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ID: 66390
Title: Gregarious flowering in Bambusa bambos in Kamakhya Hills of Assam
Author: Selim Mehmud, Kangkan Kumar Das, Debjyoti Bhattacharyya
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (5) May. Pg No. 486-487 (2025)
Subject: Gregarious flowering in Bambusa bambos in Kamakhya Hills of Assam
Keywords: None
Abstract: Recently, in November 2023 to January 2024, gregarious flowering was observed in one bamboo species Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss (family Poaceae) in Kamakhya hills of Assam. The thorny bamboo species is widely distributed in south and south-east Asia particularly in India, Bangladesh, Combodia, China, Indonesia, Java, Myanmar ,Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam (Sharma and Borthakur, 2018)The species grows maily in deciduous to semi-deciduous forests, preferably along the river bank and valleys with well-drained soils and is favored by tropical moist climatic condition (Bank, 2016).
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Literature cited 1: Banik R.L. (2016). Silviculture of South Asian priority bamboos. Tropical Forestry, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. Gateway East, Singapore. Chandra A., Verma P.K., Baig S. and Naithani H.B. (2022). A report on gregarious flowering of Bambusa bambos Voss in Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. International Journal of Life Sciences, 10(4): 366-368.
Literature cited 2: Devi M. and Bhattacharyya D. (2014). Recent flowering of six species of bamboo (Poaceae: Bambusoideae) in northeastern India with identification keys. Rheedea, 24(1): 29-45. Kar A., Goswami N.K. and Saharia D. (2012). Diversity of angiosperms in Nilachal Hills (Kamakhya Hills) in Kamrup district of Assam and their uses. Pleione, 6(2): 304-321.

ID: 66389
Title: Polystichum siangense (Dryopteridaceae, Pteridophyta) - A new species from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Author: Chhandam Chanda, C. R. Fraser-Jenkins
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (5) May. Pg No. 483-485 (2025)
Subject: Polystichum siangense (Dryopteridaceae, Pteridophyta) - A new species from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Polystichum Roth is one of the largest and most wide-spread genera of Pteridophytes with considerable morphological diversity concerning degree of dissection, scaliness, plant-size and ecology. Fifty two species of the genus have been reported from India and Nepal so far (Fraser-Jenkins and Khullar, 1985; Fraser-Jenkins, 1991; Fraser-Jenkins et al, 2018; Abdullah et al, (2022).Now add a further, previously underscribed species, Polystichum siangense C.Chanda and Fraser-Jenk.
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Literature cited 1: Abdullah A., Andrabi S.A.H., Fraser-Jenkins C.R. and Khullar S.P. (2022). Polystichum aculeatum (Dryopteridaceae) in Jammu & Kashmir – A European element previously unnoticed in the Himalaya, Indian Fern Journal, 39: 1 – 15. Daigobo S. (1972). Taxonomical studies on the fern genus Polystichum in Japan, Ryuku and Taiwan, Science Reports of the Tokyo Kyoiku Daigaku (B), 15: 57 – 80.
Literature cited 2: Fraser-Jenkins C.R. (1991). An outline monographic study of the genus Polystichum in the Indian subcontinent. In: Perspectives in pteridology: present and future (T.N. Bharadwaja and C.B. Gena, Eds.), Aspects of Plant Sciences, 13: 249 – 287. Fraser-Jenkins C.R., Gandhi K.N. and Kholia B.S. (2018). An annotated checklist of Indian pteridophytes, Part 2 (Woodsiaceae to Dryopteridaceae). Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun, pp. 308 – 361.

ID: 66388
Title: Indigenous traditional practices of Madhuca longifolia (L.) J. F. Macbr.
Author: Bhagwati Prashad Sharma, Mithlesh Kumar Sinha, Arvind Kumar, Sanjeet Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (5) May. Pg No. 480-482 (2025)
Subject: Indigenous traditional practices of Madhuca longifolia (L.) J. F. Macbr.
Keywords: None
Abstract: Madhuca longifolia is also known as 'Mahua' and 'Butter nut tree'. It is one of those multipurpose forest trees that provide an answer for the three major Fs' i.e., food, fodder, and fuel. It is used to cure many health problems. Therefore, it is also termed as 'Universal Panacea of Ayurvedic Medicine' (Mishra and Padhan, 2013). It is also used as nutraceutical (Dalvi et al, 2022). In the folk medicinal system in different regions of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh states, parts of the plant are used for curing many health problems.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (1962). The wealth of India, raw materials. C.S.I.R. New Delhi, 6: 260-277. Dalvi T.S., Kumbhar U.J. and Shah N. (2022). Madhuca longifolia: Ethnobotanical, phytochemical studies, pharmacological aspects with future prospects. Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied and Basic Subjects, 2(7): 01-09.
Literature cited 2: Jha D. and Majumadar P.M. (2018). Biological, chemical and pharmacological aspects of Madhuca longifolia. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 11(1): 9-14. Keri R.S. (2022). Madhuca longifolia – bark and leaves: an outlook for natural therapeutic approach for Alzheimer's disease. Research Square, 1: 1-25.

ID: 66387
Title: Ethnomedicinal Plants from Wild used by the Native Communities of Kullu Block in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
Author: Sarla Shashni, Twinkle Thakur, Karishma Joshi, Manish Tripathi
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (5) May. Pg No. 471-479 (2025)
Subject: Ethnomedicinal Plants from Wild used by the Native Communities of Kullu Block in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Ethnomedicinal, Wild plant, Traditional knowledge, Conservation.
Abstract: The present study has been carried out in Kullu block of Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh. The study documents the ethnomedicinal uses of the plants growing in the wild by the native people of the region for treating various ailments and diseases. A total of 55 wild plant species belonging to 33 families has been recorded with highest number of Lamiaceae (6) followed by Rosaceae (4), Polygonaceae (4), Berberidaceae (3) Plantaginaceae (3), Rannunculaceae (2) Amaryllidaceae (2), Apiaceae (2), Ericaceae (2), Rutaceae (2) and remaining families one species each. The life forms used were maximum as herbs (34), trees (13), shrubs (7) and fungi (1). Part used were maximum with leaf (32) followed by fruits (13), roots/whole plant (12), stem/aerial part (8), wood (6), seed (5), flower (4), Bark (3) and latex (1). As ethnomedicinal uses, maximum species were used to cure gastrointestinal problems (26) followed by fever (13) and expectorant (12). Results show that local people have vast traditional knowledge on these wild plants species, but this knowledge is at risk of being lost in the near future due to various factors. Therefore, there is an urgent need to do the proper scientific documentation of these traditional knowledge systems and conservation efforts for the declining diversity for its sustenance.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (1992). Wildlife of Himachal, Department of Forest Farming and Conservation, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. Boktapa N. and Sharma A.K. (2010). Wild medicinal plants used by local communities of Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India. Ethnobotanical Leaflet, 14: 259–267.
Literature cited 2: Butola J.S. and Badola H.K. (2008). Threatened Himalayan medicinal plants and their conservation in Himachal Pradesh, Journal of Tropical Medicinal Plants, 9(1): 125-142. Chowdhery H.J. and Wadhwa B.M. (1984). Flora of Himachal Pradesh, Vol. 1-3: Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, 690 pp.

ID: 66386
Title: Conservation status of Birds in Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary: A Protected bird area in Haryana, India
Author: Deepak Rai, Piyush Goyal
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (5) May. Pg No. 465-470 (2025)
Subject: Conservation status of Birds in Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary: A Protected bird area in Haryana, India
Keywords: Bird Sanctuary, Line Transects, Migratory Birds, Species Composition
Abstract: Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary harbors a diverse range of bird species, playing critical role in regional biodiversity conservation. Systematic bird surveys were carried out using line transects and opportunistic encounter methods across various habitats from April 2022-March 2023. A total of 133 species, belonging to 17 orders, 49 families and 103 genera were recorded, among which 80 were residents, 45 were winter migrants and 8 were summer migrants. Among the reported species, one species was Vulnerable (Common Pochard Aythya ferina) and five species were classified as Near-Threatened (Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster, Alexandrine Parakeet Palaeornis eupatria, Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus, Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus, Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala) as per IUCN (2023); and eight species are included in Schedule-I of IWPA (1972). These findings shows that the Sanctuary acts as a potential habitat for globally threatened species and that appropriate conservation approaches should be implemented to protect these species.
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Literature cited 1: Baral H.S. and Inskipp C. (2005). Important Bird Areas in Nepal: Key Sites for Conservation. Bird Conservation Nepal and Birdlife International, pp 242. Byju H., Raveendran N., Ravichandran S. and Kishore R. (2023). An annotated checklist of the avifauna of Karangadu mangrove forest, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, with notes on the site's importance for waterbird conservation. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 15(3): 22813–22822. https://doi.org/ 10.11609/jott.8356.15.3.22813-22822
Literature cited 2: Devanda M., Jayashankar M. and Shantabala Devi G. (2023). Avifaunal diversity of Pakke Tiger Reserve in the Eastern Himalaya hotspot of Arunachal Pradesh, India, Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity, 7(4): 171-182. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8286688. Grimmett R., Inskipp C. and Inskipp T. (2015). Birds of Indian Subcontinent.2nd Edition. Oxford University Press, India.

ID: 66385
Title: Xylotomic Monograph of Meliaceae of Indian Sub-Continent
Author: Dheerendra Kumar, Sangeeta Gupta, Vishakha Saxena, Dheeraj Kumar, Ashutosh Pathak
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (5) May. Pg No. 451-464 (2025)
Subject: Xylotomic Monograph of Meliaceae of Indian Sub-Continent
Keywords: Meliaceae, Wood anatomy, India
Abstract: The present study deals with the detailed wood anatomy of 41 species of 17 genera viz. Aglaia, Aphanamixis, Azadirachta, Xylocarpa syn. Carapa, Toona syn. Cedrella, Chisocheton, chukrasia, Cipadessa, Dysoxylum, Heynea syn. Trichilia, Melia, Sandoricum, Soymida, Swietenia, Walsura, Reinwardtiodendron syn. Lansium and Khaya belonging to the family Meliaceae and occurring in India. Besides India, many of the species described are widely distributed in other countries as well. Qualitative and quantitative data of 147 authentic wood samples belonging to these 17 genera were studied on the basis of their detailed wood microstructure, salient diagnostic features and photomicrographs. The wood of this family shows diffuse, ring and semi ring porosity, simple perforation plates in vessels, alternate and minute to small inter vessel pits, fibre both septate and non-septate with mostly simple to minutely bordered pits and slit like pit apertures and rarely distinctly bordered pits, parenchyma scanty paratracheal, vasicentric, aliform, confluent, diffuse, diffuse in aggregates and banded upto 1-11 cells wide. Rays uniseriate to multiseriate, multiseriate rays with 1-10 seriate. Body ray cells homogeneous to heterogeneous.
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Literature cited 1: Anon (1963). Indian woods, their identification, properties and uses.Vol.4. F.R.I, Dehradun, India Carlquist S. (1988). Comparative Wood Anatomy. Systematic and evolutionary aspects of dicotyledon woods. Springer. Berlin.
Literature cited 2: Chamberlain C.J. (1915). Plant cell physiology: Schultze's macerattion method. In: Chamberlain CJ (eds) Methods in Plant Histology. University of Chicago press, Chicago. Gamble J.S. (1922). A Manual of Indian Timbers, Sampson Low, Marston and Co. Ltd; London. England.

ID: 66384
Title: Exploration of Lichenized fungi in Tea Gardens of Assam
Author: Nivedita Barman, Pungbili Islary, Sanjeeva Nayaka, Raza Rafiqul Hoque, Rebecca Daimari
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (5) May. Pg No. 444-450 (2025)
Subject: Exploration of Lichenized fungi in Tea Gardens of Assam
Keywords: Assam, Biodiversity, Crustose lichen, Tea Garden.
Abstract: Lichens are capable of growing on any substratum both natural and manmade. Tea plants serve as one such important substratum that supports growth of lichen. An attempt was made to understand the distribution of lichen diversity growing over nine tea gardens of Assam spatially distributed over three districts of Assam viz. Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and Sonitpur. A total of 71 species of lichen under 26 genera and 15 families were identified. It was dominated by crustose lichen (82%) followed by foliose and leprose lichen with 17% and 1% respectively. The family Graphidaceae comprising seven genera and 26 species emerged as the most dominant showing its luxuriant growth followed by Caliciaceae and Pyrenulaceae with 11 and nine species respectively. Among the genera, the tea gardens were mainly dominated by Graphis (15 species) followed by Pyrenula with nine species. The species, Dirinaria applanata, Graphis scripta and Trypethelium eluteriae were commonly found in all the districts. Of the three districts, highest number of lichen species was reported from Sonitpur with 59 species, while Tinsukia and Dibrugarh exhibited 18 and 7 species individually. The reason for a smaller number of lichen species in the other two districts is due to inadequate exploration of the regions for lichenology.
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Literature cited 1: Aptroot A. (2012). A world key to the species of Anthracothecium and Pyrenula, The Lichenologist, 44(1): 5-53. Awasthi D.D. (1991). A key to the Microlichens of India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bibliotheca Lichenologica, 40: 1-340.
Literature cited 2: Awasthi D.D. (2007). A compendium of the Macrolichens from st India, Nepal, Sri Lanka.1 ed. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun, India. Gogoi R., Devi D., Nayaka S. and Yasmin F. (2022). A checklist of lichens of Assam, India. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, 11(1): 49-65. https://doi.org/10.53562/ajcb.73760

ID: 66383
Title: Effect of IBA on Rooting Behaviour of Melia dubia Cuttings
Author: Shedage Swathi, Garima Gupta, Shashwat Singh, Rajesh Bhukya
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (5) May. Pg No. 436-443 (2025)
Subject: Effect of IBA on Rooting Behaviour of Melia dubia Cuttings
Keywords: IBA hormones, Softwood, Semi-hardwood, Cuttings, Rooting behaviour.
Abstract: This study investigated the effects of varying concentrations of Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) on the sprouting, rooting, and biomass of Melia dubia cuttings. Softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings were treated with IBA concentrations of 400, 800, 1200, and 1600 ppm, with untreated cuttings serving as controls. Results indicated that IBA significantly enhanced the sprouting time, number of cuttings sprouted, survivability, and shoot and root development. The 1200 ppm IBA treatment (T3) demonstrated the fastest sprouting time of 6.17 days, the highest number of sprouts (11.5), and the greatest shoot length (20.5 cm). Softwood cuttings (S2) outperformed semi-hardwood cuttings (S1), particularly when combined with higher IBA concentrations. The combination of 1600 ppm IBA with softwood cuttings (T4S2) achieved the quickest sprouting time (4.3 days) and the highest number of sprouts (14). Root development was most substantial in cuttings treated with 1200 ppm IBA, showing a root length of 13.5 cm and 63 roots per cutting. Biomass accumulation was also highest in cuttings treated with 1200 ppm IBA, with a fresh shoot weight of 12.9 grams and a dry shoot weight of 7.57 grams. These findings underscore the critical role of IBA in enhancing the propagation success of Melia dubia cuttings.
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Literature cited 1: Carvalho M.D. Zaidan L. and De C.M. (1995). Propagation of Stevia rebaudiana from stem cuttings Persquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 30: 201-206. Chandra J.P. and Joshi B.C. (1994). Performance of exotic poplar clones in Taras (Uttar Pradesh). Indian Forester, 120(2): 110-118.
Literature cited 2: Chhun T., Taketa S., Tsurumi S. and Ichii M. (2003). The effects of auxin on lateral root initiation and root gravitropism in a lateral rootless mutant Lrtl of rice (Oryza sativa L.), Plant Growth Regulation, 89(4): 161-170. Gehlot A., Gupta R.K., Tripathi A., Arya I.D. and Arya S. (2014). Vegetative propagation of Azadirachta indica: effect of auxin and rooting media on adventitious root induction in mini-cuttings. Advances in Forestry Science, 1(1): 1-9.

ID: 66382
Title: Floral Diversity of Loktak Lake, Manipur, India
Author: Rajkumari Supriya Devi, Sohan Lal, Rekha Maggirwar,Ajay B. Jadhao, Sanjeet Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (5) May. Pg No. 430-435 (2025)
Subject: Floral Diversity of Loktak Lake, Manipur, India
Keywords: Check List, Floral wealth, Ramsar site.
Abstract: A total of 161 plant species were enumerated from Loktak Lake, Manipur, through field surveys carried out in 2017–2019 and 2022–2024. The enumerated species belong to 50 families and 116 genera. It was observed that out of 161, 91 belong to LC (Least Concern), 68 belong to NE (Not Evaluated), and 2 have Data Deficient (DD). The present enumeration will be helpful to restore plant wealth and conservation works.
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Literature cited 1: Devi M.H., Singh P.K. and Choudhury D. (2014). Income generating plants of Keibul Lamjao National Park, Loktak Lake, Manipur and man-animal conflicts. Pleione, 8(1): 30-36. Devi R.S., Bihari S.K. and Kumar S. (2023). Validation of tribal claims for formulation of future drugs through evaluation of ethno-pharmacological values of Ludwigia adscendens. Medicinal Plants, 15(4): 691-697.
Literature cited 2: Devi R.S., Satapathy K.B. and Kumar S. (2022). Ethnobotanical Plants of Phumdi, Loktak Lake, Manipur, India. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 9(4): 77-80. Gurumayum S.D. (2014). Pats: The Floodplain wetland resources of Manipur. ENVIS Bulletin on Himalayan Ecology, 22: 19-27.

ID: 66381
Title: Vegetative and Reproductive Phenology of some Selected Timber-yielding Tree Species in Borail Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India
Author: Arpita Bora,Sudipa Das,Kangkan Kumar Das, Debjyoti Bhattacharyya
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (5) May. Pg No. 423-429 (2025)
Subject: Vegetative and Reproductive Phenology of some Selected Timber-yielding Tree Species in Borail Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India
Keywords: Arboreal species, Environmental impact, Northeast India, Phenophase, Tree
Abstract: Phenological studies provide a better understanding in the periodicity of phenophases in various seasons and relationships between the species and environmental factors. This paper presents the phenology of 12-timber yielding tree species in relation to rainfall and temperature. A total of 36 matured individuals representing 12 tree species were monitored for phenology over a period of three years from 2017 to 2019 in Borail Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India. Phenological phases like period of leaf abscission, leaf initiation, leaf growth, flowering, fruiting, seed dispersal and germination were recorded fortnightly. Various environmental parameters like precipitation, temperature, seasonality, were found to play crucial roles on the phenology of the tree species. Relationship between various phenophases and environmental factors was examined by using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. Leaf abscission manifested significant negative correlation with maximum and minimum temperature and rainfall, whereas the remaining phenophases viz. leaf growth, flowering, fruiting and seed germination were shown significant positive correlation with temperature and rainfall for all the three years. The findings from this study can be utilized for management and conservation of the timber resources of the sanctuary in a scientific and sustainable way.
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Literature cited 1: Anon., (2006). Management Plan of Borail Wildlife Sanctuary. Cachar and Karimganj Forest Division, Department of Environment and Forests, Government of Assam. Bora P.J. and Kumar Y. (2003). Floristic diversity of Assam: Study of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Daya publishing house, Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Borchert R. (1994). Soil and stem water storage determine phenology and distribution of tropical dry forest trees. Ecology, 75: 1437-1449. Brandis D. (1906). Indian Trees: An Account of Trees, Shrubs, Woody Climbers, Bamboos and Palms Indigenous or Commonly Cultivated in the British Indian Empire. Archibald Constable & Co. Ltd, London.

ID: 66380
Title: Carrying Capacity of Tree Fodder Species in Silvipastoral Systems in Himachal Pradesh, North Western Himalaya
Author: Swaran Lata, Vivek Chauhan, Tanay Barman, Shiv Paul
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (5) May. Pg No. 415-422 (2025)
Subject: Carrying Capacity of Tree Fodder Species in Silvipastoral Systems in Himachal Pradesh, North Western Himalaya
Keywords: Agroforestry, Carrying capacity, Himachal Pradesh, Productivity, Tree fodder, Silvipastoral system
Abstract: The primary woody elements of the silvipastoral system, fodder trees are crucial for providing fodder for animals, particularly during dry seasons when herbaceous forage is unavailable. Along with this the leaf fodder from trees also provides fuel wood as a by-product to local communities. In Himachal Pradesh, there is a net shortfall of green fodder (26%) and dry fodder (54%) due to which the livestock population is decreasing continuously for the last two decades. Increasing the production of fodder per unit of land area is one of the potential options for meeting livestock fodder needs. Considering the huge potential of tree fodder species in livelihood security of Himalayan communities, present study was conducted in 12 representative villages of all four agro-climatic zones of Himachal Pradesh. The present study revealed that there is a great disparity between the carrying capacity of tree fodder species in existing silvipastoral systems of Himachal Pradesh. The tree forage yield data showed considerable variation in forage yield varying from 169.74 to 2310 kg-1 ha-1 year . Maximum carrying capacity was recorded in Grewia optiva (0.823 ACU ha year ) with a capacity to feed livestock size (325.88) in Banalgi, Solan (zone-II). However, minimum carrying capacity was recorded in Bauhinia variegata (0.059 ACU ha-1 year-1 ) with a capacity to feed livestock size (16.21) in Jogipanga (Una) zone-I. Among all studied sites Shiun Khas (Kangra), Kundi (Chamba), Naun (Mandi), Jarsahi (Shimla), Keela Kalanj (Sirmaur), Muling (Lahaul & Spiti) and Bhakra (Bilaspur) has high livestock in comparison to carrying capacity. If this pattern continues, the available fodder trees will come under high pressure which will impact the long-term sustainability of silvipastoral land use systems in the future. Therefore, for the sustainable management of silvipastoral land use systems assessment of tree forage carrying capacity is very important.
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Literature cited 1: Abdullah M., Rafay M., Sial N., Rasheed F., Nawaz M.F., Nouman W. and Khalil S. (2017). Determination of forage productivity, carrying capacity and palatability of browse vegetation in arid rangelands of Cholistan desert (Pakistan), Applied Ecology & Environmental Research, 15(4): 623-637. Ahuja L.D., Sharma S.K., Verma C.M. and Lamba T.R. (1985). Contribution of grass component (ground storey) in afforested areas in arid regions, Indian Forester, 111(7): 542-548.
Literature cited 2: Balehegn M., Eniang E.A. and Hassen A. (2012). Estimation of browse biomass of Ficus thonningii, an indigenous multipurpose fodder tree in northern Ethiopia, African Journal of Range & Forage Science, 29(1): 25-30. Bhattacharyya R., Ghosh B.N., Mishra P.K., Mandal B., Rao C.S., Sarkar D., Das K., Anil K.S., Lalitha M., Hati K.M. and Franzluebbers A.J. (2015). Soil degradation in India: Challenges and potential solutions, Sustainability, 7(4): 3528-3570.

ID: 66379
Title: Delineation and Mapping of Riverine Wetlands in the Middle Ganga River using Geospatial Technology
Author: Srijani Guha, Ashish Mani, Ambika Nandini R. Menon, Shivani Barthwal, Ruchi Badola, 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 (5) May. Pg No. 407-414 (2025)
Subject: Delineation and Mapping of Riverine Wetlands in the Middle Ganga River using Geospatial Technology
Keywords: Riverine Wetland, Floodplain, Habitat, Biodiversity, Mapping.
Abstract: The wetlands are natural sink of pollutants and provides ecosystem services worldwide. Rapidly declining water resources is a global concern, underscored by international conventions such as the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The riverine wetlands are located at river floodplain and seasonally connected with the main stem river. Delineation and mapping of these wetlands are important to visualize their distribution pattern. We conducted the study in the middle Ganga River using geospatial techniques to delineate and map riverine wetlands. Result shows the wetlands are distributed along the active river channel in the Ganga River floodplain, which are seasonally connected with the Ganga River in monsoon. The wetlands are replenished with nutrients during fluvial connectivity. Wetlands are delineated and mapped (n=788) using Landsat 8 OLI satellite image by Modified Normalized Difference Water Index (MNDWI) by separating the water and land area using green and short wave infrared spectral bands of satellite image. These wetlands are home to various aquatic and water associated avian species, amphibian and reptiles. Conservation measures for these riverine wetlands are essential for sustainability of wetland ecosystem and wetland inhabiting flora and fauna and rejuvenation of the Ganga River system. Some of the wetlands are declared as protected area and Ramsar conservation sites, whereas more wetlands are need to be conserved under national conservation authority to conserve their natural integrity and to protect its biodiversity. This study provides insights and framework for freshwater habitat management for aquatic biodiversity.
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Literature cited 1: Grazie F. and Gill L. (2022). Review of the Ecosystem Services of Temperate Wetlands and their Valuation Tools. Water. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14091345. Guo M., Li J., Sheng C., Xu J. and Wu L. (2017). A Review of Wetland Remote Sensing. Sensors, 17, 777. doi:10.3390/s17040777.
Literature cited 2: Haider A., Hassan M. and Rasib A. (2023). Geospatial approach to wetland vulnerability assessment for northwest Bangladesh. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-4-w6-2022-139-2023. Jia M., Mao D., Wang Z., Ren C., Zhu Q., Li X. and Zhang Y. (2020). Tracking long-term floodplain wetland changes: A case study in the China side of the Amur River Basin. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 92: 102185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jag.2020.102185.

ID: 66378
Title: South Asian Summer Monsoon: Processes, Prediction and Societal Impacts
Author: Reviewed by (Ranjan Kelkar, Sulochana Gadgil)
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (12) 1246-1246 25 June (2025)
Subject: South Asian Summer Monsoon: Processes, Prediction and Societal Impacts
Keywords: None
Abstract: If we search the available scientific literature with ‘monsoon’ as the search term, we will be flooded with literally thousands of papers as search results. On the contrary, if we look for books about the monsoon, we would face a drought with just a few titles displayed. The bestseller so far has been Alexander Frater’s travelogue Chasing the Monsoon, which he wrote in 1991 and is now available in its 21st edition. The other most popular book has been The Monsoons by P. K. Das, published by the National Book Trust India in 1968. It is a science book written with the lay reader in mind, and has since been updated four times and translated into several languages. For the monsoon researchers, however, whether in India or elsewhe the definitive book has so far been Southwest Monsoon by Y. P. Rao, published in 1976 as a monograph of the India Meteorological Department.
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ID: 66377
Title: Trees of Bangalore (2 Vol. set)
Author: Reviewed by ( Madhav Gadgil)
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (12) 1245-1245 25 June (2025)
Subject: Trees of Bangalore (2 Vol. set)
Keywords: None
Abstract: Trees of Bangalore by K Sankara Rao in two volumes is a most attractive, indeed charming, coffee table book focusing on not just flowering trees, but also shrubs, woody climbers, canes, palms and cycads of the city. It covers a total of 795 plant species, each with a number of photographs, a careful description of the morphology, and English, Kannada, and often Hindi and Sanskrit names. Technical terms used in the morphological descriptions are carefully explained with the help of not just verbal, but also a 22-page pictorial glossary with over 260 photographs. This pictorial glossary is itself a feast for the eyes for any plant lover. There are other books on trees of various cities such as Delhi and Mumbai, but none comes close to this book in the wealth and clarity of the information. The 795 species have been recorded from the natural dry deciduous forest of the Bannerghatta National Park, LalBagh Botanical Garden, a number of institutional campuses such as that of the Indian Institute of Science, Foundation for the Revitalisation of Local Health Traditions and the University of Agriculture Science. This is supplemented by records of trees of some sacred groves and those associated with temples, as well as around the old villages, along streets, in business places, and in house yards.
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ID: 66376
Title: Bridgeoporus kanadii, a new colossal species of Bridgeoporus (Basidiomycota, Fungi) from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Author: Arvind Parihar, Manoj Emanuel Hembrom and Arijit Ghosh
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 128 (12) 1234-1241 25 June (2025)
Subject: Bridgeoporus kanadii, a new colossal species of Bridgeoporus (Basidiomycota, Fungi) from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: Bridgeoporus, macrofungi, molecular phylogeny, morphology, taxonomy
Abstract: The hidden realm of fungi in India’s biodiversity hotspots continues to yield fascinating discoveries. Arunachal Pradesh, a treasure trove of natural wonders, has recently surprised scientists with the unearthing of a giant, unique wood-decaying species of macrofungi. But the intrigue does not stop with scientists! To spark curiosity and interest for mycology among the common people, reference specimens of this giant fungus will be showcased at the Industrial Section Indian Museum (ISIM), Kolkata. This species is described in the present article with morphology and molecular phylogeny. This new species is also the initial generic record of the macrofungal genus Bridgeoporus from India.
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Literature cited 1: Cooke, W.B., Oxyporus nobilissimus and the genus Oxyporus in North America. Mycologia, 1949, 41(4), 442–455. Gilbertson, R. L. and Ryvarden, L., North American Polypores. Vol. 2. Abortiporus-Lindtneria, Fungilora, Oslo, Norway, 1986. 433 p
Literature cited 2: Ryvarden, L., Genera of polypores: nomenclature and taxonomy, Synopsis Fungorum, Oslo, Norway, 1991. 363 p. Roy, A. and De, A. B., Polyporaceae of India. International Book Distributors, Dehradun, 1996. pp. 309