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ID: 63505
Title: Genetic Diversity Analysis in Grevillea robusta using ISSR molecular markers
Author: Priyanka Parmar, Aman Dabral, R.K.Meena, Shailesh Pandey, Ramakant and M.S. Bhandari
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (3) 260- 265 (2019)
Subject: Assessment of Economic benefits flowing from collection of Nonwood forest products in South Dangs Forest Division, Gujarat, India
Keywords: Grevillea robusta, ISSTR, Genetic diversity, Genetic improvement, Principal coordinate analysis
Abstract: The present study aimed to analyse genetic diversity using inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) molecular markers among eleven genotypes of Grevillea robusta collected from Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Out of the total 108 bands generated with 11 ISSR primers, 104 were found to be polymorphic. The percentage of polymorphic bands at genetic level was 96.30%. The mean value of expected heterozygosity and unbiased heterozygosity were 0.290 and 0.305, respectively. Jaccards similarity value ranged from 0.398 to 0.790.The Unweighted Pair group Method with Arithmetic Mean (UPGMA) clustering segregated the genotypes into two major clusters based on the pair-wise similarity coefficient. Clustering pattern revealed by UPGMA dendrogram was also supported by Principal Coordinate Analysis (PCoA).In the PCoA plot, 26.76 % and 17.16 % of total genetic variation were accounted by first and second coordinate, respectively. The higher level of genetic diversity was revealed by the values 0.445 ± 0.20 and 0.290 ± 0.16 recorded as Shannon’s Information Index (I) and expected heterozygosity (H6), respectively. Therefore, the present study reflects that a sufficient variability exist in the sampled germplasm and genetic improvement work could be very much effective in G.robusta for utilization in future agroforestry programme of the country.
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Literature cited 1: Doyle J.J. and Doyle J.L. (1990).Isolation of plant DNA from fresh tissue .Focus, 33 (1):13-15. England P.R., Usher A.V., Whelan R.J. and Ayre D.J. (2002). Microsatellite diversity and genetic structure of fragmented population of the rare, fire-dependent shrub Grevillea Macleayana. Molecular Ecology,11 (6):967-977.
Literature cited 2: Hevroy T.H., Krauss S.L., Moodty M.L. and Gardner M.G (2013).Isolation, via 454 sequencing , Characterization and transferability of microsatellite for Grevillea thelemanniana subsp. thelemanniana and cross-species amplification in the Grevillea thelemanniana complex Proteaceae ).Conservation Genetic Resources, 5: 887-890. Hevroy T.H., Moody M.L. and Krauss S.L. (2017).Population genetic analysis reveals barriers and corridors for gene flow within and among riparian populations of a rare plant. AoB Plants, 10 (1): plx0654.

ID: 63504
Title: Assessment of Economic benefits flowing from collection of Nonwood forest products in South Dangs Forest Division, Gujarat, India
Author: Rajkumar S.Yadav, Sweta Rajpurohit, Ravi Dutt Kamboj and Ishan Pandya
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (3) 255- 259 (2019)
Subject: Assessment of Economic benefits flowing from collection of Nonwood forest products in South Dangs Forest Division, Gujarat, India
Keywords: NWFPs, Economic, Valuation, SDFD, Gujarat
Abstract: Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs) are important goods that act as a source of subsistence of forest dwellers living in the vicinity or within Forest areas. In the present study, an attempt has been made to quantify collection of different types of NWFPS and the associated economic benefits derived by the communities in South Dangs Forest Division (SDFD). The study was conducted through primary survey of forest dwellers in SDFD using structured questionnaire. From the study, 25 types of NWFPs which have been classified into 6 groups namely, leaves, flowers and seeds, culms and stems, fruits, gums and miscellaneous forms were found to be collected by local peoples. The study revealed estimated economic benefits of Rs 12.41 lakhs/annum of which the economic benefits derived from collection of fruits was Rs 34.3 lakhs/annum, culm and stem was 31.59 lakhs/annum, miscellaneous forms was Rs 7.41 lakhs/Annum and gums was 4.21 lakhs /annum. The study also revealed that economic benefits of NWFPs collection to the local tribal people is available throughout the year and provide to be an important source of their livelihood.
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Literature cited 1: Adepoju A.A. and Saalu A.S. (2007).Economic Valuation of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) .Munich Personal RePEc Archive, MPRA paper no.2689, 1-17. Bhat S.A. (2012). Extraction Patten of NonTimber Forest Products and its effects on regeneration of important tree species in Achanakmar Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve. PHD Thesis, Guru Ghasidas Vishwvidalaya, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Environmental Sciences, Bilaspur,230p.
Literature cited 2: Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968).A revised forest types of India. New Delhi: Oxford and IBH. Pub. Co. Gupta T. and Guleria A. (1982).Non-Wood Forest Products in India. New Delhi: Oxford and IBH.Pub.Co.

ID: 63503
Title: Soil organic Carbon-distribution, Mitigation and Management Practices
Author: Muneesa Banday, S.A. Gangoo, Rameez Raja, Nazir A.Pala and Aasif A Gatoo
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (3) 246- 254 (2019)
Subject: Soil organic Carbon-distribution, Mitigation and Management Practices
Keywords: Biomass, Global climate change, Humus, Soil Organic Matter
Abstract: The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified the need to restore degraded soils and improvement of soil health. Maintaining soil organic carbon store at equilibrium or increasing content towards the optimal level for the local environment can contribute to achieving the SDGs. This can be achieved by unlocking the full ecosystem services potential of soils to enable not only the support, maintenance or improvement of soil fertility and productivity (necessary to achieve SDG 2 “Zero hunger” and SDG 3 “Good Health and Well Being”), but also to store and supply more clean water (SDG 3 and SDG 6 “Clean water and Sanitation”) ,maintain biodiversity (SDG 15 “Life on Land”) , and increase ecosystem resilience in a changing climate (SDG 13 “Climate Action”).Climate change has been since the 1980s.Soils are considered the biggest carbon reservoirs on earth at the centre of various international agreements on climate change. It is thus crucial to have a good knowledge of the current global SOC stock and its spatial distribution to inform various stakeholders (e.g. farmers, policymakers, land users) to make the best use of available land and provide the best opportunities to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to ensure sufficient for production and water supply. In the present review article we have tried to summarise the distribution and variability of SOC with respect to variation in soil, forest and land use systems. The article identifies the best soil, forest and land use systems. The article identifies the best soil, forest and land use systems for adoption in different regions for mitigation prospective.
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Literature cited 1: AICRPAF (2006).Report, All India Coordinated Research Project on Agroforestry, National Research Centre for Agroforestry, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Aslam, T., Choudhary M.A., and Saggar S (1999).Tillage impacts on soil microbial biomass C,N and P, earthworms and agronomy after 2 years of cropping following permanent pasture in Newzealand.Soil Tillage Resources, 51:103-111.
Literature cited 2: Batjes N.H. (1996).Total carbon and nitrogen in the soils of the world. European J. Soil Science, 47:151-163. Banday M. (2014).Assessment of carbon pool in relation to forest types, altitudinal gradient and NDVI indices under different forest ecosystems in subtropical parts of Himachal Pradesh,Mscthesis,Dr.Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan:180pp.

ID: 63502
Title: Growth and Biomass Production of Different Eucalyptus Species on Riverine Soils of Punjab
Author: Harmandeep Singh, Rakesh K.Garg, Sanjeev K.Chauhan and Sandeep Sharma
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (3) 239- 246 (2019)
Subject: Growth and Biomass Production of Different Eucalyptus Species on Riverine Soils of Punjab
Keywords: Eucalyptus, Tree growth, Biomass, Soil physic-chemical properties
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted at University Seed Farm of Punjab Agricultural University Ladhowal, Ludhiana to investigate the growth and biomass of different Eucalyptus species on riverine soils of Punjab. Five different species of Eucalyptus were compared for the growth and biomass production, and changes in soil physic-chemical properties after one year of harvesting of trees under riverine soils of Punjab were also assessed. Different morphological parameters for tree growth viz. tree height, collar diameter,DBH, canopy spread and tree biomass viz. fresh stem weight, fresh branch weight, fresh leaf weight and bark biomass were recorded. Soil pH, EC, soil organic carbon, bulk density, available N, P and K were also estimated .Tree growth and biomasss was maximum in Eucalyptus 288 cone as compared to other four Eucalyptus species. Soil physic-chemical properties were better under tree plantation. Organic matter in the form of litter fall at the time of harvesting was more as compared to those observed one year after harvesting of plantation. Soil pH, electric conductivity, soil organic carbon, available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium decreased after one year of harvesting in all species studied.
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Literature cited 1: Balozi B.K., Kimani G.K., Kingiri S., Lazare E., Angela M. and Mbae M. (2010).Five year growth and survival of Eucalyptus hybrid clones in Coastal Kenya.JMHT, 16: 16:1-9. Blake G.R. and Hartage K.H. (1986).Bulk density.In: Methods of Soil Analysis (Klute, A (Ed), Part 1, Agron no.9 .Am.Soc.Agron.Madi., USA.
Literature cited 2: Chandra J.P and Yadava M.P.S. (1986).Clonal propagation of Mysore gum (Eucalyptus hybrid).Indian Forester, 112: 783-91. Cole R.J. and Rapp M.(1981).Elemental Cycling in Forest Ecosystems. Cambridge University Press, London. 341-409pp.

ID: 63501
Title: Soil Organic Matter status vis-a-vis vegetation cover in Langate Forests of Kashmir Himalaya
Author: Helal A. Lone and G.H. Rather
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (3) 234- 238 (2019)
Subject: Soil Organic Matter status vis-a-vis vegetation cover in Langate Forests of Kashmir Himalaya
Keywords: Organic matter, Litter, Canopy cover, Langate Forests, Kashmir Himalaya
Abstract: Soil organic matter is generally used to represent any material produced originally by living organisms that is returned to the soil and goes through the decomposition process. Organic matter of forest soils is chiefly derived from plant litter. Deforestation of natural forests has induced a significant depletion in the stock of soil organic matter. In the present study, organic matter content of soils under different canopy covers was analyzed in Langate Forests in Kashmir Himalaya. In the present study, the organic matter content of the soils under tree was found higher than the under shrub and herb as statically significant variations (P>0.001) were observed for an organic matter of these soils at all the sites. Further, the density of the canopy layer also seemed to influence the organic matter content of the soils as higher density sites revealed higher values than lower density sites.
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Literature cited 1: Aitken R.L., Moody P.W. and McKinley P.G. (1990).Lime requirement of acidic Queensland soils. I. Relationships between soil properties and pH buffer capacity. Aust .J.Soil Res., 28:695. Chan K.Y., Roberts’s W.P. and Heenan D.P. (1992).Organic carbon and associated soil properties of a red earth after 10 years of rotation under different stubble and tillage practices. Aust. J. Soil Res., 30: 71-83.
Literature cited 2: Cotrufo F., Conant R. And Paustian K. (2011).Soil organic matter dynamics: land use, management and global change. Plant Soil. 338:1-3. Daubenmire R.F. and Colwell W.E. (1942). Some edaphic changes due to overgrazing in the Agropyron-Poa prairie of South-eastern Washington. Ecology, 23 (1): 32-40.

ID: 63500
Title: Tree composition mapping and Environmental Role of small natural areas in dense Urban setting: Case study of Jadavpur University Campus in India
Author: Suchandra Bardhan and Soumik Sarkar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (3) 227- 233 (2019)
Subject: Sustainable livelihood for the fringe dwellers of the Kaziranga National Park
Keywords: Tree population, Species characterization, Bio-diversity, C-sequestration, Environment
Abstract: Indian cities, characterized by high density, rapid growth and on fast track developmental path, are losing greenery at an alarming rate due to infrastructure augmentation and reconstruction activities. Small and medium sized public and private properties with a rich repository of vegetation, particularly trees, have long been recognized as green oases within such dense ‘grey’city fabrics. Institutional campuses come foremost in this list with their high potential in becoming green campuses in every sense .This paper presents the case of one such natural patch in a University in Kolkata (formerly, Calcutta), the fourth largest city of India. Endowed with matured trees, this open access zone plays significant ecological and societal functions for both the University community and the neighborhood. A Biodiversity Register created by students of the University in 2010-11 had recorded high bio-diversity in this part of the campus. The tree resources of this zone has been mapped using GPS tools for easy identification, better appreciation and management of this environmentally significant patrch, the methods and findings of which have been presented here, along with an appraisal of its environmental benefits. Its Simpson’s diversity index for trees was found to be 0.91 and carbon sequestration potential to be 3.28 t C/year.
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Literature cited 1: Angold P.G., Sadler J.P., Hill M.O., Pullin A., Rushton S., Austin K., Small E., Wood B., Wadsworth R., Sanderson R. And Thompson K., (2006).Biodiversity in urban habitat patches .Science of the Total Environment, 360:196-204. Coder R.D. (1996), Identified benefits of community trees and forests, University of Georgia, USA.
Literature cited 2: Cornelis J. and Hermy M. (2004).Biodiversity relationships in urban and suburban parks in Flanders. Landscape and Urban Planning, 69:385-401. Chance J.F. and Walsh J.J. (2006). Urban Effects on native avifauna: a review. Landscape and Urban Planning.74: 46-69.

ID: 63499
Title: Phytodiversity inventorisation and mapping of Shola grasslands of Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Ghats, India
Author: Ravi Kiran Arigela, R.KR.Singh, KA.A.Kabeer, G.V.S.Murthy and VVRobin
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (3) 214- 226 (2019)
Subject: Sustainable livelihood for the fringe dwellers of the Kaziranga National Park
Keywords: Conservation, Endemic, Niche, Nilgiri Pipit, Savannah, Shola Forest, Shola Grassland
Abstract: During the course of floristic studies of Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary, mapping of Shola grasslands and savannah of Kodaikanal wildlife sanctuary was done. In this study 7 grasslands were reported and categorized into 4 types based on species dominance. Apart from this, a total 155 angiosperm species of 33 families were reported, in which 42 are grass species and 113 are grassland associated species. Out of 155 total species, 13 are endemic grasses and 43 are endemic grassland associated species. Factors affecting the ecosystem of grasslands are given and conservation measures are suggested to protect the natural composition of the grasslands.
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Literature cited 1: Arsumani M., Khan D., Das A., Lockwood I., Stewart R., Kiran R.A., Muthukumar M., Bunyan M. and Robin V.V. (2018).Not seeing the grass for the trees: Timber plantations and agriculture shrink tropical montane grassland by two-thirds over four decades in the Palani Hills, a Western Ghats Sky Island. PLoS ONE, 13 (1):1-18. CilekV., Livchits V.N.and Tokarev V.V. (2009). Earth system: History and natural a variability.Vol.3 Eolss Publishers, Oxford.
Literature cited 2: Kumar B. (2011b).Anaphalis beddomei.The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011. Kumar B. (2011b) Anthoxanthumborii.The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011.

ID: 63498
Title: Sustainable livelihood for the fringe dwellers of the Kaziranga National Park
Author: R.K.Bandopadhyay and Sujit Kumar Dutta
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (3) 205- 213 (2019)
Subject: Sustainable livelihood for the fringe dwellers of the Kaziranga National Park
Keywords: Joint Forest Management, Traditional knowledge and cultural heritage, Sustainable livelihood, Bio-resources, Eco-tourism, Eco-system
Abstract: Concept of sustainable livelihood takes a comprehensive and integrated approach to poverty. It views the poor people as drivers with their own sets of priorities. This community –based attempt, focusing on its needs, assets and choices of livelihood options, requires arousal of consciousness among the members. The purpose is to integrate the cultural and entrepreneurial efforts into professionalism and ensure benefit-sharing among the community members. The belongingness of the members is further enhanced by involving them in Park-related activities so that they never feel to be distanced. Interaction with local people is needed to assess their requirements and also involve them as potent partners in protecting the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) from threats and looking ahead for their sustainable livelihood. The rights of the local people on the common property resources in and around the Park are also to be honoured. A strategy needs to be adopted through: (i) nurturing the Traditional Knowledge-base, etc. to utilize the bio-resources, (ii) preservation of bio-diversity and conservation in a scientific way and (iii) proper rehabilitation and sustainable livelihood options for the fringe-dwellers.
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Literature cited 1: Anon.(2010-2012).Text books of Environment Management) :Sikkim Manipal University,MBA.Gangtok,Sikkim Anon (2017) (2017).’Text books of Intellectual Property Rights’: IGNOU, New Delhi
Literature cited 2: Backley R. (1994).A framework for Tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, 21 (3): 661-665. Bhatt S. (April 2005).’Opportunities and Limitations for Benefit sharing in select World Heritage sites, India.

ID: 63497
Title: Study on Heavy metals portioning and its impact on Biochemical characteristics of Alstonia scholaris seedling at Nursery stage
Author: Nemit Verma and A.K.Tripathi
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (2) 186- 193 (2019)
Subject: Anatomical, physical and mechanical properties of Aerial Roots of Ficus bengalensis
Keywords: Alstonia scholars, Seedlings, Heavy metals, Biochemical parameters, UV Spectophotometer
Abstract: The effects of different concentrations (10, 20, 30 and 40 mgL’) of heavy metals (cobalt, arsenic, lead copper and chromium) were studied on the biochemical parameters include chlorophyll, protein, sugar and polyphenol content. The result revealed that the increasing concentration of heavy metals adversely affected the total chlorophyll, protein, and sugar contents in the seedlings. A significant increase in polyphenol content was observed in seedlings grown in heavy metals treated soil. The heavy metal accumulation varied in the different plant parts with respect to the metals.
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Literature cited 1: Abulude F.O., and Adesoje B.H. (2006).Characterization of heavy metal pollution around cassava processing factory using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Research J. Applied Science, 1 (1-4): 16-18. Aldoobie N.F. and Beltagi M.S.(2013).Physiological, biochemical and molecular responses of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) plants to heavy metals stress. African Journal Of Biotechnology, 12 (29): 4614-4622.
Literature cited 2: Bazzaz F.A., Carlson R.W. and Rolfe G.L. (1975).Inhibition of corn and sunflower photosynthesis y lead.Physiologia Plantarum, 34: 326-329. Castro R., Caetano L., Ferreira G., Padilha P., Saeki M, Zara L., Martines M. and Castro G (2011).Banana peel applied to the solid phase extraction of copper and lead from river water. Chemical Research, 50 (6): 3446-3451.

ID: 63496
Title: Anatomical, physical and mechanical properties of Aerial Roots of Ficus bengalensis L (Thandlu)
Author: S.R.Shukla, M.Sujatha and N.V. Sivaram Prasad
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (2) 177- 185 (2019)
Subject: Anatomical, physical and mechanical properties of Aerial Roots of Ficus bengalensis
Keywords: Wood anatomy, Density, Shrinkage, Strength, Stiffness, Hardness.
Abstract: This study reports on radial variations of anatomical parameters of aerial roots Ficus bengalensis (Thandlu) such as fibre length, fibre diameter, fibre lumen diameter, fibre wall thickness, vessel element length, vessel diameter vessel frequency. Certain important physical and mechanical properties of Thandlu wood such as equilibrium moisture content (EMC), specific gravity, density, flexural strength (modulus of rupture-MOR), flexural stiffness (modulus of elasticity-MOE),compressive strength parallel to grain (maximum compressive stress-MCS), compressive strength perpendicular to grain and surface hardness were also investigated. Average air-dry density of Thandlu wood was found to be 537.6±91.4 kg/m3.Moreover, specific gravity exhibited increasing trend from pith to periphery and average values were found to correlate with anatomical properties. Radial variations of anatomical parameters were observed to be significant. Fibre lumen diameter was negatively correlated while fibre wall thickness was positively correlated with density. Similarly, vessel element length was positively correlated with density. Similarly, vessel element length was positively correlated with density. Similarly, vessel element length was positively correlated with density. Similarly, vessel element length was positively correlated with density. Similarly, vessel element length was positively correlated with fibre length and fibre lumen diameter was found to be positively correlated with the fibre diameter. The physical and mechanical properties in air-dry condition of Thandlu wood were compared with Tectona grandis (Teak) wood. Naturally having long cylindrical shape, light to moderately heavy wood and moderate to strong mechanical parameters of Thandlu in dry condition, their traditional applications in different areas are well supported by the observations made in the present study.
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Literature cited 1: Anon.(1986).IS: 1708.Methods of testing of small clear specimens of timber .Parts 1-18.Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.64pp. Abasolo W.P., Yoshida M., Yamamoto H. and Okuyama T.(2019).Stress generation in aerial roots of Ficus elastic (Moraceae). IAWA Journal, 30 (2): 216-224.
Literature cited 2: Adeniyi I.M., Adejoba O.R., Alao O.J., Noah A.S. and Salaudeen G.T. (2013).Comparative anatomy of some Ficus species. Research in Plant Sciences, 1 (2): 15-19. IAWA Committee (1989). IAWA list of microscopic features for hardwood identification. AWA Bulletin, 10 (3): 219-332.

ID: 63495
Title: Fuelwood consumption pattern of Van-gujjars vis-a-vis adjoining villages of Kalagarh and Lansdowne Forest Division, Uttarakhand
Author: Chander Shekhar, A.K.Negi and Ram Gopal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (2) 172- 176 (2019)
Subject: Fuelwood consumption pattern of Van-gujjars vis-a-vis adjoining villages of Kalagarh and Lansdowne Forest Division, Uttarakhand
Keywords: Van Gujjars, Villagers, Settlement, Fuelwood consumption.
Abstract: The present study was carried out in 2013 to understand the fuel wood consumption pattern by Van Gujjars and adjacent villagers in and Kalagarh and Lansdown Forest Division, Uttarakhand. A total of twenty four settlements of Van Gujjars and fifteen settlements of adjacent villages were surveyed. Overall average fuelwood consumption in context to family size and income group was higher in Van Gujjars community compared to adjacent villagers. During that time, lack of communication, high prices of alternative source of energy, poor financial condition were the key factors for dependency on forest for fuel and fodder.
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Literature cited 1: Arnold M., KohlinG, Persson R. And Shepherd G. (2003).Fuel wood revisited: What has changed in the last decade. Bogor Barat Indonesia: Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).Occasional Paper No.39. Bartwal P.S. (1987).Fuelwood consumption pattern in rural areas-A case study .J. Trop. Forest, 3: 136-141.
Literature cited 2: Bhatt B.P and Sachan M.S. (2004).Firewood consumption pattern of different tribal communities in Northeast India. Energy Policy, 32: 1-6. Carlos R.M. and Ba Khang D. (2008).Characterization of biomass energy projects in Southeast Asia. Biomass Bioenergy, 32 (6): 525-532

ID: 63494
Title: Assessment of the Floristic composition, Biological Spectrum, leaf size Spectra and Traditional Conservation Management of a Sacred Grove in West Midna pore district, West Bengal, India
Author: Uday Kumar Sen and Ram Kumar Bhakat
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (2) 156- 171 (2019)
Subject: Assessment of the Floristic composition, Biological Spectrum, leaf size Spectra and Traditional Conservation Management of a Sacred Grove in West Midna pore district, West Bengal
Keywords: APG IV, Biodiversity conservation, Biological spectrum, JJMT, Leaf spectra, Life form
Abstract: Sacred grove is fine example of community-based nature conservation without any external support. Various plants and animals that are threatened in the forest are well conserved within these patches. In this viewpoint, the present study was carried out to exploring the biological spectrum, leaf size spectra, conservation status, arrangement and utilization of the existing vegetation of sacred grove, namely Joypur Joysini Matar than (JJMT) the West Midnapore district of West Bengal state in India. Floristic list of the study area revealed that the vegetation of JJMT was diverse and composed of 177 species belonging to 165 genera distributed in 59 families from 31 orders according to APG IV classification. The dominant order and family in terms of species richness were Lamiales (23 species) and Fabaceae (16 species) respectively. Biological spectrum showed the study area was classified as “therochamaephytic” type of phytoclimate. As regards the leaf size spectra, mesophyll (23.16%) was found to be higher than other leaf size classes. The study area being a sacred grove may be well protected by further understanding its importance to the ecosystem of the locality and its useful resources for the future as well.
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Literature cited 1: Anderson T. (1862).Catalogue of plants indigenous in the neighbourhood of Calcutta with directions for examination and preservation of plants. Calcutta, India. Anon (2010). Medicinal plant resources of south West Bengal.Vol.-2, Research Wing, Directorate of Forests, Governments of West Bengal, Kolkata, 124pp.
Literature cited 2: Anon (2011).District human development report, Paschim Medinipur. Development and planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 306 pp. Chase, M.W., Christenhusz M.J.M., Fay M.F., Byng J.W., Judd W.S., Soltis D.E., and Stevens P.G. (2016).Anu update of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group Classification for the orders and families of flowering plants: APG IV.Bot.J.Linean.Soc., 181:1-20.

ID: 63493
Title: Census of Sacred groves in cape comorin, Peninsular India
Author: S.Sukumaran, A. Pepsi and S.Jeeva
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (2) 139- 155 (2019)
Subject: Vegetation analysis, species diversity and productivity of Revegetated semiarid subtropical forest in North India
Keywords: Biomass production, Community structure, Diversity indices, Rehabilitated forest, Sodic land.
Abstract: Sacred groves are tracts of virgin that are left untouched by the local communities, harbours rich biodiversity and are protected by the local people for their spiritual and religious significance. They are the immaculate patches of native biodiversity that are preserved in their original state. They are the sites to conserve habitats and serve as sanctuaries for endemic species. During the field survey, 289 sacred groves were identified from Kanyakumri district in which Vilavancode taluk possess 155 (54 %), followed by Kalkulam 101 (35 %), Thovalai 19 (6%) and agateeswaram 14 (5%) taluks of district. Totally 614 plant species were recorded from the studied groves. Most of the sacred groves are governed by a single family (Thani kaavu). Nagaraja was worshiped commonly as main deity or along with other deities. Ficus bengalensis and Ficus religiosa were the dominating sacred trees. These conservation pockets of biodiversity are on the verge of extinction. So we should take necessary steps to conserve biodiversity by conserving these precious groves.
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Literature cited 1: Amirthalingam M. (2016.Sacred groves of India-an overview.Inter J.Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology, 3 (4): 64-74. Brandis D. (1897).Indigenous Indian forestry: Sacred groves. In: Indian forestry. Oriental Institute Working, Madhya Pradesh, 12-13 pp.
Literature cited 2: Buchanan F. (1956).Journey through the northern parts of Canara, Nagarika, Karwar Press, Karnataka. Burman R.JJ. (1992).The institution of sacred grove .J. Indian Anthropology and Society, 27: 219-238.

ID: 63492
Title: Vegetation analysis, species diversity and productivity of Revegetated semiarid subtropical forest in North India
Author: K.P.Tripathi
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (2) 125- 138 (2019)
Subject: Vegetation analysis, species diversity and productivity of Revegetated semiarid subtropical forest in North India
Keywords: Biomass production, Community structure, Diversity indices, Rehabilitated forest, Sodic land.
Abstract: A rehabulitated site in the Gangetic alluvial plain in north India was selected to assess the impact of restoration process. Three forest stands (S1, S2, S3) were selected at Banthra, Lucknow (26º 45`N, 80º53` E).Basal area ranged from 26 (S1) to 34 (S3) m2ha-1 in understory vegetation, whereas ground layer had maximum basal cover inS2 stand. Diversity index was greater in S1 stand for overstory (3.99), S2 stand for understory (3.0) and S3 stand for ground layer vegetation (1.76). Biomass value increased from S1 (292.8 Mgha-1) S3 stand (386.2 Mgha-1) in overstory and vice versa for understory. Stand S2 consisted of predominance of ground layer biomass due to greater basal cover. The forest consisted of 347 ± 27 Mgha-1 biomass and 25 ±Mgha-1yr-1 net productions. Annual lifter fall estimated as 8.45 ± 0.18 Mgha-1.Fine root biomass (up to 45 cm depth) decreased from S1 to S3 stands with mean value of 532± 79 gm-2.Rainy and summer season conctributed 67 % of total annual fine rot production (233 gm-2 yr-1) up to 30 cm depth. The rehabilitated forest has achieved up to 70 % of the reference forest site of this region.
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Title: Histological Investigations during invitro Adventitious shoot regeneration in Leaflet explants from Nodal segments of a mature tree of Albizia procera benth
Author: ekta Rai and Shamim Akhtar Ansari
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (2) 121- 124 (2019)
Subject: Histological Investigations during invitro Adventitious shoot regeneration
Keywords: Leaf explants, Callus, Adventitious shoot differentiation, Histological studies
Abstract: This is a 60 day study of transformation from leaf to callus and adventitious shoot regeneration. For initial 30 days leaf explants were kept on MS medium supplemented with 3% sucrose, 2.5 μM each of BA and IBA. The histological investigation revealed sequential array of events starting from initiation of callus on upper and lower epidermis of inoculated leaflet to initiation of green shoots from the mass of callus in the culture medium.
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