importance. India is one of the mega biodiversity countries of the world, and is home of 7.7% of world's bio-diversity .Non-wood forest products (NWFPs), also called Minor Forest Produce, although they are by no mean minor-are known to be source of livelihoods for over 300 million people living in and around forests and are in fact associated with their socio-economic and cultural lives.However, due to timber centric forest managemt , NWFPS have not got the importance they deserve.In recent years, the Non Wood Forest Resources 9NWFRs) have gained importance due to their being vital source of livelihood for forest dependent communities and having a multiplier effect in the economy through employment generation in downstream value addition and trading activities. Multiplicity of Acts having a bearing on NWFRs has further compounded the prevalent confusion with regard to their ownership and management responsibilities.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (2012). Survey of plant species resources of Chhattisgarh state under European Union funded Non-Timber Forest Produce based employment-oriented Project. (In Hindi). Published by the Chhattisgarh State MFP 9Trade and Development) Cooperative Federation Ltd.p.298. Bahuguna V.K and Bisht N.S. (2013) Valuation of Ecosystem Goods and Services form forests in India, Indian Forester, 139 (1):1-13.
Literature cited 2: Forest Surve of India, (2019). India state of Foret Report. 208p. Hazari Sujoy, Mamoni Kalita and Biswajit Lahiri (2023). The value of NON-Timber Forest Products in Promoting India's Rural Livelihoods, Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research, 10 (2):221-237, October 2023.

ID: 66484
Title: Emergence of a resident Asian Elehant population in Himachal Pradesh:Assessing possibilities and challenges in a non-traditional range
Author: Ramesh K.Pandey, Aishwarya Raj and Aditya Sharma
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (8) Pg No. 459-466 (2025)
Subject: Emergence of a resident Asian Elehant population in Himachal Pradesh:Assessing possibilities and challenges in a non-traditional range
Keywords: Asian Elephant, Himachal Pradesh, Human-elephant conflict, Shiwalik range, Range expansion
Abstract: The state of Himachal Pradesh is situated in Northern Himalayan landscape of India. Sporadic annual movement of elephants has been reported historically from Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand to Col. Sherjung National Park, contiguous to Paonta Sahib in Himachal and adjoining Kaleskar National Park, Haryana. Presence of resident population in this area however is a recent phenomenon since the last few years. Presently, a resident population of 14-16 Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) has established in Sai forests of Paonta Sahib Fiorest Division, in a non-traditional range, highlighting adaptability to fragmented landscapes.This has enhanced cases of human-elephant conflict (HEC) with increased crop raid, damage and human fatality. Efforts have been made by Forest Department with financial assistance under Project Elephant in taking the conversation from conflict to co-existence. The article offers a case study for managing small, isolated herds to balance conservation and coexistence in a human-dominated landscape.
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Literature cited 1: Acharya K.P., Paudesi P.K., Naupane P.R and Kohl M (2016). Human-wildlife conflicts in Nepal. Pattern of human fatalities and injuries caused by large mammals. PLoS One; 11: e0161717. Arjunan M., Holmes C., Puyravaud J.P. and Davidar P. (2006).DO developmental initiatives influence local attitudes toward conservation? A case study from the Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, India . Journal of Environmental Management , 79:188-197.
Literature cited 2: Fernando P. and Pastorini J. (2011).Range-wide status of Asian Elephants.Gajah,35:15-20. Goswami V.R. and Vasudev D. (2017).Triage of conservation needs: The juxtaposition of conflict mitigation and connectivity considerations in heterogeneous, human-dominated landscapes. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution,4:144.

ID: 66483
Title: Understanding recent variations in the zero year-class entries of Indian oil sardine and its impact on the fisheries of Kerala
Author: U. Ganga , Shelton Padua, S. Surya, C. Anulekshmi, K. G. Mini, Somy Kuriakose, S. A. Giya, A. Prince, Shoba Joe Kizhakudan and Grinson George
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 129 (6) 25 Sep 2025 553-558 (2025)
Subject: Understanding recent variations in the zero year-class entries of Indian oil sardine and its impact on the fisheries of Kerala
Keywords: Eco-regions, primary productivity, sardine, small pelagic, spawning stock biomass
Abstract: The Indian oil sardine (IOS) fishery along the Kerala coast from 2021 to 2024 was assessed using an ecoregion approach, revealing a significant increase in recruitment in 2024 compared to previous years, and at varying scales. The ecosystem productivity indicators showed a stronger influence on recruitment dynamics than the biological indicator of spawning stock biomass. The relative contributions of micro-, pico-, and nanoplankton functional groups indicated linkages with the physio-biological dynamics of IOS and need further research. The present study highlights region-specific environment variability, especially during the prespawning and pre-recruitment periods, that needs to be adequately integrated into stock assessments and dynamic management frameworks. Development of species-specific, eco-physiological indicators for timely fisheries governance interventions to sustain the fishery of IOS under changing oceanographic conditions and supporting the development of short-term forecast models is recommended
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Maunder, M. N. and Piner, K. R., Depletion estimation, stockrecruitment relationships, and interpretation of biomass reference points. Fishes, 2024, 9, 447; https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes9110447. Rohit, P. et al., The Enigmatic Indian oil Sardine: An Insight, CMFRI Special Publication No. 130, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, 2018, 154p.
Literature cited 2: Akash, S. et al., Observed links between coastal ocean processes and Indian oil sardine (Sardinella longiceps) fishery along the southwest coast of India. Reg. Stud. Mar. Sci., 2021, 46, 101850; doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2021.101850. Antony Raja, B. T., The Indian oil sardine. Bull. Cent. Mar. Fish. Res. Inst., 1969, 16, 128

ID: 66482
Title: Comparative assessment of mustard (Brassica juncea) genotypes under Populus dectoloides and Eucalyptus teretectornis based agroforestry systems for soil carbon maintenance: an implication for climate change alleviation
Author: Anjana Chauhan and Salil Tewari
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 129 (6) 25 Sep 2025 544-552 (2025)
Subject: Comparative assessment of mustard (Brassica juncea) genotypes under Populus dectoloides and Eucalyptus teretectornis based agroforestry systems for soil carbon maintenance: an implication for climate change alleviation
Keywords: Biomass production, climate resilience , CO2 mitigation, soil carbon
Abstract: The current situation of climate variability can be buffered by the inclusion of agroforestry as a critical land management system. The enormous potential of trees to capture and store carbon from the atmosphere and their role in soil nutrient cycling are globally acknowledged. Alongside this, we need to develop crop varieties that could perform well in competition with trees to share resources like sunlight, water, and soil nutrients. Therefore, the present study was undertaken in the tarai belt of the Himalayan foothills to screen suitable mustard varieties and under Poplar and Eucalyptus-based agroforestry systems. Besides this, biomass and carbon sequestration potential were also quantified for different components. In. Ten different Indian mustard varieties were screened under Populus deltoides and Eucalyptus tereticornis. Variety CS56 produced higher biomass in all three land management systems, i.e., poplar, eucalyptus agroforestry system, and open field E. tereticornis was found to have larger climate resilience potential with higher biomass production (91.99 ± 18.21 to 270.19 ± 16.55 Mg ha-1) and CO2 mitigation (151.92 ± 30.08 to 446.21 ± 27.33 Mg CO2 ha-1). However, biomass production of the mustard crop was better in a poplar-based agroforestry system.. The total Biomass accumulation, carbon content, and carbon dioxide mitigation showed the following trend: eucalyptus + mustard > poplar + mustard> mustard (open field). Biomass deposition in mustard crops varies from sole crop (open field) > Poplar + mustard > Eucalyptus + mustard. The changes in soil carbon stock after two rabi season was recorded to be higher in eucalyptus-based agroforestry (1.29 Mg ha-1) system and lowest in open field (0.43 Mg ha-1). SOC showed improvement under an agroforestry system compared to an open field or pure crop system.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Lal, R. et al., The carbon sequestration potential of terrestrial ecosystems. J. Soil Water Conserv., 2018, 73(6), 145-152. Kumar, B. M. and Kunhamu, T. K., Carbon sequestration potential of agroforestry systems in India: a synthesis. In Agroforestry and Ecosystem Services, Springer, Cham, Switzerland, 2021, pp389-430.
Literature cited 2: Boomiraj, K., Chakrabarti, B., Aggarwal, P. K., Choudhary, R. and Chander, S., Assessing the vulnerability of Indian mustard to climate change. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ., 2010, 138(3-4), 265-273. Suryawanshi, M. N., Patel, A. R., Kale, T. S. and Patil, P. R., Carbon sequestration potential of tree species in the environment of North Maharashtra University Campus, Jalgaon (MS), India. Biosci. discov., 2019, 5(2), 175-179

ID: 66481
Title: Economic assessment of natural farming over conventional methods in Himachal Pradesh, India
Author: Adit Kumar Yadav , Ashu Chande , Rajeshwar Singh Chandel , Rakesh Kumar Gupta , Subhash Sharma, S. Vishnu Shankar and S. Ananthakrishnan
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 129 (6) 25 Sep 2025 537-543 (2025)
Subject: Economic assessment of natural farming over conventional methods in Himachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: Conventional farming, cost of cultivation, economic analysis, Himachal Pradesh, natural
Abstract: India’s agricultural sector has achieved record-breaking food grain production while grappling with significant challenges such as soil degradation and an over-reliance on chemical inputs that threaten its long-term sustainability. The present study examines the effectiveness of natural farming over conventional farming practices in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Key metrics such as cultivation costs, crop yields, and net returns were focused on using the data collected from a primary survey. The findings indicate that natural farming achieves a cropping intensity of 190.62%, while conventional farming reaches 136.12%, suggesting more efficient land utilisation. Additionally, natural farming typically incurs lower cultivation costs, primarily due to the use of locally sourced inputs. For the kharif season, the vegetable–pulse combination in natural farming produced the highest net farm income of | 27,092, compared to | 18,978 from conventional paddy farming. However, challenges like limited market access and labour intensity remain persistent. This study highlights the need for supportive policies to enhance the adoption of natural farming practices, promoting both profitability and environmental sustainability.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Pandey, P. and Panchal, M., Food sustainability in India — a challenge. In Current Trends in Economics, Business and Sustainability. ICEBS 2023 (eds. Aloysius Edward, J. et al.), 2023, Springer, Singapore, pp. 144–151; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3366-2_17. Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Annual report 2023–24. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, 2023; https://agriwelfare.gov.in/en/Annual.
Literature cited 2: Economist Impact, Global food security index 2022, The Economist Group, 2022; https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/project/foodsecurity-index. Nayak, P. and Solanki, H., Pesticides and Indian agriculture — a review. Int. J. Res. Granthaalayah, 2021, 9(5), 250–263; https://doi.org/10.7821/granthaalayah.v9.i5.2021.3930.