ID: 57217
Title: Baseline information of floral and faunal diversity for long term ecological monitoring of Dhanolti eco park - Mussoorie Forest Division, Uttarakhand
Author: Preeti S Virkar, V P Uniyal and A K Banarjee
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 6, June 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Biodiversity, indicators, flora, fauna, fenced area, landscape, Ecological monitoring
Abstract: Long term ecological monitoring of biodiversity is practicable with an inventory of its floral and faunal diversity. With this view, the documentation of biodiversity of the two fenced areas of Dhanolti reserve forest of Mussoorie forest division has been prepared (Site 1 and Site 2). Long term ecological monitoring locations were established for assigning changes in the biodiversity of the fenced area.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57216
Title: Is there a link between wild animal hunting and conservation in Singhalila National Park?
Author: Hilaluddin, Shahla Yasmeen and Gulrukh Saleem
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 6, June 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Wild animal hunting, Wildmeat dependency, wildmeat income, Singhalila
Abstract: A survey of hunting and consumption of wild animals among the Sherpas community in and around Singhalila Naitonal Park was conducted. Rate and pattern of hunting of animal species, their importance to respondents, hunting techniques, and reasons for hunting were studied. At least, 44 species of wild animals were commonly hunted in the surveyed villages. These include several globally threatened species. Although impacts of removal on wild population remained unclear but hunting seems to be adversely affecting densities of Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra) and Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens). Wild anima hunting and consumptions by households remained statistically non-significant implying that hunting was largely for subsistence. Mammals made the highest contribution in the animal off take of a household. Large bodied animals contributed maximum to mean animal harvest of a hunter. Three types of hunting were prevalent in the surveyed villages: 1) organized hunting targeted to specific species, 2) regular snaring of game birds in the vicinity of villages, and 3) opportunistic hunting. Age and education status of a hunter had no impact on his animal extraction rates. Wild animal extractions from forests by all sections of the society remained same. The majority of respondents extracted wild animals to supplement their diet with meat.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57215
Title: Effect of seed origin on coppice regeneration in Diploknema butyracea
Author: Nawa Bahar
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 6, June 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Diploknema butyracea, Spotaceae, Regeneration
Abstract: Diploknema butyraceae is a fast growing species belonging to family Sapotaceae. It is multipurpose tree specis with several uses including source of oil, fodder, fuel wood, timber and medicine. Source variation study of this species was undertaken to evaluate the sprouting ability. Fifteen sources sampled from different locations in Uttarakhand State were studied. Variation for most of the studied characters indicated non-clinal pattern. On the basis of this investigation, the population of Thali, Sail, Khitoli and Matela were found better iln growth performance and in coppicing ability. The Thali population has shown the best growth (gain) performance for the purpose of vegetative multiplication garden to enhance the productivity.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57214
Title: Assessment of genetic diversity in Jatropha curcas (L) germplasm from India using RAPD markers
Author: R S Dhillon, M Jattan, Charan Singh, R H Rizvi and T Rani
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 6, June 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Jatropha curcas, accessions, RAPD , gentic diversity
Abstract: Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers were used to evaluate the genetic diversity among populations of Jatropha curvas (L) from different agro-climatic regions of India. Out of 305 ampified bands obtained with 30 pirmers, 291 were found polymorphic. The polymorphisms were scored and used in band-sharing analysis to identify genetic relationship. Evaluated accessions were grouped into two main clusters except MP -020 from Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) was out grouped from rest of accessions at a similarity coefficient fo 0.50. Based on Jaccard ' s coefficient of similarity values, the maximum similarity was found between accessions MP-022 and MP-031 (0.95). Molecular diversity among the accessions was low at a level of 30 percent, indicating the need of widening the genetic base of J. curcas through various means.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57213
Title: The genus Phellinus quel. in Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand
Author: Reshma Safeer and J R Sharma
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8, August 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Phellinus, Rajaji National Park, White rot fungi, Wood decay
Abstract: In this presentation, a list of 21 species of phellinus collected and studied from Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand is given. The data is based on collections made from August 2009 to October 2011.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57212
Title: Effect of organic amendments and plant growth promoting microbes on Santalum album in Central India
Author: R K Verma, A K Thakur and P S Rajput
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8, August 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Plant growth promoting microbes, soil amendments, Survival of seedlings
Abstract: Different plant growth promoting microorganisms (PGPM) were screened for their growth promoting activity against Santalum album in nursery. A mix of selected organisms, Azospirillum, phosphate solubilising bacteria (fluorescent pseudomonas sp), Trichderma viride, A M fungi and soil amendment with organic matter were applied in a factorial field experiment to study their effect on survival and growth of sandal (Santalum album) saplings. Loam soil, farm yard manure (FYM), un-decomposed teak leaf, Leucaena leaf and mix organic matter (mixer of these 3 organic matters in equal ratio) in 3:1 v/v were used for amendment of natural red muram soil. There was 10-20% mortality in un-amended soil as compared to 0-10% in soil amended with organic matter along with PGPM application. No mortality was recorded in soil amended with loam soil, mix of FYM, teak and Leucaena leaves along with application of PGPM. Significant effect of soil amendment and application of PGPM was also observed on the growth of saplings after 2 years and 3 month of plating. Fruit bodies of Lepiota longicauda, L cristata and Scleroderma sp. were only develped on soil amended with organic matters. Maximum height was recorded in PGPM applied and soil amended with teak leaves (61% more as compared to control) followed by mixed organic matter and loam soil (39% and 38% more, respectively).
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57211
Title: Species diversity in soil seed banks of tropical dry deciduous forests
Author: Pratima Khare and P K Khare
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8, August 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Soil seed bank, species diversity, Central India, Shrub Natural selecion, Dispersal
Abstract: Species diversity and density of buried seed bank in top 10 cm. (0-5 cm and 5-10 cm) of soil were studied in two tropical dry deciduous forests in Central India. Two sites namely, Mainpani and Ramna were selected for present study. Samples were collected 0-5 cm and 5-10 cm in three seasons, viz. postmonsoon, winter and summer. Seeds of total 34 species wer recovered from soil samples belonging to 17 species of trees, 4 of shrubs and 13 of herbs. Result showed that highest density in upper layer (0-5 cm) was that of Anogeissus pendula (800 m-2) under inter canopy area in winter season at Mainpani. Maximum densities in case of shrub and herb species was found to have been contributed by Lantana camara (175 m-2) under canopy and Cassia tora (850 m-2) under inter canopy during summer and winter sampling at Ramna.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57210
Title: Forest plants used in the treatment of various ailments found in the Bhil tribe of Ratlam district (M P) India
Author: Dinesh Jadhav
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8, August 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Forest plants, ethnomedicine, Bhil tribe, Ratlam
Abstract: Frequent ethnomedicinal surveys were conducted between August 2004 to August 2008 in different tribasl inhabited villages of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. Results of the use of these survey indicated 50 forest plant species for the treatment of different type of diseases prevalent in the tribal people of the district. Botanical names followed by family, local names, voucher specimen numbers and the ethnomedicinal uses have been provided.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57209
Title: Tree growth and wheat yield in agri-horti-silvi system in the arid region of Rajastan
Author: Bilas Singh, Mahipal Bishnoi and M R Baloch
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8, August 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Agri-horti-silvi system, arid region, wheat, growth, tree species
Abstract: Conclusively, application of water as irrigation and fertilizer as the amendment for wheat yield promoted growth of planted horti and silvi species both than in the sole tree plants. C mopane + C. mixa combination found more competitive because of greater growth of these species by utilizing both above ground and below ground soil resources extending competitive effects with the wheat crop and reduced (25%) wheat yeild to a greater extent. But a combination of Prosopis cineraria and Ziziphus mauritiana showed to be best combination for the yield of agricultural crop, the reduction of which was relatively less (6%) in the combination. Thus combination may be replicated and proposed for greater benefits in terms of fodder, fruit and food production in the arid environment.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57208
Title: Propagation of an endangered medicinal plant specis, Celastrus paniculata through root cuttings
Author: Yashaswini Sharma, C K Venugopal, R Vasudeva, A V Manjunath and Laxminarayan Hegde
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8, August 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Endangered species, Celastrus paniculata, Indole butyric acid, root cuttings, propagation
Abstract: Investigation was carried out to propagate critically endangered medicinal plant species, Celastrus paniculata by using root cuttings with different growth regulators. The various root and shoot parameters recorded significantly higher in the root cuttings treated with growth regulators as compared to control. The average higher rooting percentage (81.0) was recorded in the cuttings treated with IBA 2000 ppm against conrol (52.0). The average number of roots per cutting was significantly higher in the cuttings treated with a commercial formulation Quic Root (19.23) followed by IBA 2000 ppm (16.75). The average higher field establishment percentage (95.0) was also observed in IBA 2000 ppm treated cuttings followed by commercial formulation Quic Root treatment. Quic Rot was found to be the second best treatment next to IBA 2000 ppm for propagation of C. paniculata through root cuttings.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57207
Title: Variability of physico-chemical wood properties of Khair (Acacia catechu Willd) provenances
Author: Kulwant Rai Sharma and Chander Lekha
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8, August 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Acacia catechu, variability, sapwood, heartwood, Genotypic and phenotypic correlation, heritability, genetic advance, genetic gain
Abstract: Twenty best performing provenances were selected to investigate the variability in physico-chemical properties of sapwood and heartwood of Acacia catechu. The genotypic correlation was found to be higher than phenotypic and environmental correlation. The sapwood percentage was significantly and negatively correlated with all the aprameters except holocellulose content at genotypic and phenotypic level. The significant and positive genotypic, phenotypic correlation coefficients were noticed between specific gravity and wood extractives, specific gravity and lignin content, lignin and extractives. The holocellulose content ws significantly and negatively correlated with all the physico-chemical parameters studied in sapwood. The higly significatn positive genotypic correlation coefficient was found between lignin content and cold water solubility (0.989), lignin and hot water and alcohol benzene solubility, specific gravity and cold water solubility, in heartwood, katha content and cutch content was significantly and positively correlated with moisture content in heartwood and katha content was significantly and negatively correlated with lignin content. The values of the heritability factor were high for holocellulose (0.981), lignin (0.944) and specific gravity (0.870). The genetic advance, genetic gain, phenotypic and genotypic coefficient of variation ranged from 0.05-24.31, 2.84-42.81, 1.39-20.77, 1.33-20.77, respectively for various parameters in sapwood. The maximum heritability value 0.930 (93.0%) was found in katha content and minimum value of 0.051 (5.10%) was noticed in lignin content in heartwood.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57206
Title: Local deities in conservation - A conservation practice in Banju Nami Tok sacred grove in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Author: Nazir A Pala, Yogesh Gokhale, A K Negi, Sajad Razvi and N P Todaria
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8, August 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Sacred, deity, biodiversity, traditional, conservation, economic
Abstract: The present study was carried out in Banju Nami Tok sacred grove situated in village Chachganda of district Tehri to describe the role of small sacred groves dedicated to local deities in conservation. The grove covers an area of less than two hectares. This grove is dominated by Querus leucotrichophora which is the only remnant of this species around few km2 within that vicinity. In the present study 28 plant species which includes 12 tree, 5 shrub and 10 herb species belonging to 19 families were recorded. These plant species have different economic values like medicinal, edible, timber, oil and dye yielding and are used for making furniture, constructive timber and agricultural implements. Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families represent the maximum number (3 each) of species. This grove provides different ecosystem services in the form of water, soil conservation and beautification of village.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57205
Title: North-East India, the geographical gateway of India ' s phytodiversity
Author: Sumit Chakravarty, C P Suresh, Anju Puri and Gopal Shukla
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8, August 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: North East India, phytodiversity, forest genetic resources, conservation
Abstract: North East India is the geographical ' gateway ' for much of India ' s flora and fauna and as a consequence, the region is one of the richest in the world in biological values. Within India, the north eastern part is the richest in floristic diversity and thus has immense valuable genetic resources which are now threatened to extinction unless urgent and proper actions are taken to conserve these valuable forest genetic resources at local, national and international level. The paper describes in detail the recorded forest genetic resources of the region in general and the constituents states of the region separately in particular.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57204
Title: Langate forests - An unexplored repository of plant resources in Kashmir
Author: Hilal A Lone, G H Rather and Ashok K Pandit
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8, August 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Langate forests, Vascular plants, Ethno-botanical wealth, Medicinal plants, Kashmir Himalaya
Abstract: A survey was conducted for the plant wealth of Langate Forests in Kashmir Himalaya during 2004-2006. During investigation, a total of 301 species of vascular plants were recorded which included 284 species of angiosperms, 7 of gymnosperms and 11 species of pteridophytes. In the present communication, a broad overview of the ethno-botanical wealth of this area of Kashmir Himalaya is discussed. The plant species have been grouped into various categories based on their ethno-botanical properties. The study revealed a good proportion of highly valued medicianl plants flourishing in this area which is so far unexplored region.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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ID: 57203
Title: Integrated farming systems for food and nutritional security in North Western Himalayas
Author: K S Dadhwal, J M S Tomar, M Muruganandam, R Kaushal and O P Chaturvedi
Editor: Dr. P P Bhojvaid
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8, August 2012
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestery
Keywords: Agroforestry systems, Integrated farming systems, Northwestern Himalayas, Watershed management
Abstract: North-western Himalayan region of India is blessed with vast natural resources, yet confronted with poor quality of life. Agriculture in the region is very subsistence in nature mainly to meet the livelihood and food requirements of the households. The agriculture productivity in the region is very low due to a variety of reasons including rainfed farming and low input usage. In the region, farming systems on integrated watershed management basis can be promoted for diversificatin, improving livelihood, soil quality and food security. Besides, it can also be helpful in soil amelioration, stabilization of degraded lands and mitigation of the impacts of climate.
Location: TE 15, New Bioscience Building, IISc
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