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ID: 61170
Title: Vegetation analysis and carbon sequestration potential of Salix alba plantations under temperate conditions of Kashmir, India.
Author: Murtaza Shah, T.H.Masoodi, P.A.Khan J.A. Wani and S.A.MIR.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 141 (7) 755-761 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Carbon density, Carbon sequestration, Biomass production, Salix alba.
Abstract: The present study was conducted in Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla and Ganderbal districts of J. & K. After reconnaissance, survey was conducted and two plantation blocks of willow were selected in each district. Analysis of the data revealed that Salix alba was the dominant species with individualistic density of 81.90 % and IVI of 213.80. The existing stem volume, biomass production, carbon density and carbon sequestration potential of trees at all the selected locations were evaluated. The maximum and minimum stem volume of 739.34 and 595.09 cum ha-1 was recorded at Bandipora and Anantnag districts. The biomass production varied from 429.27 mg ha-1 in Anantnag to 532.61 t ha-1 in Bandipora. The maximum soil carbon density of 68.07 t ha-1 was recorded at Bandipora, followed by 67.93 t ha-1 at Baramulla, 66.86 t ha-1 at Anantnag.
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Literature cited 1: Albrecht A. and Kandji S.T. (2003).Carbon sequestration in tropical agroforestry systems. Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment, 99: 15-27. Anon. (2005).Statistical Forest Digest Report. and Forest Department. Srinagar.
Literature cited 2: Bhardwaj S.D., Panwar P.and Gautam S. (2001).Biomass production potential and nutrient dynamics of Populus deltoides under high density plantations. Indian Forester, 127 (2): 144-153. Bitlerlich W. (1984).The Relaskop Idea Slough: Common Wealth Agriculture Bureause, Farnham Royal, England.

ID: 61169
Title: Estimation of Genetic parameters in pods and seed traits of candidate plus trees of Tecomella undulata (Sm.) Seem.
Author: Desha Meena, Anil Singh and Charu Rawal.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 141 (7) 748-754 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Genetic variation, Seed and pod characteristics, Tocomella undulata
Abstract: Tecomella undulate is an important yielding tree species of arid region. The tree is economically valuable due to quality wood production thus also called as ' Marwa teak ' . With the objective to determine extent and nature of variations in seed and pod characteristics, thirty seven phenotypically superior genotypes were identified from 20 different locations from six districts of Rajasthan. Considerable variations were observed in all the pod and seed characteristics like 100-seed weight (0.6-1.3g), seed length (16.7-22.2 mm), seed width (8.3-9.3 mm), number of seeds/pods (60-68), pod length (18.6-26.2 cm) and pod width (9-10.7mm). Among all the genetic parameters studied, the phenotypic and genotypic coefficients of variations were found close to each other with 100-seed weight and pod length exhibiting the higher values. Estimates of broad sense heritability ranged from 55.4 % (for seed length) to 78.26 (for pod length), genetic advance as percent of the mean ranged between 3.78 % and 17.7 % with seed width giving the lowest value and 100-seed weight giving the highest value. In conclusion, the results revealed the existence of substantial genetic variation, which can be utilized for further tree improvement programmes of this species.
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Literature cited 1: Allard R.W. (1999). Principles of plant breeding. 2nd edt.John Wiley & Sons, New York. Arya S., Kumar N., Tokyo O.P. and Harris, P.J.C. (1993).Source variation in pod length and seed weight of ?Marwar? Teak (Tocomella undulate) Smith Seeman, Journal of Tree Science, 12 (2): 115-117.
Literature cited 2: Bahadur R.and Hooda M.S. (1995).Genetic variability and correlation studies for some pod and seed traits in Khejri (Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce), Indian J. of Forest, 18 (2): 161-164 Burton G.W. (1952).Quantitative inheritance of grass. In: Proceeding of 6th, International Grassland Congress August 1952.Pennsylvania State College, Pa.U.S.

ID: 61168
Title: Preliminary studies on the rooting response of Schefflera arboricola through juvenile shoot cuttings.
Author: S.Nautiyal, Rakesh Prakash and Niteesh Kumar.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 141 (7) 739-744 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Schefflera arboricola, Rooting response, Juvenile shoot cuttings, Evergreen shrub.
Abstract: The rooting of juvenile shoot cuttings of Schefflera arboricola was studied during summer months 2013. Only one rootings hormone that is IBA in two concentrations i.e.2000 and 4000 ppm were applied to see the effect of rooting hormone. Maximum 65 % rooting was observed in IBA 2000 ppm and minimum 20 % rooting recorded in control (Untreated cuttings).
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Chandra J.P. and Verma S.D. (1989).Rootability of softwood cuttings of individual mother trees of Eucalyptus.Proc.Seminar on ?Vegetative Propagation? held at Coimbatore, India, 27th to 28th July 1989. Gurumurti K.and Bhandari H.C.S. (1988). Induction of rooting in cladode cuttings of Casuarine equisetifolia. Current Science, 57: 1-2.
Literature cited 2: Madhwal K., Kumar P., Nautiyal S., Rayal S.P.and Nautiyal D.P. (2008).Rooting response of Juvenile shoot cuttings of Terminalia chebula Retz. Under different hormonal treatment. Indian Forester, 134 (2): 270-274. Nanda K.K. (1970).Investigation on the use of auxins in vegetative reproduction of forest plants. Final Report PL 480 Research Project.

ID: 61167
Title: Comparative field performance of micropropagated plantlets of three bamboo species.
Author: Yogeshwar Mishra, P.K.Rana, M.K.Sonkar and S.A. Ansari.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 141 (7) 739-744 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Culm diameter, Culm height, Culm number, Fertilizer, VAM.
Abstract: The experiment was laid out for assessing the performance of three micropropagated bamboo species, viz, Bambusa nutans, Bambusa tulda and Dendrocalamus asper in a complete randomized block design with three treatments, viz., control, VAM, NPK and five replicates. During two years of field trial, the survival rate was recorded to be 100% without any insect and pathogen attack. A significant variation in diameter was noticed in three bamboo species after 6 months of trial only. The species showed significant variations in culm height only at 24 months after planting, which was in the order: Bambusa nutans >Dendrocalamus asper >Bambusa tulda. The application of NPK significantly influenced culm number. Thus, culm height appears to be under genetic control, i.e. species specific and culm diameter and number under environmental control, i.e. amenable t o fertilizer application.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Arya I.D., Kaur B.Arya S. (2012).Rapid and mass propagation of economically important bamboo Dendrocalamus hamiltonii.Ind.J.Energy, 1: 11-16. Arya I.D., Satsangi R. and Arya S. (2001).Rapid micropropagation of edible bamboo Dendrocalamus asper.J.Sus.Forestry, 14: 103-114.
Literature cited 2: Bag N., Chandra S., Palni L.M.S. and Nandi S.K. (2000). Micropropagation of Dev-ringal. Plant Sci, 156: 125-135. Banerjee M., Gantait S.andPramanik B.R. (2011). A two step method for accelerated mass propagation of Dendrocalamus asper and their evaluation in field.Physio.Molec.Biol.Plants, 17: 387-393.

ID: 61166
Title: Variation studies in Biomass characters and leaf nutrients of progenies of different provenances of Albizia Lebbek.
Author: I.K.Thakur and S.G.Dhuppe.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 141 (7) 731-738 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Albizia lebbek, Biomass, Progenies, Leaf nutrients, Hertibility.
Abstract: The present investigation on Albizia lebbek Benth was carried out to study the variation in some biomass and leaf nutrient characters of progenies of fifteen provenances from Himachal Pradesh. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences for all the characters viz; fresh shoot weight, dry shoot weight, fresh root weight, dry root weight, shoot root ratio (fresh), shoot root ratio (dry), nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and crude protein. High phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) and genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) was observed for root fresh weight i.e.22.10 % and 20.70 %, respectively. High heritability (98.00 %) was estimated for both shoot dry weight and root dry weight. As far as genetic gain is concerned it was found high for root fresh weight (40.07 %).
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Bhatt G.S. and Chauhan P.S.(1999). Provenance variations in seed and seedling traits of Albizia lebbek Benth.M.Sc. Thesis, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and forestry, Nauni, Solan.88p. Bhatt G.S.and Chauhan P.S. (2002).Provenance variation in seed and seedling traits of Albizia lebbeck Benth.Journal of Tree Sciences, 21 (1/2): 52-57.
Literature cited 2: Burton G.W. and de Vane E.W. (1953). Estimating heritability in tall fescue (Festuca arundinea) from replicated clonal material.Agron.J, 4: 78-81. Chopra D. and Chhillors S. (2002). Seed source variation in Acacia nilotica (L) wild. Indian J.For. 25 (1/2): 150-153.

ID: 61165
Title: Sequestered organic carbon stock in the soils under different Land uses in Western region of Haryana.
Author: M.K.Gupta, S.D.Sharma and Manoj Kumar.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 141 (7) 718-725 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Soil organic carbon stock, Western region of Haryana, Forests, Plantations, Agro forestry, Horticulture, Agriculture
Abstract: A study was undertaken in western region Haryana comprising Bhiwani, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind and Sirsa districts to estimate soil organic carbon stock under different land uses viz.forests, block plantations, horticulture, agro forestry and agriculture. Maximum organic carbon stock was found in the soils under forests (40.26 Mg ha-1) and the least SOC stock was under agriculture (18.10 Mg ha-1). Total soil organic carbon stock under forests was 1.22 million tons, out of these; Jind district has the maximum SOC stock (3, 17, 898.62 Mg). Least SOC stock was in Fatehabad district (1, 16, 086.27 Mg).Total SOC stocks under horticulture was 5, 23, 476.12 Mg, out of this, Sirsa district has 2, 64, 919.95 Mg and the least SOC stock was in Jind district (36, 537.21 Mg).Soil organic carbon in Abushehar Wildlife Sanctuary was 47, 7578.17 Mg and in Bir Bara Van Conservation Reserve was 19, 490.85 Mg.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Anon. (2013).Forest Department, Government of Haryana. Bowen G.D. and Rovira A.D. (1999).The rhizosphere and its management to improve plant growth.Adv.Agron, 66: 1-102.
Literature cited 2: Bleviens R.L.and Frye W.W. (1993).Conservation tillage: An ecological approach in soil management. Advances in Agronomy, 51:33-78. Chaturvedi A.N.and Khanna L.S. (1982).Forest Mensuration, International Book Distributors, Dehradun.

ID: 61164
Title: A study organizational climate, Job satisfaction and workload perception of forestry extension personnel in Tamil Nadu.
Author: V.Irulandi, T.T.Ranganathan and M.Ramasubramanian
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2015
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 141 (7) 709-717 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Job satisfaction, Organizational climate, Workload perception of Forestry Extension personnel.
Abstract: A study was conducted among sixty six forestry extension personnel of Forest Department of Tamil Nadu to assess the organizational climate, workload perception and job satisfaction. The findings revealed that 48.48 per cent of the respondents were found to be in the medium category of guidance and supervision; Respondents were distributed equally between low (34.85 per cent), medium (33.33 per cent) and high (31.82 per cent) categories or facilities and resources component of organizational climate. An appreciable number of respondents were also found to possess low to medium team work perception. Majority of forestry extension officials perceived the workload related to field work, conducting demonstrations, trainings, campaigns, making the farmers participate as heavy to moderately heavy. Inadequate skill, inadequate staff strength, transfer policy, inadequate time and poor research-extension linkage were found to influence job satisfaction as majority of officials reported to agree with these factors. The correlation and regression analyses revealed that there existed strong relationship between job satisfaction, workload perception and organizational climate and they contributed to each other immensely. In line with the findings of the study, suitable strategies to strengthen the forestry extension wing were suggested.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Agunga R., Ojomo C.and Na S.I. (1997).Burnout, job satisfaction and work situations as perceived by District Extension Officer, Ondostate, Nigeria, Journal International Agricultural and Extension Education, 4 (1): 47-56. Apantaku S.O. and Apantakuk F.S. (1998). Hertzberg motivation-hygiene factors and job satisfaction of village extension agents of Ogun State Agricultural Development Programme.Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2: 23-30.
Literature cited 2: Andersen H.J. (2004) Different personal skills and competencies which local agricultural advisers can use to co-create change in management procedures: A case-study of Danish dairy farmers and advisers, Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 104 (4): 151-162. Beder H. (1990) Reasons for Nonparticipation in adult education. Adult Education Quarterly, 40 (4): 207-218.

ID: 61163
Title: Prepaid Electricity Meters.
Author: Alok Gupta
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.55 (8), 72-73 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Prepaid, Electricity, Meters.
Abstract: Benefits of prepaid are manifold, but the success of revenue management through prepaid meters lies in the utility ' s ability to collect and manage its revenue.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61162
Title: Challenges in setting up The Three Gorges Dam in China.
Author: C V Govinda Raju
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.55 (8), 62-66 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Challenges, Setting-up, The Three Gorges Dam, China.
Abstract: Since the Chinese were looking for a mega project, which needed a location that could give maximum storable head of water (H) as well as maximum water flow rate (Q), they selected a gorge area along the Yangtze river for construction of the dam, where, besides minimum length of the dam, storage of water would provide the increased levels of both Q and H to deliver optimum power output.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61161
Title: An ANN Based Approach For Optimal Placement Of Custom Power Devices.
Author: D K Tanti, M K Verma, Brijesh Singh, O N Mehrotra.
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.55 (8), 56-61 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: ANN, Approach, Optimal Placement, Custom Power Devices.
Abstract: Power electronics based controllers used in distribution systems are called custom power devices. These devices have been proved to be quite effective in power quality enhancement. They may be of series, shunt and series-shunt or series-series type-depending upon their connection in the circuit.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61160
Title: Converter Topologies for Hybrid Power Generation Systems.
Author: M. Ankush Kumar, P M Menghal, Dr.A Jaya Laxmi.
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.55 (8), 48-52 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Converter, Topologies, Hybrid Power, Generation Systems.
Abstract: Present trend of ever increasing power demand and increase in power failures are creating deficiency of power. Research and development on alternative and eco-friendly energy sources have been showing excellent potential as a form of contribution to conventional power systems. Renewable energy technologies offer clean, ecofriendly and abundant energy abundant energy gathered from self-renewing resources-such as sun, wind waves, tides and so on. Advancements in power electronics provide a wide area control on flow and conversion of power. This article presents review on recent advancements in power electronic converters and their control to form hybrid power generation systems.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61159
Title: Future of Transmission Line.
Author: Ravi Kant Kumar, Girish A Kulkarni.
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.55 (8), 44-47 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Future, Transmission Line.
Abstract: There is a need for information on the attempts of EHV transmission and experiences during installation. Sharing new design concepts, tower construction ideas, operation and maintenance aspects of these EHV lines will help in avoiding duplication of efforts.
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Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61158
Title: Grid-connected Solar PV System.
Author: Krishna Prabhakar Lall, Dr.Sarat Kumar Sahoo and Dr. S. Prabhakar Karthikeyan
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.55 (8), 40-42 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Grid-Connected, Solar PV System.
Abstract: The trend of reducing cost of PV modules and the good support of government in enhancing the technology have increased the use of PV and Solar thermal energy as important factors in the present and future renewable energy ' s growth scenario.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61157
Title: One step towards Vision 2020
Author: Prof. Harpreet Singh and Prof.Rahul Shankar Bhagat.
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.55 (8), 32-38 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: One step, Vision 2020.
Abstract: India still needs to add about 218 Giga Watt power to satisfy electricity demand for year 2016-17 and 298 GW for year 2021-22. As renewable energy is becoming more accessible, electric power is decentralizing. So, the solution to overcome the challenge lies in Micro-Grid (Gram Power) development.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61156
Title: Powering India
Author: P.K.Chatterjee
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2015
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.55 (8), 28-30 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Powering, India.
Abstract: India needs reliable and high quality power supply at all places for its all around growth. As the major portion of our power comes from thermal plants, where coal is the mostly used fuel, the union government has already taken steps to ensure a smooth supply of coal to all those pants. The government is also working on expanding our transmission capability and modernizing the distribution system.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None