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ID: 65056
Title: Zanthoxylum armatum DC(Rutaceae-An endangered tree from Chhattisgarh, needs conservation
Author: R.L.S. Sikarwar, Arjun Prasad Tiwari, Achuta nand shukla and Pooja singh Sikarwar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 887-888 (2023)
Subject: Zanthoxylum armatum DC(Rutaceae-An endangered tree from Chhattisgarh, needs conservation
Keywords: Zanthoxylum armatum ,Rutaceae, endangered tree, Chhattisgarh, conservation
Abstract: The genus Zanthoxylum L. comprises ca. 215 species distributed chiefly in pantropical region with several species extending in to the temperate zone of eastern Asia and North America, and 13 species reported from India by C.R. Babu (1974).Zanthoxylum armatum DC, locally known as 'Tejbal', is a small tree belonging to family Rutaceae, and distributed in Indian Subcontinent to Temperate East Asia and Malesia.It is an armed sub scandent shrub or small tree, up to 6 m high, with pungent aromatic taste and smell; prickles often vertically flattened on the trunk and branches. Leaves imparipinnate, gland dotted, shinning; leaflets 2-6 pairs, elliptic-lanceolate, obtusely acuminate; petioles and rachis broadly winged. Flowers yellow, in dense termina and occasionally axillary sparse panicles. Fruits pale red, broadly ovoid, tubercled. Flowers appear from March to May, while fruits appear from July to August.
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Literature cited 1: Arora C.M. (1968). The botany of Bailadilla, Bastar state, M.P. Bull. Bot. Surv. India, 10:61-66. Babu C.R. (1974). The genus Zanthoxylum Linn. in India. Bull. Bot. Surv. India, 16 (1-4): 48-71.
Literature cited 2: Khanna K.K., Kumar A. and Jha A.K. (2005). Floristic Diversity of Chhattisgarh (Angiosperms). Bishen Singh Mahendra pal Singh, Dehradun. Kumar A. (1998). Contribution to the flora of the Indravati Tiger Reserve, Bastar (Madhya Pradesh). J. Econ. Taxon. Bot., 22: 287-320.

ID: 65055
Title: Euphorbia hypericifolia L (Euphorbiaceae), an overlooked invasive alien species from Telangana state, India
Author: Ravi Kiran Arigela, Peddi hari krishna and C. Sudhakar reddy
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 885-886 (2023)
Subject: Euphorbia hypericifolia L (Euphorbiaceae), an overlooked invasive alien species from Telangana state, India
Keywords: Euphorbia hypericifolia L ,Euphorbiaceae, invasive, alien species, Telangana state, India
Abstract: Euphorbia hypericifolia L is native to Tropical and Subtropical America and also distributed in the old world countries (POWO, 2021).If introduced species established as an invasive alien species, catastrophic consequence can be seen in natural or semi-natural ecosystems (Reddy et al., 2008) after they altered the structures and functions of ecosystems (Sciandrello et al.,2016), E. Hypericifolia has been included in the global register of introduced and invasive species for India (Sankaran et al, 2021).From Telangana 21 species of Euphorbia were reported (Reddy and Reddy, 2016) and 29 species by Pullaiah (2015).During our regular plant exploration studies in the Telangana state, authors collected E.hypericifolia at MD Lines, Tolichowki and New Nallakunta, Hyderabad which is now a new record for the flora of Telangana state.
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Literature cited 1: POWO. (2021). Plants of the world Online. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved from: http://www.plantsoftworldonline.org/ (accessed 24 Jun.2021). Pullaiah T. (2015). Flora of Telangana the 29 the state of India.Vol.3.Regency Publications, New Delhi +413 pp.
Literature cited 2: Reddy C.S., Bhagyanarayana G., Reddy K.N. and Raju V.S., (2008). Invasive Alien Flora of India. National Biological Information Infrastructure, US Geological Survey, USA +129 pp. Reddy K.N. and Reddy C.S. (2016). Flora of Telangana State. India. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pa Singh, Dehradun +824 pp.

ID: 65054
Title: New distributional record of Crotalaria senegalensis (Fabaceae) from Gujarat, India
Author: P.K.Patel,M.K.Patel and A.M. Planchuelo
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 883-884 (2023)
Subject: New distributional record of Crotalaria senegalensis (Fabaceae) from Gujarat, India
Keywords: New distributional record, Crotalaria senegalensis, Fabaceae, Gujarat, India
Abstract: Crotalaria is a large and diverse genus of approximately 700 species 9Yaradua, 2018) with a pantropical distribution throughout the tropical, subtropical and partially warm temperate regions of the world (Rockinger et al, 2017).
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Literature cited 1: Ansari A.A. (2008). Crotalaria L. In: India. Dehra-Dunn: Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, 376 pp. Danda S., Subramaniam S., Rather S.A. and Pandey A.K. (2016). A New species of Crotalaria (Fabaceae, Crotalarieae) from Meghalaya, India, Systematic Botany, 41 (2) :307-315.
Literature cited 2: Krishnaraj M.V. and Mohanan N. (2012). A new combination in Crotalaria multiflora (Am). Benth. (Fabaceae), Phytotaxa, 44: 58-62. Majumdar R.B. (1971). Synoptic Flora of Kota Division 9S.E. Rajasthan). Bull. Bot. Surv. India, 13 (1): 105-146.

ID: 65053
Title: Corticolous lichen species association on shrubs in temperate forests of Kumaun Himalaya
Author: Ritika Tamta and Balwant Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 878-882 (2023)
Subject: Corticolous lichen species association on shrubs in temperate forests of Kumaun Himalaya
Keywords: Lichen species association, Shrubs, temperate forests, Kumaun Himalaya
Abstract: During the study the maximum 18 corticolous lichen species belonging to 12 genera and five families were recorded from the study area. The best association of lichen species with all growth forms was observed on the shrub Cotoneaster microphyllus Wall. ex Lindl.at high altitude zone. It is situated above 1800 m altitude at Moru oak forest (Quercus floribunda Lindl. ex A. Camus) and represented by nine species of lichens. The shrub Berberis petiolaris Wall. exG. Don is also expressed an instance of shrub species at high altitude region which support to the occurrence of maximum five species of lichen with a good combination of foliose and fruticose forms. The present study is an exploration of the contribution of shrub species which provide a suitable habitat to flourish the lichen species in the area.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmadjian V. (1995). Lichens are more important than you think. Bioscience, 45 (3): 124. Arya V., Kumar B. and Arya P. (2019). Lichen Wealth of Uttarakhand Himalaya. Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius, 1-99.
Literature cited 2: Awasthi D.D. (1988). A key to the macrolichens of India and Nepal. The Journal of the Hattori Botanical Laboratory, 65:207-302. Awasthi D.D. (1991).A key to the microlichens of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Biblioth. Lichenol, 40:1-337.

ID: 65052
Title: Economic feasibility of five year old Melia dubia in different planting densities
Author: N.S.Thakur, R.S. Chauhan, H.T.Hegde, Narendra Singh, Ashok Kumar, R.P. Gunaga and D.C. Bhuva
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 872-877 (2023)
Subject: Economic feasibility of five year old Melia dubia in different planting densities
Keywords: Melia dubia, Tree density, Economics, BCR, NPV.
Abstract: This study was conducted to ascertain the economic feasibility of Melia dubia planted under different densities viz. (i) 2500 trees ha-1 (2x2 m), (ii) 1666 trees ha-1 (3x2 m), (iii) 1111 trees ha-1 (3x3 m) and (iv0 1250 trees ha-1 (4x2 m), at the age of 5 years. The maximum net returns at the age of 5 years)amounting to Rs 752791were gained from 2x2 m planting spacing with 2500 trees ha-1.The per year net returns were in order of 2500 trees ha-1 (2x2 m), > 1666 trees ha-1 (3x2 m) > 1250 trees ha-1 (4x2 m) >1111 trees ha-1 (3x3 m) with respective amounts of Rs 150558> 119780 >99794 <86501.The feasibility analysis expressed that benefit cost ratio (BC ratio) at the age of 5 years was highest (16.73 ) from 4x2 m spatial geometry. The per year/hectare BC ratio (3.35) was highest from 4x2 m spatial geometry. Spatial geometries provided BC ratio in the order 4x2 m>3x2m>2x2m>3x3 with respective values as 3.35 >3.23>2.87>2.45The net present value (NPV), at 5 years, was maximum (Rs 553278) for 2x2 m spacing followed by Rs 444374, 371153 and 313230 from 3x2, 4x2 and 3x3 m spatial geometry. Although, NPV was maximum from 2x2 m planting spacing, nonetheless, internal rate of return (IRR)was highest from 4x2 m followed by 3x2, 2x2 and 3x3 m spatial geometry.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (2019). Wood and Wood Products Update 2019. USDA, GAIN Report Number:IN9033. Chandana P., Madhavi L.A., Khan, M.A.A and Krishna A. (2020). Climate change smart option and doubling farmer's income through Melia dubia-based agri-silviculture System. Current Science, 118 (3): 444-448.
Literature cited 2: Chavan S.B., Keerthika A., Dhyani S.K. Handa A.K., Newaj R., and Rajarajan K (2015).National Agroforestry Policy in India: a low hanging fruit. Current Science, 108 (10): 1826-1834. Deepika, Kumar A. and Priti S.L. (2019) Melia dubia valorization at 4, 5- and 6-year age for pulp and paper production. International Journal of Science and Research,8 (2):613-623.

ID: 65051
Title: Wild ornamental plants of asteraceae of Karnataka
Author: Kavitha sagar and P.N. Shivashankar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 858-871 (2023)
Subject: Wild ornamental plants of asteraceae of Karnataka
Keywords: Wild ornamentals, enhancing, landscaping, aesthetic, employability, asteraceae
Abstract: Beauty is the main trait of ornamental plants, hence these ornamental plants are primarily grown for their beauty either for color or aesthetic reasons. Ornamental plants are annual, biennial and perennials and these have magnificent role in creating employability and in developing economy at the local and regional level. The present investigation is about the wild ornamental plants of family Asteraceae of Karnataka with their utility and cultivation methods. Enhancing their values as ornamentals with respect to various ways of utilizing them either through as landscaping, fencing plants, indoor and outdoor pot plants. Their cultivation methods are also briefly discussed. These plants are available and found to be grown in wild. Hence these plants can be explored as potential ornamental plants which not only are important to mankind but also, they can be developed as plants with enhanced aesthetic values which directly or indirectly plays role in adding value to the economy of the region where it is grown.
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Literature cited 1: Aghayeva P., Garakhani P., Huseynova A. and Ali-Zade V. (2018).Wild ornamental plants of the family asteraceae from the northeastern part of Azerbaijan. Chprnomors'k. bot. z., 14 (3): 204-212. Dvorykovskiy M.S. (1983).Ekologiyarasteniy.Moskva:Vysshayashkola,188 p.
Literature cited 2: Gamble J.S. (1915).Flora of the Presidency of Madras, Vol.2, Adlard & Sons Ltd., London. Hooker J.D. (1882). The Flora of British India, Vol. 3, Reeve & Co., London.

ID: 65050
Title: Bamboo in disaster management
Author: Th.Sobita Devi, Th.Brojendra Singh,Syed Nusrat amin and Athokpam pinokiyo
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 852-857 (2023)
Subject: Bamboo in disaster management
Keywords: Bamboo, disaster management, conservation
Abstract: Bamboo has significantly contributed to disaster management in North-Eastern region of India which is situated within disaster prone area of the country. Protection from almost all kinds of unavoidable natural calamities occurring in this particular region requires natural vegetation of bamboo or bamboo products in one form or another. The study highlights the potentials of bamboos in protection of landmass from destruction and disasters caused by natural calamities and in control of the consequences thereof. The paper concludes about the important measures to be taken up in future for utilization and conservation of bamboo for disaster management and future prospects.
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Literature cited 1: Bahadur K.N. (1979). Taxonomy of bamboos. Indian Journal of Forestry, 2 (3): 222-241. Bisht N.S. and Naithani H.B. (2010). Bamboos of Mizoram. Environmnt and Forest Department, Government of Mizoram, Aizawl.
Literature cited 2: Das. S. and Mukhopadhyay P. (2018). Multi-hazard disaster resilient housing with bamboo-based system. Procedia Engineering, 212: 937-945. Devi T.S. (1989). Kary systematic survey of the different bamboo species of Manipur. Ph.D. Thesis, Manipur University.

ID: 65049
Title: Vegetation recovery dynamics in forest fire zones of mizoram usingspectral vegetation indices derived from landsat data series
Author: Raunak Kumar, Chandra Shekhar Dwivedi Kasturi Chakraborty and Arvind Chandra Pandey
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 841-851 (2023)
Subject: Vegetation recovery dynamics in forest fire zones of mizoram usingspectral vegetation indices derived from landsat data series
Keywords: Post-fire recovery, Forest fire, Mizoram,EVI,NDVI,SAVI,LANDSAT data, Remote sensing, GIS
Abstract: Satellite-based Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) is the best technique for mapping forest fires and analyzing its post-fire recovery. The study aimed to monitor the vegetation recovery by using multi-temporal datasets.The study exhibits the use of data acquired by LANDSAT as an effective means for long-term vegetation recovery monitoring of forest fires in Mizoram. The differential Normalized Burn Ratio (dNBR) was used to identify fire plots. The vegetation recovery dynamics were analyzed using three spectra indices, i.e. Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI), Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and Soi Adjusted Vegetation Index (SAVI) was used in the study for 2002-2019.Results showed that EVI, NDVI, and SAVI values distinctly declined post-fire and then began to increase in the upcoming years. Statical analysis was done taking all the burnt pixels of the plots into consideration, and it was found that EVI, NDVI and SAVI deviation post-fire occurrence ranged from 0.17 to 0.6, 0.2 to 0.76 and 0.14 to 0.55 respectively. In general, it was found that it takes approximately 2 to 4 years of the time for most of the plots to gain its 90% recovery value from the first fire event. In contrast, the recovery rate was much slower in case of the recurrent fire events occurring over the same plot in a quick time. The results of this study are critical for the planning and management of forest cover over the region as recurrent fire induces soil fertility loss, which possesses a long-term potential threat over vegetation conditions.
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Literature cited 1: Ashutosh D.K. and Satendra (2014). Forest Fire Disaster Management, National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home affairs, New Delhi. Biswas P.K. (2003). Forest, People and Livelihoods: The Need for participatory Management .URL http: www. fao.org./3/xii/0586-C1.htm#fn (accessed 11.5.19)
Literature cited 2: De Rigo D., Liberta G. Houston Durrant T., Artes VivancosTand San-Miguel-Ayanz J. (2017). Forest Fire Danger Extremes in Europe under Climate Change; Variability and Uncertainty, JRC Science Hub. https://doi.org/10.2760/13180. Diaz-Delgado R. and Pons X. (2001).Spatial patterns of forest fires in Catalonia (NE of Spain) along the period 1975-1995 analysis of vegetation recovery after fire. For. Ecol. Manage. https://doi.org/10.1016/SO378-1127 (00) 00434-5.

ID: 65048
Title: Estimation of nuclear content by flow cytometry in Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde
Author: S.Arathi,M.Muthubhavani and Rekha R. Warrier
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 837-840 (2023)
Subject: Estimation of nuclear content by flow cytometry in Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde
Keywords: Genome size, flow cytometry, Ashoka, IUCN
Abstract: The article details the procedure and techniques for the estimation of absolute DNA amounts in Saraca asoca, a species described 'Vulnerable' by the IUCN using flow cytometry, with special emphasis on the preparation of nuclei suspensions, DNA staining and the use of reference standards. Using this technique, the genome size of Saraca asoca is estimated to be ~1430Mb.This is the first report on the genome size of S. asoca.
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Literature cited 1: Ali M.A., Kim S.Y., Pan T.K., Al-Hemaid F., Elshikh M.S., Elangbam M., Lee J., Farah M.A. and Al-Anazi K.M. (2020). Complete chloroplast genome of vulnerable medicinal plant Saraca asoca (Fabaceae). Mitochondrial DNA Part B,5(1): 754-5. Dalkillic Z. and Dalkillic G.G. (2018). DNA content estimation of Fig and Black Mulberry using flow cytometry. Revista Braslleira de Fruticultura, 26; 40.
Literature cited 2: Deepa K.S., Santosh Kumar A.V., Rekha K. and Joseph J (2013). Karyotype analysis in Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 51 (1): 135-9. Dolezel J., Greilhuber J. and Suda J. (2007). Estimation of nuclear DNA content in plants using flow cytometry. Nature protocols, 2(9): 2233-44.

ID: 65047
Title: Variation in growth and wood properties of four Eucalyptus species, their hybrids and clones in Vidarbha region, Maharashtra, India
Author: K.Kannan,Suchita Bhandari and A. Sivarajan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 827-836 (2023)
Subject: Variation in growth and wood properties of four Eucalyptus species, their hybrids and clones in Vidarbha region, Maharashtra, India
Keywords: Hybrids, productivity, wood density, pulp yield
Abstract: Eucalyptus wood is major raw material for pulp and paper industry of India. This study was undertaken to identify superior genetic resources of Eucalyptus species viz E.urophylla, E.pellita, E.camaldulensis, and E.tereticornis and their hybrids in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. The trials were assessed for variability in height and diameter at Breast Height from one to three years. Highly significant differences (p<0.05 to 0.0001) were found within and between the families (seed lots) and different species. Twenty-four best-performing trees were selected by using the index method and assessed for growth (HT, DBH, and MAI) and pulp properties. The wood density for the selected individuals and four check clones ranged from 405 Kg/m3 to 545 Kg/m3.Three progenies viz. UKPL EU33 (25.30 M3 ha-1 y-1), to 545 Kg/m3.Three progenies viz. UKPLEC46 (20.86 m3 ha-1 y-1) were found to outperform the mean productivity of two control species (15.46 m3 ha-1 y-1).The higher pulp yield was observed in hybrids/clones of two species: E.urophylla and E.pellita. The two hybrid combination; Urotereticornis) and Uro-camaldulenis expressed higher pulp yield (51.33 per cent and 49.82 percent) with low kappa numbers (16.10and 15.30 ) respectively. The selected individuals with higher growth, productivity and superior pulp properties may be used as parents for future breeding programs.
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Literature cited 1: Alvear C.S. and Gutierrez B.C. (1995). Growth up to 42-44months of age and estimation of genetic parameters of 23provenances and 196 families of Eucalyptus camaldulensisDenh.in four sites in the central zone of Chile. Ciencia-e-investigacion Florestal, 9: 23-46. Barefoot, A.C., Hitchings, R.G., Ellwood, E.L and Wilson, E. (1970). The Relationship between loblolly pine fiber morphology and kraft paper properties. Tech Bull.202, North Corolina Agri. Expt. Sta .Raleigh.
Literature cited 2: Chandra K.M., Patnaik S.S. and Gurumurkhi K. (1992). Country report India.In: Vivekanandan,K; Davison,J. and Kashio, M. Eds. Tree bleeding and propagation. Part 2: Regional Review and country reports. Field Document N.2. Bangkok, FAO:49-68. Chaturvedi A.N., Sivaji P. and Jayram Prasad D.V. (1989). Eucalyptus provenanace trials in Andhra Pradesh. Indian Forester 115: 445-454.

ID: 65046
Title: Prominent agroforestry systems adopted by farmers in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh.
Author: Nanita Berry,Itk Dilraj,Sourabh Dubey and Nikita Rai
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 819-826 (2023)
Subject: Prominent agroforestry systems adopted by farmers in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh.
Keywords: Agroforestry system, Silvi-horti system,Silvi-agri system, Kymore plateau and Satpura hills.
Abstract: An extensive field survey was conducted to assess the impact of adoption of agroforestry system adopted by the farmers in Seoni district which comes under Kymore plateau and Satpura hills agro climatic zone of Madhya Pradesh. Information like tree and crop species combinations, reason for adoption, challenges faced by farmers, source of quality Planting Material, planting pattern and other relevant parameters were collected from the farmers by conducting personal interview with pre-tested questionnaire during 2019-2020.The study revealed that farmers adopted silvi-agfri-horti (48.85%), solvi-agri (28.85%), horti-agri system (20%) etc. It was found that maximum farmers preferred Tectona grandis under silvi-agric system while Mangifera indica in silvi-horti-agri and horti-agri systems. Majority of farmers (50.57%) preferred bund plantation. Choice of tree-crop, tree planting pattern mainly depends upon size landholding, knowledge of agroforestry and soil type etc also affects adoption of by them tree farming.
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Literature cited 1: Anand R.K., Khare N., Dwivedi S.V., Singh M.P. and Umarao R. (2016).Studied on Adoption of Traditional Agroforestry among the Farmers in District Son Bhadra, Uttar Pradesh. The Indian Forester, 142 (2): 144-150. Anony (2013). District Ground water information Booklet, Ministry of Water Resources Central Ground Water Board North Central Region Government of India.pp-1-16.
Literature cited 2: Banyal R., Masoodi N.A. Masoodi T.H., Sharma L.K. and Gangoo S.A. (2011). Knowledge and attitude of farmers towards agroforestry practices in north Kashmir-a case study. The Indian Forester, 137 (12):1377-1381. Berry N, Dubey S. and Mishra R.K. (2018) .Flemingia semialata based silvi-Agri-Lac system: A new approach towards income generation. Indian J. Trop. Biodiv., 26 (2) :210-215.

ID: 65045
Title: Technology as the Panacea for monitoring of Protected areas
Author: Shashank Shekhar, Ruchi Badola and Pragyan Pushpanjali
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 811-818 (2023)
Subject: Technology as the Panacea for monitoring of Protected areas
Keywords: Technology,Panacea,Monitoring, Protected areas
Abstract: The study highlights the use of technology in ensuring protection of conservation sites such as forests and heritage sites. In this regard, the research utilizes a qualitative approach to assure that the latest technological advancements have a significant role to play in the monitoring and analysis of protected areas. Thus, the research outlines significant technologies, latest innovations, and upcoming plans to present the importance of technology in improving the monitoring of protected areas. In this context, the research adopts a qualitative research approach by interviewing conservation scientists, forest personnel, environmental researchers and managers of renowned technology companies, manufacturing innovative products that are sold for monitoring protected areas. The findings highlight the efficacy of technology in the conservation of natural resources. Additionally, certain recommendations concerning further improvement of monitoring of protected areas are also provided in the research paper.
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Literature cited 1: Araujo TR. and Guimaraes Vieira I.C. (2019). Deforestation and the ideologies of the frontier expansion: the case oof criticism of the Brazilian Amazon monitoring program. Sustainability in Debate/Sustenabilidadeem Debate, 10 (3): 354-365. Azungah T. (2018). Qualitative research: deductive and inductive approaches to data analysis. Qualitative Research Journal.18 (4): 383-400.https://doi.org/10.1108/QRJ-D-18-00035.
Literature cited 2: Baratt M.J.Ferris J.A. and Lenton S. (2015) .Hidden populations, online purposive sampling, and external validity: Taking off the blindfold. Field methods, 27 (1):3-21. https://doi.org/10.1177/525822x14526838. Barry T.W.I. V (2017). When Trash Costs Money: Analyzing the Impact of Pay-As-You-Throw Programs in Massachusetts. Journal of Environmental and Resource Economics at Colby, 4 (1): 3.https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/jerec/vol4/iss1/3.

ID: 65044
Title: Vegetative propagation for restoration and conservation of Mangroves
Author: N.Sithranga Boopathy and R.Ramasubramanian
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (8) Pg No. 803-810 (2023)
Subject: Vegetative propagation for restoration and conservation of Mangroves
Keywords: Mangroves, Vegetative propagation, Cutting, Layering, Conservation
Abstract: Indian mangroves are biologically diverse with 46 true mangroves species belonging to 14 families and 22 genera found in 9 states and 4 union Territories. Although the country is the third biggest in the global mangroves, it faces a serious problem of degradation mainly due to human activities such as agriculture, aquaculture and over-exploitation of resources. It is estimated that about 40% of the mangroves have been degraded in India, and hence, it is matter of necessity to rehabilitate them with fast colonizing planting material. These can be propagated vegetatively through using the techniques of cuttings, air-layering and grafting. However, still these techniques are not widely used for mangrove propagation and hence, the present work emphasized the merits of vegetative propagation in mangrove conservation.
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Literature cited 1: Ahkami A.H, Melzer M., Ghaffari ,M.R., Pollmann, S., Ghorbani Javid, M., Shahinnia, F., Hajirezaei, M.R. and Druege U. (2013) .Distribution of indole-3-acetic acid in Petunia hybrida shoot tip cuttings and relationship between auxin transport, carbohydrate metabolism and adventitious root formation. Planta., 238:499-517.
Literature cited 2: Basak U.C., Das A.B. and Das P. (2008) .Rooting response in stem cuttings from the five species of mangrove tree: effect of auxins and enzyyme activities.Mar.Biol.136(1):185-189.

ID: 65043
Title: Emerging Energy Resources in India
Author: Kalachand Sain, Sukanta Roy and Harsh K. Gupta reviewed by James peters and Subodh K. Sharma
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (10) 1137-1138(2023)
Subject: Emerging Energy Resources in India
Keywords: Emerging Energy Resources, India
Abstract: At the 26th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, India updated its climate commitments. It stated that it will take its non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030, meeting 50% of its energy requirements from renewable energy. By 2070, India plans to achieve the target of Net Zero (Ministry of External Affairs, 2021). In 2020, renewable fuel sources contributed a small but growing proportion of primary energy consumption (1%). The Geological Society of India has brought out a timely publication covering eight emerging energy resources which have the potential to meet India’s expanding energy demands. Domain experts have comprehensively dealt with each of the energy resources.
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ID: 65042
Title: Effect of date palm sugar
Author: Shraddha Patel and Archana Navale
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 125 (10) 1130-1035(2023)
Subject: Effect of date palm sugar on metabolic disorders in experimental diabetic rats
Keywords: Date palm sugar, diabetes, experimental rats, nicotinamide, streptozotocin.
Abstract: Diabetes is a metabolic disease with multifactorial causes. There are two types of diabetes in humans: type-1 diabetes, which occurs when the immune system attacks and eliminates insulin secreting cells, and type-2 diabetes, which can be triggered by a variety of factors, the most important being lifestyle, but can also be caused by various genotypes. Date palm sugar (DPS) is nutritive with good potential in treating diabetes due to the presence of polyphenols that have strong antioxidant properties. We assess various parameters in normal rats, sugar-treated rats and diabetes-induced rats, including body weight, food intake, water intake, blood glucose level, insulin level, insulin resistance, lipid profile, atherogenic index, adiponectin, resisting and TNF-α. The study results reveal that DPS contributes to significant improvement in diabetic rats. Thus, DPS is a beneficial substitute compared to other sugars in treating diabetes.
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