Enter records

ID: 63873
Title: Estimation of Net Primary Productivity and Net Annual Assimilation in the forests of Kumaun Himalaya
Author: Richa Sharma, Smita Chaudhary and Neeraj Kumar Sharma
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (4) 319-327 (2021)
Subject: Estimation of Net Primary Productivity and Net Annual Assimilation in the forests of Kumaun Himalaya
Keywords: Net Annual Uptake, Biomass increment, Litter fall, Root mortality, Caron flux
Abstract: Estimation of carbon uptake by the forests is required to measure the carbon flux of a region. In present study, net primary productivity (NPP) and net annual assimilation (NAA) of carbon was estimated in forests of Kumaun Himalaya by integration of field-based measurements and information generated using satellite data. Aboveground NPP was estimated by quantification of aboveground biomass increment, root mortality and litterfall. Root mortality value was added to the biomass accumulation of root component to compute the total belowground productivity. Net annual assimilation 9NAA) was computed as a difference between carbon uptake in NPP AND LITTERFALL PLUS ROOT MORTALITY.npp values ranged from 5.20 t/ha/yr (degraded sal forest) to 21.38 t/ha/yr (temperate conifer forest).Total estimated values of net annual uptake of carbon and net annul assimilation of carbon in the study area were 748.93 x 10 4 t/yr and 457.27 x10 4 t/yr, respectively. Estimation of NPP an NAA are useful for further computation of carbon flux to know the status of forest as sink or source of carbon to the atmosphere.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Adhikari B.S.,Rawat Y.S.and Singh S.P. (1995). Structure and function of high-altitude forests of Central Himalaya:I.Dry matter dynamics.Annals of Botany, 75:237-248. Arthur M.A. and Fahey T.J., (1992).Biomass and nutrients in an Engelmann spruce-sub-alpine fir forest in north central Colorado:Pools,annual production, and internal cycling.Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 22: 315-325.
Literature cited 2: Bargali S.S.,Singh R.Pand Singh S.P (1992).Structure and function on an age series Eucalyptus plantations in Central Himalaya:II.Nutrient Dynamics.Annals of Botany, 69:413-421. Bo Yu,Fng Chen and Hanyue Chen (2019).NPP estimation using random forest and impact feature variable importance ananlysis. Journal of Spatial Science, 64: 1, 173-192, DOI: 10.1080/14498596.2017.1367331.

ID: 63872
Title: Effect of PGPR and VAM fungi on seed germination and seedling Growth Enhancement of Kusum (Schleichera oleosa)
Author: S. Ghosal and S.S. Bhat
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 195-199 (2021)
Subject: Effect of PGPR and VAM fungi on seed germination and seedling Growth Enhancement of Kusum (Schleichera oleosa)
Keywords: Kusum, Germination, Azotobacter, VA, PSB
Abstract: An experiment was conducted in the Research farm of ICAR-Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, Ranchi during 2014-15 to 2016-17 to visualize the effect of seed inoculation with Azotobacter, Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) and Vasicular Arbascular Mycorrhiza (VAM) on seed germination and seedling growth of kusum Schleichera oleosa) .The experiment was conducted in a Randomized Block Design in a actorial mode in 8-20 replications ( depending upon year) .Out of three years of study, no liming was done on first year and in rest two years, liming was done @25g/polytube. Result showed that all the PGPRs e.g. Azotobacter, PSB and VAM Fungi reduced germination per cent to the tune of 32, 40 and 26 per cent , respectively under no liming condition i.e. in 2014-15.However, under liming condition, Azotobacter and VAM Fungi increased seed germination per cent to the tune of 60 and 90 per cent, but PSB, again reduced germination percent by 47 per cent in 2016-17.Seed germination was very less in 2015-16 due to poor seed formation effected by harsh climate on that year. Study of interaction of PGPR suggested that combination of PSB either with Azotobacter or with VAM is detrimental for seed germination. In general, it was observed that whenever, treatments proved to be promising for seed germination, it influenced plant growth also positively. VAM inoculation could increase basal diameter by 107 per cent and plant height by 111 per cent in 2016-17. Similarly, Azotobacter inoculation increased basal diameter 60 per cent and plant height by 51 per cent, respectively.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Amutha M., Alagar M. and Chozhan K. 2009) .Synergistic Effect of Azospirillum brasilense, VAM ,Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Scirpophaga incertulas Wlk.on Oryza sativa L.Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 17 (2) : 375-79. Gauri S.S., Mandal S.M.and Pati B.R. (2012) .Impact of Azotobacter exopolysaccharides on sustainable agriculture. Appl.Microbiol. Biotehnol.95: 331-8.
Literature cited 2: Ghosal S. Meena S.C., Ghosh J. and Thamilarashi K. (2016).Strategy for application of macro-micronutrients and liming in acid lateritic soils of Jharkhand for sustainable growth of Flemingia semilata. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 86 (2) : 202-207. Hawes M.C., Gunawardena U., Miyasaka S. and Zhao X. (2000) .The role of root border cells in plant defense. Trends Plant Sci., 5: 128-133.

ID: 63871
Title: Study on Particle Board made from Nipapalm (Nypa fruticans) Stem and Rajkoroi (Albizia richardina) wood
Author: M.M.Rahman, K.Akhter, S.Hossain and M.R.Islam
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 191-194 (2021)
Subject: Study on particle Board made from Nipapalm (Nypa Fruticans) Stem and Rajkoroi (Albizia richardiana) Wood
Keywords: Nipa palm stem, Rajkoroi, Modulus of rupture, Internal bond strength, Urea formaldehyde
Abstract: The study was conducted to find out the suitability of making particleboard using nipa palm (Nypa fruticans) stem and rajkoroi (Albizia richardiana) wood chips. Particleboards were fabricated at six different ratios of nipa palm stem and rajkoroi wood chips such as 100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75, 10:90 and 0:100.Characterisitcs of particleboards such as modulus of rupture, internal bond strength, water absorption, thickness welling and moisture content were measured. Results shows that particleboards made from 100%rajkoroi wood chips have the highest static bending properties and highest tensile strength properties of other particle boards but 100% nipa palm stem chips have the lowest static bending and lowest tensile strength properties of other particleboards.10% nipa palm stem chips mixed particle board have the highest bending strength and tensile strength is better than 100% nipa palm stem chips and other mixing chips of particle boards. Mechanical, water resistance and dimensional stability properties were tested according to Indian standard specification. Tensile strength passed the British and German standard specification and nearest of Indian Standard, bending strength was found nearest to Indian Standard but lower than German and British Standard specification.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Anon.(1977).Methods of test for particleboard and boards for other lingo-cellulosic materials (First revision) IS: 2380 (Part 1to xx1).Standards Institutions, New Delhi, India.66 pp. Anon.(1979).Specification for wood chip board and methods of test for particleboard.BS: 5669.British Standard Institution, 28pp.
Literature cited 2: Anon. (1985) .Specification for wood particleboards (medium density) for general purposes (First revision) IS: 3087-1985.Indian standard. Institution New Delhi, 19pp. Andrzej M.K (2001) .Medium density fireboard made from Eucaliptus salinga, Forest production journal, 51(10): 47-50.

ID: 63870
Title: Stability of stem form quotient in clones of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh across Southern India
Author: Smith G. Nair, Sivakumar Veerasamy, A.Vijayaraghavan, G.Suresh, A.Anees, A.Vinothkumar and T.Yuvaraj
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 183-190 (2021)
Subject: Stability of stem form quotient in clones of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh across Southern India
Keywords: Eucalyptus, Form quotient, Stability analysis, GEI, Single tree volume, Stem taper
Abstract: Stem taper, often quantified as form quotient or form factor, is an index of the narrowing of tree trunk with respect to its height. It is a heritable character influenced by environment. Single tree volume calculations without taking the form factor into account may not give accurate values. Use of a general form factor instead of specific form factor for each clone, even in the case of clear boles like Eucalyptus camaldulensis may result in an overestimation or underestimation of volume. This significant as E.camaldulensis is a pulp wood species and form quotient near to one indicate lesser taper and higher pulpwood recovery. This study explores the variation in form quotient across locations for E.camaldulensis clones and the genotype X environment interaction (GEI) effects on form quotient across four sites viz., Marakkanam, Ariyalur, Tirupati and Karaikal.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Adesoye P.O., and Popoola O.D.(2016) .Determinants of stem form: Application to Tectona grandis (Linn.F) stands. Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 35 (5): 338-354. Ajay C., Bera S.K., Singh, A.L. Kumar N., Gangadhar K. and Kona P. (2020) .Evaluation of Genotype x Environment Interaction and Yield stability Analysis in Peanut Under Phosphorus Stress Condition Using Stability Parameters of AMMI Model. Agric. Res., 9: 477-486.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-020-00458-3
Literature cited 2: Anandan A., Sabesan T., Ramasamy E., Rajiv G., Muthalagan N., and Suresh R. (2009) .Appraisal of Environmental interaction on Quality Traits of Rice by Additive Main Effects and Multiplicative Interaction Analysis. Cereal Research Communications-CEREAL RES COMMUN, 37:131-140. Babic V., Babic M., Ivanovic M., Marija K.B. and Dmitrijevic M. (2010) .Understanding and utilization of genotype-by-environment interaction in maize breeding. Genetika, 42 (1) : 79-90.

ID: 63869
Title: Parijat: A tree from heaven with confused identity on the God’s earth
Author: Kaushalendra Kumar Jha
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 175-182 (2021)
Subject: Parijat: A tree from heaven with confused identity on the God’s earth
Keywords: Hindu faith, Parijat, Harshringar, Baobab
Abstract: In the present context, two trees, Harshringar and Baobab, are in contention for being established as Parijat, a tree from heaven revered by Hindus, based on cultural practices as well as available evidence in literature. The former is indigenous while the latter is of African origin. The faith in Harshringar has existed longer than introduction of the exotic Baobab which has some official credentials to its credit. The lack of clarity needs to be addressed based on further research on the topic.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Agrawal V. (2020) .Mata Bhoomi. First Edition. Prabhat Pakashan. Delhi .(https://www.prabhat books.com/mata-booomi.htm and https://books.google.co.in/books?).Accessed14/09/2020. Amrithlingam M.(2013) .Plant and Animal Diversity in Valmiki’s Ramayana. C.P. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai India.
Literature cited 2: Bell K.L. Rangan H., Kull C.A., Murphy D.J. (2015) .The history of introduction of the African baobab (Adansonia digitata, Malvaceae: Bombacoideae) in the Indian subcontinent .R.Soc.open sci.2: 150370.http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.150370. Bidari B. (ND) .Forest and trees associated with Lord Buddha. pp 11-24.http://himalaya.socanth.cam.ac.uk/.

ID: 63868
Title: Performance of Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb) Miq., Bauhinia variegate Linnand Grewia optiva Drumm.Ex.Burr in Trai Bhahar region of Uttarakhand,India
Author: Charan Singh, Rambir Singh and Ajay Gulati
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 168-174 (2021)
Subject: Performance of Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb) Miq., Bauhinia variegate Linnand Grewia optiva Drumm.Ex.Burr in Trai Bhahar region of Uttarakhand,India
Keywords: Agroforestry models, Rainfed, Growth performance
Abstract: The study was carried out on farmer’s rainfed land in Dhaluwala majbata and Dhaluwala Kalan in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand in 2018-2020.Block planting of 6 month old seedling of Anthocephalus cadamba, Bauhinia variegate and Grewia optiva was done in 2 treatments of spacing i.e 6x5 m and 6x8 m. On observation , it was found that A.cadamba stood first in spacing of 6x8 m with a height of 300.67 cm and girth 19.18 cm followed by G.optiva of height 292.45 cm and B.variegata of height 285.67 but in girth performance B.variegata i.e. 17.0 cm was found better than G.optiva i.e.15.72 cm. On the basis of observations, it can be asserted that A.cadamba is a fast growing timber species and may be suitable species under agroforestry in sub tropics of Uttarakhand while B.variegata are slow growing but they are known as fodder species and may grown as fodder species on a farmland. The study on soil property showed that pH of soil ranges from 6.47 to 7.47 i.e. slightly acidic to slightly alkaline and no remarkable changes in nutrient status were recorded.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Anon.(2014)Transforming Crisis into Opportunity ,Uttarakhand Action Plan on Climate Change, Government of Uttarakhand: 1-226. Batt V, Purohit V.K. and Negi V. (2010) .Multipurpose tree species of Western Himalaya with an agroforestry prospective for fural needs. Journal of American Science, 6 (1) : 73-80.
Literature cited 2: Bhatt R.K. and Pathak P.S. (2003) .Upscalling quality fodder production in semi arid tropics by Grewia optiva .ICARNews, 9 (1): January to March 2003. Bijalwan A. and Dobiyal M.J.R. (2014) .Productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum) as intercrop in Grewia optiva based traditional agroforestry system along altitudinal gradient and aspect in mid hills of Garhwal Himalaya, India. American Journal of Environmental Protection, 2 (5) : 89-9.

ID: 63867
Title: Standardization of irrigation, Nutrient pruning requirement of Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L) for enhancing its productivity
Author: Baljit Singh, R.I.S., Gill, Navneet Kar and G.P.S.Dhillon
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 160-167 (2021)
Subject: Standardization of irrigation, Nutrient pruning requirement of Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L) for enhancing its productivity
Keywords: Growth parameters, irrigation, Jatropha yield, Nutrient application, Pruning
Abstract: Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L) is a major non edible plant having potential of biodiesel production. Two experiments were conducted to determine the irrigation, nutrient and pruning requirement of Jatropha for enhancing its productivity. The first experiment consisted of 24 combinations of our irrigation levels (Unirrigated, at cumulative pan evaporation (CPE) of 180 mm, at 120 mm CPE and at 60 mm CPE) and six nutrient levels (combinations of N and P2O5).The second trial had 5 pruning treatments viz., 2/3rd portion of branches pruned annually, ½ portion pruned annually, 2/3rd portion of branches pruned once initially, ½ pruned once initially and unpruned.Growth and yield parameters of Jatropha were recorded after 3,4, 5, and 6 significantly the various growth and yield parameters. The lowest yield during all years was observed in unfertilized and unirrigated plants and the highest (723, 598, 508 and 888 kg/ha in 3,4,5 and 6 year old plants, respectively) at 120 mm CPE irrigation level along with application of N-P2O5 @60-20 g/plant during 5th and 6th year. The growth parameters and yield of unpruned plants were significantly higher than pruned plants after 4, 5 and 6 years of age (614, 617 and 928 kg/ha, respectively). The yield of plants pruned 2/3rd annually was the lowest after 4,5 and 6 years of age. Therefore, irrigation and nutrients are essential for Jatropha whereas it is not necessary to prune Jatropha for improving its productivity.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: chten W.M.J.,Verchot L., Franken Y.J., Mathijs E., Singh V.P.,Aerts R. and Muys B. (2008) .Jatropha bio-diesel production and use.Biomass Bioenergy , 32: 1063-1084. Carvalho C.M ,Viana T.V.A.,Marinho A.B., Lima Junior L.A., ad Valmir Junior M. (2013) .Jatropha :growth under different conditions of irrigation and fertilization in the northeastern semiarid region. Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agricola e Ambeintal, 17: 487-496.
Literature cited 2: Huse S.A., Narkhede S.S., Zope J.S. and Singh N.B. (2011).Effect of spacing and irrigation in Jatropha curcas L.Prog Agric. , 11 (2) : 364-366. Hussein M.M. ,Thalooth A.T., Tawfik M.M., Mrvat E.G. and Mohamed M.H. (2012) .Impact of mineral and organic fertilizer on vegetative growth of Jatropha curcas L. in sandy soil.Appl Botany .49:9714-9717.

ID: 63866
Title: Descriptors, Terminalia chebula, Diversity, Morphology, Strains, Himalayan, Medicinal tree, Leaf, Fruits frit, Morphometric attributes
Author: Vipan Guleria,Punit Chaudhary,Amol Vashisth,Kamal Sharma, Thiru Selvan and Sanjeev Thakur
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 154-159 (2021)
Subject: Descriptors, Terminalia chebula, Diversity, Morphology, Strains, Himalayan, Medicinal tree, Leaf, Fruits frit, Morphometric attributes
Keywords: Descriptors, Terminalia chebula, Diversity, Morphology, Strains, Himalayan, Medicinal tree, Leaf, Fruits Fruit, Morphometric attributes
Abstract: Terminalia chebula Retz. Plays a crucial role in food stuff, medicine, industry, and environmental protection. The skill of recognizing the variants of the species is very important in some applications, including conservation, strain types identification and performance of strains under different agr0-ecological situation. However, it is a difficult task to identify plant species because it requires specialized knowledge. Developing morphological classification system for different genotypes and variants is necessary and valualable since it can help specialists as well as the public to identify and avoid cheating. It is a medicinal tree species which is highly valued in Indian system of medicine viz Ayurveda, Yunanai, Sidha etc. Terminalia chebula trees are naturally distributed in the Sub Himalayan tract up to 1400 m above mean sea level in subtropical region, although planted trees can be seen conducted to survey, locate the variations, identify the productive strains and also identify the ecological distribution oT. Chebula in different agro-ecological regions of Himalayan region. The results indicated a high diversity in fruit and leaf shapes. Nine shapes of fruits were observed in the studied locations Oblong “Matka type”, Oblong dark colour with short neck, Pyriform , Pyriform type fruit with Medium neck, Narrowly obovate without neck, Clavate with prominent neck, Oval ,Ellipsoid and light coloured and Narrowly obovate medium in size with acute tip. Analysis showed that there were significant differences in leaf morphometric characters, too. Nine shapes of leaves were observed in the region viz. Cuspidate, Elliptic, Aristate, Obtuse, Lanceolate, Ovate, Oblique, Ovoid and Oblong.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Chauhan, Narain Singh (1999) .Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Himachal Pradesh. Indus Publishing, pp 632. F.A.Hassier, Charaka Samhita, (1893). Science, 22 (545): 17-18.
Literature cited 2: IBPGR (1980) .Tropical fruit descriptors .International board for plant genetic resources. South Asia regional commitiee. Working group to review the tropical fruit descriptors and strategy for collection, evaluation utilization and conservation.Bangkok.Thailand.299pp. Nasreldin A. Gurashi and Maha A.Y.Kordofani .(2014) .Morphological Variation in Fruit Shapes of Adansonia digitata L. from Blue Nile and North Kordofan States, Sudan. Journal of Forest Products & Industries. 3 (2), 106-111.

ID: 63865
Title: Phenology and Morphometric attributes of the Flower and fruit of cultivated Elaeocarpus angustifolius, the Rudraksha Plant from India
Author: A.N. Singh
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 147-153 (2021)
Subject: Phenology and Morphometric attributes of the Flower and fruit of cultivated Elaeocarpus angustifolius, the Rudraksha Plant from India
Keywords: Elaeocarpus angustifolius, Rudrakha, Phenology, Flower, Fruit, Morphometric attributes
Abstract: The Elaeocarpus angustifolus Bl (Syn. E.ganitrus Roxb. ex. G.Don, E.sphaericus (Gaertn) K. Schume) occur naturally in various parts of India. The plant has poor regeneration in the wild and has been reported as a threatened species in the north-eastern region of India. This plant, known as Rudraksha in India, has been considered very sacred and pious for devotees in Hiduism. The descriptions made for this plant in the present article will further prove useful in correct identification of this plant. The input on phonological aspects will help in making strategies for conservation of this threatened and medicinally important Indian plant.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: BabaY. (2013) .Evolution, systematic and taxonomy of Elaeocarpus (Elaeocarpaceae) in Australia. Ph.D.Thesis, James Cook University, Australia, p 54. Bhuyan P. (2002). Ecological studies on seed production. dispersal, germination and seedling fitness of Rudraksh (Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb)., Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
Literature cited 2: Blume C.L. (1825) .Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indie.Ter Lands drukkerij, Batavia.Bijdr.120. Brandis D. (1921).Indian Tress, British Indian Empire. Constable and Company Ltd, London, 4th Impression, page 102.

ID: 63864
Title: Present Scenario of Wood and Agro-based Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises in Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Prospective for its Future Development
Author: Faraz Ahmad Khan, Anita Tomar and Charlie Mishra
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 141-146 (2021)
Subject: Present Scenario of Wood and Agro-based Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises in Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Prospective for its Future Development
Keywords: Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Industrialised, New MSMEs, Wood and Paper industry.
Abstract: Eastern Uttar Pradesh comprising of 27 districts is less industrialised and underdeveloped due to fewer number of industries and established MSMEs in the region. This case study illustrates the huge potential for development of new MSME sector like furniture industry, paper and paper product industry and fruit processing units in the region. For present case study the eastern Uttar Pradesh has been divided into 3 regions viz. Tarai region, Ganga-Ghaghra doab region and Vindhyan upland. The Ganga-Ghaghra doab region has maximum wood and agro-based micro, small and medium enterprises i.e.21358 units followed by Tarai region and Vindhya region having 11548 units and 2287 units respectively. Average number of wood based micro and small enterprises and artisan units is minimum for Vindhyan region i.e.726.33 and maximum for Ganga-Ghaghra Doab i.e. 1642.92.The share of eastern UP in wood based industries is only 6.59 .The study reflects that MSMEs can be boon and a hoe for economy of the region in near future and establishment of timber/furniture industry in Gorakhpur and paper manufacturing unit in Sinebhadra district will result in over all development of the state.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: ASSOCHAM Report (2019).Resurgent India, MSME’s: The Growth Engine of Uttar Pradesh’s Economy.ASSOCHAM India.6pp. District industrial Profiles (2016) .Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. http:dcmsme.gov.in/dips/UPradesh_dipr.html
Literature cited 2: District Profile (2019) .Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonebhadra. ICAR.https://sonbhadra.kvk4.in/district-profile.html Gade S. (2018) .MSMEs’ Role in Economic Growth a Study of India’s Perspective. International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics.11 (18):1728.

ID: 63863
Title: Studies on threat status of tree species of Madhya Pradesh, India
Author: K.K. Khanna, P.C.Dubey, A.P.Tiwari and R.L.S. Sikarwar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 137-140 (2021)
Subject: Studies on threat status of tree species of Madhya Pradesh, India
Keywords: Tree species, Threat status, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract: The present paper deals with the threat status of tree species of Madhya Pradesh as IUC criteria version C.1 (2001). A total number of 40 species belonging to 24 families are reported under various threatened categories of IUCN in the present work. Out of 40 threatened species, 2 species are ‘Critically Endangered’, 6 species ‘Endangered’, 11 species ‘Vulnerable’ and 21 species ‘Near threatened’. The causes of threat have been discussed, it has been observed that habitat loss due to various factors is the major cause of threat followed by unsustainable harvesting, lack of pollinators, diseases, edaphic factors and economic activities.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: CBD (1992) .The Convention on Biological Diversity .https://www.cbd.int/convention/. Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968) .A Revised Survey of the Forest Types of India. Manager of Publications, Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Fagaras M., Anastasiu P. and Gavril N. (2010) .Rare and threatened plants in the Black Sea coastal area between Cape Midia (Romania) and Cape Kaliakra (Bulgaria). Fernando E.S., Co., L.C., Lagunzad D.A., Gruezo W. Sm., Barcelona J.F., Madulid D.A., Lapis A.B., Texon G.I., Manila A.C. Zamora P.M. (2008). Threatened plants of the Phillipines: A preliminary assessment. Asia Life Sciences Supplement, 3: 1-52.

ID: 63862
Title: GIS Based forest fire vulnerability assessment and its validation using field and MODIS data: A case study of Bhaderwah Forest division, Jammu and Kashmir (India)
Author: Shruti Kanga, Muzamil Ahmad Rather, Majid Farooq and Suraj Kumar Singh
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 120-136 (2021)
Subject: GIS Based forest fire vulnerability assessment and its validation using field and MODIS data: A case study of Bhaderwah Forest division, Jammu and Kashmir (India)
Keywords: Multicriteria Analysis, Geographic information system, Vulnerability, MODIS
Abstract: The present study assesses the forest fire vulnerability of the Bhaderwah forest division in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The vibrant green forests of the Bhaderwah forest division play an essential role in preventing soil erosion, maintaining the ecological balance and serves as habitat for wildlife. In efforts to nurture the rich biodiversity, it is essential to manage this forest division using modern scientific technology for fire protection. The present study makes the use of MODIS fire data related to the field point data of forest fires in a multi-criteria analysis (MCA) framework to assess the fire vulnerability of Bhaderwah Forest Division using Geographical Information System (GIS).In the present study, land use vegetation, topographical parameters, and human influence parameters are used as inputs to the multi-criteria analysis for dividing the study area based on sensitivity to forest fires. The outcome from the present study reports that out of the total 342 compartments of Bhaderwah Forest Division, 187 compartments fall in high vulnerability zone, 123 compartments fall in medium vulnerability zone, whereas only 32 compartments fall in low vulnerability zone. The present study can be constructive in formulating better strategies to combat forest fires in the area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Adab H, Kanniah K.D. and Solaimani K. (2013) .Modelling Forest fire in the Northeast of Iran Using Remote Sensing and GIS techniques, Natural Hazards, 65: 1723-1743. Ainarayana J.(2003).Spatial decision support system for identifying priority sites for watershed management schemes In: Proceeding: 1st Interagecy Conference on Research in the watersheds (ICRW) .27-30 October on Research in Department of Agriculture ,Agricultural Research Service, Benson Arizona, (USA) .
Literature cited 2: Ahlgren I.F abn Ahlgre C.E. (1960).Ecological effects of forest fores.Bot.Rev., 26: 83-533.Doi.rg/10.1007/BF02940573 Aji R.S., Loghin A.M., Vinod P.G., and Krishnamurthy R.R., (2016). The risk assessment of potential forest fire in Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary using Remote Sensing &GIS techniques. International Journal of Advanced Earth Sciences Engineering 5: 308-18.

ID: 63861
Title: Socio-ecological vulnerability of forest dependent communities to climate change along an altitude gradient in Western Himalayas
Author: Shashidhar kumar Jha and Ajeet K.Negi.
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 106-119 (2021)
Subject: Socio-ecological vulnerability of forest dependent communities to climate change along an altitude gradient in Western Himalayas
Keywords: Vulnerability, Climate change, Water, Agriculture, Forest, Himalaya
Abstract: Micro level socio-ecological vulnerability assessment to climate change has a paramount significance in defining climate-risks, identification of site-specific sectoral remedial measures ad fabrication of adaptation actions. Cross-sectional survey research design has been employed to examine the extent of socio-ecological Vulnerability of 492 randomly selected households in 62 villages along an altitudinal gradient <1200 m asl (zone A) , 1201-1800 m asl (zone B) , and >1801 m asl(zone c) in Pauri District, Uttarakhad. Among the socio-ecological systems, highest vulnerability was recorded in socio-economic sector (0.92) followed by forests (0.80).The vulnerability was directly proportional to elevation ad recorded highest in zone ‘C’ (0.80).Socio-ecological systems contribute differently to overall vulnerability and it is determined by systems’ sensitivity and adaptive capacity. Strategies for sector ad site-specific adaptation are required that address bottlenecks in availability and accessibility to biophysical resources ad socio-cultural complexities in mountainous settings. The results extend current knowledge among the research community and policy makers on socio-ecological changes affecting forest dependent communities. To reduce the policy level gap between bottom-up and top-down approaches, authors suggest precautionary and ongoing site-specific assessment, leading to effective and efficient handling of local issues in the context of climate change.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Adhikari S. (2018) .Drought Impact and Adaptation Strategies in the Mid-Hill System of Wester epal.Environments, 5 (9): https: //doi.org/10.3390/environments 5090101. Alam G., M., Alam K., Mushtaq S.and Clarke M.L.(2017) .Vulnerability to climatic change in riparian char and river-bank households in Bangladesh: Implication for policy, livelihoods and social development .Ecol. Indic., 72: 23-32.
Literature cited 2: Alekhya V.V.L., Pujar G.S., Jha C.S., and Dadhwal V.K.(2015) .Simulation of vegetation dynamics in Himalaya using dynamic global vegetation model.Tropical Ecology, 56:219-231. Arjunan M., Puyravaud J. and Davidar P. (2005) .The impact of resource collection by local communication on dry forest of the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. Tropical Ecology.46: 135-144.

ID: 63860
Title: Significance of protected area Network in conservation of large old trees
Author: Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj, A.Kumar, H.Singh, B.Kari, D.N.Pandey and G.V.Reddy
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2021
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 147 (2) 99- 105 (2021)
Subject: Significance of protected area Network in conservation of large old trees
Keywords: Large trees, Keystone species, Carbon sequester
Abstract: With an aim of making an inventory of such trees, survey of largest trees in all beats of Sariska tiger reserve was done with the help of beat in-charges based on their knowledge of location of large trees in their respective beats. The survey results revealed that members of the family Moraceae including Ficus flomerata, F.benghalensis and F.religosa were observed to contribute 80% of all measured large trees in Sariska tiger reserve. The observation of maximum number of large trees in Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary that was protected for a considerable period of time, established the significance of creation of sanctuaries. Creation of protection refuge in both in forests, rural as well in urban areas, is suggested apart from keeping a database of all large old trees present in entire protected are network of the country.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Bhardwaj G.S. and Bakre P.P. (2012) .Plant Resource Utilization by Avian fauna in Sitamata Wild life Sanctuary, India.LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.2012. Bhardwaj G.S., Dookia S. and Dutta S. (2018) .Anthropogenic Mortality of Wildlife: A case study as the only Predator in Thar Desert. Indian Forester, 144 (10): 947-957.
Literature cited 2: Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968) .A revised survey of the forest type of India. Government of India Press, Delhi, pp.404. De Mars C.A., Rosenberg D.K. and Fontaine J.B.(2010) .Multi-scale factors affecting bird use of isolated remnant trees in agro-ecosystems. Biological Conservation, 143: 1485-1492.

ID: 63859
Title: Identification of chemosensory genes in the greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Author: Saravan Kumar Parepally , Gandham Krishnarao , Meenal Vyas , S. D. Divija and P. D. Kamala Jayanthi
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 124 (4) 505 -512 (2023)
Subject: Identification of chemosensory genes in the greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Keywords: Chemosensory genes, Galleria mellonella, lepidopterans, olfaction, pest management.
Abstract: Olfaction, one of the most significant sensations influencing insect behaviour, has been an efficient target for pest management. In this study, we analysed the antennal transcriptome of the greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella L. which is a predominant honeybee pest and is now becoming a potential threat to the global honeybee industry. A de novo antennal RNA-sequence assembly resulted in 24,683 unigenes and identified 24 odorant binding proteins, 62 odorant receptors, 4 ionotropic receptors and 2 sensory neuron membrane proteins. Additionally, seven antennal-binding proteins, six pheromone binding proteins and seven general odorant-binding proteins were identified from G. mellonella. Phylogenetic analysis suggested majority of the genes be closely associated with orthologs from other lepidopteran species. The identification of candidate genes and functional annotation of the olfactory genes will facilitate future functional studies on chemoreception processes in this species and other lepidopterans. This study lays the groundwork for future research that might lead to cutting-edge approaches in pest management.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Leal, W. S., Odorant reception in insects: roles of receptors, binding proteins, and degrading enzymes. Annu. Rev. Entomol., 2013, 58, 373–391. Carey, A. F. and Carlson, J. R., Insect olfaction from model systems to disease control. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 2011, 108, 12987– 12995.
Literature cited 2: Vogt, R. G., Biochemical diversity of odor detection-14: OBPs, ODEs and SNMPs. In Insect Pheromone Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (eds Blomquist, G. J. and Vogt, R. G.), Elsevier, California, USA, 2003, pp. 391–445. Xu, Y. L. et al., Large-scale identification of odorant-binding proteins and chemosensory proteins from expressed sequence tags in insects. BMC Genomics, 2009, 10, 632.