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ID: 62197
Title: Structural characteristics and zonation pattern of Mangroves from a Ramsar site, on the south west coast of India.
Author: S.Sreelekhshmi, Rani Varghese, Philomina Joseph, C.M.Preethy and S.Bijoy Nandan
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 96-100 (2017)
Subject: Structural characteristics and zonation pattern of Mangroves from a Ramsar site, on the south west coast of India.
Keywords: Ashtamudi, Kayamkulam, Multivariate analysis, Tree density, Mangroves
Abstract: The present investigation on the zonation pattern and different tree structural variables of mangrove patches in the Ashtamudi and Kayamkulam wetland system on the south west coast of India revealed 15 species of mangroves represented by 11 genera and 8 families. Of which, Ceriops tagal and Avicennia alba, two rare species of Kerala, was found restricted to the study area. The average tree density varied between 19386 no.ha-1 to 29 no.ha-1.Using multivariate analysis based on species composition and tree density, the mangrove sites can be subdivided into five distinct groups that showed characteristic zonation pattern. Group 1, 2 and 3 comprised of the sites dominated with avicennia marina, Avicennia officinalis and Rhizophora mucronata. Group 4, represented by a single site, dominated by Excoecaria agallocha reflected conditions typical of landward locations, while the site which showed the presence of the once reportedly extinct mangrove species, Ceriops tagal comprised Group 5.Proximity to land or sea and freshwater input were found to be the governing factors of the observed zonation.
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Literature cited 1: Aksornkoae S. (1993).Ecology and management of mangroves.IUCN Wetlands Programme.IUCN, Bangkok, Thailand, 176 pp. Alongi D.M. (2002).Present state and future of the world ' s mangrove forests.Environ.Conserv., 29: 331-349.
Literature cited 2: Blasco F. (1975). The Mangroves in India. Institute Francais de Pondicherry, Inde, Sri Aurobinda Ashram, India. Carter, J. (1959).Mangrove succession and coastal changes in S.W.Malaya.Trans.Inst.Brit.Geogr.26:79-88.

ID: 62196
Title: Grewia Tilifolia Vahl a Multipurpose tree utilized by the tribals of Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Author: T.M.A.Niveditha
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 92-95 (2017)
Subject: Grewia Tilifolia Vahl a Multipurpose tree utilized by the tribals of Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Keywords: NTFPs, Domestic uses, Sustainable use, Domestication, Ethnic cloth washing process.
Abstract: The present study investigated the utilization of Grewia tiliifolia (Thada chettu) by ethnic communities in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. They are using Grewia tiliifolia for a number of domestic uses. It is also used for its edible fruits, fodder and medicine. Documentation and intergenerational transmission of traditional knowledge on multipurpose use of Grewia tiliifolia is helpful for well-being of future generations, gratitude and respect for nature; management, conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity outside formal protected areas; and transfer of the species among the households, villages and larger landscape. The extraction of NTFPs is considered sustianble if it has no long-term deleterious effect on the regeneration of the harvested population. The contribution of NTFPs to improving livelihoods can best be assured through a process of gradual domestication of NTFPs in Human-modified (agro) forest types. Documentation of ethnic process of cloth washing by utilizing bark is reported for the first time from the tribals of Srikakulam district.
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Literature cited 1: Arinathan V., Mohan V.R., John De B.A. and Murugan C (2007).Wild edibles used by Palliyars of the Western Ghats Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of traditional Knowledge, 6 (1): 12-16. Bandopadhyay S. and Sobhan Kr. Mukherjee (2009).Wild edible plants of Koch Bihar district ,West Bengal Natural Product Radiance, 8 (1): 64-72.
Literature cited 2: Bisht S.S, Buchar S.K. and Kothyari B.P. (2006).Traditional Skills of Resource Utilisation.Indian J.Trad.Knowledge, 5 (3): 403-406. Chandrasekhara, U.M. (2007).Effects of pruning on radial growth an biomass increment of trees growing in home gardens of Kerala, India.Agroforestry systems, 69: 231-237.

ID: 62195
Title: The keystone Dryptes (Dryptes conferiflora (Hook.F) Pax HoffM. (Euphorbiaceae)]: Notes on ecology, associations, limits and seed germination
Author: R.R.Rakesh, C.K.Somen, T.J.Roby and J.Mathew
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 86-91 (2017)
Subject: The keystone Dryptes (Dryptes conferiflora (Hook.F) Pax HoffM. (Euphorbiaceae)]: Notes on ecology, associations, limits and seed germination
Keywords: Drypetes confertiflora, Seed germination, Endemic, Western Ghats
Abstract: Drypetes confertiflora is strict endemic and a key stone species in the riparian zonations of evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of Kerala part of Western Ghats, persists on six remaining locations. This study assessed the status analysis and seed germination of this naturally vulnerable plant. The low reproductive success of D.Confertiflora leads to the extinction of the species in the nearby future. Successful population reinforcement had been made by nursery techniques to conserve this species. The data presented in this paper would provide useful information for the conservation of this rare and endemic taxa.
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Literature cited 1: Airy Shaw H.K. (1973).Wills ' s A Dictionary of the Flowering plants and Ferns.8th edition.Cambridge Univ.Press, Cambridge.1245 p. Bowes B.G. (1999).A colour atlas of plant propagation and conservation. Manson Publishing Ltd, London.
Literature cited 2: Chakrabarty T., Gangopadhyay M and Balakrishnan N.P. (1997).The genus Drypetes in the Indian subcontinent, J.Economic and Taxonomic Botany, 21 (2): 251-280. Cottam G. and Curtis J.T. (1956) .The use of distance measurement in Phytosociological sampling.Ecol., 37: 451-460.

ID: 62194
Title: Effect of growth hormone (IBA and NAA) on rooting and sprouting behaviour of Gmelina arborea (Roxb)
Author: Y.B.Patil, H.S.Saralch, S.K.Chauhan and G.P.S.Dhillon
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 81-85 (2017)
Subject: Effect of growth hormone (IBA and NAA) on rooting and sprouting behaviour of Gmelina arborea (Roxb)
Keywords: Gmelina arborea, Growth hormone, Sprouting, Rooting
Abstract: In the present investigation the stem cuttings of G.arborea were treated with 500 and 1000ppm with IBA and NAA, respectively.NAA 1000 ppm treated cutting showed maximum effect on sprouting (41.33 %), rooting (53.58 %), number of roots per cuttings (23.83) and root: shoot ratio (1.98) compare with the other concentrations.
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Literature cited 1: Chauhan S.K. and Chauhan R. (2011).Short rotation forestry for economic and environment benefits: country report (India).Indian J Ecol, 38: 239-248. Duke J. (1983).Handbook of Energy Crops.Purdue University, Center for New Crops and Plant Products.Pp25-60.
Literature cited 2: FAO (2002).http: //www.fao.org/forestry/fo/country/nav_world.jsp?lang_id1/4 3.Country profiles. Hartman H.J. and Koster D.E. (1975).plant Propagations.Third edition.Public Prentices Hall Inc, Enlewood Cliffs.Pp.332-36.

ID: 62193
Title: Studies on Fungal associates of Betula utilis D.Don
Author: Ajay Rattan, Madhavi Joshi an Anand Sagar
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (1) 63-66 (2017)
Subject: Studies on Fungal associates of Betula utilis D.Don
Keywords: Betula utilis, Endophytes, Rhizosphere fungi, AM fungi
Abstract: Betula utilis D.Don is anangiosperm which belongs to family Betulaceae.Studies were carried out to find out to find the fungal species associated with plant tissues and rhizosphere samples of B.utilis during summer, rainy and winter seasons in Himachal Pradesh. All the samples were analysed and recorded a total of ten endophytic fungi belonging to 8 genera such as (Alternaria, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Mortierella, Penicillium, Phoma, pythium and Trichoderma) with Aspergillus and Penicillum dominating both having 2 species each. Seven species belonging to 7 genera viz., Aspergillus, Mucor, Cladosporium, Penicilium, Mortierella, Pestalotia and Trichoderma were also isolated from the rhizosphere of B.utilis. Dominating genera was Aspergillus Penicillium as they were found in all the seasons. A total of nineteen species of AM fungi belong to 7 genera (Acaulospora, Dentisculata, Endogone, Gigaspora, Glomus, Sclerocystis and Scutellospora) were isolated from root adhering soil samples. Among them, the genus Glomus was found dominant with 10 species.
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Literature cited 1: Anandraj M., Kandiannan K., Sivaraman K. and Sharma Y.R. (2006).Identification of efficient strains of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza for Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) In: Mycorrhiza. (Prakash, A. and Mehrotra, V.S. Eds). Scientific Publishers India, pp.145-149. Atkinson D. (1980).The distribution and effectiveness of roots of tree crops, Hort.Rev., 2: 424-490.
Literature cited 2: Azevedo J.L.and Araujo W.L. (2007).Diversity and applications of endophytic fungi isolated from tropical plants, In: Fungi: Multifaceted Microbes.(Ganguly B.N.and Deshmukh S.K.Eds), Anmaya Publishers, New Delhi, pp.189-207. Blackwell M. (2011).The Fungi: 1, 2, 3?5.1 million species? American J.Botany, 98: 426-438.

ID: 62192
Title: Biodiversity and updated systematic checklist of Leafhoppers, Treehoppers and Planthoppers (Auchenorrhyncha: Hemiptera) of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
Author: R.C.Bhagat
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (1) 56-62 (2017)
Subject: Biodiversity and updated systematic checklist of Leafhoppers, Treehoppers and Planthoppers.
Keywords: Agroforestry, Organic manures, Vermicompost, Macronutrient, Design
Abstract: The present paper deals with Auchenorrhyncha-fauna (Leafhoppers, treehoppers and planthoppers) covering 94 species, belonging to63 genera, occurring in diverse areas and localities of Jammu and Kashmir regions of Indian sub-continent. These species pertain to Infra-order Cicadomorpha, Superfamily Membracoidea, family Cicadellidae has been found to be dominant family, with 9 sub-families and 10 tribes, including 84 species under 57 genera. This family in dominance, is followed by Membracidae, with 7 spp. (3 genn) and, Delphacidae and Derbidae, with 2 spp. (2 genn).and 1 sp.(1 gen).respectively. The taxa have been updated in the light of recent nomenclatural/systematic changes. About 18 species of host-plants, including agricultural crops and economically important plant species, belonging to 12 families, are damaged by 31 spp. of Auchenorrhyncha. An up-to-date systematic annotated checklist has been provided. In additional to this, faunal distribution and biodiversity, have briefly been discussed.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmed M. (1969).Studies of the Zygina Fieber (Homoptera: Erythroneurini: Cicadellidae) in the West Pakistan.Pakistan J.Zool., 1 (2): 157-175. Anon. (1997).Brief Report: Central Sericulture Research and Training Institute Pampore (Central Silk Board), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Pampore, Kashmir (J and K).
Literature cited 2: Anthasubramanian, K.S. (1996).Fauna of India and the adjacent countries: Homoptera: Membracidae.Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, 534pp. Bhat A.A. (1987a). On vector of phyllody disease in Kashmir.Sci. and Cult, 53: 161-162.

ID: 62191
Title: Effect of organic manure on soil physicochemical properties under fruit based Agroforestry system.
Author: Priyanka tripathi, S.D.Kashyap, Shipra Shah and Nazir A.Pala
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (1) 48-55 (2017)
Subject: Effect of container orientation on Melt fraction and use of PCM
Keywords: Agroforestry, Organic manures, Vermicompost, Macronutrient, Design.
Abstract: An experiment was conducted under peach based agroforestry system for two consecutive years during 2010 and 2011 in experimental farm of Department of Fruit Science, Dr.Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications and comprised of 10 treatments, which included three different doses of Vermicompost (2t/ha, 4t/ha, 6t/ha) and three different doses of FYM (15t/ha, 20t/ha, 25t/ha) in combination with and without Peach. The results revealed that soil pH was the highest (7.41) under peach where, FYM @ 25t/ha was applied as compared to other doses of organic manures. Soil electrical conductivity was recorded maximum (0.28 dSm-1) under 6t/ha vermicompost, while soil bulk density was the minimum (1.02 Mg m-3) under 25t/ha FYM. Soil organic carbon content at 0-15 cm and 15-30 cm soil depth was recorded higher 2.16 % and 1.75 % respectively, under higher dose of FYM (25t/ha) as compared to other doses of organic manures. Available macronutrients were significantly affected by the intercropping of medicinal herbs and the application of organic manures under peach based agroforestry system. Soil nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur and magnesium were found maximum under peach where, 6t/ha vermicompost were applied as organic manure, while soil potassium were recorded higher where, 25t/ha FYM were applied. The physiochemical properties and nutrient status of soil were comparatively better under peach than in the control.
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Literature cited 1: Bellakki M.A. and Badanur V.P. (1997).Long-term effect of effect of integrated nutrient management on properties of Vertisol under dryland agriculture.J.Indian Soc.Soil Sci., 45 (3): 438-442. Bellaki M.A., Badanur V.P. and Setty R.A. (1998).Effect of long term integrated nutrient management on some important properties of Vertisol.J.Indian Soc.Soil Sci., 46 (2): 176-180.
Literature cited 2: Bhanavase D.B., Patil A.J. and Kulkarni S.D. (1992).Studies on recycling of crop residues in soil and its effects on rabi sorghum under dryland condition.Proc.Nation.Sem.Organic Farm.Pune, 18-20. Bowen W.T., Quitena J.Q., Pereira J., Bouldin D.R., Reid W.S.and Lathwell D.J. (1988).Screening green manures as nitrogen sources to successing non-legume crops.Plant and Soil, 111: 75-89.

ID: 62190
Title: Effect of container orientation on Melt fraction and use of PCM in enhancing night temperature in a prototype solar kiln.
Author: Shailendra Kumar and V.S.Kishan Kumar
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (1) 43-47 (2017)
Subject: Effect of container orientation on Melt fraction and use of PCM
Keywords: Solar kiln, Thermal storage, PCM, Melt fraction
Abstract: Effect of container on melt fraction of a commercial Phase Change Material (PCM) filled in commercial High Density Poly-Ethylene (HDPE) containers placed in a prototype solar kiln was studied. The melt fraction was found to be much higher in horizontally placed containers compared to vertically oriented ones. In order to understand the effect of stored thermal energy in PCM, the kiln was first tested by placing 80 kg of a commercial phase change material filled in 25 HDPE containers placed horizontally inside the kiln. A temperature of 65? C was maintained inside the kiln till 17:00 hrs by suitable venting. It was found that the solar kiln was able to maintain temperatures above 40?C until 3:00 hrs with the help of PCM filled containers placed horizontally which was 6 hrs more than that of without thermal storage.
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Literature cited 1: Agyenim F., P. and Smyth M. (2009).A Comparison of heat transfer enhancement in a medium temperature thermal energy storage heat exchanger using fins. Solar Energy, 83 (9): 1509-1520. Agyenim F., Hewitt N., Eames P. and Smyth M. (2010).A review of materials, heat transfer and phage change problem formulation for latent heat thermal energy storage systems (LHTESS).Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 14: 615-628.
Literature cited 2: Barletta A., Nobile E., Pinto F., Rossi Di Schio E. and Zanchini E. (2006).Natural convection I n a 2D-cavity with vertical isothermal walls: Cross-validation of two numerical solutions.Inter.J.Thermal Sciences, 45 (9):917-922. Chen C.R. and Sharma A. (2006).Numerical investigation of melt fraction of PCMs in a latent heat storage system, J. Engineering and applied sciences, 194: 437-444.

ID: 62189
Title: Performance evaluation of boric and silicic acid treatment in plywood by shear strength
Author: Shweta Bhatt, Sadhna Tripathi and D.P.Khali
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (1) 38-42 (2017)
Subject: Performance evaluation of boric and silicic acid treatment in plywood by shear strength
Keywords: Compatibility, Glue shear strength; Phenolic adhesive; Poplar
Abstract: Plywood plays a major role in consumption of wood panels in India due to its wide applicability in structural as well as non-structural purposes. Their extensive use in outdoor purposes create the favourable conditions for fungal attack, thus required external protection by wood preservatives. The major issue come through treatment of plywood is compatibility of preservative with the adhesive used. In the present study, plywood was treated with boric acid and silicic acid separately an in different combinations by veneer treatment method. Three concentrations i.e. 2%, 3% and 4 % of each chemical and their combinations were used to treat plywood. The compatibility of these chemicals was evaluated in plywood by testing glue shear strength (GSS) in dry as well as in wet state. The study revealed that boric acid poorly affected the GSS of plywood in both test states, whereas silicic acid treated plywood performed best. Plywood treated with combinations of boric and silicic acid had shown improved shear strength and passed the minimum criteria of Boiling Water Resistant grade plywood.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (1974).Specification for synthetic resin/Adhesives for plywood (Phenolic and Aminoplastic).IS:848 Bureau of Indian standards. Anon. (1983).Specification for the methods of test for plywood.IS: 1734.Bureau of Indian standards.9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, India.
Literature cited 2: Anon. (1989).Plywood for general purposes-specification.IS: 303.Bureau of Indian standards.9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi, India Anon. (1999).Preservative treated plywood.APA-The engineered wood association.www.apawood.org.[Cited 18 Jan 2014.]

ID: 62188
Title: GC-MS analysis of methanolic leaf extract from white seed colored Abrus Precatorius L.
Author: N.H.Garaniya, A.H.Bapodra and H.R.Ramani
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (1) 33-37 (2017)
Subject: GC-MS analysis of methanolic leaf extract from white seed colored Abrus Precatorius L.
Keywords: Abrus precatorious, Phytochemistry, Gas Chromatography, Fingerprinting, Solvent extraction
Abstract: Leaf of white seed colored Abrus precatorius were extracted in methanol and subjected for GCMS analysis to identify their phyto-constituents.3-0 Methyl-d-glucose (7.153 ?g/ml), Ethyl ?-d glucopyranoside (0.960 ?g/ml), 1 ' H-Androst-16-eno[16,17-b]indol-3-ol, 1 ' methyl-, (3-?-5 ?)-(0.616 ?g/ml), 9,12,15-Octadecatrien-1-ol, (Z,Z,Z)-(0.603 ?g/ml) were found significantly in the leaf of this variety. These compounds have potential antimicrobial activity, Antioxidant activity etc.
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Literature cited 1: Arora R., Gill N.S., Kaur S. and Jain A.D. (2011).Phytopharmacological evaluation of ethanolic. Extraction of the seed of Arbus precatorius Linn.J.Pharmacol Toxico, 16 (6): 580-588.
Literature cited 2: Bhardwaj D.K., Bisht M.S. and Mehta C.K. (1980).Flavonoids from Abrusprecatorious.Phytochemicstry, 19:2040-2041. Chang H.M., Chiang T.C. and Mak T.C.W. (1982).Isolation and structure elucidation of abruslactone A: a new oleanene-type triterpene from the roots and vines of Abrus precatorius L.J.Chem.Soc.Chem.Commun., 20: 1197-1198.

ID: 62187
Title: Perception of local people towards blazing mountain due to forest fire in Changing climatic scenario of Uttarakhand Himalaya. A need for scientific intervention for sensitization and conservation and livelihood sustainability of region.
Author: Neelam Rawat, Saurabh Purohit, Govind Singh Negi and Durgesh Pant
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (1) 28-32 (2017)
Subject: Perception of local people towards blazing mountain due to forest fire in Changing climatic scenario of Uttarakhand Himalaya
Keywords: Forest fire, Community participation, Livelihood sustainability, Scientific intervention.
Abstract: Forest Fires strongly affect the distribution and abundance of plant species, habitats of animals and hence landscape properties. Fire, whether natural and anthropogenic, is a widespread and recurring phenomenon in Indian forests. The causes of the forest fires can be classified into three main categories (i) Natural causes, (ii) Internationally/Deliberately caused by man and (iii) Unintentionally/Accidentally caused by man. Around 90 % of the forest fires in India are anthropogenic in nature. Fires strongly affect the distribution and abundance of plant species, habitats of animals and hence landscape properties. The local people and community participation always been considered for management and utilization activity of fore and natural resources. Forest Fires in Uttarakhand have till now been fought with conventional methods. Conventional methods are insufficient and should be coupled with the technological advancements in order to get better fire management strategy. During last two decades scientific world has made considerable advancement in monitoring and warning regarding the outbreak of forest fires with the help of GIS and satellite technology. Beside it the use of these resources should be gear up for sustainable livelihood development. This paper highlight the people perception and how scientific intervention coupled with community approach can be helpful for fire reduction and better utilization of natural forest wealth.
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Literature cited 1: Agree James K. (1990).The historical role of fire in Pacific Northwest forests. In Natural prescribed fire in Pacific Northwest forests. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State Univ.Press.chapter3. Arnold J.E.M. (1997).Social dimensions of forestry ' s contribution to sustainable development.XI World Forestry Congress, 13-22 Oct., Antalya, Turkey.
Literature cited 2: Chandran, Manoj, Sinha A.R. and Rawat R.B.S. (2011).Replacing controlled burning practice by Alternate methods of reducing fuel load in the Himalayan Long leaf Pine (Pinus roxburghii Sarg).Forests. In Wild fire 2011, 5Th International Wildland fire conference South Africa. Dimopoulou M.and Giannikos L. (2002).Towards an integrated framework for forest fire control.European journal of operational Research, 152:476-486.

ID: 62186
Title: Leachate conductivity and seed viability in Sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn F) forests of Doon Valley.
Author: Falguni Behera, Ombir Singh and Vikas Shishodia
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (1) 25-27 (2017)
Subject: Leachate conductivity and seed viability in Sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn F) forests of Doon Valley.
Keywords: Shorea robusta, Doon Valley, Seed vigour, Germination, Uttarakhand
Abstract: An investigation was carried out to evaluate the seed vigour by electrical conductivity and seed characters of five seed sources of Shorea robusta from Doon valley forest in the state of Uttarakhand. Variations were observed in seed vigour, germination, seed length and width of seeds of different seed sources of sal. Among five seed sources, the seeds of S.robusta of Lachhiwala region of Doon valley exhibited more seed germination with less electrical conductivity values. The study showed that germination of sal seeds could be estimated by measuring electrical conductivity of seed leachates.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (1983).Seed Vigour Testing Handbook. Contribution No.32.Association of official Seed Analysts: 88 pp. Bewley J.D. and Black M. (1994).Seeds-physiology of development and germination. Plenum Press, New York, 445 pp.
Literature cited 2: Bhatnagar H.P. (1961).Basic information on sal (Shorea robusta) forests of U.P. deficient in natural regeneration, J.Indian Botanical Society, 40 (4): 473-489. Bonner F.T. (1991).Estimating seed quality of southern pines by leachate conductivity.Research Paper SO-263.New Orleans, LA: USDA For.Serv., South.For.Exp.Sta:4 pp.

ID: 62185
Title: Alien Angiospermic plants of Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Author: N.R.Suman, P.K.Khare, Onkar Salunkhe and Babulal Chadhar
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (1) 19-24 (2017)
Subject: Alien Angiospermic plants of Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Keywords: Alien species, Panna Tiger Reserve, Tropical dry deciduous forests, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Abstract: The paper deals with the enumeration of alien species of Panna Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh, India. In all 75 alien taxa of angiosperms were found and enumerated with the correct botanical names, families, uses, source of origin, life form and their habitats. Cassia, Corchorus and Indigofera are the prominent genera while Asteraceae and Fabaceae are prominent families in the area. Tropical American component dominated the alien flora contributing 63% to the vegetation. Life form-wise herbs were the major forms. Most of the alien species introduced to the area was unintentional; however, a number of them are used for various purposes.
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Literature cited 1: Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968).A revised Survey of the Forests types of India. Delhi. Chaterjii D. (1947).Influence of the east Mediterranean regions flora on that of India.Sci.and Cult., 13:9-11.
Literature cited 2: D ' Antonico C.M. and Vitousek P.M. (1992).Biological invasion by exotic grasses, the grass/fire cycle, and the global change.Ann.Rev.Ecol.and Syst., 23:63-87. Haung Q.Q., Wu J.M, Bai Y.Y., Zhou L. and Wang G.X.(2009).Identifying the most noxious invasive plants in China: role of geographical origin, life and means of introduction.Biodivers.Conserv.,18:305-265.

ID: 62184
Title: Employment and Economic Potential of state owned chir pine forests in Himachal Pradesh
Author: B.D.Suyal
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (1) 13-18 (2017)
Subject: Employment and Economic Potential of state owned chir pine forests in Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Plantations, Chir pine, Timber, Harvesting operations, Resin, Rosin, Employment
Abstract: The article highlights that despite wide ranging condemnation, the chir pine forests in Himachal Pradesh contribute significantly to the state exchequer and to the rural economy. In brief, the afforestation activities generated 821.64 lakh man days between 1950-51 to 2013-14. The Government owned chir pine forests contribute Rs 486.65 lakh per year to the State as royalty of trees harvested and Rs 654.39 lakh on account of royalty of resin blazes. The annual value of timber traded by the State Forest Development Corporation is Rs 1482.81 lakh and the annual sale value of rosin and turpentine is Rs 3578.33 lakh. The value of fuelwood from chirpine forests was estimated to be Rs 6952.44 lakh annually. The timber harvesting operations generate 24.52 lakh man days annually for the local people in the State. The extraction of resin also generate on average about 4.57 lakh man days. Annually about 2538 times, the transport vehicle of 15 cum capacity are put into service to carry the timber to the sale points.
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Literature cited 1: Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968).A revised survey of forest types of India. Manager of Publications ,Delhi. HP Forest Department (1979-80 to 2013-14).Annual Plantation Brochures.
Literature cited 2: H P Forest Department (2013).Working Plans of Kotgarh, Chopal, Una, Kunihar, Rohroo and Karsog Forest Divisions. H P Forest Department (1966, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1974 and 1976).Forest Statistics.

ID: 62183
Title: Gregarious flowering of thorny Bamboo (Bambusa bambos) in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Author: H.B.Naithani and C.S. Sanwal
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (1) 6-12 (2017)
Subject: Gregarious flowering of thorny Bamboo (Bambusa bambos) in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Keywords: Kanta bans, Bambusa bambos, Gregarious flowering, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: Thorny bamboo (Bambusa bambos) as a species described in 1678, pre-Linnaeus time. Giant and dwarf ecotype are found in species. It is also known by the name of B.arundinacea, thus its nomenclature is complex. Present correct name is B.bambos. It has a gregarious flowering period of 43-49 years. In the year 2014-2016 it is gregariously flowering in a vast area of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
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