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ID: 62047
Title: 25 years of Research
Author: Ramachandra T.V,Subhashchandran MD, Joshi N V, Harish Bhat, Bharath H A, Uttam K, Durga MM, Shwetmala, Rajasri R, Prakash NM, Rao G R, Bharath S Vinay S,Deepthi H, Saranya G, Sudarshan P B, Sincy V, Asulabha K S, Sachin N H, Tara NM, Gouri B H, Bindu
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2016
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: 25 Years of Research Pg no-1-89 (2016)
Subject: 25 years of Research of Energy & Wetlands Research Group
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 62046
Title: Water Situation in Bengaluru
Author: Ramachandra T.V, Vinay S, Durga M.Mahapatra, Sincy V, Bharath H.Aithal
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2016
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Water Situaion in Bengaluru ETR 114, September 16
Subject: Optimal Water Management -5 R ' S
Keywords: Water, Situation,Bengaluru
Abstract: This study was undertaken to asses the quantum of water available in the region to met th domestic demand.The study brings out that there is sufficient water available in the region, but fails to understand the inability or ineffectiveness of the local administrators to sustainably manage the water resources in the region.Sufficint water is avialble to meet everyone ' s requirement, provided (1) water harvesting is undertaken through surface water bodies, this requires rejuvenation of lakes and restablishment of interconnectivity; harvesting of rainwater (at decentralized levels), treatment; (ii) treatment and reuse of sewage.However, th success of sustainable water path depends on the political will, bureaucracy shedding their colonial style of functioning and more importantly citizen ' s assertion for their right for equal quantity and quality of water.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 62045
Title: Ecological Status of Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Author: Sameer Ali, Rao G.R, Divakar K.Mesta, Sreekantha, Vishnu D.Mukri, Subash Chandran M.D., Gururaja K.V., Joshi N.V. and Ramachandra T.V.
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2015
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Ecological Status of Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary ETR No. 19, Sahyadri Conservation Series-1 2015.
Subject: Ecological Status of Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Keywords: EcologicalStatus, Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Abstract: Ecological Status of Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 62044
Title: Sacred Groves (Kans) of Sagara Taluk, Shimoga District
Author: T V Ramachandra,Subash Chandran M D, Vinay S, Sudarshan P Bhat, Vishnu D M, Rao G R, Shrikanth Naik, Bharath H Aithal
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2016
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Sacred Groves (Kans) Sagara Taluk, Shimoga District ETR No.102, SCR: 54 Page no. 1-71 January (2016)
Subject: Sacred Groves (Kans) of Sagara Taluk, Shimoga District
Keywords: Sacred Groves, Sagara Taluk, Shimoga District
Abstract: kan forests of Central Western Ghats of Karnataka are climax evergreen forests, preserved through generations as sacred forests by the village communities of Malnadu regions.Patch of forests is dedicated to deities and used for worship and cultural acttivities by the local communities.In the normal course, trees were never to be cut, but the adjoining villagers enjoyed the privileges of taking care and gathering of wild pepper, that was abundant in the kans, and many other non-wood produce, demarcating portions of he kans informaly between the different families for collection purposes.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Ramachandra T V, Chandran M D S, Ananth Ashisar, Rao G R, Bharath Settur, Bharath H.Aithal, Sreekanth Naik and Prakash N. Mesta, 2012, Tragedy of the Kan Sacred Forests of Shimoga District: Need for Urgent Policy Interventions for Conservation, CES Technical Report:128, Energy & Wetlands Research Group, Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012. Chandran MDS, 2008, Discovery of two Critically Endangered tree species and issues related to relic forests of the western Ghats. The Open Conservation Bioloogy Journal, 2, 1-8
Literature cited 2: Chandran M D S and Gadgil M, 1993, ' Kans ' -Safety forests of Uttara Kannada.In: Brandl, H. (ed) Geschichte der Kleinprivatwaldwirstschaft Geschichte des Bauernwalders.Abteillung Betriebswirstschaft.Nr.40, Freiburg. Gadgil M, 1987, Diversity, cultural and biological.Trends inEcology and Evolution 2 (12), 369-373.

ID: 62043
Title: Ecvologically Sensitive zones of Bannerghatta National Park (BNP)
Author: T V Ramachandra, Setturu Bharat, Subash Chandran MD, Vishnu Mayananda, Harish R Bhat, G R Rao, Akhil CA, Vishnu D Mukri, Vrijulal MV, Chaturved Shet, Gouri Kulkarni K , Bharath H Aithal
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2016
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Ecologically sensitive zones of Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) Page1-297 June 2016
Subject: Ecologically sensitive zones of Bannerghatta National Park
Keywords: Ecologically, Sensitive, Zones, Bannerghatta National Park
Abstract: Ecologically Sensitive Regions (ESRs ' ) are the ' ecological units ' that may be easily affected or harmed.It is a bio-climatic unit(as demarcated by entire landscapes) wherein human impacts have locally caused irreversible changes in the structure of biological communities (as evident in number/composition of species and their relative abundances) and their natural habits ' (Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 (EPA).TRhis approach of conservation or ecological planning considers spatially both ecological and social dimensions of environmental variables.Ecological Sensitive Regions with exceptional biotic and abiotic elements are being degraded or lost as a result of unplanned developmental activities.Landscapes sustainability as a basic goal for developmet requires comprehensive picture of of the biophysical and socio-cultural information of a region and this approach provides an opportunities and constraints for decision-making and sustainable management of natural resources.Conservation by prioritisation of sensitive regions has been widely used to improve ecosystem by conservations practices.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Bharat, S, Rajan, K S, Ramachandra, T V, 2014.Status and future transition of rapid urbanizing landscape in central Westrn Ghats-CA based approach.ISPRS Annals of the Photgrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2 (8), 69 Bharath, S., Rajan, K.S., Ramachandra, T.V., 2016.Geo-visualisation of landscapedynamics in Sirsi and Haliyal forest divisions of Central Western Ghats, In proceedings of National Conference on Challenges of Civil Engineering Innovations (NCCCEI 2016), At Bangalore; Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering NH 7, Vidyanagar, Bengaluru International Airport Road.
Literature cited 2: Jiang, G.H., Zhang,F.R., Kong,X.B., 2009.Determining conversion direction of the rural residentail land consolidation in Beijing mountainous areas, Transactions of th CS AE25 (2, 214-221. Karmusoko, C., Aniya, M., Adi,B.,&Manjoro,M., 2009.Rural sustainability under threat in Zimbabwe-simulation of future land use/cover changes in the Bindura district based on the Markov-cellular automata model.Applied Geography, 29 (3), 435-447.

ID: 62042
Title: Minki Forests at Indian Institute of Science: The success Model for Rejuvenating Ecology and Hydrology in Rapidly Urbanizing Landscapes
Author: T V Ramachandra T.V., Gouri Kulkarni, Bharath H.Aithal, Bharath Settur, Vinay S. Harish R Bhat
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2016
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Mini Forests at Indian Institute of Science: The success Model for Rejuvenating Ecology and Hydrology in Rapidly Urbanizing Landscapes Page 1-31 August 2016
Subject: Min Forest at Indian Institute of Science
Keywords: Mini Forest, Indian Institute of Science, Success, Model, Rejuvenating, Ecology, Hydrology, Rapidly, Urbanizing, Landscapes
Abstract: Creation of miniforest was mooted three decades ago at the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and tree species of Wesern Ghats Forests.This exercise also helped in evaluating the performance of Western Ghats native plants in the Deccan plateau region-Bangalore.A small vacant space (about 1.75 hectare) that was beset with scrub vegetation (infested with invasive weeds-Parthenium) opposite to the CES in the campus of Indian Institute of Science was chosen for planting tre saplings from the forests of the western Ghats.This region is now popularly known as IISc miniforest.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Sankara Rao K, IISc Campus: Botanist~Rs Delight, IISc Press,Bangalore, 2008. Sankara Rao K., Flowering Plants of Indian Institute of Science:A Field Guide, Vol.I &II, IISc Press, Bangalore, 2009.
Literature cited 2: Hanumaih L., Aiyappa K.M., Rajanna B., Marigowda M.H.,Devaih S.T.and Krishnappa K.T.,Horticulture,Lal-Bagh,Bangalore, 1967. Hayavadana Rao C., Mysore Gazatteer, Vol.V, Government Press, Bangalore, 1930, 5-9.

ID: 62041
Title: My Village Biodiversity: Documentation of Western Ghats Biodiversity through Network of Students and Teachers
Author: T V Ramachandra, Deepthi Hebbale, Sudarshan Bhat, Durga Madhab Mahapatra, Vishnu D.Mukri, M D Subash Chandran, Prakash Mesta, Asulabha KS, Harish R Bhat, Gouri Kulkarni, Bharath Settur, Rajasri Ray, Sincy Verghese , Vinay S, Bharath H Aithal
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2016
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: My Vilage Biodiversity: Documentation of Western Ghats Biodiversity through Network of Students and Teachers Page no 1-205 (2016)
Subject: My Vilage Biodiversity
Keywords: Village, Biodiversity, Documentation,Western Ghats, Network, Students, Teachers
Abstract: The Biological Diversity Act 2002 was enacted in 2002 and notified Biological Diversity Rules in 2004, to give effect the provisions of this convention (http://www.moef.nic.in./division/biodiversity).Successful implementation of the diversity act would help in realizing the objectives enshrined in the United Nations Convention on Biologicval Diversity (CBD) 1992, through the sovereign rights to use their own Biological Resources by the federal states.The Act aims at the conservation of biological resources and associated knowledge as well as faciliating access to them in sustainable manner and through a just process.In response to the Biodiversity Act, 2002 and Biodiversity rules, 2004, many State Biodiversity Boards Boards were constituted which in turn is involved in information of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC) for "promoting conservation, sustainable use and documentation of biologicaldiversity including preservation of habitats, conservation of land races, folk varieties and cultivars, domesticated stocks and breeds of animals and microorganisms and chronicling of knowledge relating to biological diversity."
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 62040
Title: Brachyuran Crabs of Aghanashini Esturary, West Coast, Karnataka
Author: Subash Chandran M.D.,Ganesh N Shet,Shrikanth Naik,Vishnu D.Mukri,Prakash MestaRamachandra T.V.,
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2016
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Brachyuran Crabs of Aghanashini Estuary, West Coast Karnataka. Pg 1-64 April 2016
Subject: Brachyuran Crabs of Aghanashini Estuary
Keywords: Brachyuran Crabs, Aghanashini Estuary, West Coast, Karnataka
Abstract: Crabs belonging to the infra order Brachyura are considered to behighly successful group of Decapoda, adapted to diverse kinds of estuarine habitats.The brachyurans from very conspicuous and bio-ecologically very important faunal constituents in estuarine ecosystem and belong to different families.The brachyuran crabs play a significant role in the coastal and marine food chains and ecology as their larvae are consumed by many predators and omnivorous fishes; they have certain check on mangrove saplings.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Alcock, M.M., 1900.Materials for a carcinological fauna of India, No. 6, The Brachyura Catemetopa or Grapsoidea.Journal, Asiatic Socity of Bengal, LXIX, Part II, no.3. Anand, T.P., Chellaram, C., Shanthini, C.F., Karthika,G. and Vijayalakshmi, C. 2014.Antioxidant properties of natural dietary common seafoods from Pulicat coast.Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 6 (1): 611-613.
Literature cited 2: Arya S., Trivedi J.N. and Vachhrajani K.D. 2014; Brachyuran Crabs as a Biomonitoring tool: A Conceptual Framework for Chemical Poolution Assessment.International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences.Vol. 3 (1), 49-57, ISSN 2319-1414. Biju,K., Sushilkumar, M., Raffi, S.M.and Khan, S.A.2007; Diversity of brachyuran crabs associated with trawl by-catch in Kerala coast, India.Indian J.Fish., 54 (3): 283-290.

ID: 62039
Title: Pond with Native Green Cover (In the Catchment) To Sustain Hydrological Regime.Sri Jain Temple Area, Moodabidri,Dakshina Kannada District.
Author: Ramachandra T.V., Vinay S. Akhil C.A., M.D.Subash Chandran
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2016
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: egime.Sri Jain Temple Area, Moodabidri,Dakshina Kannada District. Pg 1-11July 2016
Subject: Technical Report of Pond with Ntive Green cover (In The Catchment) To Sustain Hydrological Regime
Keywords: Pond, Native Green Cover, Sustain Hydrological Regime.
Abstract: Sustinable mangement of natural resources has attained the attention of everyone in the early 20th century consequent to the crisis faced by the society due to water scarcity with the degradation of ecosystems.The anthropogenic activities have affected thequality and quantity of natural resources, which is evident from the disappearance of water bodies, degraded catchments, which necessitated optimal resource planning.Spatial and temporal tools such Geographic information System (GIS) are helpful in analyzing the spatial data.To meet the growing demand for water, attention is now diverted towards alternatives such asrainwaterharvesting, etc.Rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge of ground watr augments the ground water storage and improves the condition of the other water resources in the vicinity.Rainwater harvesting forms one of the most cost-effective methods for improving the water resources for domestic water requirements.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 62038
Title: Botanical Wonder At Indian Institute of Science
Author: Ramachandra T.V., Gouri Kulkarni, Akhil C.A.Subash Chandran M.D.,
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2016
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Botanical Wonder At Indian Institute of Science Pg 1-16 July 16
Subject: Technical Report of Botanical Wonder At Indian Institute of Sciene
Keywords: Botanical, Wonder,Indian Institute Of Science,
Abstract: Entada Pursaetha, is a gigantic climber with twisted angled stems.Bark brown and fibrous.Leaves dark green, bi-pinnate, leaf-rachis glabrous, grooved, ending in a bifid tendril, pinnae 2-3 pairs, leaflets 3-4 pairs, ovate-oblong, obtuse of emerginated at apex.Spikes up to 30 cm long, from the axils of upper leaves or from nodes on the leafless branches.Flowers in long axillary pendulous spikes, up to 30 cm long, from the axils of the upper leaves or from the nodes on the leafless branches.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Addo-Fordjour,P., El Duah,P.and Agbesi,D.K.K.Factors Influencing Liana Species Richness and Structure following Anthropogenic Disturbance in a Tropical Forest, Ghana, ISRN Forestry. 2013. Appanah,S., Gentry,A.H. and La Frankie,J.E.Liana diversity and species richness of Malaysian rain forests.Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 1993, 6 (2), 116-123.
Literature cited 2: Bhat, K.G. Flora of South Kanara (Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts of Karnataka).Indian Naturalist, 2014. Brandis,D., Indian Trees,International Book Distributors, Dehradun, 1921.

ID: 62037
Title: Sand Mining And Its Impact On Ecology Of Aghanashini Estuary, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka
Author: Ramachandra T.V., Subash Chandran M.D., Prakash Mesta, Shrikanth Naik
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2016
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Sand Mining And Its Impact On Ecology Of Aghanashini Estuary, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka Pg 1-32 April 16
Subject: Technical Report of Sand Mining and its impact on Ecology of Aghanashini Estuary
Keywords: Sand Mining,Impact, Ecology, Aghnashini, Estuary, Uttatra Kannada, Karnataka
Abstract: Sand constitues an important abiotic componenet in aquatic ecosystems like rivers, lakes, etc.Sand deposition in the river, due to erosion of soil from its catchment, is a natural process.As sand accumulates through ages, river gets shallower with likelihood of floods or even shifting its course.Sand is animportant economic resource, much in demand for a great variety of uses.It is a source of silica for making sodium silicate, a chemical compound used for manufacture of both common and optical glasses.Sand is used for construction and is inevitable for concrete.It is added to clays to reduce shrinkage and cracking in the manufacture of bricks.Sand quarried from river channels floodplains, seashores and deserts are major source of construction sand and for variety of industrial purposes.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Jensen, M.L. &Bateman, A.M. 1979.Economic Mineral Deposits.3rd edition, ix +593 pp.,New York, Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto:John Wiley. Kitetu,J., and Rowan,J.1997.Integrated environmental assessment applied to river sand harvesting in Kenya.In:Sustainable Development in A Developing World-Integrated Socioeconomic Appraisal and Environmental Assessment (Eds.Patric C.K andLee N).Edward Elgar, Cheltenham (U.K) pp.189-199.
Literature cited 2: Kumar, S.R.,2002.Impact of Sand Mining onBenthic Fauna.A Case Study from Achankovil River in Kerala.Project sponsored by CESS, Thiruvananthapuram and implemented by Catholicate Collegfe, Pathanamthitta, 38p. Mattamana, B., Varghese, S. and Paul,K.2013.River sand inflow assessment and optimal sand mining policy development.International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering 3 (3), 305-317.

ID: 62036
Title: Traditional Knowledge of the Communities Of Aghanashini And Gangavali Estuaries in Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka state
Author: Ramachandra T.V., Subash Chandran M.D., Prakash Mesta, Vishnu D. Mukri,Mahima Bhat, Shrikanth Naik
Editor: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Year: 2016
Publisher: Energy &Wetlands Research Group
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Traditional Knowledge of the Communities Of Aghanashini And Gangavali Estuaries in Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka state Page 1-140 April 2016
Subject: Technical Report of Traditional Knowledge of the Communities Of Aghanashini &Gangavali Estuaries
Keywords: TraditionalKnowledge, Communities, Aghanashini, Gangavali, Estuaries, Uttatra Kannada, Karnataka
Abstract: The study is limited to the communities living on the banks of the estuaries of Aghanashini and Gangavali in the uttara Kannada District of the State Of Karnataka. It bring on board all the primary livelihood dependent communities on the estuarine resources to map traditional knowledge; 10 communities have been chosen under the preview of this study.The Information gathering has been through secondary literature review, primary collection of information through intervies with community elders/leaders-both men and women, small focus group discussions.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Bhattacharya, S. and Gadgil,M. 1993.The habitat diversity and patterns in the use of the local natural resources bases by the rural populations of north-west Karnataka.J.Indian Anthrop.Society, 28, 189-212. Boominathan, M., Chandran,M.D.S. and Ramachandra, T.V. 2008. Bivalves of Aghanashini Estyuary, Uttara Kannada, ENVIS Replrt, Centre for Ecoklogical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Literature cited 2: Braganca de, A.B.P.2008.Ethnography of Goa, Daman and Diu, Penguin Books,India. Buchanan,F.1870.A Journey from Madras through the Countries of Mysore, Canara and Malabar, vol.2, Higginbotham and Co.Madras.

ID: 62035
Title: Bamboo: Importance for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change.
Author: Mohit Gera and Neelu Gera
Editor: Shailendra Kaushik, Yash Pal Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Manisha Thapliyal, Santan Barthwal.
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS Centre on Forestry
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Bamboos In India 2015 327-340 (2015)
Subject: Bamboos In India
Keywords: Bamboos, Importance, Mitigation, Adaptation, Climate Change.
Abstract: The fifth assessment report of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that the global surface temperatures had risen by 0.89?C over the period 1901-2012 and about 0.72?C over the period 1951-2012.It is most likely that the human activities had caused more than half of the observed increase in temperature during 1951-2010 (IPCC, 2013).The report has predicted that in reference to the period of 1986-2005, the global surface temperature change by the end of this century is likely to be in the range of 1.5 to 4.5?C and in the range of 0.3 to 0.7?C for the period 2016-2035.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Adkoli, N.S. 1996.Employment generation from bamboos in India. In: 5th International Bamboo Workshop and 4th International Bamboo Congress, Bali, 19-22 June 1995.Bamboo, People and the environment: Proceedings edited by I.V.R. Rao and C.B.Sastry.Vol.4: Socio-economics and culture. New Delhi, INBAR.pp.45-55. Aggarwal, A; Paul, V; Das, S.2009.Forest resources: Degradation, livelihoods, and climate change. In: Datta, D.Nischal, S.2009, Looking back to change track.New Delhi, TERI.pp.91-108.
Literature cited 2: Bahuguna, V.K; Mitra, K; Capistrano, D; Saigal, S.2004.oot to canopy: Regenerating forests through community state parternerships.New Delhi, Winrock International India.320p. Chauhan, S; Singh, B; Kumar, K.2008.Technology demonstration for enhancing productivity of bamboo plantation through improved management practices in Rajasthan. Wastelands News, May-July, 2008.

ID: 62034
Title: Bamboo Based Composites: Material for future.
Author: C.N.Pandey
Editor: Shailendra Kaushik, Yash Pal Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Manisha Thapliyal, Santan Barthwal.
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS Centre on Forestry
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Bamboos In India 2015 305-326 (2015)
Subject: Bamboos In India
Keywords: Bamboo, Composites, Material, Future.
Abstract: Bamboo, a woody grass, has always been known as an enduring, versatile and renewable resource. There are more than 125 species of bamboos in India spreading across 18 genera. In India, bamboos grow in about 9.60 M ha of forestland. In addition, substantial bamboo resources are cultivated on homestead land, private plantations and in groves. Sixty six percent of the country ' s bamboo resources in terms of volume and 28 percent in terms area are in the northern region. The total estimated stock of bamboo resource in the country is 130 Mt. The estimated annual harvest of bamboo in India is around 13.5 Mmt (mmt).Four-fifths of the growing stock of bamboo in India comprise three species: Dendrocalamus strictus (53%) and Melocanna baccifera (15%).Species suitable for commercial applications are D.asper (for shoots and timber), D.hamiltonii (for shoots), D.stocksii (for craft, structural and household applications) and B.bambos, B.balcooa, B.tulda, B.nutans and D.strictus (for wood substitutes).
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards).1999 Indian standard-Bamboo mat veneer composites for general purposes-Specification IS: 14588.New Delhi, Bureau of Indian Standards.8p. FAO (Food and agriculture Organization of the United Nations).2006.Global forest resources assessment 2005: Progress towards sustainable forest management.FAO Forestry Paper No.147.Rome, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Literature cited 2: ICFRE (Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education).2001.Timber/bamboo trade bulletin, No.14.Dehradun, ICFRE. IPIRTI (Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute).1983.Development of improved and new products from bamboo mats. Technical report of the projects sponsored by the All India Handicrafts Board.

ID: 62033
Title: Bamboo Fibres in Textile Applications
Author: Abhijit Majumdar and Sanchi Arora
Editor: Shailendra Kaushik, Yash Pal Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Manisha Thapliyal, Santan Barthwal.
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS Centre on Forestry
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Bamboos In India 2015 285-304 (2015)
Subject: Bamboos In India
Keywords: Bamboo, Fibres, Textile, Applications
Abstract: Plant fibres have always been contributing explicitly to the economic prosperity and sustainability in our lives as they have application in almost every item used in our daily routine. Of late, there have been increasing demands for even more comfortable and eco-friendly products, and to satisfy them, researchers in the area of textiles have been focusing on the renewable and biodegradable sources and environment-friendly processes. Among the natural fibre plants, bamboo is by far the most popular, owing to its versatile applications and for its significant contribution to the environment against negligible intake for its propagation.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Afrin, T; Tsuzuki, T; Wang, X.2012.UV absorption property of bamboo. Journal Of the Textile Institute, 103 (4): 394-399. Chen, H.-C; Guo, X.-F.2007.Study on anti-bacterial performance of bamboo viscose fabric. Wool Textile Journal, 8: 55-56.
Literature cited 2: Cimilli, S.; Nergis, B.U; Candan, C; Ozdemir, M.2009.A comparative study of some comfort related properties of socks from different fibre types. Textile Research Journal, 80 (10): 948-957. Competition Bureau.2009.Competition Bureau calls on textile dealers to accurately label textile articles derived from bamboo.11 March, 2009. [Available at: http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/03022.html].