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ID: 61882
Title: Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (Ramsar Site No. 2078)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 7-10 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Gujarat, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
Abstract: Nalsarovar situated between 22? 39`5? to 22? 53 ' 03? N Latitude; 71?57 ' 58? to 72?10 ' 22? E Longitude (Murthy et al., 2013) is an inland, freshwater, shallow natural water body. It has an area of 14673 ha with a perimeter of 145 km. It receives water from two rivers; Brahmini and Bhogavo. The Lake, endowed with associated marshes, have maximum depth of 1.5-2 m. Located in semi-arid biogeographical zone (Gujarat-Rajwara biotic province) it spread across two districts of Gujarat, namely surendranagar (Saurashtra) and Ahmadabad (Central Gujarat). Large portion of the Lake (i.e., 120.82 sq km) is a Bird Sanctuary and is under the control of the Gujarat Forest Department.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61881
Title: Deepor Beel (Ramsar Site No: 1207)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 5-7 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Assam, Deepor Beel.
Abstract: The name Deepor Beel has its origins from the Sanskrit word ' Dipa ' meaning Elephant while ' beel ' means a large aquatic body in Assamese, indicating to a water body frequented by elephants. Deepor is an extensive wetland formed by a channel of the Brahmaputra River. It is representative of the wetlands found within the Burma Monsoon Forest biogeographic region. The only major storm-water storage basin for the Guwahati city, it is located in Kamrup district, Assam.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61880
Title: Kolleru lake (Ramsar site No 1209)
Author: Goldin Quadros, B.Hemambika, A Julffia Begam, A Srinivasan, P A Azeez.
Editor: None
Year: 2015
Publisher: ENVIS
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India 2-4 (2015)
Subject: Glimpses to the Biodiversity of Ramsar sites in India
Keywords: Andhra Pradesh, Kolleru Lake
Abstract: Kolleru Lake, depicted as ?Peerless Fisherman ' s Paradise and Birds Heaven? in the Imperial Gazetteer, is the largest fresh water lake in the country. The lake is an awe-inspiring tourist destination. This water body serves as an important natural flood balancing system in the area, and recent changes, especially related to intensive aquaculture, had made serious flaws in the hydrological regime in the area, leading to prolonged miseries to the public for the longer retention of flood waters in the area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
Literature cited 2: None

ID: 61879
Title: Management of leaf gall forming insect, Trioza obsoleta buckton (Homoptera: Psyllidae) on Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. in Chhattisgrah.
Author: P.B.Meshram, Nahar Singh Mawai and R.K.Malviya.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 294-299 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Gall forming insect, Pruning, Management, Synthetic pyrethroides, Cultural practices.
Abstract: Leaf gall forming insect, Trioza obsoleta (Buckton) is one of the key insect pest, known as ' pox ' disease ' which deteriorates the leaf quality causing heavy losses in economic terms. It causes galls in leaves which render unsuitable for bidi wrapper. The present investigation has been undertaken with the objective standardization of management practices for D.melanoxylon leaf gall forming insect. Nine different locations viz.Littipara (Gariyabad, East Raipur), Lohattar (East Bhanupratppur, Kanker), Morga (Kathghora, Bilaspur), Kotadol (Korea), Kota, Bharni (Bilaspur), Raipur, Chichola (Rajnandgaon) and Kawardha in Chhattisgarh state, India were conducted for monitoring the status of T.obsoleta. The incidence of T.obsoleta varies from 50-60 per cent were recorded. The field experiments were conducted during 2011-12 and 2012-13 at Morga, (Range-Kendai, Forest division Katghora, Chhattisgarh, India).The results revealed that the treatment of synthetic pyrethroid, deltamethrin (decis) 2.5 EC. @0.002 per cent followed by cypermethrin 20 E.C @ 0.03 per cent was found to be most effective against T.obsoleta. The first pruning including control fire in first week of March was found to be most effective and suitable for minimizing the incidence of T.obsoleta, and increasing the weight and area of leaves after 45 days of pruning.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Bakshi B.K. (1977).Disease Insect Survey Report (1975-77).Forest Research Institute & Colleges, Dehradun, 46 pp. Beeson C.F.C. (1941).The ecology and control of the forest insect of India and neighbouring countries. Manger Publication, Govt. of India, P-767 (Reprinted 1961).
Literature cited 2: Browne G.G. (1968).Pests and diseases of forest plantations trees.Clarendon Press. Oxford, 1330 pp. Gomez K.A.and Gomez A.A. (1984).Statistical Procedure for Agricultural Research.JohnWieyand Sons, New York.

ID: 61878
Title: Micro financing through forest protection committees for the empowerment of women self help groups in Punjab.
Author: Anita Kumari, P.Kaushal, Subhash Sharma and Amit Guleria.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 289-293 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Micro financing, lincome generating activities, Women empowerment.
Abstract: Microfinance has been proved to be an effective tool in providing financial access to the poor people. Microfinance through self help groups has been recognized internationally as a modern tool to combat poverty and rural development. Self help groups act as instrument for empowerment of women. The opportunities created by microfinance through forest protection committees as a tool to alleviate poverty can be used to strengthen the rural women SHG. The study revealed that most of the respondents belong to middle aged group, schedule caste category, primary passed and lives in joint families. Average number of members per group was 14 an average saving was Rs 110.Women of 0-30 years age groups and middle passed borrow maximum amount of loan. Family income of respondents increase more than double after joining SHGs. Dairy farming is most preferred income generating activity amongst studied FDAs. Microfinance help in improving the economic, psychological, social and managerial aspects of women thus helps in overall women empowerment.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Das S.K. (2012).Socioeconomic empowerment of women through SHG-Banking linkage Programme: A bon for development. International Journal of Management &Business Studies, 2 (1): 39-46. Jain D.and Jain B. (2012).Does microfinance empower rural women? A empirical study in Udaipur District, Rajasthan. Journal of Arts, Science and Commerce, 2 (1): 76-89.
Literature cited 2: Keshava, Mehta A.K. and Gill H.K. (2010).Management of Economic activity in women self help groups. Indian Res.J. Ext.Edu., 10 (1): 58-61. Kumaran N.P. (1997).Self Help Groups-An alternative to institutional credit to the poor-A case study in Andhra Pradesh. Journal of Rural Development, 16 (3): 515-530.

ID: 61877
Title: Assessing undergrowth biomass carbon variability under different strata in temperate Himalayan region.
Author: Akhlaq A.Wani, P.K.Joshi, Ombir Singh, Asif A. Gatoo, Amarjeet Singh, Rafiq A.Mir, Bilal A.Khaki and Shah Murtaza.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 283-288 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Biomass, Carbon, Herbs, Shrubs, Temperate, Kashmir, Himalaya.
Abstract: Realizing the importance of carbon monitoring and reporting in climate change, I become imperative to assess the contribution of less significant but equally important forest carbon sub-pool of shrubs and herbs in mitigating the atmospheric carbon. The present study was conducted to calculate the strata wise biomass carbon of undergrowth (herbs and shrubs) in the coniferous forests of Western Himalayan region. Quadrates of 0.1 ha were laid in six forest types and within these plots, shrub plots (5m x 5m) were laid at the opposite corners for undergrowth measurements. Shrub and herb measurements were taken by total harvest method and sub-samples weighing 200 g packed tight were transferred to the laboratory an oven dried at 65 ? 5? C to a constant weight. The estimated biomass from these plots was extrapolated to one ha. The total herb biomass hence calculated was converted into carbon equivalent using a factor of 0.50.The entire results were subjected to statistical tools using analysis of variance (ANNOVA).The results revealed that shrub biomass carbon was found to be highest under Deodar (closed) strata 0.65 t ha-1 (?? 0.48) and minimum under Deodar (open) 0.17 t ha-1 (?? 0.20) with p<0.05.For herb biomass carbon the highest values were observed under Fir-spruce (closed) 1.32 t ha-1 (?? 0.46) and minimum under Blue Pine (open) 0.59 t ha-1 (?? 0.49) with p<0.05.The open forests were subjected to a high biotic interference as a result of uncontrolled grazing, fuel wood an fodder collection that led to the lower values for undergrowth biomass carbon. However these strata were found to have a promising potential to fix atmospheric carbon into herbs and shrubs once the conservative interventions are brought into practice.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Adhikari B.S., Rawat Y.S.and Singh S.P. (1995).Structure and function of high altitude forests of central Himalaya I.dry matter dynamics. Annals of Botany, 75 (3):237-248. Chacko V.J. (1965).A Manual on Sampling Techniques for Forest Surveys. The Manager of Publications, Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968).A revised survey of forest types of India. Manager of Publications, Govt.of India, New Delhi, pp 135-139. Chaturvedi O.P. and Singh J.S. (1983).Total biomass and production in Pinus roxburghii tree growing in all aged natural forests. Canadian Journal of Forestry Research, 12 (3): 632-640.

ID: 61876
Title: Initial growth performance of Melia composita willd and emblica officinalis geartn based agri-silvi-medicinal agroforestry in degraded lands.
Author: Rambir Singh, Charan Singh and Ajay Gulati.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 277-282 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Melia composite, Emblica officinalis Medicinal plants, Sustainability, Integrated, Agri-Silvi-Medicinal agroforestry.
Abstract: An experiment was conducted on agri-silvi-medicinal agroforestry in degraded lands at Naukragrant, Haridwar (Uttarakhand) and Handesra, Mohali (Punjab) during 2011-13.Six months aged seedlings of Melia composita and Emblica officinalis were planted at 6 x 4 m spacing as an intercrop along with seasonal agriculture crops like masoor and groundnut. Soil pH organic carbon and available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and height and collar diameter of Melia composita and Emblica officinalis were observed. Initially, soil was slightly alkaline with pH values (8.20 and 8.18) at sites Naukragrant and Handesra respectively. The average soil pH was found neutral (7.18) at site Naukragrant and slightly alkaline (8.01) value showed at site Handesra after one year of plantation. The organic carbon, available nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) values indicates increases at both sites and highest values at site Naukragrant as compared to site Handesra. The growth parameter both of height and collar diameter of Melia composite and Emblica officinalis showed increase along with cultivation of agriculture crops and medicinal plants at both sites. The maximum increase in height (47.33 cm) and collar diameter in control plot. Similarly the maximum increase in height (29.67 cm) of Emblica officinalis with Sarpgandha at site Handesra and collar diameter (1.78 cm) of Emblica officinalis with Ashwagandha was observed at site Naukragrant with regard to height and collar diameter in control plot. The minimum increase in height (1.11 cm) of Emblica officinalis with agriculture crops at site Naukragrant and (1.89 cm) of Melia composita with agriculture crops at site Handsra with regard to control height was also observed. It may be due to close competition in nutrients uptake by agricultural crops in comparison to control.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Bhadauria S. (2005).Chemistry and cultivation technology of Emblica officinalis-An alternative land use for alternative land use for alkali wasteland. In: Recent Advances in Medicinal Plant Research: Vision 21st Century, (S.K.Prabhuji, G.P.Rao and S.K.Patil eds) Satish Publication House, New Delhi, Pp.159-170. Dutt V.andThakur P.S. (2004).Bio-economics of cropping systems combining medicinal and aromatic herbs with commercial timber tree species.Ind.J.Agrofor. 6:1-7.
Literature cited 2: Gill A.S and Gupta S.K. (2007).Evaluation of trees for biomass production under agroforestry system in rainfed semi-arid subtropics. Indian J.Trop.Biodiv. 15 (2): 155-159. Giller K.E. (2001).Nitrogen fixation in tropical cropping systems.2nd edition , Cabi Series ,CABI Publishing series ,Wallingford, U.K, Pp.222-250.

ID: 61875
Title: The plant that survived atomic explosion, can it survive human threat?
Author: Sumit Chakravarty, Prakash Rai, Anju Puri, Gopal Shukla and Nazir A.Pala
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 264-276 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Ginkgo biloba, Conservation, Biodiversity, Maidenhair tree.
Abstract: Ginkgo biloba L., the maidenhair tree and a living fossil that survived the first atomic explosion in Japan reminds us with hope of survival. It is the single surviving species of the Order Ginkgoales that has restricted wild distribution in China. The Gingko biloba has multitude medicinal, spiritual and horticultural importance worldwide. It is amongst few plant species that have been documented in traditional or scientifically used and evaluated for their possible medicinal applications. Its usage has been documented in traditional Chinese medicine since 5000 years. Now, it is one of the most widely prescribed herbals or pharmaceuticals in the western world. In spite of its rarity, long reproductive cycle and low rate of natural regeneration, the tree has been exploited indiscriminately due to its high medicinal value, forcing it to face a high risk of extinction. Unfortunately, despite of having huge medicinal properties and ornamental value, the species still has not received much conservation attention. Considering the international importance and conservation value of Gingko biloba multi-strategic efforts are required involving all stakeholders. In addition to its in situ and ex situ measures, environmental legislation and government planning is also essential to ensure adequate conservation of this living fossil plant.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Ahlemeyer B. and KrieglsteinJ. (2003).Neuroprotective effects of Gingko biloba extract. Cellular Molecule and Life Science, 60:1779-1792. Al-Yahya A.A.,Al-Majed A.A., Al-Bekairi A.M.,Al-Shabanah O.A. and Qureshi S. (2006).Studies on the reproductive, cytological and biochemical toxicity of Ginkgo biloba in Swiss albino mice. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 107:222-228.
Literature cited 2: Ana-Maria R. and Tudor Radu C.M. (2011).Preliminaries results concerning the in vitro multiplication of Gingko biloba species.J.Horti.Forestry and Biotechnology, 15: 227-232. Anonymous (1999).The wealth of India-Raw materials. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi.4: 1-287.

ID: 61874
Title: Efficacy of extracts of Tagetes minuta against poplar defoliator-Clostera cupreata (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae).
Author: K.P.Singh and M.Yousuf
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 260-263 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Clostera cupreata, Tagetes minuta, Lepidoptera, Notodontidae
Abstract: Clostera cupreata (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae) is a serious defoliator of poplar. Out of four extracts (TMPE, TMA, TMM and TMW) of Targets minuta, two extracts, TMM and TMA were found effective extracts were carried out using 0.0625, 0.125, 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, 1.50 and 2.00% concentrations. It was found that extract, TMM caused 50.00 % average larval mortality at 2.00 % concentration after 72 hrs. of exposure of C.cupreata. Whereas extract, TMA at the same concentration and time exposure caused 46.66 % average larval mortality of C.cupreata.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Ahmad M., Gupta B.K. and Bhandari R.S. (1991).Efficacy of some plant extracts against Ailanthus Webworm, Atteva fabriciella.Ind.Journal of Forestry, 14 (1): 5-7. Bhandari R.S., Prasad L.J., Ayyar K.S. and Singh P. (1988).Effect of neem seed extractives on poplar defoliator pygaera cupreata in Laboratory. Indian Forester, 114 (11): 790-795.
Literature cited 2: Chatterjee P.N. and Thapa R.S. (1964).Insect pests of fast growing species.I.Preliminary investigation on Poplar stem and root borer Apriona cinerea Chevrolet in New Forest. Indian Forester, 90 (11):777-781. Gupta B.N.and Joshi K.C. (1995).Evaluation of some biopesticides against forest insect pests.J.Tropical Forestry.11 (1): 51-57.

ID: 61873
Title: Effect of repeated application of chlorpyrifos on fungal population of pine forest soil.
Author: Jyoti Bisht, N.S.K.Harsh, L.M.S. Palni and Veena Pande
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 253-259 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Chlorpyrifos, Fungal population, Pine forest, Soil
Abstract: Fungi from the natural source can be exploited as an effective tool for biodegradation of toxic xenobiotics. The present investigation has been taken up to study the effect of chlorpyrifos on fungal population and isolate most pesticide tolerant fungal species from pine forest soil in three different culture media 9NCM, NSM and NPM).Total thirty two fungal species belonging to eleven genera were isolated from pine forest soil in which Cladosporium cladosporioides, Paecilomyces lilacinus, Penicillium decumbens, P.frequentans, Phoma fimeti, Trichoderma atroviridae, T.harzianum and T.viride have ability to tolerate higher concentrations of chlorpyrifos. Maximum CFU count was recorded in NPM in which chlorpyrifos was given as a sole source of phosphorus as compared to other tested culture media. When chlorpyrifos applied in soil at lower doses (1-2 ppm),total CFU count increased between 12.08-13.42x103 CFU g soil-1.Lower concentration of chlorpyrifos caused a stimulatory effect on fungal population as they probably utilized it as energy or other nutrient source. However, higher concentrations (5-500 ppm) of chlorpyrifos inhabited the total fungal population.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Alexander M. (1961).Introduction to Soil Microbiology, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 472p. Alexander D.B.(1998).Bacteria and archaea.In: Principles and applications of soil microbiology (Sylvia, D.M., Fuhrmann, J.J.,Hartel, P.G.and Zubere,D.A.,eds).Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River ,NJ., pp.44-71.
Literature cited 2: Aneja K.R. (2005).Experiments in Microbiology plant pathology and biotechnology.4 ed.New Age International (P) Ltd.New Delhi.pp.69-71. Ansaruddin P.A.and Vijayalakshmi K. (2003).The womb is not safe anymore. Indigenous Agriculture News, 2 (1): 3.

ID: 61872
Title: Observations on Butter flies (Lepidoptera) of Dudhwa tiger reserve, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Author: Subrat Kumar Behera
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 245-252 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Butterfly, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Terai, Uttar Prdesh
Abstract: Eighty-five species of butterflies were recorded from Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh between November 2010 and May 2012.This study adds 46 species to the known fauna of the Tiger Reserve, bringing the total number of butterfly species recorded from the reserve to 99 species.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Anonymous (2007).The Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 As Amended Upto 2006.Natraj Publishers, Dehra Dun, 236 pp. Bhardwaj M., Uniyal V.P., Sanyal A.K. and Singh A.P. (2012).Butterfly communities along an elevation gradient in the Tons valley, Western Himalayas: Implications of rapid assessment of insect conservation. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 15 (1): 207-217.
Literature cited 2: Champion H.G.and Seth S.K. (1968).A Revised Survey of Forest Types of India. Government of India Press, New Delhi, 404 pp. Chandra K., Singh R.K.and Koshta M.L. (2002).On a collection of Butterflies (Lepdioptera: Rhopalocera) from kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, Mirzapur (U.P.), India. Journal of Tropical Biodiversity, 7-8 (1-4): 29-35.

ID: 61871
Title: Litter-fall, Nutrient return and soil fertility under Grewia optiva: An indigenous agroforestry tree species in Himachal Pradesh.
Author: Vijender Pal Panwar and M.K.Gupta
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 235-244 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Agroforestry, Litter fall, Nutrient concentration, Nutrient return, Soil Fertility.
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess litter fall, nutrient return and soil fertility under Grewia optiva which is an important agroforestry species in Himachal Pradesh. The average annual litter fall of G.optiva has been recorded as 170.25 g/m2/yr. The annual leaf litter recorded (79.56 g/m2/yr which was 46.73 per cent of total litter) 43.31 g/m2/yr which was 25.44 percent of total litter fall), reproductive litter (26.05 g/m2/yr which was 15.30 percent of total litter fall), twigs (17.83 g/m2/yr which was 10.47 percent of total litter fall) and the least was from bark component (3.50 g/m2/yr which was 2.06 percent of total liter fall).Nitrogen in leaf litter, twigs, reproductive litter, miscellaneous litter and bark was 2.23, 1.21, 0.91, 1.01 and 0.95 per cent respectively while phosphorus concentration was maximum (0.139%) in leaf litter followed by twigs (0.11%), reproductive litter (0.11%), bark (0.11 %) and the least was in miscellaneous litter (0.08 %).Potassium concentration was varied from 1.13 per cent in miscellaneous litter to2.03 per cent in leaf litter. Calcium concentration varied from 1.75 per cent in reproductive litter to 3.12 per cent in bark while magnesium concentration varied from 0.22 per cent in miscellaneous litter to 0.48 per cent in twigs. The trend of nutrient return was in order of Ca (4.26 g/m2/yr) >k (2.71 g/m2/yr) >N (2.48 g/m2/yr) > Mg (0.72 g/m2/yr) > P (0.18 g/m2/yr).Monthly leaf litter and their respective nutrient concentration for nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium were significantly related. Soils under G.optiva were well enriched inorganic matter and available nitrogen, phosphorus and exchangeable potassium.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Adepetu J.A., Obi O. and Aduayi E.A. (1979).Changes in soil fertility under continuous cultivation and fertilization in south western Nigeria. Nigeria Jour.of Agric.Sc., 1 (1): 15-20. Arya S.P. (1988).Studies on the leaf fodder, fiber and fuel and fuel wood yields from Grewia optiva in relation to its girth class. Annual Research Report, Deptt. Of S.A.F.UHF, Solan (H.P.) India, 1988-89: 37-38.
Literature cited 2: Arya S.P.(1989).Substitution of concentrate by Grewia optiva leaves in the ration of lactating cows. Annual Research Report, Deptt.of S.A.F, UHF, Solan (H.P.) India, 1988-89: 107-110. Champion H.G.and Seth S.K. (1968).A revised survey of forest types of India. Manager of Publication, Government of India, New Delhi.

ID: 61870
Title: Manipur forests in National income accounts: an objective assessment.
Author: Arambam Sanatomba Singh
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 227-234 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Forests, National income accounts, Natural Capital, Green GNP.
Abstract: Manipur forests are repository of various flora and fauna producing both timber and non-timber forest products. In terms of revenue receipts, Timber Forest Products (TFPs) accounts for 30% to 73 % to the total values of forest produces while Non-Timber Forest Produces (NTFPs) accounts for 26 % to 69 % to the total value of forest produces in the State. In spite of a vast forest cover of 77.09 % of the State ' s geographical area, the relative contribution of the forestry and logging sub-sector to the State Domestic Product is found very negligible and have varied from 3.11 % to 3.72 % of the Gross State Domestic Product of Manipur at current prices while the relative contribution of the forestry and logging sub-sector have varied from 3.44 % to 4.09 % to the Net State Domestic Product of Manipur at current prices during the last seven years from 2004-05 to 2010-11.The present study aims at to make an objective assessment of the contribution of forestry and logging sub-sector to the State Domestic Product of Manipur and environmental significance of Manipur Forests as natural capital for the well being of the State.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: GOI (1995-2009).State of Forest Report, Forest Survey of India, Dehra Dun (biennial volumes). GOI (2005).Annual Report of the Ministry of Environment and Forest, New Delhi, p.298.
Literature cited 2: GOI (2011).India State of Forest Report 2011, Forest Survey of India, Dehra Dun. GOI (2013).India State of Forest Report 2013, Forest Survey of India, Dehra Dun.

ID: 61869
Title: Indigenous method of tapping gum-butea and its impact on livelihood of Saharia tribe in central India.
Author: Rajendra Prasad, A.Venkatesh, V.D.Tripathi and S.K.Dhyani
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 221-226 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Kamarkas, Butea monosperma, Indigenous knowledge, NTFP, Gum tapping.
Abstract: A study was conducted in Tikamgarh district in Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh to document traditional techniques of tapping gum-butea and its impact on socioeconomic life of local Saharia inhabitants. The findings revealed that traditional method of collecting gum-butea followed by Saharias appears to have sound scientific basis. Yield of gum-butea was significantly correlated with tree girth (GBH) (r=0.841; P? 0.01) and stem surface area (r=0.804; P ? 0.01).On an average, a tribal family earned Rs 677 in a season which was not consistent across community (CV=83.2 %).Significant correlation existed between number of man-days employed and trees approached (r=0.525, P ?0.01), total gum collected (r=0.938; P? 0.01), and money earned (r=0.774; P?0.01).However, employment of more man-days did not yield proportional increase in collected gum. Trading process is traditional in nature and only limited outlets in the form of local pansaris (traders) and bichauliye (Middle men) are available to gum collectors for selling their produce. The Saharias are compelled to sell gum-butea at low price (Rs 40 to 50 per kg).The study concluded that contribution of gum-butea in improving economic status of local tribes can be enhanced by removing inconsistency in making cuts on stem-bark and providing proper marketing channel.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Ambasta B.P. (1994).The useful plants in India.CSIR, New Delhi.1-91 pp. Bhalla V. and Walter H. (1999).Research Bulletin of the Punjab University. Science, 48: 87-94.
Literature cited 2: Chopra R.N., Chopra J.C., Handa K.L. and Kapur L.D. (1958). Indigenous drugs in India. Academic Publishers, Kolkata, India. Gomez K.A. and Gomez A.A. (1984).Statistical Procedures for agricultural Research (II Eds) John Wley and Sons, Inc.

ID: 61868
Title: Provenance Trail of Dalbergia sissoo RoxB.
Author: Mohit Gera, Ankur Awadhiya and Neelu Gera.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (3) 213-220 (2016)
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Dalbergia sissoo, Provenance, Seed source
Abstract: Around 55 provenances/seed sources of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. were collected from vast expanses of India and Nepal as part of National Provenance Trial by ICFRE in 1994-1995, and 40 seed sources were planted in Basantar Bela, Samba district of Jammu region of J & K in July 1995 in a randomized complete block design. The seed sources have been evaluated during January 2010 for survival and growth parameters. It was observed that the parameters of diameter, height and volume over bark varied significantly with regard to seed sources, but not with regard to replications. The wide variations observed in the trial cannot be explained unambiguously from climatic differences between the locations of these seed sources alone, as evidenced by correlation studies. It was further established that seeds from Mirzapur, Nepal and Pratapgarh manifested distinct advantages concerning the survival, height, diameter and volumes of the stems, thus demonstrating their utility in bolstering mass plantation in the north western Indian region and elsewhere. Further studies appear obligatory to apprehend this indication.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
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