ID: 54440
Title: Fodder plants of tribal inhabited localities of Ratlam district (Madhya Pradesh)
Author: Dinesh Jadhav
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Fodder plants, Bhil tribe, Ratlam
Abstract: Frequent ethnobotanical surveys were conducted between August 2004 to March 2008 in different tribal inhabited villages of Ratlam district (Madhya Pradesh). The present communication describes 102 species belonging to 88 genera and 42 families which are sources of fodder used by bhil tribe of the district for their domestic animals. For each species informations regarding Botanical name followed by local name, Family, habit, status, parts used and the kind of animal fed are given.
Location: 241
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ID: 54439
Title: Invasive effect of exotic pines: A case study in Kalika Forest
Author: G Bhattacharyya, G C Joshi and L M Tewari
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Exotic Pines, Invasive effect, Pinus patula, Ground Flora, Predominance
Abstract: Present study was conducted to determine the invasive impacts of the most prolific exotic pines on the natural ecosystem in Kalika forest of West Almora Forest Division, Uttarakhand. Among the angiospermic ground flora, 32 species have been identified belonging to 19 families. Asteraceae shows the maximum predominance with 9 species followed by Rosaceae represented by 3 species. Lamiaceae, Onagraceae and Pappilionaceae are represented by 2 species each. All other families have shown only one representative member. The study shows that Pinus patula appears to be invasive for the local flora followed by P. greggii, P. densiflora and P. wallichiana. While P. regitaeda tends to counteract the aggression of P. patula and P. greggii.
Location: 241
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ID: 54438
Title: Vegetative propagation of Adina cordifolia (Roxb) Hook. F. Ex Brandis
Author: Rajesh Kaushal, L S Jeena, S Chaturvedi, L Tewari and S K Tewari
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Auxins, Branch cuttings, Adina cordifolia, macropropagation
Abstract: The paper reports for the first time rooting in Adina cordifolia using macropropagation technique. Two different types of cuttings viz branch cuttings (hardwood, semihardwood and softwood) and mono nodal leafy leafy softwood cuttings, prepared from epicormic shoots were treated with 4000 and 6000 ppm IBA for 10 seconds. The results revealed that hardwood and semi-hardwood cuttings failed to root even with the application of IBA. Softwood cuttings prepared from terminal portion of the lateral branches showed 15 to 18 percent rooting with the application of IBA. Mono nodal leafy softwood cuttings resulted in 62.5 percent rooting with the application of 4000 ppm IBA. The rooting increased to 75 percent when the concentration was increased to 6000 ppm IBA. Other rooting and sprouting parameters also showed similar pattern.
Location: 241
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ID: 54437
Title: Extraction and X-ray diffraction studies on starches of Forest origin
Author: Abha Rani, Pravin H Chawhaan and Mala Rathore
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Carbohydrate, green plants
Abstract: Starch is the principal carbohydrate photosynthesized by means of solar energy. It is produced by all green plants and is basically found in the seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stems of various plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat and rice. Starch varies widely according to its source owing to its source owing to its granular characteristics. Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. (Tikhur) and Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. (Kalimusli), two important medicinal plants, contains starch in its rhizome and root stock. Starch from these species was isolated, purified and yield of starch was found 37.64% in C. angustifolia and 11.56% in C. orchioides. The X-ray diffraction pattern of C. anugustifolia starch, exhibited 6 peaks at reflection angle 14.20, 17.20, 19.40, 22.150, 24.20, and 26.20. Of these 6 peaks, one peak at reflection angle 17.20 was strong, 4 peaks at reflection angle 14.20, 17.20, 19.40, 22.150, 24.20 were medium and one peak at reflection angle 26.20 was weak. In C. orchioides, 9 peaks at reflection angle 11.50, 14.80, 15.20, 16.80, 18.10,23.40, 24.30, 26.70 and 27.90 were obtained. Of these 9 peaks, 4 peaks at reflection angle 14.80, 15.20, 16.80, 18.10, 24.30 were strong, 1 peak at reflection angle 23.40 was medium and 3 peaks at reflection angle 26.70, 27.90 and 11.50 were weak. The starch pattern in C. angustifolia resembles with the ' B ' pattern of potato starch and that of C.orchioides resembles with the ' A ' pattern of corn starch. From the results, it can be concluded that Curcuma angustifolia and Curculigo orchioides starches could become alternatives for food developers.
Location: 241
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ID: 54436
Title: Floristic survey of Sagareshwar Wildflife Sanctuary, Maharashtra
Author: Vikas Awale and Madhukar Bachulkar
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Angiosperms, Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra
Abstract: Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Sangli district of Maharashtra State. The semi denuded hills and drought areas of Sagareshwar was declared as Sanctuary by the State Government in 1985, comprising 1087.75 ha. area. Sanctuary lies about 500m amsl. It consists Southern tropical thorny type of forest. The present floristic work reports 356 species of angiosperm belonging to 254 genera and 79 families. Out of 356 species, 314 species are dicots and 42 are monocots. The present paper includes notes on study area and status of the flora of Sanctuary.
Location: 241
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ID: 54435
Title: Evaluation of nursery and field performance of progenies of selected plus trees of Albizia chinensis (Siran) under mid-hill conditions of Western Himalayas
Author: Rajesh Uppal and Charan Singh
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Albizia chinensis (Siran), Plus tree, Progeny performance, Genetic variation, Annual
Abstract: Progenies of 25 seed sources (plus trees) of Albizia chinensis collected from different seed zones of Himachal Pradesh were evaluated under nursery and field conditions. Analysis of variance for seedlings height, collar diameter and number of leaves indicated significant mean squares for all the characters studied under nursery conditions. Seedling height and collar diameter after 120 days of sowing, exhibited high heritability (broad sense) coupled with high genetic advance. Under field condition, seed sources viz. S1, S2, S5 and S6 exhibited faster rate on the values of growth parameters.
Location: 241
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ID: 54434
Title: Wood biomass from coffee plantations as an alternate energy source
Author: Udaya Morabad and A S Devakumar
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Fossel fuels, harvested wood, Carbon sequestration, biomass energy
Abstract: Use of biomass as substitute for fossil fuel and high energy intensive products like cement, steel, etc has significant contribution in overcoming global climate change. This not only ensures the reduction of CO2 emission to the atmosphere but also encourages the absorption of CO2 from the atmosphere by the trees replaced after harvest. In the present study, the authors estimated the quantity of wood removed from private plantations of Kodagu district dominated by Coffee plants (Coffeea canefora and Coffeea arabica), for a period of 12 years (1992 to 2003). From the study it is found that, 1, 35, 794 Mt of wood was harvested including fuelwood and other forms of wood. Out of this 57,474 Mt was used for manufacturing various utility products which will sequester 1, 05, 379 Mt of CO2 for period ranging from 60 to 200 years. A total of 78321 Mt of the harvested wood was used for fuel purpose which, in energy density terms, is equivalent to 25,580 Mt of LPG and 27,285 x 103 literf of kerosene.
Location: 241
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ID: 54433
Title: Flora and vegetation of Malkangiri District, Orissa, India - An Assessment
Author: D K Sahu, S Biswas, N K Dhal and M Brahmam
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Eastern Ghats, Malkangiri, Flora, Orissa
Abstract: Extensive and intensive field surveys have been conducted in different forest pockets of Malkangiri with a view to assess the floristic wealth of the district. A sum total of 381 species belonging to 275 genera and 92 Families were collected, identified and incorporated. Out of these, 373 species represent Angiospermae (304 species of Dicot and 69 species of Monocot families), 7 species of Pteridophytes (7 species of Ferns belonging to 7 genera) and 1 species of Gymnospersms. The ratio of monocot to dicot families, genera and species are 1:4.25 and 1:4.13 and 1:4.40 respectively. Present exploration enumerates 235 herbs, 51 shrubs, 69 trees and 26 climbers. Out of total 84 families of angiosperms, the dominant families in ascending order are Fabaceae, Poaceae, Acanthaceae, Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Malvaceae, Caesalpiniaceae, Rubiaceae, Lamiaceae, Combretaceae, Cyperaceae, Mimosaceae, Amaranthaceae and Scrophulariaceae. Study highlights the rich floristic diversity of the district.
Location: 241
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ID: 54432
Title: Study of factors influencing vegetative propagation of Jatropha curcas
Author: Lekha Ghosh and Lalji Singh
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Auxin, Jatropha curcas, rooting per cent, season, sprouting percent, vegetative propagation
Abstract: Different auxin concentrations significantly influenced the rooting in J. curcas. Auxin concentrations of 500 mgl-1 IBA showed minimal sprouting and rooting than untreated cuttings. The untreated cuttings yielded 93.50% adn 81.30% sprouting, 62.60% and 47.60% rooting and 15.98 and 11.47 roots/cutting in mist chamber and field, respectively. Cuttings from lower positions gave better (82.00 %) sprouting than middle (75.70%) and upper (66.60%) positions. Rooting varied from 35.40% to 57.20% for different cutting positions tested. For number of roots/cutting, lower position had highest (10.79) and upper position had lowest (6.84) number of roots. Among the three seasons tested, rainy season gave maximum (7.20 cm) root length while it was lowest (5.19 cm) in winter. Rainy season yielded highest (11.33) root number whereas, winter had lowest (6.36) root number. Rooting was highest (58.90%) in rainy season and lowest (29.50%) during winter season. L. curcas is easy to root and there is no need to apply auxin (IBA) externally. Without auxin (IBA) treatment, it produced sufficient sprouting and rooting. The study suggests growing thicker cuttings with 14-15 mm diameter in rainy season yields maximum sprouting and rooting.
Location: 241
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ID: 54431
Title: Status of Parthenium hysterophorus L and its biocontrol agent, Zygogramma bicolorata pallister in Uttarakhand
Author: S C Dhiman and Reshu Agarwal
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Biocontrol agent, Zygogramma bicolorata, Parthenium hysterophorus
Abstract: Parthenium hysterophorus L is a weed that was imported into India along with the PL - 480 Mexican wheat seeds in the 50s. The weed has since then spread into uncontrollable proportions invading million of ha of uncultivated wastelands, roadsides, railway lines forest lands and also invading large forest areas, agricultural and baren land, in different parts of Uttarakhand.
Zygogramma bicolorata pallister, a potential biocontrol agent of this weed is also reaching to these places slowly. It has been recorded from all the places during summer and rainy months (April to September). Larvae and adults of this beetle are voracious feeder and defoliate the weed leaving behind only stub of the plant.
Location: 241
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ID: 54430
Title: A contribution to the biodiversity of Charekh ka Danda and its adjacent area in district Pauri Garhwal of Uttrakhand (India)
Author: J C Ghildiyal and Prabhakar Chandra Bebni
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Biodiversity, Charekh ka Danda, Charak, Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Charekh ka Danda lies in Matiyali Range of Lansdowne forest division, situated in Dugadda Block of District Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand (India) and is situated between 290 47 ' 36.49" to 290 50 ' 15.12" North latitude and 780 28 ' 07.67" to 78033 ' 32" East longitude, at an altitude of 800 m- 1803 m in outer Himalaya. An extensive study of the area yielded 601 plant species belonging to 145 families and 440 genera in a round the year collection. Out of the total species recorded. 453 were dicotylendons, 77 monocotylendons, 41 bryophytes, 28 pteridophytes and 02 gymnosperms. In the present study, the dominant family with 46 species was Leguminosae (sensu lato) whereas, the dominant genera was Ficus and Euphorbia with 10 and 8 species respectively. Other co-dominant families of the area are Poaceae (30), Asteraceae (29), Euphorbiaceae (20), Lamiaceae (19), Acanthaceae (18), Moraceae (14), Rubiaceae (14), Amaranthaceae (13) and Rosaceae (12), Monocot - Dicot ratio of this region is 1: 5.88 and species genera ratio is 1:1.37. The area is rich in its faunal diversity also.
Location: 241
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ID: 54429
Title: Growth performance of Eucalyptus tereticornis and Camaldulensis progenies under various levels of soil salinity
Author: Avtar Singh, O P Toky and G P S Dhillon
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Eucalyptus tereticornis, E camaldulensis, Salinity, genetic variation, growth traits
Abstract: The study was conducted by transplanting one and a half month old seedlings of six progenies, three each of Eucalyptus tereticornis and E. camaldulensis, in the pots filled with eight levels of artificially created soil salinity levels (ECe) i.e. control, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 adn 14 dSm-1. The experiment was conducted by following completely randomized design with three replications. The data on plant height, collar diameter and number of leaves per plant were recorded after 90 days of study. All the growth parameters of both the species recorded significant differences among salinity treatments. The maximum values were recorded in control and the lowest values were found at salinity level of ECe 14 dSm-1. Significant genetic variation was noticed in both the species for all the growth parameters E. camaldulensis recorded significantly higher growth traits than respective values of E. tereticornis.
Location: 241
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ID: 54428
Title: Structure and composition of vegetation in Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandigarh
Author: H B Naithani, N S Bisht, V P Khanduri and Ishwar Singh
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Acacia catechu, Acacia nilotica, carissa opaca, Murraya koenigii, Dalbergia sissoo, Chandigarh
Abstract: In Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandigarh the enumeration of vegetation was conducted during 2005 at five different sites, i.e. Lattwala, Bolianwala, Miyapur Ka Khet, Barotawala khet and Kansal. The results revealed that five sites yielded a total of 2720 stems and 25 species of trees > 30 cm cbh with different combination of dominant and co-dominant species. Acacia catechu was dominant at Lattwala, Bolianwala and Kansal sites, Acacia nilotica ssp. indica at Miyapur Ka Ket and Dalbergia sissoo at the Barotwala site. The total tree basal area among the five sites ranged from 7.28 to 26.50 m2ha and total density varied from 280 to 1020 stems/ha. Carissa opaca and Murraya koenigii were the common shrub species in all the sites. The densiyt of shrub layer among the sites varied from 3.0 to 13.05 stems/9m2. Remarkable differences was observed in the composition of herbaceous flora including grasses. Both herb and grass species among the sites varied from 7 to 64 and 1- 26, respectively. The density value oscillated between 7.90 and 69.10 stems/m2 for herbs and 0.22 and 146.93 tillers/m2 for grasses. The diversity indices suggest that the Kansal site had greater diversity in all stratums except sapling layer.
Location: 241
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ID: 54427
Title: Pictorial floristic diversity of grasses and associated vegetation from three grasslands of Randhikpur forest range, Dahod, Gujarat
Author: S N Tyagi, Amee Padhiar, Susy Albert, Neeta Pandya, Gandhi Dhara and Krishna Panchal
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Floristic diversity, Grasses, Randhikpur, Sudiya, Annopura, Chhapri
Abstract: Floristic diversity of grasses and other associated herbaceous flora mainly the legumes was analyzed in three major forest sites occurring in Randhikpur range of Limkheda Taluka in Dahod district of Gujarat state. The study was with a view to asses the vegetation and suggest management strategy for speeding up the tree forms in the area. The area had low floral diversity in the premonsoon mainly because livestock rearing was the main resources fo livelihood which has brought about the over-exploitation of the existing vegetations, which were less, both in number and abundance. In the post monsoon these areas possessed around forty four different species. At the three sites, among the grasses Heteropogon contortus Var. contortus Subvar. genuisus, Heteropogon contortus Var. contortus Subvar. typicus, Themeda triandra and Apluda mutica appeared to be dominant.
Location: 241
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ID: 54426
Title: Economics of collection and marketing of Schizostachyum dullooa (Gamble) Majumdar from Manipur and Mizoram
Author: N S Bisht
Editor: Dr V R R Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 12, December 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Schizostachyum dullooa, Marketing, collection, cultivation, dulloo Economic, utilisation
Abstract: Schizostachyum dulloo occurs naturally in large quantity in Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram. Due to its thin walled long internodes, this bamboo is extensively used for making kite frames. Large number of people are involved in cultivation, collection, value addition and marketing of this bamboo in these states. In the present paper, the economics of the collection, value addition, marketing and profit margin of the middlemen has been discussed in detail in Jiribam area of Manipur and Buhchang area of Mizoram and suitable interventions have been suggested for economic benefit of bamboo growers, collectors and processore.
Location: 241
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