ID: 63888
Title: Vegetation type Preference and Habitat use of Kashmir Markhor (Capa falconeri cashmiriensis) in Kazinag National Park, Kashmir, India
Author: Mehraj Bashir, Mustahson F.Fazili, Bilal A.Bhjat, Riyaz Ahmad and Hameem Mushtaq Wani
Editor: Deepak Mishra
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (5) 467- 474 (2021)
Subject: Vegetation type Preference and Habitat use of Kashmir Markhor (Capa falconeri cashmiriensis) in Kazinag National Park, Kashmir, India
Keywords: Slope, Cliff, Habitat, Preferences, Kashmir, Markhor, Kazinag
Abstract: Habitat preferences of the least studied wildcaprid, Kashmir Markhor (Capra falconeri cashmiriensis) was assessed in Kazinag National Park Kashmir by field surveys on 10 predetermined trails/transects and 6 vantage points during different seasons from 2017 to 2018.Data was collected directly from the field through direct observations and evidences of faecal pellets and footprints. Markhor was found to prefer elevations in cold season and higher elevations in warmer seasons, thus shows altitudinal migration. Cliff habitat is most preferred habitat followed by conifers. Riverine and grassland habitats are least preferred whereas alpine meadows are avoided. During winter Markhor prefers south facing slopes (67.30%), while as all the slopes are used almost equally in other seasons. During fawning, females remain at lower elevations, steeper slopes and close to cliffs. The identification of the crucial and preferred areas of Markhor, by this study, can be utilized as a valuable guiding tool in devising conservation and management strategies for the revival of Markhor in Kashmir.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmad R., Haq S., Quereshi S.,M.Puri,M.and Kaul R.(2011).The lost markhor of Pirpanjal:Assessing the edistribution of markhor (Capra falconeri) and other important fauna along the southern slopes of Pirpanja with special reference to resource competition with local grazier communities in Hirpora WLS; Jammu and Kashmir. Wildlife Trust of India, Delhi.
Ahmad R., Sharma N., C.Mishra, C., Singh N.J., Rawat G.S. and Bhatnagar Y.V., (2017).Security size, or socially: what makes karkhor (Capra falconeri) sexually segregate? Journal of Mammalogy, 20 (10:1-9.
Literature cited 2: Ahmad R. Mishra C.Singh N.J., Kaul R. and Bhatnagar Y.V., (2016).Forage and security trade-offs by markhor, Capra falconeri mothers. Current Science, 110:1559-1564.
Albon S..and Langvatn R. (1992).Plant phenology and the benefits of migration in a temperature ungulate, Okios, 1: 502-513.
ID: 63887
Title: Gas Exchange Characteristics in Selected Accessions of Dendrocalamus strictus Roxb. (Male Bamboo)
Author: Ram Gopal, Meena Bakshi
Editor: Deepak Mishra
Year: 2021
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (5) 461-466 (2021)
Subject: Gas Exchange Characteristics in Selected Accessions of Dendrocalamus strictus Roxb. (Male Bamboo)
Keywords: Dendrocalamus strictus, Gas Exchange Characteristics and Physiological Attributes.
Abstract: Five selected accessions of Dendrocalamus strictus Roxb. were evaluated for gas exchange characteristics at Forest Research Institute Campus, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Physiological attributes were monitored using LICOR 6400 Portable Photosynthetic system. Variations in Photosynthetic rate (A) which was maximum (11.54 μmol CO m-2s-1) in accession of Uttarakhand while minimum in accession of Gujarat whereas transpiration rate (E) was maximum (5.88 m mol H2O m-2s-1) in accession of Uttar Pradesh and minimum in accession of Himachal Pradesh followed by Uttarakhand. The stomatal conductance to H2O (Gs) was maximum (0.18) in accession of Uttar Pradesh in consonance with maximum (294.05 μmol CO2mol-1) intercellular CO2 (Ci) where transpiration (E) and vapour pressure deficit (VPD) were minimum in Uttarakhand accession. Instaneous water used efficiency (WUEins) was also maximum in accession of Uttarakhand coupled ins with maximum A and lower E. Among the various accessions, Uttarakhand depicted highest A coupled with high instaneous water use efficiency (WUEins), thus could be exploited for large scale planting with higher ins productivity.
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Literature cited 1: Balasubramanian A., Dayalan K., Manivasakam S. and Rao M.Govinda. (2009).Evolving superior genotype of Eucalyptus for biodrainge under water logged condition. In: Proc. of XIIth world forestry congress. Held at Buenos Aires, Arentina.p.12
Bamboo, Rattan and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (2015).Preparation for the COP21-Paris-negotiation of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change In: International Network in Bamboo and Rattan. (https://www.inbar.int/wp content/uploads/2017/INBVAR-Position-Ppaer-Bamboo-Rattan-the-Convention-on-Climate-Change.pdf.
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Daneil E Bunker,Fabrice Declerck,Jason C.Bradford,Robert K. Colwell,Ivette Perfecto,Oliver L Phillips,Mahesh Sankaran, Shahid Naeem (2005.Species loss and aboveground carbon storage in a tropical forest. Science, 310:1029-1031.
ID: 63886
Title: Impact of growing Media on seedling growth and production in Andaman Padauk (Pterocarpus dalbergioides Roxb)
Author: Jaisankar, B.Augustine Jerard and E.Manasseh Moses
Editor: Deepak Mishra
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (5) 455- 460 (2021)
Subject: Impact of growing Media on seedling growth and production in Andaman Padauk (Pterocarpus dalbergioides Roxb)
Keywords: Pterocarpus dalbergioides, Padauk, Growing media, Nursery, Elite seedlings, Vermicompost
Abstract: A study was conducted on impact of growing media on initial seedling growth and production of Pterocarpus dalbergioides at ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair during August to December 2019 in a complete randomized design with eight different growing media treatments. The results revealed the treatment T6viz.,Soil + Sand + FYM +Vermicompost (1:1:1:1) as better for maximum shoot length, number of nodules, total fresh and dry weight , volume index , quality index, Chlorophyll a,b,total chlorophyll and carotenoid content of the seedlings followed by T7(Soil+SandFYM+Popultry manure(1:1:1:1) and T8 (soil +Sand+FYM +Decomposed coir pith (1:1:1:1).It is suggested that treatment T6 could be used in the nursery for successful raising elite seedlings of Pedauk.
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Agbo C.V. and Omaliko C.M. (2006).Initiation and growth of shoots of Gongronema latifolia Benth stem cutting in different rooting media.fr.J.Biotechnology, 5: 425-428.
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Wasthi R.P., Godara R.K.and Kaith N.S. (1996).Interaction effect of vamycorrhizae and Azotobacter inoculation on peach seedlings.Indin J.Hortic., 53 (1): 8-13.
ID: 63885
Title: Floristic Diversity along Altitudinal Gradient in Shopian Forest Range of J. & K., India
Author: Javeed A. Mugloo , Mir Adil , Nazir A. Pala , Megna Rashid
Editor: Deepak Mishra
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (5) 449- 454 (2021)
Subject: Floristic Diversity along Altitudinal Gradient in Shopian Forest Range of J. & K., India
Keywords: Altitude, Management, Species, Sampling, Regeneration, Silviculture.
Abstract: The present study was carried out in the Shopian Forest Range in Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Territory of India. The study area was divided into three altitudinal gradients (1800m-2100m; 2100-2400m; 2400- 2700m) and stratified random sampling technique was used to study the community composition and phyto-sociological parameters of the vegetation. A total of 53 plant species belonging to 35 families were reported including 09 trees, 08 shrubs and 36 herbs. Poaceae was the dominant family represented by seven species, followed by Pinaceae, Rosaceae and Fabaceae with four species each. The presence of six trees, seven shrub and twenty eight herb species were found in the lower altitude with Pinus wallichiana as dominant tree species. The mid altitude had species richness of 07 tree species, 06 shrub and 25 herb species. The Shannon diversity index showed a decreasing trend from lower altitude to higher one in all three life forms. The distribution and species richness pattern of different species are affected by various locality factors and can be used for managerial aspects. Hence the present study can form a baseline for implementing management aspects for conservation, regeneration strategies and application of silvicultural systems at different altitudes and species wise.
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Literature cited 1: Bharali S., Paul A., Khan L.M. and Singha B.L. (2011). Species diversity and community structure of a temperate mixed Rhododendron Forest along an altitudinal gradient in west Slang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Nature and Science, 9 (12): 101-105.
Bhat J.A.,Kumar M.,Negi A.K.,Todaria N.P.,Malik Z.A., Pala N.A., Kumar A. and Shukla G. (2020). Species diversity of woody vegetation along altitudina gradient of the Western Himalayas. Global Ecology and Conservation, 24e01302.
Literature cited 2: Bhardwaj D.R., Banday M.,Pala N.A., Rajput R.S. (2016).Variation of biomass and carbon pool with NDVI and altitude in sub-tropical forests of north-western Himalaya.Environment Monitoring and Assessmnt.188:635; DOI10.1007/s10661-016-5626-3
Brang P.Schonenberger W., Ott E. and Gardner R.H. (2001).Forests as Protection from natural hazards.In:Evans.J.(Ed).The Forests Handbook.Blackwell Science Ltd.,Oxford,pp.53-81.
ID: 63884
Title: Effect of Potting Media on Growth and Quality parameters of Juniperus polycarpos C. Koch Seedlings under Nursery Condition
Author: P. S. Negi, Sandeep Sharma, Neha Thakur
Editor: Deepak Mishra
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (5) 443- 448 (2021)
Subject: Effect of Potting Media on Growth and Quality parameters of Juniperus polycarpos C. Koch Seedlings under Nursery Condition
Keywords: Juniperus polycarpos, Quality Parameters, Quality Index, Volume Index, Sturdiness Quotient, Root Shoot Ratio.
Abstract: A trial was conducted to study the effect of different potting media on the growth performance of Juniperus polycarpos under nursery condition. One year old seedlings of J. polycarpos raised in germination beds were transplanted in polybags filled with different combination of potting media with seven treatments comprising various combinations of soil, sand and farmyard manure and five replication in completely randomized design to study their effect on seedling growth and quality parameters. Significant differences were observed in shoot length, collar diameter, root length, number of roots, root and shoot biomass of J. polycarpos seedlings raised in different potting media. Maximum growth of various seedling parameters viz., shoot length (58.80cm), collar diameter (6.98mm), root length (55.24cm), number of roots (58.53) was recorded in treatment T7 i. e. Soil + Sand + FYM (1:1:1) where as minimum growth of various seedling parameters was recorded in treatment T1 i.e. nursery soil. Maximum fresh shoot biomass (32.35 g seedlings-1) was recorded in treatment T4, whereas fresh root biomass (9.08 g seedlings-1) and total fresh biomass (40.85g seedlings-1) was recorded in treatment T7 . Maximum dry shoot biomass (17.33 g seedlings-1) was recorded in treatment T5 whereas dry root biomass (4.60 g seedlings-1) and total dry biomass (21.86g seedlings-1) was recorded in treatment T7. Maximum value of various seedling quality parameters viz., root shoot ratio (0.27), volume index (2864.75) and Quality index (1.79) was also observed in seedling grown in treatment T7 and whereas least value of sturdiness quotient (8.40) was observed in treatment T1 (nursery soil) which is at par with treatment T7. The study recommended raising of seedlings of J. polycarpos in soil, sand and farmyard manure (1:1:1) for production of quality nursery stock.
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Literature cited 2: Chand T.,Devar K.V., and Vikas (2007). Influence of growing media on seedling growth and biomass of laurel (Terminalia tomentosa Heyne ex Roth). The Asian Journal of Soil Science, 2 (1):83-85.
Chandrashekhar M.B., Singh S and Roy P.S. (2003). Geospatial Modeling Techniques for Rapid Assessment of Phytodiversity at Landscape level in western Himalayas,Himachal Pradesh.Current Science,84 (5): 663-670.
ID: 63883
Title: Indian Timbers for Veneering - A Review
Author: V. Prakash, M. P. Singh, D. N. Uday, D. Sujatha, M. C. Kiran, Narasimha Murthy
Editor: Deepak Mishra
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (5) 431- 442 (2021)
Subject: Indian Timbers for Veneering - A Review
Keywords: Plywood, Wood Based Panels, Agroforestry, Plantation Timbers, Short Rotation, Secondary Species.
Abstract: Conservation oriented forest management policies and total ban on commercial logging from natural forest has led the plywood industry in India to a situation of shortage of traditional timber raw material which is used for manufacturing wood-based panels. The shortage of raw materials has forced many wood-based product mills to operate below their installed production capacities. The wood-based industries in India are managing to survive on the availability of timber outside forest, secondary species and other lesser-known Indian hardwoods. The industry is dependent on imported timber species to some extent as a source of raw material.
Under this circumstance, the study on lesser-known Indian hardwoods which can be grown in agro forestry and farm forestry plantation will help in making use of these species for plywood manufacturing and thereby ensuring uninterrupted supply of raw materials for production of plywood and other wood-based panels. Keeping this in view, a series of studies has been carried out at Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI) to investigate the suitability of secondary species of timbers or lesser-known Indian hardwoods especially the short rotation plantation grown timbers for the manufacture of plywood. This is a compilation of the outcome of such studies carried out at IPIRTI.
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Literature cited 1: Bing.Xue and Hu Yingcheng (2013). Analysis of the microstructure and mechanical properties of laminated veneer lumber, BioRes.8(2):2681-2695.
Chauhan R.S., Jadega D.B.,Thakur N.S., Jha S.K. and M.S. Sankanur (20180.Selection of Candidate Plus Trees (CPTs) of Malabar Neem (Melia dubia Cav). for Enhancement of Farm Productivity in South Gujarat, India.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.,7(5): 3582-3592.
Literature cited 2: Chudnoff Martin. (1984).Tropical timbers of the world.Agric.Handb.607.Washington.DC:U.S.Department of Agriculture.Page 244
Darmawan W., Nandika D., Massijaya Y., Kabe A., Rahayu I., Denaud L. and Ozarska B. (2015). Lathe check characteristics of fast growing sengon veneers and their effect on LVL glue-bond and bending strength.J Mat Processing Technol, 215:181-188.
ID: 63882
Title: Wild Relatives of Cultivated Crops in Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu, India
Author: S. P. Nithya , S. Arumugam , B. Karthik , R. Manikandan , C. Murugan
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (4) 405- 409 (2021)
Subject: Wild Relatives of Cultivated Crops in Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu, India
Keywords: Wild Relatives, Flora, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, Conservation Measures.
Abstract: The present paper deals with the documentation and conservation of wild relatives of cultivated crops from the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (GoMBR), Tamil Nadu. The present study resulted in documentation of 47 wild relatives of cultivated species from the study area. For each plant the correct botanical name, family name, habit, vernacular names and uses are provided. The various threats faced by the wild relatives and suitable conservation strategies are discussed.
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Literature cited 1: Abraham Z. and Narayanana S.L. (2004). Wild relatives of cultivated plants. In: Tail Nadu Biodiversity strategy and action plan, wild plant diversity (R. Annamalai,Ed), Tamil Nadu Forest Department, pp.123-157.
Arora R.K. (1991). Plant diversity in the Indian gene centre.In:Plant genetic resources conservation and management (R.S. Paroda and R.K.Arora,Eds)., International Board for plant Genetic Resources. New Delhi, pp.25-54.
Literature cited 2: Arora R.K. (2000). Wild Relatives of Cultivated Plants. In: Flora of India. Introductory Volume Part II.Botanicl Survey of India, Calcutta, pp.218-234.
Daniel P.and Umamaheshwari P. (2001). Flora of Gulf of Mannar,Southern India. Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta, 688 pp.
ID: 63881
Title: New Distributional Records to Lichen Biota of Assam, India
Author: Prashant Kumar Behera , Sanjeeva Nayaka , Dalip Kumar Upreti , Rajveer Singh Chauhan
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (4) 400-404 (2021)
Subject: New Distributional Records to Lichen Biota of Assam, India
Keywords: Biodiversity, Lichenized Fungi, North-East India, Mycobiota, Mega Diversity.
Abstract: In a recent survey of lichen from five districts of Assam a total of 138 species belonging to 34 genera and 16 families were collected. Out of the total 37 species are being collected for the first time from Assam state. A large portion of these new reports belong to family Graphidaceae (15 species). In the whole study crustose lichens were dominant (123 spp.) with maximum representation of graphidaceous (59 spp.). Frequent encountering of previously unrecorded species from Assam indicates the lichen richness and insufficient exploration in the state.
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Awasthi D.D. (2007). A Compendium of the Macroichens from India,Nepal and Srilanka.Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh,Dehradun,India.
Literature cited 2: Bajpai R.,Nayaka S., and Upreti D.K. (2018). Extended distribution of lichen general Heiomasia and Herpothallon in India.Phytotaxonomy, 17:31-38.
Bungartz F., Dutan-Patino V.L.and Elix J.A., (2013).The lichen genera Cryptothecia ,Herpothallon and Helminthocarpon 9Arthniales) in the Galapagaos Islands, Ecuador.Lichenologist, 45 (6): 737-762.
ID: 63880
Title: Collection and Distribution of Mahua (Madhuca longifolia), Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) and other NTFP's in Critical Tiger Connectivity Corridor of Maharashtra
Author: Anil Kumar Nair , Mahendra Bhojram Raut , Manisha Ashraf , Rajat Thanekar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (4) 374- 394 (2021)
Subject: Collection and Distribution of Mahua (Madhuca longifolia), Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) and other NTFP's in Critical Tiger Connectivity Corridor of Maharashtra
Keywords: NTFP, Tiger, Nagzira, Tadoba, Central India
Abstract: Vidarbha Tiger Landscape in Maharashtra is an important Tiger Panthera tigris tigris connectivity linkage between Central India Tiger Conservation Landscape. The Nagzira Nawegaon Brahmapuri landscape acts as sinks for the Tiger source populations between Tadoba, Pench and Kanha Tiger Reserves from North to South and Vice Versa. These corridors are inhabited with several villages, dependent on the forest resources for subsistence and supplementary income. The major source of supplementary income post agriculture period for villages are collection of Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon), Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) and other Non-Timber Forest Produces, also the trigger points for human wildlife conflict. Several programmes on reducing dependence on forest resources are implemented in these connectivity corridors by government agencies and Non-Government Organizations. This study from Vidarbha Landscape, first time documents collection and distribution of two of the most collected and other selective NTFP tree species in village common and agriculture areas, between the two Tiger connectivity corridors; Nagzira Nawegaon Tiger Reserve and Brahmapuri Forest Division near Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. The findings of study indicate marginal landholders and landless more dependent on collection of these resources. The findings of the study contribute towards developing inclusive corridor and conflict management plan for both the regions.
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Hansda R. (20090.The outlook for Non-Wood Forest Products in Asia and the Pacific, Working Pape r No. APFSOS ii/WP/2009/18.Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok.
ID: 63879
Title: Development of Allometric Biomass Models for Hevea brasiliensis Müll. Arg. Plantation of Bangladesh: A Non-Destructive Approach
Author: Mahmood Hossain , Chameli Saha , Mohammad Raqibul Hasan Siddique , S. M. Rubaiot Abdullah , S.M. Zahirul Islam , Falgoonee Kumar Mondol , Md. Zaheer Iqbal , Mariam Akhter , Henry Matieu
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (4) 366- 373 (2021)
Subject: Development of Allometric Biomass Models for Hevea brasiliensis Müll. Arg. Plantation of Bangladesh: A Non-Destructive Approach
Keywords: Allometric Model, Bangladesh, Biomass, Hevea brasiliensis, Non-Destructive.
Abstract: Hevea brasiliensis Müll. Arg. is exotic in Bangladesh and largescale plantation has been established under governmental and private sectors for the production of natural rubber to meet the domestic demand. This species can sequestrate higher carbon compared to other species due to its fast-growing nature. Further promotion of this species is expecting in near future for both the economic and environmental benefits as a mitigation measure of climate change consequences. Allometric biomass models are important to estimate the biomass and carbon stocking. A non-destructive method was adopted to derive the allometric biomass models for H. brasiliensis in Bangladesh. The stem volume of 583 individuals of H. brasiliensis trees and biomass expansion factor (BEF) were used to estimate the total above-ground biomass (TAGB). A total of four allometric equations with natural logarithm were tested to derive best-fit biomass models for stem and TAGB. While five models were tested to derive the model of Biomass Expansion Factor (BEF). BEF = 24.872 * D^-0.765 was selected as the best-fit model of BEF. However, allometric models for stem and total above-ground biomass were Ln (Stem biomass) = -2.476+ 1.655*Ln (D) + 0. 746*Ln (H) and Ln (TAGB) = 0.738 + 0.890*Ln(D) + 0.746*Ln(H) respectively. The best-fit TAGB model showed the highest efficiency in biomass estimation compared to commonly used regional, pan-tropical, and species-specific biomass models in terms of model prediction error (MPE), model efficiency (ME).
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Literature cited 1: Alvarez E., Rodri guez L., Duque A., Saldarriaga J., Cabrera K., de las Salas G., del Valle I., Lema A., Moreno F. and Orrego S. (2012). Tree above-ground biomass allometrics for carbon stocks estimation in the natural forests of Colombia, Forest Ecology and Management, 267:297-308.
ArokiarajP., Jones H.,Olsson O., et al. (2002). Towards Molecular Genetic Improvement of Wood and Latex Production of Hevea brasilensis:Enhancement of the Carbon Sink Capacity .IN: Proceeding: Fifth Joint Workshop of the Secretariat of the United Nations Conference onTrade and Development and the International Rubber Study Group on Rubber and the Environment, UK, Glasgow.2002. International Rubber Study Group, pp.1-9.
Literature cited 2: Basuki T.M., van Laake P.E., Skidmore A.K. and Hussin Y.A. (2009).Allometric equations for estimating the above-ground biomass in tropical lowland Dipterocarp forests, Forest Ecology and Management,257:1684-1694.
B.F.D (2016).Zoni ng for Tree and Forest Assessment in Bangladesh. Dhaka, Bangladesh Forest Department and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 57 pp.
ID: 63878
Title: Estimates of Components of Variance, Genetic Gain and Heritability for Growth, Physiological and Biochemical Traits of Casuarina Clones under Varying Levels of Salinity Stress
Author: Rakesh Kumar Garg , Palwinder Bassi , A. Nicodemus , O. P. Choudhary , Nirmaljit Kaur
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (4) 361- 365 (2021)
Subject: Estimates of Components of Variance, Genetic Gain and Heritability for Growth, Physiological and Biochemical Traits of Casuarina Clones under Varying Levels of Salinity Stress
Keywords: Genetic Gain, Heritability, Variation, Casuarina, Saline Water.
Abstract: Eight clones of Casuarina (four of Casuarina junghuhniana and four of inter-specific hybrids of Casuarina equisetifolia × C. junghuhniana) were subjected to saline water irrigation with different concentrations of NaCl viz., 0, 40, 80 and 120 mM. After twelve months of study period, significant genetic variability was observed among clones for growth, physiological and biochemical traits. High estimates of heritability with reasonable genetic advance were observed for plant height, collar diameter, plant fresh weight, plant dry weight and root length. Increase in genetic advance with increase in salinity levels (with highest genetic advance at 120 mM NaCl) coupled with high heritability estimates for all the characters suggested the potentiality of clonal material for improvement through selection for planting under saline soils.
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Literature cited 1: Allen J.A., Chambers J.L. and Stine M (1994). Prospects for increasing the salt tolerance of forest trees a review. Tree Physiology, 14:843-853.
Anon. (2013). Annual Report (2013) of Central Soil Salinity Research Institute,Karnal,Haryana,India.
Literature cited 2: Bassi P.,Garg R.K.,Choudhary O.Pand Kaur N (20200 Effect of salinity stress soon growth related physiological and biochemical traits of Casuarina clones in nursery.Indian J.Agroforestry, 22 (1): 90-96.
Bates L.S., Waldren R.P. and Tears I.D. (1973). Rapid determination of free proline for water stress studies. Plant and Soil, 39:205-207.
ID: 63877
Title: Phytochemical Investigation of Moringa oleifera Lam. through GC-MS and Elemental Analysis
Author: Anita Kumari , Malkiat Chand Sidhu
Editor: None
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (4) 351- 360 (2021)
Subject: Phytochemical Investigation of Moringa oleifera Lam. through GC-MS and Elemental Analysis
Keywords: Bioactive Compounds, Medicinal Value, GC-MS Analysis, Phytoconstituents, WD-XRF.
Abstract: Moringa oleifera Lam. is of immense medicinal importance. Phytochemical screening of its leaves, stem and flowers using aqueous, ethanol, acetone and hexane as solvents has revealed the presence of alkaloids, amino acids, anthocyanins, betaxanthin, carbohydrates, flavonoids, glycosides, steroids, terpenoids etc. Ethanol as a solvent and leaves of M. oleifera has been found comparatively better source of phytochemicals. Based on this, ethanol leaf extract was further investigated for Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Different bioactive compounds like 2,5-Octadecadiynoic acid, methyl ester, Corymbolone, Fenretinide, 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, 2,3-bis[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]propyl ester, (Z,Z,Z) etc. have been reported. Some of these compounds are anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritis, anti-histaminic, anti-microbial etc. Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray fluorescence (WD-XRF) has depicted the presence of magnesium, phosphorus, sulphur, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc etc. in the leaves. Some of the reported elements and compounds are playing a decisive role in the regulation of various human physiological processes. Both elements and chemical compounds, individually or in different combinations are of medicinal importance, thus justifying the use of M. oleifera in traditional medicines.
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Literature cited 1: Aba P.E. and Asuzu I.U.(2018).Mechanisms of actions of some bioactive anti-diabetic principles from phytochemicals of medicinal plants: A review. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources,9:85-96.
Abdul G., Ali Z., Ishtiaq M., Maqbool M. and Parveen S. (2012). Estimation of micronutrients in some important medicinal plants of Soon Valley district Khushab, Pakistan. African Journal of Biotechnology,11: 14386-14391.
Literature cited 2: Ajayi A.O. and Akintola T.A. (2010).Evaluation of antibacterial activity of some medicinal plants on common enteric food-borne pathogens. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 4: 314-316.
Ajayi I.A,Ajibade O. and Oderinde R.A. (2011). Preliminary phytochemical analysis of some plant seeds. Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, 1:58-62.
ID: 63876
Title: Litter Production, Decomposition, and Nutrient Release in Silver Fir (Abies pindrow) and Spruce (Picea smithiana) Forests of Northwest Himalayas
Author: Ombir Singh , V. P. Panwar , Akhlaq Amin Wani
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (4) 346-350 (2021)
Subject: Litter Production, Decomposition, and Nutrient Release in Silver Fir (Abies pindrow) and Spruce (Picea smithiana) Forests of Northwest Himalayas
Keywords: Litter, Conifers, Nutrients, Silver Fir, Spruce
Abstract: Temperate forests of silver fir and spruce in western Himalayas meet high turnover of litter fall of 10393.97 ± 488.43 kg/ha/y and 9708.17 ± 1341.07 kg/ha/y, respectively. The decomposition rates (decay constant - k) are also very low (0.221 to 0.294) in both the species. Accordingly, a time period of 10 to 13 years is required for decomposing 95 per cent of total litter in these forests. Low concentration of N, P and K nutrients were observed in the month of April in which maximum needle fall was recorded in both the species. Nearly 35 per cent and 38 per cent of the nutrients may be withdrawn from the needles before leaf fall in silver fir and spruce, respectively. The mobility of different nutrients from decomposing needle litter is found as: K > Mg > P > N > Ca and K > Ca > N > P > Mg for silver fir and spruce, respectively. The annual nutrient return was observed as: Ca > N > K > Mg > Pin both these temperate coniferous species.
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Bisht V.K.,Nautiyal B.P., Kuniyal C.P., Prasad P. and Sundriyal R.C. 92014). Litter production ,Decompsition, and Nutrient Release in Sualpine Forest Communities of the Northwest Himalaya. Journal of Ecosystems.doi:10.1155/2014/294867.
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Champion H.G., and Seth S.K., (1968). A revised Survey of the Forest types of India .Govt.of India.Manager of Publications.New Delhi.
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Title: Forest Ecosystem Services Contribution in the Sustainable Development Goals: A Case Study from the Western Ghats Region in Karnataka
Author: M. Balasubramanian
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (4) 339-345 (2021)
Subject: Forest Ecosystem Services Contribution in the Sustainable Development Goals: A Case Study from the Western Ghats Region in Karnataka
Keywords: Forest, Ecosystems Service, Sustainable Development, Travel Cost Method, Karnataka.
Abstract: The main objective of the study is to establish the connection between forest ecosystem services (poverty and hunger reduction, valuation of different ecosystem services, sustainable consumption) and sustainable development goals in the Western Ghats region in Karnataka. The present study has used both primary and secondary data to establish the linkages between forest ecosystem services and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The information of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) collection, consumption and economic valuation have been obtained through the household survey from 148 tribal households from Biligiri Rangasawmy and Nagarhole National Park in the Western Ghats in Karnataka. The valuation of recreation services was undertaken through the travel cost method from the 275 tourist visitors of the both wildlife sanctuary. The total value of ecosystem services at the ₹ 52.61 million for 2018. The highest contribution carbon sequestration at 29 million was from followed by recreation services at ₹ 7.8 million, provisioning services at $ 3.6 million and soil erosion prevention at ₹ 2.18 million in the both protected areas in the Western Ghats in Karnataka. The major policy implication of the study is the understanding, importance and valuation of forest ecosystem services for designing local land use management as well as sustainable livelihood of poor.
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Literature cited 1: Adekola O., Morardet S., de Groot R. and Grelot F. (2008). September. The economic and livelihood value of provisioning services of the Ga-Mampa wetland, South Africa.
Ahenkan A. and Boon E. (2011). Improving the supply chain of non-timber forest products in Ghana.In Supply Chain Management-New Perspectives.IntechOpen.
Literature cited 2: Angelsen A., Jagger P., Babigumira R., ,Belcher B., Hogarth N.J.Bauch S.,Borner J., Smith-Hall C. and Wunder S. (2014).Environmental income and rural livelihoods: a global -comparative analysis.World Development,64, pp.S12-S28.
ID: 63874
Title: Biomonitoring of Water Quality by the Use of Aquatic Macroinvertebrates of the Mahan River in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, India
Author: Anish V. Pachu , Sudhir Kumar , V. Mohan , V. Jeeva
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (4) 328-338(2021)
Subject: Biomonitoring of Water Quality by the Use of Aquatic Macroinvertebrates of the Mahan River in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, India
Keywords: Biomonitoring, Macroinvertebrates, Water Quality, Mahan River, MWQI.
Abstract: Aquatic macroinvertebrates in the perennial/seasonal streams of the River Mahan in the Mahan Reserved forest in Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh were sampled semi-quantitatively with a view to ascertain biological water quality by employing the Macroinvertebrate Water Quality Index (MWQI). The study identified 747 individuals of macroinvertebrates comprising of 32 taxa belonging to 10 orders and 28 families with Ephemeroptera (57%) and Odonata (54%) as the dominant taxa respectively during monsoon and summer. Abundance and richness of macroinvertebrates were relatively high during summer than during the monsoons. Among the Biotic Indices of macroinvertebrates used for bio-monitoring, the Taxa Tolerance Score (TTS) indicated 'good' with 'clean, but slightly impacted' water quality, that of the Average Score Per Taxon (ASPT) was 'moderate' and the Macroinvertebrate Water Quality Index (MWQI) indicated 'fair' water quality with 'significant pollution' respectively during both the sampling seasons. This study has improved the authors' knowledge about aquatic biodiversity of the water course and to improve the evaluation of water quality by employing biotic indices based on macroinvertebrates.
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Literature cited 1: Abbasi T. and Abbasi S.A.92011). Water quality indices based on bioassessment: The biotic indices. Journal of Water and Health, 9 (2):330-48.
Ahmad F. and Goparaju L. (2017).Spatio-temporal dynamics of mines in Singrauli,India:An analysis using geospatial technology.Journal of Geomatics, 11(1):1-7.
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Areendran G., Rao P., Raj K., Mazumdar S. and Puri K (2013). Land use/land cover change dynamics analysis in mining areas of Singrauli district in Madhya Pradesh, India. Tropical Ecology, 54(2): 239-250.