ID: 58807
Title: Effect of Local Heating on Dormant Cambial Cells in the Branches of Lannea Coromandelica (HOUTT.) Merr.
Author: Vinay R Patel, Nirav Pathak, Karumanchi S Rao.
Editor: B P Bhojvaid.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Indian Forester
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 139(no. 8), pp. 731-736 (2013)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: cambium, Lannea coromandelica, Local heating, Reactivation.
Abstract: The effect of localilzed heating on cambial reacivation was investigated in dormant branches of Lannea coromandelica, a deciduous hardwood tree species by histological methods. The heating of young branches during winter for a duration of 10 and 20 days induced mitotic division in the fusiform cambial cells. The area of the branch exposed to heating exhibited wide cambial zone with a few differentiating xylem elements compared to that of non-heating branch. The heat treatment also caused an increase in length of fusiform cambial cells and height of rays. Histochemical studies revealed absence of starch in the xylem elements of heated branches. On the phloem side heating caused the removal of dormancy callose from sieve plates of dormant sieve tube members. The results suggest that localized heating of branches might provide an useful experimental model to understand the dynamics of cambial reactivation in tropical deciduous tree species.
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ID: 58806
Title: Secondary Xylem Anatomy of Root and Stem of ALSTONIA SCHOLAIS, BISCHHIOFIA JAVANICA and TREWIA NUDIFLORA: The Characteristic Plant Species of Manu Fresh Water Swamp, Rishikesh, Dehradun (INDIA).
Author: P K Pande, J C Ghyldiyal, Pallavi Gautam.
Editor: B P Bhojvaid.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Indian Forester
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 139(no. 8), pp. 726-730 (2013)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Anatomy, Vessel element, Fibre land, Fibre diameter, Fiber wall thickness, Xylem anatomy.
Abstract: The paper presents a comparitive account of root and shoot secondary xylem anatomy of Alostonia scholaris R. Br(Family: Apocynaceae), Bischofia Javanica Blume and Trewia nudiflora Linn. (Family: Euphorbiaceae) of Manu swamp, Rishikesh, Dehradun (India). Fiber dimensions and vessel element diameter of secondary xylem of shoot were higher than that of roots. Moreover, vessel and ray frequencies were higher in roots whereas the size of inter vessel pits was more in shoots of all the three species. Further, parenchyma is diffuse in aggregate, scanty paratracheal in shoot while only diffuse in root of B. javanica, and diffuse, in aggregate and scanty paratracheal in shoot while scanty paratracheal in root of T.nudiflora. Other anatomical features of root and shoot anatomy of secondary xylem are more or less similar in A. scholaris, B. javanica and T. nudiflora.
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ID: 58805
Title: Development of PF Resin from Rice Straw Lignin Solid for Plywood Composite.
Author: Vipin K Chawla, Ranjana Yadav, C N Pandey, R K Jain, A K Dixit.
Editor: B P Bhojvaid.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Indian Forester
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 139(no. 8), pp. 720-725 (2013)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Rice straw lignin, Adhesive, Plywood.
Abstract: Lignin-phenol-formaldehyde (LPF) resins were produced by substituting phenol with rice straw lignin in various percentages of lignin to keep the phenolic to formalin weight ratio constant to 1:18. 10%, 20%, and 30% replacement of phenol by lignin were adopted in making lignin phenol formaldehyde resin (LPF Resin). The plywood panels of 4 mm thick, 30 ? 30cm were made and the panels were subjected to test as per IS:848:2006, specification for synthetic resin adhesives for plywood (Phenolic and Amino plastics). The results indicated that rice straw lignin was a feasible replacement for up to 30% of the phenol in PF resins.
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ID: 58804
Title: Effect of Adenine Sulphate with Giberellic Acid and Cytokinin on Indirect Organogenesis from Different Explants in Jatropha Curcas L.
Author: Maya Kumari, Vikas Yadav Patade, Mohommad Arif, Zakwan Ahmed.
Editor: B P Bhojvaid.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Indian Forester
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 139(no. 8), pp. 714-719 (2013)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Biofuel crop, Indirect organogenesis, Explants, Adenine sulphate, Jatropha curcas.
Abstract: Jatropha curcas L. is widely viewed as potential energy plant. Crop improvement in Jatropha through conventional means is difficult owing to its perennial nature, single flower bearing in a year and highly heterozygous nature because of open cross pollination. To improve this crop genetically, a simple, efficient, and reproducible method for plant regeneration through indirect organogenesis from leaf, cotyledon and petiole explants of J.curcas was developed using Murashige and Skoog (M S) medium supplemented with different concentration of 6-Benzylaminopurine (BAP) along with adenine sulphate or auxins. Maximum callusing frequency of 93.3%, 96.7% and 83.3% with shoot bud induction of 96.7%,41.7% and 38.7% and number of shoots 14.3, 14, 12.7 were obtained from cotyledon, leaf and petiole explants respectively. MS medium when supplemented with BAP along with adenine sulphate gave higher regeneration percentage (2-4 mg I?? AS) and more number of shoots (14.3?1.1) compared to auxins (8.3?0.8). Elongation of shoots was achieved in MS supplemented with 2 mg I?? BAP and 1.5 mg I?? GA, and rooting (93.3%) on MS medium with 0.5 mg I?? IAA. Regenerated Plantlets were successfully hardened (>80%) under culture room growth conditions.
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ID: 58803
Title: Collection, Viability and Storage Behaviour of Pollen of Some Willow Species/Clones.
Author: Punit Choudhary, N B Singh.
Editor: B P Bhojvaid.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Indian Forester
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 139(no. 8), pp. 706-713 (2013)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Salix, Pollen viability, storage, Morphology, Pollinators.
Abstract: The genetic improvement of willows through traditional breeding can be facilitated by pollen collection and storage. The female flower receptivity need not be synchronized with pollen shed for breeding. Studies on collection, viability and storage of pollen of commercially important Salix spp. was carried out for implementation of successful breeding breeding program. The pollen size varied from 20.12 ?m to 40.49 ?m with clone 131/25 exhibiting maximum size whereas S. babyonica registered minimum size. Germination percentage of pollen extracted with toluene (Solvent method) was comparitively lower then that of untreated pollen., pollen germination percentage varied between 54.28 to 46.45 per cent in 2009 and 62.88 to 46.88 per cent in 2010. Maximum pollen viability has been recorded at the time of pollen collection. Pollen grains retained higher viability at -20?C even after nine months as compared to pollen stored at 4?C in both the years. Pollens stored at two different temperature revealed that there was a linear decrease in pollen viability with increase in storage period. The main pollinators found affecting cross pollination among willows were honey bees (Apies spp.), flies, wasps (Polister spp.) and Bumble bee (Bambus spp.).
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ID: 58802
Title: An Analysis of Common Property Resources in Rural Areas of District Kangra
Author: M S Pathania, G D Vashist.
Editor: B P Bhojvaid.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Indian Forester
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 139(no. 8), pp. 699-705 (2013)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: CPRs, Fodder, Grazing, Gini ratio, Livestock pressure.
Abstract: Average family size in Kangra district was 5.58. More than 80 per cent of the farmers were literate. The average land holdings of marginal and small farms were 0.93 and 1.33 ha respectively. Paddy in Kharif season and wheat in Rabi season was the most important crops of the study area. The average livestock hoding for marginal and small farmers in ACU was observed 3.55 and 4.98 units, respectively. Average quantity per household for fodder and fuel availed from CPR lands was 12 qtls and 13 qtls respectively.
Average quantity per household for fodder and fuel availed from CPR lands was ranged between Rs 4144 and Rs 4660 in different categories of households. The value of Gini ratio indicates that inclusion of income from CPR lands into total farm income reduces the gap of income between marginal and small farmers. The study suggested a need to involve local people in the management of these resources. There is a need to sustain and enhance the carrying capacity and productivity of CPRs.
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ID: 58801
Title: Genetic Variability and Association Analysis in Madhuca Indica Gmel.
Author: Mohd. Saleem Wani, Afaq Majid Wani.
Editor: B P Bhojvaid.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Indian Forester
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 139(no. 8), pp. 692-698 (2013)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Madhuca Indica, Genetic variability, Germination, Heritability.
Abstract: Twenty genotypes of Mahuca Indica Gmel. scattered over district Allahabad, and adjoining areas in Uttar Pradesh in their natural range were studied for the pattern of genetic variation. Higher values for phenotypic coefficient of variation as compared to genotypic coefficient of variation in germination and nursery growth parameters, indicate that they are greatly influenced by the environment. The heritability and expected genetic gain were also observed to be high for these characters, except for number of leaves per seedling, leaf area, shoot/root ratio and total biomass of seedling. the correlations between germination per cent, germination energy index per cent, mean daily germination, seedling height, seedling collar diameter and internodal length at phenotypic level were positive and significant. The families F15,F18,F19 and F20 showed good performance and are recommended for further genetic improvement programme in this species.
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ID: 58800
Title: Effect of Date of Collection and Pod Length on Germination and Initial Seedling Growth Albizia Lebbeck(Benth.)
Author: Suman Malla, Gopal Shukla, Sumit Chakravarthy.
Editor: B P Bhojvaid.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Indian Forester
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 139(no. 8), pp. 688-691 (2013)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Date of collection, Pod Length, Germination, Initial Seedling growth, Albizia Lebbeck.
Abstract: An experiment consisting of four dates of collection (9th February, 19th February, 1st March and 11th March) and three pod lengths (less than 10, 10-20 and more than 20cm) were analyzed to study the effect on germination and initial growth of seedlings of Albizia lebbeck (Benth). at Pundibari, West Bengal, India during February to July 2007. It was found that pods collected on 19th February having length 10-12 cm gave dignificantly higher germination and initial seedling growth.
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ID: 58799
Title: Energy Status and Consumption Pattern in Rural Temperate Zone of Western Himalayas: A Case Study
Author: R Banyal, M A Islam, T H Masoodi, S A Gangoo.
Editor: B P Bhojvaid.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Indian Forester
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 139(no. 8), pp. 683-687 (2013)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Energy, Fuel Wood, Landuse, Household , Charcoal, Agri-silviculture, Temperate.
Abstract: The study was conducted in Astingo village of Bandipora Forest Division in North Kashmir on a sample of 224 from 560 households (40%) with the help of combo pack of interview and observation methods. The observations on land utilization pattern revealed that 37.48 per cent of the land area is under agriculture followed by horticulture (20.16%), homestead farming (14.86%), agri-silviculture (12.92%), forestry (08.08%) and silvi-horticulture (06.50%), respectively. The inhabitants relied mainly upon fuel wood, charcoal, dung cake, LPG, kerosene and electricity to meet out their day to day energy demand. Fuel wood dominated among all the energy sources with charcoal at second and cow dung at third in ranking. The total requirement of fuel wood at study site was estimated 634 tonnes per annum against its availability 405 tonnes per annum. The almost half (50.20%) of total fuel wood is utilized for cooking and rest is being for other different applications. The strategies be framed to narrow the gap between demand and supply of energy sources by advocating the need to establish woodlots of suitable species on waste and fallow lands. There is significant potential for generation of power from small hydro projects as Kashmir has vast source of water, solar energy, etc.
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ID: 58798
Title: GIS Based Planning and Monitoring of JFM Treatment Areas Under JICA Assisted Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project
Author: A K Bansal, Vinod Kumar, Subhadarshi Mishra.
Editor: B P Bhojvaid.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Indian Forester
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 139(no. 8), pp. 674-682 (2013)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Remote sensing, Differential GPS, GIS based forest land information system, REDD+, Monitoring and evaluation of afforestation programs.
Abstract: Joint Forest Management (JFM) approach has been adopted by the Odisha Forestry as well as improvement of livelihood of the forest dependent population through formation of the Vana Samrakshana Samitis (VSS) facilitating community participation. the use of Remote Sensing, Differential GPS and GIS techniques helps in identification of degraded forests, generation of thematic data sets, data analysis and presentation of map based forestry information in scientific and contemprorary methods. The process facilitates geo-referencing of the data sets to provide accurate map feature reference to the earths coordinates with sub-meter level of accuracy. The geo-database along with the GIS based map information system were utilized by the JFM project for preparation of the micro plan and also tracking/monitoring of the implementation of forestry development programmes and can be evolved into a MRV system under REDD+. The system also facilitates periodic impact analysis through temporal analysis of the satellite images.
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ID: 58797
Title: Before the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal, New Delhi.
Author: Cheif Engineer
Editor: Filed by Brijesh Kalappa- Advocate.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Cheif Engineer, Water Resources Department, Panaji-Goa.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: G-1/C-3, pp 1-135 (02/01/2013)
Subject: Statement of Claims on behalf of The State of Karnataka.
Keywords: Environment, Impact Assessment, Mahadayi, Hydroelectric Project.
Abstract: None
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ID: 58796
Title: Before Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal
Author: Cheif Engineer
Editor: None
Year: 2010
Publisher: Cheif Engineer, Water Resources Department, Panaji-Goa.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: G-1/C-3
Subject: Statement of Case by The State of Goa.
Keywords: Environment, Impact Assessment, Mahadayi, Hydroelectric Project.
Abstract: None
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ID: 58795
Title: Environmental Impact Assesment of Proposed Mahadayi Hydroelectric Project.
Author: P Khanna, Paramasivam, Er. Kelkar, PS.
Editor: P Khanna
Year: 1997
Publisher: NEERI, Karnataka Power Corporation Limited, Blore
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Volume 2, September 1997
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Environment, Impact Assessment, Mahadayi, Hydroelectric Project.
Abstract: The proposal for the generation of Hydro Power on Mahadayi river for construction of dams and diverting the river.
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ID: 58794
Title: Environmental Impact Assessment of Proposed Mahadayi Hydroelectric Project.
Author: P Khanna, Paramasivam, Er. Kelkar, PS.
Editor: P Khanna
Year: 1996
Publisher: NEERI, Karnataka Power Corporation Limited, Blore
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Volume 1, September 1997
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Environment, Impact Assessment, Mahadayi, Hydroelectric Project.
Abstract: The proposal for the generation of Hydro Power on Mahadayi river for construction of dams and diverting the river.
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ID: 58793
Title: Variation and Genetic Correlation in Growth and Branching Characters of Populus Deltoides BARTR. Clones.
Author: Bikram Singh, N B Singh.
Editor: B P Bhojvaid.
Year: 2013
Publisher: Indian Forester
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 139(no. 8), pp. 667-673 (2013)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Clones, Proleptic branch, Sylleptic branch, Heritability, Genotypic correlation, Populus deltoides.
Abstract: The function of propleptic branch and early bud-break were observed for contributing diameter and height growth potentials for the Populus deltoides clones from 12 provinces of United States. The variance components, hertability estimates and genetic correlation for growth and branching traits were investigated at the age one and two for 100 best clones T43, T44,T33,T48 followed by T38 exhibited better performances for the traits like BRPD and dbh. Trends in genetic and phenotypic parameters for growth and branching traits during early stages to obtain information necessary to scrutinize and seek managable clones for early selection have been studied.
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