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ID: 53122
Title: Small sacred groves in local landscape: are they really worthy for conservation?
Author: Rajasri Ray and T.V.Ramachandra
Editor: P.Balaram
Year: 2010
Publisher: Current Science Association, VOl 98, No 9, 10 May 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Current Science
Keywords: sacred groves, species
Abstract: Sacred groves are communally-protected forest fragments with significant religious connotation. These community lands attain significance due to diversity conservation and provide ecological services in local landscapes. However, it has often been found that interests related to sacred groves are often concentrated towards the groves with conspicuous presence, i.e. in terms of expanse, economic importance or presence of charismatic species,etc. This undermines the role played by the small groves (mostly<1 ha) and also lead to degradation over time. This commentary analyses the role and need for conservation of small groves in local landscape scenario.
Location: 241
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ID: 53121
Title: Bioethanol production from Lemna gibba L
Author: Dhruba Sharma, Bala Subramanian, A. Arunachalam
Editor: P.Balaram
Year: 2010
Publisher: Current Science Association, VOl 98, No 9, 10 May 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Current Science
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 241
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ID: 53120
Title: Remote Sensing for Sustainable Forest Management
Author: Steven E. Franklin
Editor: None
Year: 2010
Publisher: Lewis Publishers
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Remote sensing
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 53119
Title: GIS for Environmental Decision-Making
Author: None
Editor: Andrew Lovett and Katy Appleton
Year: 2008
Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Geostatistics for Environmental Scientists
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
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ID: 53118
Title: Geostatistics for Environmental Sientists
Author: Richard Webster and Margaret A. Oliver
Editor: None
Year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Second Edition
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Geostatistics for Environmental Scientists
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
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ID: 53117
Title: Environmental Hydrogeology
Author: None
Editor: Philip E. LaMoreaux, Mostafa M. Soliman, Bashir A. Memon, James W. LaMoreaux, Fakhry A. Assaad
Year: 2009
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group and CRC Press, Second Edition
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Environmental Hydrogeology
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
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ID: 53116
Title: Remote Sensing and Urban Analysis
Author: None
Editor: Jean-Paul Donnay, Mike J. Barnsley and Paul A. Longley
Year: 2001
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Remote Sensing
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
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ID: 53115
Title: Isotopic characterization of dual monsoon precipitation-evidence from Kerala, India
Author: C. Unnikrishnan Warrier, M. Praveen Babu, P. Manjula, K.T. Velaydhan, A. Shahul Hameed and K. Vasu
Editor: P. Balaram
Year: 2010
Publisher: Current Science, Vol 98, No 11,10 June 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Current Science
Keywords: d-excess, Kerala, monsoon, stable isotopes, tritium
Abstract: The stable isotopes oxygen-18, deuterium and the radioactive isotope tritium of the precipitation samples collected from Kozhikode, Kerala were analysed from 2005 to 2007 for the isotopic characterization of the rainfall derived from two monsoons in the region. The isotopic composition varied from ?18 O= -1.33% and ?D = -3.9% in August 2005 to ?18 O= -5.6% and ?D = -33.42% in June 2007 for the southwest monsoon (June to September ) and from ?18 O= -5.92% and ?D = -31.43% in October 2007 to ?18 O= -8.64% and ?D = -53.2% in November 2007 for the northeast monsoon (October to January) samples. In addition to the two monsoon derived rainfalls, the region also receives pre-monsoon showers (March to May), whose isotopic composition varies from ?18 O= -1.54% and ?D = -15.85% in April 2007 to ?18 O= -10.26% and ?D = - 70.92% in April 2005. The tritium content of rainwater was higher in the northeast monsoon period compared to the southwest monsoon period. The tritium level in precipitation was below 5 TU for most of the samples. The rainfall during southwest and the northeast monsoons shows two distinct isotopic signatures which cannot be totally ascribed to the difference in vapour sources but also to the difference in rainout histories of the air masses before reaching Kozhikode. Pre-monsoon rains in Kozhikode lacked any distinct isotope signatures. The tritium level in precipitation supports our observations. Excess tritium in northeast monsoon rains may be due to their origin from higher latitude.
Location: 241
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ID: 53114
Title: Sustainable development planning in Pathri Rao sub-watershed using geospatial techniques
Author: S.P.S.Kushwaha, Suchismita Mukhopadhyay, V.Hari Prasad and Suresh Kumar
Editor: P. Balaram
Year: 2010
Publisher: Current Science, Vol 98, No 11,10 June 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Current Science
Keywords: GIS, remote sensing, sub-watershed, sustainable development
Abstract: This study demonstrates the application of remote sensing, GIS and GPS for preparation of sustainable land and water resources development action plans for Pathri Rao sub-watershed in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. High resolution IKONOS satellite imagery was used for detailed land use/cover mapping on 1:12,500 scale. Various primary and secondary database layers on land use/cover, forest density, biodiversity, slope, aspect, elevation, hydrogeomorphology, soil types, soil erosivity and crop suitability were generated. The study also considers the social, ecological and economic factors. A set of decision rules was then applied and data layers were integrated in GIS environment for preparation of the scientific and sustainable land and water resources development action plans for the study area. The exercise indicated a good scope for geospatial techniques in integrated watershed development planning.
Location: 241
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ID: 53113
Title: Extension of Gundlakamma River fault over Eastern Continental margin of India
Author: K.V.L.N.S.Sarma, V.Subrahmanyam, A.S.Subrahmanyam, G.P.S.Murty, K.S.R.Murthy
Editor: P. Balaram
Year: 2010
Publisher: Current Science, Vol 98, No 11,10 June 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Current Science
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 241
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ID: 53112
Title: Status of Himalayan yews in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh
Author: Gibji Nimachow, J.S.Rawat and Oyi Dai
Editor: P. Balaram
Year: 2010
Publisher: Current Science, Vol 98, No 11,10 June 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Current Science
Keywords: Taxus, West Kameng district,
Abstract: Taxus, commonly known as years, is a primary source of taxol used in the treatment of ovarian and breast cancers. It is found in the world ' s temperate forests and in Asia it occurs from Afghanistan through Himalayas to the Philippines. Owing to over exploitation, this species is disappearing rapidly. The present study in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, where maximum occurrences were reported, reveals that merciless and mass exploitation has converted the area into a ' death valley ' of Taxus tress. Out of the 145 total plants located, 105 were dead trees. Efforts from stakeholders are essential for conservation and regeneration.
Location: 241
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ID: 53111
Title: Is the future of oak (Quercus spp.) forests safe in the Western Himalayas?
Author: Gajendra Singh and G.S.Rawat
Editor: P. Balaram
Year: 2010
Publisher: Current Science, Vol 98, No 11,10 June 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Current Science
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 241
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ID: 53110
Title: Rediscovery of Tillaea schimperi Subsp. Schimperi (Crassulaceae) from Maharashtra State
Author: S. Savita Rahangdale, S. Vinaya Ghate and S.R.Rahangdale
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 6, June 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 241
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 53109
Title: Wrightia tinctoria- A new host plant record for defoliator, Palpita unionalis (Hubner) (Lepidoptera:Pyralidae)
Author: N.Roychoudhury, Kaushal Singh and Ram Bhajan Singh
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 6, June 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 241
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ID: 53108
Title: Ethnomedicinal plants used as antipyretic agents among the Bhil tribe of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh
Author: Dinesh Jadhav
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 6, June 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Ethnomedicinal plants, fever, Bhil tribe, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: Frequent ethnomedicinal surveys were conducted between August, 2004 to March, 2008 in different tribal inhabited villages of Ratlam district (Madhya Pradesh). Results of these surveys indicated that 28 plant species are used for the treatment of different type of fevers prevalent among the tribals. For each species the information relating to the Botanical names followed by local names and parts used has also been given.
Location: 241
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