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ID: 62211
Title: Studies on Area assessment under mangroves of Raigad district, Maharashtra, India
Author: Ajit B.Telave, Shrikant D.Ghodake and Ganesh P.Pawar
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (3) 207-212 (2017)
Subject: Studies on Area assessment under mangroves of Raigad district, Maharashtra, India
Keywords: Change detection, Mapping, Mangroves, Raigad, Maharashtra
Abstract: Mangroves of Maharashtra are under great threat of human encroachment. The increased pressures over the mangrove habitat degrade the mangrove area. The Raigad district is close to the Mumbai and the activities in Mumbai have the reflections over the Raigad mangroves. In the present work attempt is made to analyse the area occupied by the mangroves in the coastal area of Raigad district and the changes in the mangrove habitat over the period of time using Google Earth Pro images and ground observations. The threats to the mangroves of Raigad were also analysed, it was observed that there is slight decline in the mangrove area in last ten years, 103.80 km2 in 2005 to 88.09 km2 in 2015.But, the mangroves are under great threat and continuous urabanization will lead into the destruction of this habitat.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Bhosale L.J. (2005).Mangroves of Maharashtra.Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India Publication, 315 pp. Blasco F.and Aizpuru M. (2002).Mangroves along the coastal stretch of the Bay of Bengal: Present Status, Indian J.Marine Sciences, 31 (1): 9-20.
Literature cited 2: Cote W.A. (1963).Structural factors affecting the permeability of wood. Journal of Polymer Science, 2: 231-242. Dashti H., Tarmian A., Faezipour M., Hedjazi S. and Shahverdi M. (2012a).Effect of pre-steaming on mass transfer properties of fire wood (Abies alba L): a gymnosperm species with torus margo pit membrane. BioResources, 7: 1907-1918. Balogun A.M. and Fetuga B.L. (1985).Fatty acid composition of seed oils of some members of the Leguminosae Family. Food Chemistry, 17 (3): 175-82. Benthall A.P. (1946).Trees of Calcutta and its neighborhood. Thacker Spink and Co.Calcutta.513p. Das S. and T.P. (2013).Mapping Vegetation and Forest Types using Landsat TM in the Western Ghat Region of Maharashtra, India.International J.Computer Applications, 76 (1): 33-37. Deshmukh S.A. (2010).Coastal Issues and Concerns: Challenges for the research community, Report prepared by consortium of Coastal Academic Institutions for the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Anna University ,Chennai, 35-45 pp.

ID: 62210
Title: Gravitropic relation of seedling emergence in Adenanthera microsperma
Author: Nawa Bahar and Mem Ejing
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (3) 203-206 (2017)
Subject: Gravitropic relation of seedling emergence in Adenanthera microsperma
Keywords: Adenanthera microsperma, Gravitropic, Orientation, Seedling emergence
Abstract: The present investigation was carried out to find the effect of seed orientation on germination behaviour, vigour and other features of the seedling development under nursery conditions. It was observed that the germination and all the characters of emerged seedling were higher in the horizontal position as compared to equilibrium, non-equilibrium and broadcast position.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Abdul-Baki A.A and Anderson J.D. (1973).Vigour determination in soya bean seed by multiple criteria. Crop Science, 13:630-632. Adkins R. (1996).Adenanthera pavonina: an underutilized tree of the sub humid tropics. A publication of the Forest, Farm, and Community Tree Network Winrock International.
Literature cited 2: Cote W.A. (1963).Structural factors affecting the permeability of wood. Journal of Polymer Science, 2: 231-242. Dashti H., Tarmian A., Faezipour M., Hedjazi S. and Shahverdi M. (2012a).Effect of pre-steaming on mass transfer properties of fire wood (Abies alba L): a gymnosperm species with torus margo pit membrane. BioResources, 7: 1907-1918. Balogun A.M. and Fetuga B.L. (1985).Fatty acid composition of seed oils of some members of the Leguminosae Family. Food Chemistry, 17 (3): 175-82. Benthall A.P. (1946).Trees of Calcutta and its neighborhood. Thacker Spink and Co.Calcutta.513p.

ID: 62209
Title: Effect of microwave on longitudinal air permeability of softwood and hardwood.
Author: Pawan Kumar Poonia, Sadhna Tripathi and Kapil Sihag
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (3) 198-202 (2017)
Subject: Effect of microwave on longitudinal air permeability of softwood and hardwood.
Keywords: Eucalyptus tereticornis, longitudinal, Microwave, Pinus roxburghii, Permeability.
Abstract: Microwave (MW) pre-treatment is a technique which is useful in the forest products industry to improve process efficiency and product performance. Low permeability of many wood specie poses problems in timber drying as well as preservatives treatments. In the present study, microwave treatment of softwood and hardwoods viz; Pinus roxburghii and Eucalyptus tereticornis, was done at 2.45 GHz frequency at different levels of intensity and radiation time. The air permeabilities of Pinus roxburghii and E.tereticornis wood were measured using an in-house fabricated apparatus. The effect of MW intensity and time was studied on the air permeability of both the species in longitudinal direction. The highest air permeability was observed with treatment T-4B i.e. 143.35 W/cm2 intensity for 5 min in both P.roxburghii and E.tereticornis samples where 14.39 an 0.43 Darcy were observed respectively. The statistical analysis showed significant improvement in longitudinal wood air permeability of both the species with increase in MW intensity and time of treatment.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Bradic S. and Avramidis S. (2007).Longitudinal air permeability of pinewood with beetle transmitted blue-stain. Holz Roh Werkst, 65 (3): 183-185. Cailil Jr. C., Rocco Lahr F.A. and Dias A.A. (2003).Dimensionamento de elementos estruturais de Madeira.Rio de Janeiro: Manole Ltda.
Literature cited 2: Cote W.A. (1963).Structural factors affecting the permeability of wood. Journal of Polymer Science, 2: 231-242. Dashti H., Tarmian A., Faezipour M., Hedjazi S. and Shahverdi M. (2012a).Effect of pre-steaming on mass transfer properties of fire wood (Abies alba L): a gymnosperm species with torus margo pit membrane. BioResources, 7: 1907-1918.

ID: 62208
Title: Polygonatum species and strategies for sustainable harvesting
Author: Anchal Rana, Ashok Kumar and Savita
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (3) 191-197 (2017)
Subject: Polygonatum species and strategies for sustainable harvesting
Keywords: Polygonatum, Ashtavarga, Endangered, Gene banks, Conservation, Genetic diversity
Abstract: Polygonatum has been recognized as important genus with immense potential. Indian Ashtavarga, a group of eight miracle plant species with reputation as world ' s first rejuvenating food includes two species of Polygonatum viz. Verticillatum and Cirrhifolium. Though the species has extremely high potential for its uses in improving health of human beings, unscientific and over exploitation has become main reason for its present status of either vulnerable or endangered. The narrow range of distribution, land-use disturbances, habitat alteration, climatic changes, heavy livestock grazing, population bottleneck and genetic drift have gravely been contributing towards its rarity. It is therefore essential to establish genebanks and repositories under in-situ an ex-situ conditions. The genetic repositories would serve as conservation and preservation blocks for valuable genetic materials and wild relatives. It is required to make use of valuable tools of molecular biology in understanding spectrum of variability existing for the species and genetic diversity. The genetic improvement on continued basis for longer durations is required to be initiated so that genetically divergent and productive germplasm for sustained harvest are screened and evaluated.
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Literature cited 1: Akhmedova E.R. (1979).Study of chemical composition of the Caucasian sealwort.Deposited.Doc.VINITI.1938. Balkrishna A., Srivastava A. Mishra R.K., Patel S.P., Vashistha R.K., Singh A., Jadon V. and Saxena P. (2012).Astavarga plants-Threatened Medicinal Herbs of the North-West Himalaya.Int.J.Med.Arom.Plants., 2 (4): 661-676.
Literature cited 2: Batish D.R., Kaur M., Singh H.P. and Kohli R.K. (2007).Phytotoxicity of a medicinal plant, Anisomeles indica, against Phalaris minor and its potential use as natural herbicide in wheat fields. Crop Prot., 26: 948-952. Bhatt D., Kumar R., Tewari L.M. and Joshi G.C. (2014).Polygonatum cirrhifolium Royle and Polygonatum verticillatum (L) Allioni: Status assessment and medicinal uses in Uttarakhand.Indian J.Medicinal Plant Research, 8 (5): 253-259.

ID: 62207
Title: Diversity of high altitude Ethno-medicinal plants in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Author: Puneet kumar, R Manikandan, G.S.Panwar and S.K.Srivastava
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 166-179 (2017)
Subject: Diversity of high altitude Ethno-medicinal plants in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Keywords: Medicinal Plants, High altitude, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalaya
Abstract: Himachal Pradesh has a great altitudinal range (300-7,000 m asl), with varied habitats, species, populations, communities and ecosystems. There are more than 3, 400 different species of angiosperms are reported to be found in the state. More than 1, 000 species have been documented as medicinal and aromatic for the states occurring in Shiwalik ranges, temperate forests, sub-alpine and alpine pastures. Majority of the population in the state lives in the villages and belong to diverse cultures and communities, with specific traditional knowledge. In the remote areas, especially high altitude area of the state is devoid of modern medical facilities and therefore rural and tribal people mainly depend on local medicinal plants. Herein we compiled 230 species belonging to 66 families of wild plants (186 herbs, 25 shrubs, 11 trees and 8 climbers) used by the tribal/rural people dwelling in the high altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh. Out of these, 45 species falls under critically vulnerable and endemic categories.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Anon. (2004).Database on medicinal plants. CUTS Centre for International Trade, Economics & Environment 3, Suren Tagore Road, Calcutta 700 019, India. Anon. (2006).H.P.Forestry sector medicinal plant policy-2006.Department of Forest.Government of Himachal Pradesh.p4.
Literature cited 2: Anon. (2012).Protected area gazette notification database (Himachal Pradesh), http://www.wiienvis.nic.in/Database/Himachal_Pradesh_7823.aspx, assessed on 5 October, 2016. Anon. (2015a).Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.http://www.wiienvis.nic.in/Database/Ramsar_wetland_sites_8224.aspx, assessed on 5th October, 2016.

ID: 62206
Title: Alien invasive plants of central Indian Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Sagar District, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Author: Mohd.Imran Reshi, Babu Lal Chadhar and P.K.Khare
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 157-164 (2017)
Subject: Alien invasive plants of central Indian Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Sagar District
Keywords: Alien Invasive Species, Tropical dry deciduous forest, Threat to biodiversity, Inventory.
Abstract: Database of Alien invasive plants are not only fundamental in understanding the causes and impacts of invasion phenomenon but are also desirable because of their relevance to conservation of natural biodiversity. The present paper deals with an up to date inventory of alien invasive plant species in the tropical dry deciduous forests of Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India. A number of species that have already introduced in this area have been documented. Alien flora consisted of 143 alien species belonging to 97 genera comprising of 42 families, with Asteraceae the largest family. The list of plant species is prepared giving their family name, nativity, habit and probable mode and year of introduction. Majority of the 143 species documented were herbaceous followed by shrubs and trees.67 % of the species are annuals followed by perennials. The alien flora has contributions from 12 geographical regions of which tropical America contributes to 50 %.Most of the species have been found to have introduced unintentionally. The present checklist will provide the basic database to understand the plant invasion pattern in the region.
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Literature cited 1: Almeilla I.D. and Freitas H. (2001).The exotic and invasive flora of Portugal.Botanica Complutensis, 25: 317-327. Anon. (1984).Flora of Sagar.A list of flowering plants growing in saugar an its suburbs. Published by Botanical Society, University of Saugar, Sagar India.
Literature cited 2: Cadotte M.W., Murray B.R. and Lovett-Doust J. (2006).Ecological patterns and biological invasions: using regional species inventories in macroecology.Biological Invasions, 8:809-821. Cowie R. (2001).Does the public care about species loss? A glimpse into the public ' s thinking. Conservation Biology in Practice, 2 (3): 28-29.

ID: 62205
Title: Air pollution tolerance index of selected tree species of Doon valley of Uttarakhand (India
Author: Sohni Sinha, A.K.Tripathi and Nemit Verma
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 149-156 (2017)
Subject: Air pollution tolerance index of selected tree species of Doon valley of Uttarakhand (India)
Keywords: Air pollution tolerance index, Vehicular exhaust, Chlorophyll contents, Ascorbic acid, Relative water content
Abstract: The Present study was carried out to assess the impact of air pollution by vehicular exhaust on some selected roadside tree species grown in crowded areas of Dehradun city, capital of Uttarakhand, hilly state of India. The selected tree species Mangifera indica L., Lagerstroemia speciosa (L) Pers, Ficus religiosa L., Dalbergia sissoo DC, Alstonia scholaris (L).R.Br., Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.)Thwaites, Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm, Syzygium cumini (L)Skeels and Shorea robusta Gaertn.; were analysed for total chlorophyll contents, ascorbic acid, relative water content and leaf extract pH. The Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) of difference tree species was calculated.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Agrawal M., Singh B., Rajput M., Marshal F.and Bell J.N.B. (2003).Effect of pollution on peri-urban agriculture: A case study.Environment Pollution, 126: 323-329. Arnon D.I. (1949) .Copper Enzymes in isolated Chloroplasts Polyphenol Oxidase in Beta vulgaris. Plant physiology, 2 (1): 1-15.
Literature cited 2: Chakre O.J.(2006) Choice of Eco-friendly an Solanki H.A. (2011).Air pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) of Tree Species at cross road of Ahmadabad city, Life science Leaflets, 20: 935-943. Chandawat D.K.Verma P.U. and Solanki H.A. (2011).Air pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) of Trees Specie at cross road of Ahmadabad city, Life Science Leaflets, 20: 935-943.

ID: 62204
Title: Social relationships nature Indian forests as amalgamations of multifold National interests.
Author: Klaus Seeland
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 143-148 (2017)
Subject: Social relationships nature Indian forests as amalgamations of multifold National interests.
Keywords: Indian forest policy, Remodeling Indian Forest Administration, Indian Forests as a social resource, Indian Forest as a multi-interests ' realm
Abstract: Ever since Indian Forests are undergoing processes of change. Policy-, usufruct-, silvicultural-and climatic changes are constantly re-shaping them and their role for the Indian society at large. At present, the adaptation capacity of forest-related institutions in general and the Indian Forest in particular have to get into their new roles as socially responsible mediators to meet the future societal demands that are challenging the rationale of a now a days merely administrative service. The various phases of changing forest policies and laws during the colonial and the post-colonial phase of forest administration were not in a position to solve the problems and do away with the contradictions which were caused by many opposing interests in the Indian forests and their products, be it timber or non-timber. To face this challenge of manifold and often contradicting interests in their biological and climatic functions, their societal and economic uses, asks for changes in the mind-set of those who are responsible for their maintenance. The legacy of the age-old Indian tradition of a social relationship towards nature may help in this respect even in modern times. To re-define the forest-society relationship for the future is essential for all measures at the grass-roots level.
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Literature cited 1: Bandi M., Viswanathan P.K. (2015).India: Determinants and challenges of Sustainable Forest Governance. In: Multi-level Forest Governance in Asia-Concepts, Challenges and the Way Forward (Inoue, M., Shivakoti, G.P.eds) 2015.New Delhi, Sage Publications India, pp.40-66. Banwari (1992).Pancavati.Indian Approach to Environment.Delhi, Shri Vinayaka Publications.
Literature cited 2: Blaikie P. and Springate-Baginski O. (2007).Understanding the Policy Process.In: Forests, People and Power. The Political Ecology of Reform in South Asia (Sprinngate-Baginski, O. and P.Blaikie (eds)., London: Earthscan, pp.61-91. Chakraborty M.(1994).An analysis of the causes of Deforestation in India. In: The Causes of Tropical Deforestation. The economic and statistical analysis of factors giving rise to the loss of the tropical forests (Brown, K/Pearce, D.W. (eds), London: UCL Press, pp.226-241.

ID: 62203
Title: Incidence of Ganoderma Lucidum L. (Reishi) on Delonix regia and peltophorum pterocarpum in Semi-arid region
Author: M.N.Ramesha, V.K.Dwivedi, Charan Singh and Vikas Kumar
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 139-142 (2017)
Subject: Incidence of Ganoderma lucidum
Keywords: Ganoderma lucidum, Delonix regia, Peltophorum pterocarpum, Semi-arid region.
Abstract: Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi fungus) is known to cause severe loss in the forest stands throughout the country. Its incidence in Delonix regia is more prominent in humid regions and semi-arid regions. On the contrary to this Peltophorum pterocarpum seems to be more tolerant than Delonix tree to the incidence of G.lucidum even in semi-arid locations. There is need to explore the mechanism of tolerance to G.lucidum in P.pterocarpum tree species. For better management of stands, both the species need to be planted in alternate rows to check the spread of G.lucidum in plantations.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Amin S.M.R., Sarker N.C., Jamal S., Basunia M.A. and A.Rahman (2007).Study on the effect of opening patterns of spawn bag on the production of Ganoderma lucidum (Fr.) karst.Bangladesh J.Mushroom, 1 (2):57-62. Bahry S.A., Elshafie A.E. and Deadman M. (2004).First report of Ganoderma colossus on Delanix regia in Oman.New Disease Reports, 9:33.
Literature cited 2: Dadwal V.S. and Jamaluddin (2004).Cultivation of Ganoderma lucidum (Fr) Karst. Indian Forester, 130 (4): 435-440. FAO (1983).Wood fuel surveys. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

ID: 62202
Title: Biology and morphometrics of Tessaratoma javanica reared on a lac host plant (Schleichera oleosa)
Author: Arvind Kumar and R.B.Singh
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 135-138 (2017)
Subject: Taxonomic studies on oedipodinae (Orthoptera: Acridoidea: Acrididae) from North-Eastern states of India.
Keywords: Kusum pest, Tessaratoma javanica, Schleichera oleosa, Lac host, Litchi bug.
Abstract: A Lab experiment was conducted at Institute of Forest Productivity, Ranchi, and detailed biology and morphometrics of the litchi bug, Tessaratoma javanica Thunberg on Kusum (Schleichera oleosa) was studied. Adult and nymph both the stages were found to be infesting to the tender shoot of the plant. The tender shoot growing for lac insect, were the most preferred feeding site for this insect which causes a major shoot loss. Excessive feeding caused drying of growing buds and tender shoots and causes adverse plant growth. Adult female laid globular eggs on lower site of the leaf in a group. The life cycle was completed by the male and female 116.00 and 119.70 days, respectively.
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Literature cited 1: Chang L.C.(1965).A preliminary study of the biology of lichee stink bug, T. papillosa and its control.Acta phytophyl.Sin.,4 (4): 329-340. Chaudhary J.S., Prabhakar C.S., Moanaro Das B. and Kumar S. (2013).Litchi stink bug, T.papillosa.Acta Entomologica Sinica., 43 (2): 152-158.
Literature cited 2: Beudrot L., Du Y., Kassim A.R., Rejma nek M. and Harrison R.D. (2011).Do epigeal termite mounds increase the diversity of plant habitats in a tropical rain forest in peninsular Malaysia? Plos ONE, 6 (5): e19777. Bignell D.E. (2006).Termites as soil engineers and soil processors. In: Intestinal microorganisms of termites and other invertebrates. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.pp.183-220. Liu U.F. and Cru D.X. (2000).An investigation on feeding behaviour of litchi stink bug, T.papillosa.Acta Entomologica Sinica, 43 (2) : 152-158. Mehra B.P. and Kapur A.P. (1955).Bionomics and control of T.javanica Thnb: A sporadic pest of Kusum, Schleichera oleosa in Chota Nagpur. Indian J.Entomol., 17 (1):76-88.

ID: 62201
Title: Status of tree species regeneration with special reference to the role of termite mounds in a moist deciduous Sal forest of Doon valley.
Author: Joyeeta Singh Chakraborty, Nirmal Ram, V.Jeeva and Sudhir Singh
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 128-134 (2017)
Subject: Status of tree species regeneration with special reference to the role of termite mounds in a moist deciduous Sal forest of Doon valley.
Keywords: Natural regeneration, Termite mounds, Sal forests, Doon Valley, Tree species.
Abstract: The present study attempts to assess regeneration of tree species in relation to the influence of termite mounds in a moist Sal forest of Doon valley. Vegetation survey was conducted in two zones, viz. mound-influenced zone and non-mound zone (as control). A total of twelve tree species were recorded in the forest with only five tree species constituting the over-storey. The three most frequent species viz. Shorea robusta, Syzigium cumini and Mallotus philippensis were common to both the zones with similar regeneration pattern, while rest of the two less frequent tree species regenerated differentially across mound and non-mound zones. Presence of termite mounds lowered species richness and selectively support3ed the dominant species in the tree layer nearly forming a pure Sal stand. Regeneration of Sal (Shorea robusta) was fair at the two zones with higher sapling density near the mounds. Overall, 27 % tree species showed good to fair regeneration at the non-mound region while for the mound zone it was only 17 %.Total density of the seedlings and adult tree species on the mounds was significantly lower (p<0.05) than non-mound area. Hence, in the present forest, termite mounds suppressed tree regeneration in general but partly favored Sal regeneration at certain growth stages.
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Literature cited 1: Ackerman I.L., Teixeira W.G., Riha S.J. Lehmann J. and Fernandes E. (2007).The impact of mound-building termites on surface soil properties in a secondary forest of central Amazonia.Applied Soil Ecology, 37: 267-276. Banerjee S.P. and Mohan S.C. (1976).Some characteristics of termite soils in relation to their surroundings in New Forest Estate, Dehradun.Indian Forester, 502: 257-263.
Literature cited 2: Beudrot L., Du Y., Kassim A.R., Rejma nek M. and Harrison R.D. (2011).Do epigeal termite mounds increase the diversity of plant habitats in a tropical rain forest in peninsular Malaysia? Plos ONE, 6 (5): e19777. Bignell D.E. (2006).Termites as soil engineers and soil processors. In: Intestinal microorganisms of termites and other invertebrates. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.pp.183-220.

ID: 62200
Title: Records of Encyrtidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from Uttarakhand, India
Author: Rashmi Nautiyal and Sudhir Singh
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 120-127 (2017)
Subject: Taxonomic studies on oedipodinae (Orthoptera: Acridoidea: Acrididae) from North-Eastern states of India.
Keywords: Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Encyrtidae, Caenohomalopoda, Rhytidothorax, Doon Valley, Uttarakhand.
Abstract: Seventy-three species of Encyrtidae belonging to thirtyfive genera spread over twelve tribes (twenty-eight genera of ten tribes in Encyrtinae and seven genera of two tribes in Tetracneminae) were collected and identified from Doon Valley, Uttarakhand. Two species of genera Caenohomalooda and Rhytidothorax have been reported for the first time from India and fifty-five species have been recorded for the first time from the state.
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Literature cited 1: Hansen L.O. and Japoshvili, G. (2015).New records of Encyrtidae 9Hymenoptera, halcidoidea) from Norway V. Norwegian Journal of Entomology, 62: 104-109. Hayat M. (2006).Indian Encyrtidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea).Viii+496pp M.Hayat, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, India.
Literature cited 2: Kazmi S.I.and Girish Kumar P. (2014).A checklist of Encyrtidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from Dehradun, Uttarakhand (India).PROMMALIA, II: 63-91. Noyes J.S. (2004).Encyrtidae of Costa Rica (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea), 2. Metaphycus and related genera, parasitoids of scale insects (Coccoidea) and whiteflies (Aleyrodidae).Memoirs of the American Entomological Institute, 73: 459 pp.

ID: 62199
Title: Taxonomic studies on oedipodinae (Orthoptera: Acridoidea: Acrididae) from North-Eastern states of India.
Author: Mohd.Imran Khan, Hira Naz, Shahnila Usmani and Mohd.Kamil Usmani
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 106-119 (2017)
Subject: Taxonomic studies on oedipodinae (Orthoptera: Acridoidea: Acrididae) from North-Eastern states of India.
Keywords: Acrididae ,Oedipodinae, Key, North-East, India
Abstract: A survey of North Eastern states of India was conducted, twelve species belonging to eight genera of subfamily Oedipodinae were identified. In addition to conventional morphological characters, the detailed structure of male and female genitalia were also studied. All the species were illustrated and a key to the known genera of subfamily Oedipodinae from India is also given. Distribution and morphometrical data is also provided.
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Literature cited 1: Bei-Bienko G.Ya and Mishchenko L.L. (1951).Locusts and grasshoppers of the USSR and adjacent countries.Akad.Nauk SSSR, Moscow, Part I, no.38: xxi+400 pp; PartII, no.40: xxi +291 pp. Comstock, J.H. (1954).An introduction to Entomology, revised ed.Ithaca, N.Y. 1064 pp.
Literature cited 2: Dirsh V.M. (1956).The phallic complex in Acridoidea (Orthoptera) in relation to taxonomy.Trans.R.Ent.Soc.Lnd, 108:223-356. Dirsh V.M. (1961).A preliminary revision of the families and subfamilies of Acridoidea (Orthopera, Insecta).Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology, 10 (9): 351-419.

ID: 62198
Title: Genetic Divergence and association analysis in Pongamia pinnata (L) Pirre
Author: R.S. Beniwal, Sandeep Kumar, R.Chauhan and Sushil Kumari
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 101-105 (2017)
Subject: Genetic Divergence and association analysis in Pongamia pinnata (L) Pirre
Keywords: Seed sources, Variability, D2 analysis, Correlation coefficients.
Abstract: Germplasm of Pongamia pinnata (L) Pierre was collected from different geographical regions of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Morphological data on pods and seeds were taken to assess the genetic divergence through D2 analysis. Cluster means indicated that cluster IV was best for pod length, pod breadth, seed oil content; cluster III for pod thickness, pod weight, seed length, seed breadth, seed weight, while cluster VI was best for seed thickness. Based on mean performance, genetic divergence and clustering pattern, hybridization involving parents from cluster III, IV, and VI may result in a wide spectrum of variability in subsequent populations so as to select seed sources with greater seed size and seed weight with maximum oil content. Correlation analysis showed that pod length had a highly significant positive correlation with all the morphological parameters of pod-seed and seed oil content, while 100-pod and seed weight showed a positive and significant correlation with seed oil content.
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ID: 62197
Title: Structural characteristics and zonation pattern of Mangroves from a Ramsar site, on the south west coast of India.
Author: S.Sreelekhshmi, Rani Varghese, Philomina Joseph, C.M.Preethy and S.Bijoy Nandan
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2017
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 143 (2) 96-100 (2017)
Subject: Structural characteristics and zonation pattern of Mangroves from a Ramsar site, on the south west coast of India.
Keywords: Ashtamudi, Kayamkulam, Multivariate analysis, Tree density, Mangroves
Abstract: The present investigation on the zonation pattern and different tree structural variables of mangrove patches in the Ashtamudi and Kayamkulam wetland system on the south west coast of India revealed 15 species of mangroves represented by 11 genera and 8 families. Of which, Ceriops tagal and Avicennia alba, two rare species of Kerala, was found restricted to the study area. The average tree density varied between 19386 no.ha-1 to 29 no.ha-1.Using multivariate analysis based on species composition and tree density, the mangrove sites can be subdivided into five distinct groups that showed characteristic zonation pattern. Group 1, 2 and 3 comprised of the sites dominated with avicennia marina, Avicennia officinalis and Rhizophora mucronata. Group 4, represented by a single site, dominated by Excoecaria agallocha reflected conditions typical of landward locations, while the site which showed the presence of the once reportedly extinct mangrove species, Ceriops tagal comprised Group 5.Proximity to land or sea and freshwater input were found to be the governing factors of the observed zonation.
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