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ID: 63790
Title: Growth and Biomass studies of fodder cum Gum-yielding trees under different spacing in Bundelkhand region
Author: Rajendra Prasad, A.K. Handa, Badre Alam, Ramesh Singh, Ashok Shukla, Prashant Singh and V.D. Tripathi
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (8) 702- 709 (2020)
Subject: Growth and Biomass studies of fodder cum Gum-yielding trees under different spacing in Bundelkhand region
Keywords: Acacia nilotica, Senegalia Senegal, Silvipastoral system
Abstract: The Bundelkhand region typically represents semi-arid conditions, where inhabitants of rural areas generally depend upon farming and livestock cultivation. Low availability of water and soil nutrients is the major hindrance in fodder production for livestock. Under such conditions, local people largely depend on fodder producing tree species. Senegalia senegal sub species Senegal /kerensis and Acacia nilotica sub species indica are two important species of semi-arid region which produce nutritive fooder and also yield valuable edible gum. In present study, S.senegal and A.nilotica were planted in three different spacing viz., 10x 10, 10x5 and 5x5m, to test the effect of spacing on their survival, growth and fodder production. After six years, survival of S.senegal and A.nilotica ranged from 61-86 (maximum in 10x 10 m) and 69-90 % (maximum in 5x 5 m), respectively. S.senegal planted in wide spacing and A.nilotica planted in close spacing attained maximum height as well as stem diameter. Both the species recorded maximum canopy spread and utilizable biomass ( kg tree-1) in 10 x 10 and minimum in 5x5 m spacing; however, total biomass (tons ha-1) was found higher in close spacing (5 x 5) .Apart from this , S.senegal (37.63 g tree-1) and A.nilotica (12.21 g tree-1) started yielding gums after five years of plantation .This plantation is expected to yield good quantum of gum in coming years that can be an added advantage to the local inhabitants. Thus, based on the results obtained from the present study, it can be concluded that un-utilized piece of lands available in Bundelkhand can be considered for developing S.senegal and A.nilotica based silvi-pastoral system which may reduce the scarcity of fodder for livestock farmers in Bundelkhand region and may increase their income through revenue from gum yield.
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Literature cited 1: Amaglo N.K., Timpo G.M., Ellis W.O., Bennett R.N. and Foidl N.(2006).Effect of spacing and harvest frequency on the growth and leaf yield of Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam), a leafy vegetable crop, moringa and other highly nutritious plant resources: Strategies, standards and markets for a better impact on nutrition in Africa.Accra,Ghana ,November 16-18, 2006. Aref I.M., El-Juhany L.I. and Nasroun T.H. (1999) .Pattern of above0ground biomass and allocation in Leucaena leucocephala trees when planted at different spacing. Saudi J. Biol. Sci., 6: 27-34.
Literature cited 2: Barron –Gafford G.A.Will R.E. Burkes E.C.Shiver B. And Teskey R.Ao. (2003) .Nutrient concentrations and contents, and their relation to stem growth, of intensively managed Pinus taeda and Pinus elliotti stands of different planting densities. Forest Sci., 49:291-300. Campoe O.C. ,Stape J.L.,Nouvellon,Y., Laclau J.P., BauerleW.L.,Binkley D. and Le Maire G. (2013) Stem production, light absorption and light use efficiency between dominant and non-dominant trees of Eucalyptus grandis across a productivity gradient in Brazil. Forest E.col. Manage., 288:14-20.

ID: 63789
Title: Effect of seed priming on seedling growth of Acacia nilotica
Author: Arjun Singh and Avtar Singh
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (8) 688- 696 (2020)
Subject: Effect of seed priming on seedling growth of Acacia nilotica
Keywords: Seed priming, Seed primers, Season, Seedling growth, Nursery
Abstract: The present study was conducted at departure of Forestry and Natural Resources in Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The field experiment was conducted during two seasons i.e. Rainy season (July 2017) and autumn season (February, 2018). Experiment consists of 10 seed priming treatments with Kcl, Nacl and Cacl, at 5, 10, and 15 Mmolee and hydro priming (control). Among the season of sowing, significant increase in germination, growth and biomass parameters was observed in Rainy season than autumn season. The growth attributes viz. Seedling height and number of branches per seedling were higher in treatment i.e. Cacl2 10 Mmole, Kcl 15 Mmole, respectively. However, collar diameter, root length and root diameter were higher in seedlings treated with KCl 10 Mmole. Biomass parameters i.e. shoot fresh weight was recorded highest in seedlings raised from seeds treated with seed primers calcium chloride 15 Mmole. Whereas, root fresh weight, shoot dry weight and root dry weight were recorded highest in seedlings raised from seeds treated with calcium chloride Cacl2 10 Mmole. While seed priming with Nacl recorded lower growth and biomass attributes of seedlings.
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Literature cited 1: Bajehbaj A.A. (2010).The effects of Nacl priming on salt tolerance in sunflower germination and seedling grown under salinity conditions. African Journal of Biotechnology, 9:17641770. Baskin C.C., Baskin J.M. (1998).Seeds .Ecology, biogeography, and evolution of dormancy and germination. 666pp.San Diego: Academic Press.
Literature cited 2: Basra A.S., Ehsanullah M.A., Warraich E.,Cheema A. and Afzal I. (2003) .Effect of storage on growth and yield of primed canola seed. Inter J Agric Biology, 117-120.Basra, S.M.A., Afzal, I.R.. Basra A., Farooq A.S.M., Afzal I. And Hussain M. (2006) .Influence of Osmo-priming on the germination and early seedling growth of coarse and fine rice.Inter.J.Agric.Biology, 8:19-21.

ID: 63788
Title: Allelopathic influence of Quercus species on performance of Traditional food crops of the western Himalayan region
Author: Uday Bhanu Pratap, Akshit Kukreti, Bhupendera Singh and V.P Khanduri
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (8) 688- 696 (2020)
Subject: Allelopathic influence of Quercus species on performance of Traditional food crops of the western Himalayan region
Keywords: Allelopathy, Germination, Leaf and bark extracts, Plumule, Radicle, Small millets
Abstract: The present study was undertaken to assess the allelopathic effect of three Quercus species viz.,Q.leucotrichophora,Q.floribunda and Q.serrata on germination and radical-lumule growth of small millets (Echinochloa frumentacea,Eleusine coracana and Amaranthus caudatus ) and one cereal crop wheat (Triticum aestivum) which are the major agricultural hill crops through laboratory bioassay. The aqueous extracts were prepared from the leaf and bark of the selected quercus species and diluted to get 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100% concentrations. When increasing concentrations of leaf and bark extracts from 10 to 100%, it inhibited the germination and growth performance of test crops. Among the test crops, T.aestivum and E.frumentacea were found most susceptible while E.coracana and A.caudatus were the most resistant test crops. The leaf extracts were found to be more toxic in inhibiting germination and radical–plumule growth of test crops as compared to bark extracts. The importance of these tree crops as prominent agroforestry tree species decreased in order Q.leucotrichophora<Q.floribunda<Q.serata respectively. Therefore, the results obtained within the scope of this study yielded sufficient preliminary evidence for considerable allelopathic effects from Q.floribunda and Q.serrata.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmed R., Hoque A.T.M.R. and Hosain M.K. (2008) .Allelopathic effects of Leucaena leucocephala leaf litter on some forest and agricultural crops grown in nursery. Journal of Forestry Research, 19 (4): 298-302. Akacha M.A.R.O.U.A.,Boughanmi N.G., and Haouala R.A.B.I.A.A.(2013) .Effects of Melia azedarach leaves extracts on radish growth and oxidative status. International Journal of Botany and Research, 3 (2): 29-42.
Literature cited 2: Amoo S.O., Ojo A.U. and Staden J.V. (2007) .Allelopathic potential of Tetrapleura tetraptera leaf extracts on early seedling growth of five agricultural crops. South African Journal of Botany, 74: 149-152. Amoo Stephen & Ojo A.U. and Staden J. (2008) .Allelopathic potential of Tetraplera leaf extracts on early seedling growth of five agricultural crops. South African Journal of Botany.74: 149-152.10.1016/j.sajb.2007.08.010.

ID: 63787
Title: A survey on demonstrating patterns of Apis dorsata colonization in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
Author: Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj, Gogul Selvi, Saket Agasti, Hemant Singh, Anand kumar and G.V.Reddy
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (8) 682- 687 (2020)
Subject: A survey on demonstrating patterns of Apis dorsata colonization in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
Keywords: Bee colonies, Large old trees, Biological indicators
Abstract: A pattern of honey bee colonization in Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR), Rajasthan, India was analyzed. Based on the observation of 242 bee colonies from the study areas, Ficus religiosa and Ficus glomerata are the most preferred tree species for colonization. Nearly 80 % of bee colonies found on trees that are over 100 cm in girth at girth breast height (gbh). This highlights the importance of large old trees for colonization. Similarly, the bee colones were most frequent in dense forest areas where less encounter of anthropogenic effects when compared to the degraded and agriculture fields/human settlements areas. The authors suggest periodical status survey of bee colonies not only in protected areas but also in other reserve forests.
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Literature cited 1: Aizen M.A. and Feinsinger P. (199) Habitat fragmentation, native insect pollinators and feral honey bees in Argentine ‘Chaco Serrano’. Ecological Applications, 4:378-392. Anon., (2005).Harvest of Wild Honey.Int. Workshop Ecol.Mont.Prot.Auroville,T.N., India .pp.93-94.
Literature cited 2: Anon.(2007) .Apiculture in India. Curr. Sci., 92 (10): 1335-1336. Basavarajappa S. (1998) .Status of natural colonies of Apis dorsata in Maidan region of Karnataka. Indian Bee J., 60 (3): 143-146.

ID: 63786
Title: Role of forestry in ensuring sustainable development goals
Author: Rajendra Prasad Khajuria
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (8) 675- 681 (2020)
Subject: Role of forestry in ensuring sustainable development goals
Keywords: Sustainability, Sustainable development goals, sustainable forest management, climate action
Abstract: Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, setting the agenda for 2015-30 for the member nations, pose a challenging task to end poverty, hunger and other inequalities, promote sustainable growth, provide employment, mitigate climate challenge impacts and usher in global peace. Sustainability is the key to achieving these goals. Forestry sector plays a crucial role in these goals to ensure that sustainability is achieved in true sense. Ther are specific goals for forestry and climate action. For the remaining goals, forestry comes into play as well. The author studied each of the goals separately from forestry perspective and analyzed how forestry is linked to the goals. The potential of forestry sector in contributing to these goals is also studied. It is observed that all the goals are complimentary .If forests are managed sustainably, deforestation and degradation are halted and biodiversity is conserved, the achievement of other goals also becomes better. On the other hand, if goals of ending poverty, growth, industrialization etc. are given excess priority, then our natural resources will get depleted further. In that scenario, sustain ability cannot be ensured. There are trade-offs involved amongst various goals and a fine balance needs to be maintained, through policy interventions, to ensure that all the goals work in tandem to achieve desired outcomes.
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Literature cited 1: Chomitz K.M., Buys P., de Luca G., Thomas T.S. and Wertz Kanounnnikoff S.(2007) .Overview: At loggerheads? Agricultural expansion, poverty reduction, and environment in the tropical forests. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development /The World Bank: Washington, DC. Available at http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTROPICALFOREST/ Canadian Council of Forest Ministers. (2010) .Marking Canadas progress on sustainable forest management .Available online at http://ww.sfmcanada.org/images/Publications/EN.pdf
Literature cited 2: FAO.(2009) .How to feed the world in 2050.High –Level Expert Forum held in Rome , Italy , 12-13 October. Available at http://www.fao.org/wsfs/forum2050/wsfs/background-documents/wsfs-expert-papers/en/. FAO.(2010).”Climate –smart”agriculture: Policies, Practices and financing for food security, adaptation and mitigation.Rome.Available at http:www.fao.org/docrep/013/i1881e00.htm.

ID: 63785
Title: A paradigm shift of quality Lac production in India
Author: A.K.Jaiswal, Sharmila Roy and S.N.Sushil
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (7) 647- 652 (2020)
Subject: A paradigm shift of quality Lac production in India
Keywords: Broodlac, Lac, Shellac, Ziziphus mauritiana
Abstract: A study on lac production scenario in India was carried out for Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and the country as a whole. Lac production data have been analyzed plan period wise i.e., for xth (2002-03) to 2006-07), XIth (2007-08 to 2011-12) and XIIth (2012-13) to 2016-17) plan. The perusal of data for India indicates rapid increase in kushmi lac production from 6175 tons in Xth plan to 7709 tons in XIth plan and 10, 988 tons in XIIth plan per annum. The mean share of kusmi lac production of 27.92 percent in Xth plan has increased to 47.44 percent in XIth plan and 59.3 per cent in XIIth plan of the country. Considering Xth paln as base period, their was 69.9 per cent increase.
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Literature cited 1: Jaiswal A.K. (2009) .Lac Cultivation: Frequently Asked Questions (English) .Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, Tech Bulletin N.7: 1-34pp. Jaiswal A.K., Bhattacharya A., Kumar K.K. and Kumar S. (2004) .Evaluation of ethofenprox (Nukil 10 EC) on lac insect culture for management of Eblemma amabillis Moore-a lepidopteran predator, New Horizon of Animal Sciences.47-50.
Literature cited 2: Jaiswal A.K., Bhattacharya A, S.Kumar and P.Patamajhi (2007) .Evaluation of ethofrenprox (Nukil 10 EC) on Chrysopamadestes (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) –a serious pest of Indian Lac Insect, Kerria lacca Kerr), Journal of Entomological Research .31 (2): 1-2. JaiswalA.K. Pal G, Singh, J.P, and Patel B. (2011b) Study on lac producing growth in Jharkhand: District-wise and crop wise analysis, The Indian Forester, 137 (11):1309-1312.

ID: 63784
Title: Avenue trees of urban landscape Tiruppur City, Tamil Nadu
Author: Laxmanan Prakash, Sekar Ramarajan and Perumal Manikandan
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (7) 642- 646 (2020)
Subject: Avenue trees of urban landscape Tiruppur City, Tamil Nadu
Keywords: Avenue tree, Invasive alien species. Tirrupur district
Abstract: The present study was conducted to avenue trees diversity in the 10 km radius of the Tiruppur district centre during January 2017 to December 2017.A total of 113 invasive alien plant species were recorded which belonged to 33 families and 89 genera. Among the species 92.04% were dicots, 7.08 % were monocots and 0.88 % were gymnosperms .Fabaceae formed the most dominant family with 28 tree species, followed by Moraceae ( 9 species).The species rich genera included Ficus (7 species) ,Terminalaia, Acacia, Plumeria, Albizia and Bauhinia ( 3 species each) .This present study reveals to wealth of tree diversity of Tiruppur district centre.
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Literature cited 1: Daudi P. and Pandey V. (2015), Prropagation techniques of Pyracantha Crenulata (D.Don M.Roem.Intl J Technol Enhance Emerg Engg Res, 3: 97-101. Joshi S.C. ,Demarcate Preeti.,Parihar S. and Negi H.C.S. (2010) .Effect of GA3 on seed germination of Pyracantha crenulata (D.Don) M.Roem.New York Sci.J., 3: 55-57.
Literature cited 2: Navitha P., Sujatha K.Beaulah A. (2019) .Effect of chemopriming on physiological quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus).Intl J Chemical Stud, 7: 1729-1732. Pal R.S., Arun Kumar R., Agarwal P.K. and Bhatt J.C. (2013). Antioxidant capacity and related phytochemicals analysis of methanolic extract of two wild edible fruits from north western Indian Himalaya.Int.J.Pharm.Bio.Sci., 4: 113-123.

ID: 63783
Title: Forest resources: conservation, Management and Sustainable Development in Khandesh Region of Maharashtra (India)
Author: D.A.Patil
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (7) 636- 641 (2020)
Subject: Forest resources: conservation, Management and Sustainable Development in Khandesh Region of Maharashtra (India)
Keywords: Forest resources, Sustainability, Conservation, Khandesh
Abstract: Forest is the second largest land se in India next to agriculture. Forests are regarded ‘economic-engines’ and ‘nature’s water factories’. Most importantly, they help make possible our breathing. Despite their immense value, they are being denuded at alarming rate. The rate of deforestation vis-a-vis exploitation and afforestation have become a matter of grave concern in recent times. The present study informs traditional uses for food, fuel, fodder, house and hut constructions, medicinal utilities, besides plant diversity in Dhule, Nandurbarand Jalgaon districts, comprising a northern part of the state of Maharashtra (India).Traditional plant-based practices and their in-depth knowledge are an integral part of forest management but may be blended with modern scientific knowledge to benefit all. Impediments in restoration and management of native biodiversity appeared because of over-dependency on forests, lack of biodiversity appeared because of over-dependency on forests, lack of alternatives and technical and scientific knowledge of the local tribal people. The local alternatives in the form of cottage industries like broom making, bidi-wrapping, artefacts, traditional fixtures, tribal handicrafts and even the tribal paintings, etc. have to be filliped. Fuel-dependency, one of the major reasons for deforestation, may be minimized by providing gas stoves, kerosene stoves and likes by Government at free of costs or at the most low costs. Captive plantation is a dire necessity to meet needs of tribals in respect of timber and even fodder. Some attempts by the Government Forest Departments and NGO’s selecting some plant species have also proved unfit in the region. Multipurpose tree species be planted on waste lands along roads, railways lines, govt. owned lands, barren lands, river banks, along canals, besides in places of denuded forest areas. Timing and seasons of collections of plants, their parts or products for food, medicine and other miscellaneous purposes should be suggested with proper methods and techniques. The knowledge of conservation of native plant species of the indigenous tribal communities should be brought into a clearer focus and these should be implemented if found suitable. This will help favour conservational strategy in the region. Apart from these, exotic sources of income e.g. candle making, weaving, tailoring, etc. will boost their economy and simultaneously help reduce their dependency on the local forests.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (2002) .Biological Diversity Act www.nbaindia.org. Anon. (2009) .India Ste of Report 2009, Forest Survey of India, Dehradun, India.
Literature cited 2: Anon. (2013). National Food Security Act.En.wikepedia.org. Anon (2014). National Agroforestry Policy.

ID: 63782
Title: Improvement in seed germination in Ghingaru (Pyracantha crenulata (D.Don) M.Roemer) at low temperature through pre-treatments
Author: Vikas Yadav Patade, Nirbhay Singh, Atul Grover and Madhu Bala
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (7) 631- 635 (2020)
Subject: Improvement in seed germination in Ghingaru (Pyracantha crenulata (D.Don) M.Roemer)
Keywords: Ghingaru, Low temperatue, seed pre-treatment, germination, plantation
Abstract: Ghingaru (Pyracantha crenulata (D.Don) M.Roemer) is an important Himalayan medicinal shrub belongs to family Rosaceae.Fruits of the plant are rich in antioxidants, crude protein, crude fiber and carbohydrates. The fruit extract is reported to have antimicorbiaal activity and cardio–tonic beverage is prepared from it. However, a very little scientific information is available on its mass propagation through seed germination. Further, poor germination of seeds under the prevailing low temperatures in the Himalayan hill affects nursery production for its mass propagation. Here we report improvement in seed germination through chemical pretreatments with potassium nitrate and polyethylene glycol 8000 (PEG) at low temperature of 15˚C.Before sowing seed pre-treatments with potassium nitrate (500 mM) and PEG (12.5 mM) significantly (P ≤ 0.05) enhanced seed germination ( by 36 and 54% respectively) as well as its rate (65 and 58% respectively) than the control. The seedlings obtained from the pre-treated seeds grew vigorously after transplanting under the field conditions. The standardized seed pre-treatments will enable an early and rapid establishment of nursery seedlings for propagation of the economically important plant at the Himalayan regions.
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Literature cited 1: Daudi P. and Pandey V. (2015) .Propagation techniques of Pyracantha crenulata (D.Don) M.Roem .Intl J Technol Enhance Emerg Engg Res., 3: 97-101. Joshi S.C.,Debarati Preeti,Parihar S. and Negi H.C.S. (2010) Effect GA3 on seed germination of Pyracantha crenulata (D.Don) M.Roem.New York Sci J, 3: 55-57.
Literature cited 2: Navitha P., Sujatha K. and Beaulah A. (2019).Effect of chemopriming on physiological quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus).Intl J Chemical Stud. , 7: 1729-1732. Pal R.S., Arun Kumar R., Agarwal P.K. and Bhatt J.C. (2013).Antioxidant capacity and related phytochemicals analysis of methanolic extract of two wild edible fruits from northwestern Indian Himalaya.Int.J.Pharm.Bio.Sci., 4: 113-123.

ID: 63781
Title: Phytodiversity and Population status of coastal flora of Jamnagar district and its islands in the Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat
Author: L Das and R.D.Kamboj
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (7) 621- 630 (2020)
Subject: Phytodiversity and Population status of coastal flora of Jamnagar district and its islands in the Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat
Keywords: Phytodiversity, Abundance/Frequency, α-diversity, Jamnagar, Gulf of Kachchh
Abstract: The present research work aimed to study the diversity, distribution and population attributes of plant species (trees, shrubs and herbs) in coastal areas of Jamnagar district and its islands in the Gulf of Kachchh. During the data collection random sampling method was employed. A total of 213 coastal floral species belonging to 56 families and 157 genera were recorded. Out of these 213 plant species, 101 species of herbs, 38 species of under-shrubs and shrubs, 30 species of climbers were recorded. Grasses and sedges were also represented by 30 species and 14 species were of trees. Among the herb species, Aeluropus lagopoides showed the highest density (5.37 ind.km3) and frequency (35%) .Regarding tree and shrub species, Prosopis juliflora represented the highest density (516.58 ind./ha) and frequency ( 61.76%).Moreover , the highest importance value index was measured an Aeluropus lagopoides ( 42.48) among herbs and Prosopis juliflora (122.36) among trees and shrubs. The present study also deals with α diversity (Shannon diversity index, Simpson’s Index, species richeness, evenness index) of the coastal terrestrial plants. The contagious distribution pattern. This study provides baseline information on the Phytodiversity of coastal flora of Jamnagar and its islands.
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Literature cited 1: Al.Amin M., Alamgir M. and Patwary M.R.A. (2004) Composition and status of Undergrowth of a deforested Area in Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 3: 651-654. Ardakani M.R., (2004) .Ecology, Tehran University Press.
Literature cited 2: Ashby E. (1948).Statistical Ecology: A re-assessment .Bot. Rev., 14: 222-224. Balakrishanan N.P. (1989) .Andaman Islands-Vegetation and Floristics. In Saldanha, C.J. (ed.) Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi

ID: 63780
Title: Tree diversity and their fruiting attributes in Periurban Bangalore University Campus
Author: B.C.Nagaraja, C.N. Prasanna Kumar and S.Vidyashree
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (7) 613- 620 (2020)
Subject: Tree diversity and their fruiting attributes in Periurban Bangalore University Campus
Keywords: Diversity, Composition, Edible fruit, Conservation, Biopark
Abstract: The ongoing urbanization around Bangalore reduces green cover, natural forest, wetlands and other ecosystem. The peri-urban biopark of Jnanabharathi campus was studied by laying five transects of 500 m x 20 m each. Wherein all the woody trees species were identified and their DBH >10 cm were recorded. A total of 1953 woody individuals belonging to 134 tree species and 39 families were recorded in five hectare area of Bio-park, of which 97 belong to native and 41 to exotic species respectively. Fabaceae was the most abundant family followed by Santalaceae and Sapindaceae. Santalum album with 158 individuals was the dominant species followed by Acacia catechu, and Acaia leucophloea. Diversity indices indicate that species richness of the study area is comparable with nearby natural forest. A total of 51 tree species bearing fleshy edible fruits indicates that they provide fruits to variety of wildlife of the campus. This study provides baseline information on the species diversity, composition and fruiting attributes of Jnanabharathi campus.
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Literature cited 1: Champion H.G., and Seth S.K. (1968) .A revised Survey of Forest Types of India, Govt. Of India Press, New Delhi. Curtis J.T. (1959) .The vegetation of Wisconsin: An ordination of plant communities. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press.
Literature cited 2: Duhme F and Pauleit S (1998) .A landscape ecological masterpaln for the city of Munich. In: Riley JO and Page SE (eds) .Habitat Creation and Wildlife Conservation in Urban and Post-industrial Environments. Packed Publishing Ltd., Chichester. Fontana S., Sattler T., Bontadina F. and Moreetti M.( 011) .How to manage the urban green to improve bird diversity and community structure. Landscape and Urban Planning, 101 (3): 278-285.

ID: 63779
Title: Livelihood dependency on NTFP’s among forest dependent communities: An overview
Author: Lakpa Doma Lepcha, Vineeta, Gopal Shukla and Sumit Chakravarty
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (7) 603- 612 (2020)
Subject: Livelihood dependency on NTFP’s among forest dependent communities
Keywords: Livelihood, Indigenous communities, Sustainable production, Value addition
Abstract: About 150 to 200 million indigenous or forest dependent communities of 0ver 70 countries, mostly in tropics interact closely with forest especially through Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to sustain their livelihood, derive their income also their cultural and spiritual identity .NTFPs along with traditional plant based knowledge are deep-rooted among the vast majority of indigenous communities. Reduction in forest cover and land use change has dramatic effect on production and collection of NTFPs worldwide; contributed to climate change and altering ecosystem service. NTFPs have the potential to bring an economic revolution in the lives of the indigenous communities and hold good prospects for upliftment of the forest fringe communities as forests provide ‘natural insurance ‘to these communities. Therefore, exploration and listing of NTFPs with their ethnobiological values are important for knowing and evaluating human plants relationship, potential for their use in day-to-day life and for proper management. Nationalization of NTFPs may also ensure the welfare of these communities through better remuneration. There exists a huge potential of utilizing traditional ecological knowledge that indigenous communities posses about NTFP resources, their use and management for achieving sustainable NTFP production.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Belcher B., Achdiawan R. and Dewi S. (2015) .Forest –Based Livelihoods Strategies Conditioned by Market Remoteness and Forest Proximity in Jharkhand, India. World Development, 66: 269-279. Bharati K.A and Sharma B.L. (2010) .Some ethnoveterinary plant records from Sikkim Himalayas. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge,: 344-346.
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ID: 63778
Title: Understanding the influence of Meteorological Parameters on Biomass of the Forest floor of a small pocket of forest in central India
Author: Sangeeta Verma and Avinash Jain
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (7) 597- 602 (2020)
Subject: Understanding the influence of Meteorological Parameters on Biomass of the Forest floor of a small pocket of forest in central India
Keywords: Small pockets of forests, Forest floor, Leaf litter, Wood litter, Central India
Abstract: Seasonal variations in biomass of the forest floor were studied in a small pocket of dry deciduous forest in Central India. Pronounced influence of meteorological parameters was observed on the litter fall in the study area. Total litter collected ranged from 26.6 g/m2 in June to 211.3 g/m2 in February. The peak in the litter fall in the present study was found in the winter and spring seasons (Nov to Mar) coinciding with a drought period in dry deciduous forest types. The ratio of the percentage of the different components of litter-leaf litter, wood litter and herbaceous biomass was also found to be influenced by meteorological parameters.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ashton D.H. (1975).Studies on litter in Eucalyptus regnans forest. Australian Journal of Botany, 23: 413-433. Bullock S.H.and Solis M.J.A. (1990) Phenology of canopy trees of a tropical deciduous forest in Mexico .Biotropica, 15: 292-294.
Literature cited 2: Bunyavejchewin S. (1997) .Ecological studies of tropical semi evergreen rainforest at Sakaerat, Nakhonratchasima.northeast Thailand: II.Litterfall.Natural History Bulletin of the Sian Society, 45: 43-52. Champion H.G. and Seth S.K.(1968).A revised survey of Forest Types of India.Govt. of India Printers, New Delhi.

ID: 63777
Title: Estimation of total carbon stock of Kakinada Mangrove using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Author: M.Katiyar, V.Yadav and V.A Selvi
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (7) 592- 596 (2020)
Subject: Estimation of total carbon stock of Kakinada Mangrove using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Keywords: NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index), Carbon stock, Linear regression
Abstract: Mangroves hold a significant amount of carbon and play a critical role in the earth’s climate system. To this date, carbon stock had never been estimated for Kakinada mangroves with NDVI especially in Coringa which has been affected by disturbances ( eg: Gathering Fuel wood, Fish Farming, and Prawn Farming)., Understanding the multi-temporal dynamics of carbon stocks over Kakinada forests is very crucial because previous land use land cover change activities have modified the land for unsustainable aquaculture. During the study , was described arobust approach to estimate the carbon content of mangroves by using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index features. Normalized Difference Vegetation Index has features based on near-infrared spectrum absorption for the difference vegetation classes. Further sliced Normalized Difference Vegetation Index values from 0.15 to 0.64 have been used to calculate the aboveground biomass stock and belowground biomass stock which was afterward concluded as total carbon stock. Normalized Difference Vegetation Index based estimation of aboveground carbon stock results as 41.311± 13 Mg ha-1, whereas belowground carbon estimated as 71.382 ± 20 mg ha-1.Final results for total carbon calculated by AGC and BGC is 112.694 ± 26 Mg ha-1.Additionally, linear regression analysis shows positive Skewness between the NDVI and the carbon stock. The Person correlation was calculated based on the independent (Carbon values) and dependent variable (NDVI) results in a value of 0.95.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Almedia A.S., Mandlate L.J.C., and Benard S.G. (2014) .Biomass and Carbon Stocks of Safola Bay Mangrove forest, For., Forests, 5 (8): 1967-1981. Bhomia R.K., Mackenzie R.A., Murdiyarso D., Sasmito S.D., and Purbopuspito.J. (2016) .Impacts of Land Use on Indian Mangrove Forest Carbon stocks: Implications for Conservation and Management. For. Ecological Applications 26 (5): 1396-1408.
Literature cited 2: Coulloudon Bill ,Kris Eschelman, James Gianola,Ned Habich ,Lee Hughes, Curt Jhonson,Mike Pellant,Paul Podborny,Allen Ramussen,Ben Robles, Pat Shaver, John Spehar and John Willoughby (1996) .Sampling Vegetation Attributes Interagency Technical Reference 1734-4.Bureau of Land Management, National Business Centre, Denver, Co., 163 p. Danoedoro Projo (1996) .Integration of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System in Land-use Mapping: An Indonesian example 90, ITC publication +371-373 pp.

ID: 63776
Title: Forest Business incubator –An innovative institution for Business development in forestry and Agroforestry sector in India
Author: K.T.Parthiban, N. Krishna Kumar and C.Cinthia Fernandaz
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (7) 584- 591 (2020)
Subject: Forest Business incubator –An innovative institution for Business development in forestry and Agroforestry sector in India
Keywords: Forestry and Agroforestry, Business incubator, Technology commercialization, Entrepreneurship development, Startup creation
Abstract: The demand for wood and wood products in India is increasing at an alarming rate but there is no concomitant plantation development to satisfy the demands barring few exceptions like pulp and plywood plantation developmental activities. The legal and policy guidelines have restricted the feeling operations in natural forest, thus results in decline in wood supply. It is also directed that the wood based industries should derive their own raw material resources by establishing suitable linkages with farmers and other stakeholders. This besides , wide range of forestry products like composite wood, value added products like briquettes, pelellets, activated charcoal, carbon , medicinal products, gums resins, oils, etc., are also in huge demand which necessitated suitable technology development and the associated value addition process. All these activities underscore the need for skill development from production to consumption system in forestry and agroforestry sector in order to treat forestry as a commercial and business enterprise. However as on date, there is no institutional mechanism to cater to the needs of skill and expertise development and the associated forestry based entrepreneurship development in the country. Against this backdrop, the Forest College and Research Institute of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has conceived an innovative idea of forestry-based business incubation and established India’s forest agroforestry-based business entrepreneurship development. The establishments, activities and achievements of this innovative and pioneer institutional mechanism are discussed in this manuscript for adoption and replication both within and outside the country.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Anon., (1988).National Forest Policy, Ministry of Environment and Forests. Government of India. New Delhi. Anon., (2014).National Agroforestry Policy. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation, Government of India. New Delhi.
Literature cited 2: FAO., (2009) .India Forestry Outlook Study. Working Paper No. APFSOS II/WP/2009/06.Ministry of Environment and Forests. Government of India. New Delhi Parthiban K.T., Sudhagar R.J., Fernandaz C.C. and Krishnakumar N. , (2019a) .Consortium of Industrial Agroforestry:an institutional mechanism for sustaining agroforestry in India.Current Science, 117 (1) : 30-36.