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ID: 62140
Title: Camera trap study on Melanistic Leopard population in Kali Tiger Reserve
Author: Srinivasulu And S.D.Kamat
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (10) 923-927 (2016)
Subject: Camera trap study on Melanistic Leopard population in Kali Tiger Reserve
Keywords: Camera trap survey, Protected areas, Melanistic leopards, Sightings, Encounters
Abstract: Animal monitoring is the key tool in the hands of park managers to effectively manage the forests and wildlife. Advances in the field of Wildlife science provide scope in this regard. Elusive Melanistic leopards or Black Panthers are more commonly found in the Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve (Now renamed as Kali Tiger Reserve) as compared to other protected areas of Karnataka. Camera trap survey was conducted in the forest ranges of Kulgi, Phansoli, Gund, and Anshi during January to June 2015.OIn this study an effort has been made to estimate the percentage of melansistic individuals in total leopard population.94 pairs of Camera traps were placed covering 763 km2 area for 49 days in two blocks. Based on the image data the percentage of Melanistic animals in total leopard population has been derived.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Karanth K.U. and Nichols J.D. (2002).Monitoring Tigers and Their Prey, Bangalore: Centre for Wildlife Studies. Karnataka Forest Department (2014).Tiger Conservation Plan, Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve. Karnataka Forest Department, Karnataka, India
Literature cited 2: National Tiger Conservation Authority (2012).Protocols for the establishment of a National Repository of Camera Trap Photographs of Tigers., Government of India, New Delhi, India.

ID: 62139
Title: Population dynamics of major insect pests on Ailanthus excels Roxb and their management in arid and semi-arid areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Author: Meeta Sharma, Noopur Sharma, K.K.Srivastava and Ashok Parmar
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 900-912 (2016)
Subject: Population dynamics of major insect pests on Ailanthus excelsa Roxb
Keywords: Multipurpose trees, Ailanthus excels, Insects pests, Control measures
Abstract: In the past few years, problems of land degradation unavailability of intensive agricultural system to farmers have encouraged them to grow more multipurpose trees species such as Ailanthus excelsa. It is an important agro-forestry tree species. The demand for Ailanthus excelsa has increased for its valuable use as fodder, firewood, medicine, timber, toy making, packing and plywood, matchstick industries etc. It can be easily grown in adverse conditions of desert regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat being a salt tolerant species. An extensive survey was made in Tonk area of Rajasthan and Mehsana of Gujarat. It was found that A. excelsa is affected by a number of insect pests infesting the whole lot of plantation and farmlands. A total of thirty-one species of insect and non-insect pests have been recorded to cause minor to severe levels of damage to the root, shoot, bark, leaf, seed, flower and fruits of A.excelsa plantations. Therefore, the present study aims at measuring the damage intensity caused by major pests and thereby finding control measures to bring their populations to non-destructive minimal levels.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Bhasin G.D. and Roonwal M.L. (1954).A list of insect pests of forest plants in India and the adjacent countries (arranged alphabetically according to plant genera and species for the use of Forest officers).Part II. List of insect pests of Plant Genera (A).Indian Forest Bulletin. (New Ser.), 17 (1): 42-43. Cantisano A. (2000).Aphid outbreaks: Why they happen and what to do about them. Growing for Market: 6-8.
Literature cited 2: Chatterjee P.N., Singh P. and Misra R.M. (1969).Studies on the ecology life history and parasite complex of Ailanthus defoliator Eligma narcissus Cramer (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) together with morphology of adult an immature stages. Indian Forester, 95 (8): 541-550. Indiati S.W. (2014).The use of sugar apple and neem extract to control leaf eating pest on soybean. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 2 (2): 208-214.

ID: 62138
Title: Seed germination behaviour in Garcinia Imberti Bourd
Author: C.Anil Kumar, T.M.Prajith, P.S.Jothish, C.R.Chitra and Asharf
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 896-899 (2016)
Subject: Seed germination behaviour in Garcinia Imberti Bourd
Keywords: Dormancy, Garcinia imberti, Germination
Abstract: Garcinia imberti is an endemic tree of the southern Western Ghats endangered due to dwindling population and restricted distribution. At natural conditions, seeds poorly germinate and are also prone to high rate of predation. This study was carried out to investigate germination responses of both immature and mature Garcinia imberti seeds and their parts. Seeds were cut in to different parts with proximal section (PS), distal section (DS), proximal end chipped off (PEC), proximal and distal ends chipped off (PDEC) before being experimented with decoated seeds (DS) against raw seeds as control (C).The results showed significant increase of germination percentage in both immature and mature decoated seeds. Data on germination speed, seed vigour index and seedling length also favoured seed decoating treatment. The present study provided cues on seed coat imposed dormancy and survivability of sliced seeds.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Abdul-Baki A.A. and Anderson J.D. (1973).Vigour determination in soybean by multiple criteria. Crop Science, 10: 31-34. Anegbeh P.O., Iruka C. and Nikirika C. (2006).Enhancing germination of bitter cola (Garcinia kola) Heckel: prospects for agroforestry farmers in the Niger Delta.Scientia Africana, 5 (1): 1118-1931.
Literature cited 2: Ahmedullah M. and Nayar M.P. and Krishnan P.N. (2002).Dormancy mechanism and effects of treatments on the germination of Garcinia gummigutta (Clusiaceae) seeds.J.Tropical Forest Science, 14 (3): 322-328. Asomaning J.M., Olympio N.S. and Sacande S. (2011).Desiccation sensitivity and germination of recalcitrant Garcinia kola Heckel seeds. Research J. Seed science, 4 (1): 15-27.

ID: 62137
Title: Mineral composition of fruits of seabuckthorn (Hippophae L) growing in Lahaul valley of Himachal Pradesh
Author: Virendra Singh and K.B.Sharma
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 891-895 (2016)
Subject: Mineral composition of fruits of seabuckthorn (Hippophae L) growing in Lahaul valley of Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Mineral composition, Seabuckthorn fruit pulp, Lahaul valley, Himachal Pradesh.
Abstract: Mineral composition (Zn, Cu, Fe, Ca, Mg, Na and K) of seabuckthorn fruit pulp and seed components were studied in 8 populations of seabuckthorn (H.rhamnoides ssp.turkestanica and H.salicifolia) growing in Lahaul valley (2600-3200 m asl) a dry temperate Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh. In fruit pulp of H.rhamnoids, Zn varied from 8.7 to 12.5 ppm; Cu, 3.1-4.7 ppm; Fe, 427-800 ppm; Ca, 2310-3375 ppm; Mg, 500-585 ppm; Na, 55-137 ppm and K, 8575-10025 ppm and in seed, Zn varied from 20.7 to 27.8 ppm; Cu, 4.1-8.4 ppm; Fe, 18.1-74.7 ppm; Ca, 480-1380 ppm; Mg, 1080-1725 ppm; Na, 60-133 ppm and K, 6225-9350 ppm. The values of Zn, Cu, and Mg were higher in the seeds as compared to pulp; where as other minerals (Fe, Ca and K) were higher in pulp, with the exception of Na, which was almost similar in both parts. The values for H.salicifolia were in general in the range of H.rhamnoides populations.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Eliseev I.P. (1977).Content of trace elements in seeds of Hippophae rhamnoides. Tr. Sor-s-kh-in-ta, 105: 23-25. Glazunova E.M., Gachechiladze N.D., Mukhtarova E.S., Guryanov A.F.,Pachajanov D.N. and Vainberg V.I. (1989).Microelements of Seabuckthorn.In: Proceedings of International Symposium on Seabuckthorn, Xian, China, p.128.
Literature cited 2: JADA (1990).Journal American Dietic Association July.96p. Kallio H., Baoru Y., Tahvonen R. and Hakala M. (1999).Composition of seabuckthorn berries of various origins. In: Proceedings of International Workshop on seabuckthorn, (IWS 99), p.13-19, China.

ID: 62136
Title: Termite resistance of Pinus radiata D. Don wood after unified thermal and neem seed oil treatment.
Author: Yasir Ullah Bhoru and Sadhna Tripathi
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 882-890 (2016)
Subject: Termite resistance of Pinus radiata D. Don wood after unified thermal and neem seed oil treatment.
Keywords: Pinus radiata, Thermal treatment, Termite resistance, Neem seed oil, Linseed oil, Unifed thermal and Neem seed oil treatment.
Abstract: The present study was conduct to investigate the influence of unified thermal and neem seed oil treatment on the termite resistance of Pinus radiata D.Don wood. For this purpose, wood was heated at different temperature i.e. 180, 200 an 220?C for periods of 30, 60 and 90 min in an inert atmosphere and then submerged in neem seed oil (diluted to 25 % with linseed oil) for 24 h. Thermal treatment at similar temperatures an time duration, Dip treatment in 25 % neem seed oil and 100 % linseed oil were also performed on wood to find out the role played by each component. Results revealed that untreated Pinus radiata wood is susceptible to termite and very heavy attack in ground contact was observed. Thermal treatment alone had not efficiently protected wood against termite. Neem seed oil increased resistance of wood against termite attack and only slight to moderate attack of termite was recorded in treated wood. Unified thermal and neem seed oil treatment was found effective in controlling termite attack. It was further observed linseed oil was not efficacious of reducing termite attack on wood.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: AS5604 (2003).Australian Standard: Timber-natural durability ratings. (Standards Australia: Sydney). Bekhta P. and Niemz P. (2003).Effect of high temperature on the change in color, dimensional stability and mechanical properties of spruce wood.Holzforschung, 57: 539-546.
Literature cited 2: Boonstra M.J.,Rijsdijk J.F., Sander C., Kegel E., Tjeerdsma B.F., Militz H., Van Acker J. and Stevens M. (2006a).Microstructural and physical aspects of heat-treated wood. Part 1. Softwoods.Maderas.Ciencia y technologia, 8: 193-208. Bootle R.K. (2005).Wood in Australia: Types, properties and uses. The McGraw Hill Companies.

ID: 62135
Title: Genome size estimation using flow cytometry in Elettaria cardamomum maton
Author: N.Anjali, F.Nadiya, S.Shefeek and K.K.Sabu
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 878-881 (2016)
Subject: Genome size estimation using flow cytometry in Elettaria cardamomum maton
Keywords: 2C nuclear DNA; Cardamom; Elettaria cardamomum; Flow cytometry; Genome size.
Abstract: The relative 2C genome size and total number of base pairs of small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) was determined using flow cytometer. Seven accessions of cardamom were included in the present study. Zea mays.L.CE-777 (2C=5.43 pg) was found to be the most suitable reference standard. Samples for analysis were prepared following the two step procedure described by Otto and involving propidium iodide staining. The fluorescence intensity of 5000 particles was recorded. The mean amount of 2C nuclear DNA of the cardamom sample was calculated as 2.84 pg. Conversion between DNA content and genome size (1 pg DNA=980 Mbp) indicate that the diploid genome size of cardamom is 2783 Mbp. This is the first report of DNA content and genome size in cardamom. Low variation in genome size has been observed for various germplasm accessions including wild, released varieties and landraces.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Ashitha J.P., Anija T.A., Anjali N. and Sabu K.K. (2013).Genetic diversity among cardamom germplasm accessions assessed by SSR and ISSR analysis. Proceedings of the 25th Kerala Science Congress held at Technopark at Thiruvananthapuram during 2th January to 1st February 2013, pp. 263-265 (03-27). Bennett M.D. and Leitch J. (2005).Plant genome size research-a field in focus.Annals of Botany, 95: 1-6.
Literature cited 2: Bures P., Tichy L., Wang Y. and Bartos J. (2003). Occurrence of Polypodium xmantoniae and new localities for P.interjectum in the Czech Republic confirmed using flow cytometry.Preslia, Praha., 75: 293-310. Dolezel J. and BartosJ. (2005).Plant DNA Flow Cytometry and Estimation of Nuclear Genome Size.Annals of Botany, 95: 99-110.

ID: 62134
Title: Air-layering through Sphagnum moss in Elaeocarpus angustofolius blume (Rudraksha)
Author: Praveen Kumar Verma, Niren Das, Vishvajit Kumar, Pawan K.Kaushik and Alok Yadav
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 875-877 (2016)
Subject: Air-layering through Sphagnum moss in Elaeocarpus angustofolius blume (Rudraksha)
Keywords: Macro-propagation, Air-layering, Elaeocarpus angustifolius, Sphagnum
Abstract: The present paper-deals with an easy air-layering method using two species of Sphagnum (S.papillosum and S.khasianum) as a substrate media in commercially important Elaeocarpus angustifolius Blume. This substrate medium is easy to apply, time saving with minimal involvement of tools and further labour input, it also surpass many problems faced by other means of propagation.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Australian Biological Resources Study (2013).Species Bank Elaeocarpus angustifolius (Family Elaeocarpaceae) http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/species-sbank-treatment, assessed on15.06.2013. Bhuyan P., Khan M.L. and Tripathi R.S. (2002).Regeneration status and population structure of Rudraksh (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) in relation to cultural disturbances in tropical wet evergreen forest of Arunachal Pradesh. Current Science, 83: 1391-1394.
Literature cited 2: Cox. R.L and Westing A.H. (1963).The effect of peat-moss extracts on seed germination.Proc.Indiana Acad.Sci., 73: 113-115. Irwin S.J., Narasimhan D. and Suresh V.M. (2013).Ecology, distribution and population status of Elaeocarpus venustus Bedd. (Oxalidales: Elaeocarpaceae), a threatened tree species from Agasthiyamalai Biosphere Reserve, Southern Western Ghats ,India.J.Threatened Taxa, 5 (9): 4378-4384.

ID: 62133
Title: In vitro sterilization protocol for micropropagation of Chimonobambusa jaunsarensis (Gamble) Bahadur and Naithani-A rare and endangered Hill bamboo.
Author: M.Maqbool Rather, Ajay Thakur, Monika Panwar and S.K.Sharma
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 871-874 (2016)
Subject: In vitro sterilization protocol for micropropagation of Chimonobambusa jaunsarensis
Keywords: Sterilant, Contamination, Surface sterilization and explants
Abstract: For obtaining contamination free cultures, the most important step is sterilization of explants. In the present study, the sterilization procedure was standardized for Chimonobambusa jaunsarensis syn. Arundinaria jaunsarensis. Comparison was done between three important sterilants, HgCl2 (0.05 %, 0.1 % and 0.15 % w/v) for 5, 10 and 15 minutes; NaOCL (5%, 10 % and 15 % v/v) for 5, 10 and 15 minutes and H2O2 (5 %, 10 % and 15% v/v) for 5, 10 and15 minutes, supplemented with few drops of Tween 20 per 100 ml. Sterilized explants were inoculated on MS medium supplemented with 1 mg/ 1 BAP to evaluate the response of different sterilants. The present study has been done to standardize the sterilization method for explants of Chimonobambusa jaunsarensis for in-vitro propagation intended for its propagation using different types of sterilizing agents by varying their concentration and duration of exposure. Result showed that amongst the three sterilants i.e. Mercuric chloride (HgCl2).Sodium hypochlorite (NaOcl) and Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) HgCl2 was found better for controlling the infection with maximum number of healthy cultures.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Agnihotri R.K., Jhanvi M. and Nandi S.K. (2009).Improved in vitro shoot Multiplication and rooting of Dendrocalamus hamiltonii Nees et Arn.Ex Munro: production of genetically uniforms plants and field evalution.Acta physiol.Plant, 31: 961-967. Bahadur K.N.and Naithani H.B. (1976).On a rare Himalayan Bamboo.Indian j.Forestry, 1 (1): 39-43.
Literature cited 2: Bisht P., Pant M. and Kant A. (2010).In vitro propagation of Gigantochloa atrovioolaceae Widjaja through nodal explants.J.American Science, 6 (10):1019-1025. Chawla H.S. (2003).Plant Biotechnology: Laboratory manual for plant biotechnology.Oxford&IBH Publishing Co.Pvt.Ltd.New Delhi.

ID: 62132
Title: Ecosan (Ecological Sanitation) based Agroforestry for Boosting Rural livelihoods.
Author: S.M.S.Quli, M.A. Islam and P.K.Singh
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 862-870 (2016)
Subject: Ecosan (Ecological Sanitation) based Agroforestry for Boosting Rural livelihoods
Keywords: Livelihoods, ECOSAN, Agroforestry
Abstract: The earlier ' Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan ' (NBA) and the recent ' Clean India Mission ' , for promotion of safe sanitation has been the only driving force for this article, which pertains to synergistic union of ECOSAN (Ecological sanitation) with Agroforestry. Various constraints and limiting factors affecting rural livelihoods have been elaborated to highlight the important of this issue, which advocates for the use of recycled human excreta (urine and faeces) for optimizing the land resource use efficiency through Agroforestry. The benefits, relevance and intricacies of ECOSAN have been reproduced to sensitize the stakeholders for its adoption in Agroforestry systems. Suitable tree-crop combinations have been recommended for the different regions of India. The examples and database of enhancement of farm production through use of nutrient rich Human excreta, recycled by ECOSAN, as manure have been reproduced through comparative studies of human excreta vis-?-vis conventional fertilizers. This recommendation for innovative Agroforestry is expected to be an incredible cost-effective option to boost the rural livelihoods of India, which suffer a lot due to multidimensional setbacks. Keeping in view the taboos for use of human excreta, only three categories of Agroforestry Systems have been recommended under: Silvi-pastoral, Horti-pastoral and Silvi-horti-pastoral systems. It is expected that the proposed synergistic integration of Agroforestry with ACOSAN would revolutionize the rural livelihoods besides upholding the dignity of rural populations by ensuring a hygienic an ecofriendly sanitation system. The free inputs for Agroforestry would substantially boost rural economy as well by cutting down the expenses of fertilizers.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Anon (2001).Report of the task force on greening India for livelihood security and sustainable development, Planning Commission, Govt. of India, pp: 231. Anon (2006).Guidelines for the safe use of wastewater, excreta and greywater, Vol-4, Excreta and gray water use in agriculture, WHO, pp: 182.
Literature cited 2: Anon (2009). UNICEF/WHO, ?Diarrhoea: Why children are still dying and what can be done, ?ed: World Health Organization-Official Website., 2009. Anon (2011).Water Aid in Nepal: Technical handbook-construction of ecological sanitation latrine, pp: 60, Available at-www.nepal.waterraid.org.

ID: 62131
Title: Effect of Fruit Maturation on Germination and Vigour of Bakul (Mimusops Elengi Linn) seeds.
Author: Nawa Bahar
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 858-861 (2016)
Subject: Variation in Seed and Seedling traits of Pongamia pinnata
Keywords: Mimusops elengi, Bakul, Spotaceae, Fruit maturation, Seedling vigour
Abstract: Mimusops elengi is an evergreen tree species belonging to family Sapotaceae with several uses as source of oil, fodder, fuel wood, timber and medicine. It is locally known as Bakul. Seeds were collected from the green, green yellow and yellow fruit to assess the best maturation period. All the characters such as germination per cent (72.65%), mean germination time (17.40), germination value (9.00) germination energy (4.23), root length (5.28 cm), shoot length (3.75 cm) and seedling vigour index (656.03) were found more in seed obtained, from yellow fruit as compare to green and yellow green.
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. Burkill H.M. (2000).The useful plants of west tropical Africa, 2nd edition, volume 5, families s-z, Addenda, Royal Botanic Garden ,Kew, Richmond, United Kingdom
Literature cited 2: Dent T.V. (1948).Seed storage with particular reference to the storage of seed of Indian Forest Plants.Indian For.Rec 7 (1), New Series, Silviculture, Manager of Publications, Delhi. Djavanshir K. and Pourbeik H. (1976).Germination value-a new formula.Silvae Genetica, 25: 79-83.

ID: 62130
Title: Variation in Seed and Seedling traits of Pongamia pinnata
Author: Garima Gupta, A.K.Handa, Ajit and Deepak Maurya
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 852-857 (2016)
Subject: Variation in Seed and Seedling traits of Pongamia pinnata
Keywords: Germination value, Germination, Growth, Pongamia pinnata and Provenances
Abstract: An experiment was conducted at National Research Center For Agroforestry, Jhansi (situated between 24?11 to 26? 27`N latitude an 78?17` to 81?34`E longitudes, at an elevation of 300 amsl), to study the effect of seed source of Pongamia pinnata, on germination and seedling growth, which can be used in genetic improvement programme. The ten sources/provences were selected from Uttar Pradesh (Jhansi, Babina, Matateela, Faizabad), West Bengal (Kalyani, Jhargram, Haldia), Haryana (Hisar), Karnataka (Dharwar) and Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad).The seeds from these sources were obtained either through survey or through coordinating centres of All India Coordinated Research Project on Agroforestry (AICRP on AF).Comparison of morphological characters among different seed sources revealed, that the seed source of Jhargram exhibited its superiority in seed and pod size. Seed length was found maximum in the seed collected from Kalyani. The germination and related parameters indicate that the provenance of Kalyani gave the significantly higher value for germination percentage, germination value and Germination energy index. The seedling growth parameters indicated that the provenance of Dharwar exhibited maximum growth and biomass of Pongamia pinnata in comparison to other provenance/sources. Overall results exhibited that the seeds collected from West Bengal (Kalyani and Jhargram) performed constantly in term of germination, growth and biomass at nursery stage.
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Literature cited 1: Arjuna M.C., Antony K.A. and Ponnammal N.R. (1994).Effect of seed size on germination viability and seedling biomass in Pongamia pinnata.Van Vigyan, 32 (1): 23-28. Bhat G.S. and Chauhan P.S. (2002).Provenance variation in seed and seedling traits of Albizzia lebbek Benth.Journal of Tree Scientists, 21: 52-57.
Literature cited 2: Chopra D. and Hooda M.S. (2001).Variation in seed and seedling parameters of Prosopis juflflora seed sources. Rang Management and Agroforestry, 22 (2): 241-244. Czabtor F.T. (1962).Germination value: an index combining speed and completeness of pine seeds germination.Forests Science, 8:386-396.

ID: 62129
Title: Two new plant records to southern India
Author: N. Blachandran, K. Ravikumar and N. Dhatchanamoorthy
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 849-851 (2016)
Subject: Two new plant records to southern India
Keywords: Gouania, Psychotria, KMTR, Western Ghats, New record, Southern India
Abstract: During the medicinal plant survey tour to Kalakkadu-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu two species viz. Gouania napalensis Wall. Of Rhamnaceae and Psychotria symplocifolia Kurz of Rubiaceae are collected which forms new report to southern India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Gamble J.S. (1916-1924).Flora of the presidency of Madras. Parts 1-7.Adlard & Son Ltd, London. Nair N.C. and A.N.Henry. (1983).Flora of Tamil Nadu, India Vol 1, Botanical Survey of India, Coimbatore.
Literature cited 2: Henry A.N., Kumari G.R. and Chitra V. (1987).Flora of Tamil Nadu, India, Vol2Botanical Survey of India, Coimbatore. Nayar T.S., Rasiya Beegam A. Mohanan N. and Rajkumar G. (2006).Flowering plants of Kerala, Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Kerala.

ID: 62128
Title: First Report of Root Disease of Cinnamomum Camphora in Assam
Author: Reeta Choudhury, Alka Bhargava and D.Zaman
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 846-848 (2016)
Subject: First Report of Root Disease of Cinnamomum Camphora in Assam
Keywords: Cinnamomum camphora, Ganoderma applanatum, Potato Dextrose Agar, Root disease, Assam.
Abstract: Cinnamomum camphora is an evergreen tree and a member of family Lauraceae. The resin or gum of Karpur deposited in the oil cells has medicinal properties, useful both internally as well as externally. Karpur (camphor) is not only related to Indian medicine, but is a part of traditional, cultural and religious fabric of Indian life. The present study was undertaken with the objective to find out the pathogen causing the root and mortality in C. camphora trees at Basistha, Guwahati, Assam. The fungus has been isolated on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) medium from affected root samples collected from dead trees, the fungus has been identified as Ganoderma applanatum. This disease to be the first report of G. applanatum root rot in Cinnamomum camphora.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: Directorate of Forest (Research Wing) (2005).Medicinal plant Resources of south West Bengal. Government of Forest, West Bengal. Directorate of Forests, Government of West Bengal, in collaboration with Department of Environment, Government of West Bengal, 2005-Medicianl plants-198 pages. Edward F., Gilman and Dennis G. Watson (1993).Cinnamomum camphora: Camphor Tree. Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Science, University of Florida.
Literature cited 2: Gilbertson R.L.Ryvarden L. (1986).North American Polypores.Fungiflora, 1: 291. Hodges (2011).Introduction to Brown Root Rot Disease.J.Forest Pathology, 26:69-80.

ID: 62127
Title: Performance of Napier and Guinea Grasses under Rain-fed conditions in Foot hills of Doon Valley.
Author: Charan Singh, Rambir Singh and Ajay Gulati
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 843-845 (2016)
Subject: Performance of Napier and Guinea Grasses under Rain-fed conditions in Foot hills
Keywords: Slip, Napier grass, Guinea grass, Silvipastoral
Abstract: Napier (Pennisetum perpureum Scumach) and Guinea (Panicum maximum Jacq). Grasses are considered as good palatable fooder for cattle. These grasses are grown under silvi-pastoral systems in our country. In state of Uttarakhand, farmers have a lot of rain-fed are that may be used for development of silvipastoral systems to meet demand and supply of green fodder. Keeping in view, an experiment was set up on degraded land at Kharakhet, a village tehsil Vikas Nagar and district Dehradun of Uttarakhand to find out the performance of hybrid Napier (CO-3) and Guinea grass. On observation, it was found that survival percentage and sprouting capacity on sandy loam and slightly acidic degraded land was better in the hybrid Napier grass with average survival percentage of 83?.80?6.30 and sprouting capacity 11.40?1.67 per slips. On the other hand, Guinea grass showed poor performance with 12.20?4.27% survival and sprouting capacity of 5.20?0.83 per slip.
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ID: 62126
Title: Growth and Biomass of three important energy plantation tree species in Jharkhand state of India.
Author: B.C.Oraon, M.S. Malik, Arvind Bijalwan and Manmohan J.R.Dobriyal
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2016
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 142 (9) 833-842 (2016)
Subject: Growth and Biomass of three important energy plantation tree species in Jharkhand
Keywords: Growth, Biomass, Fuelwood, Aboveground biomass, Belowground biomass, Energy plantation.
Abstract: Growth and Biomass of three important energy plantation tree species viz. Acacia auriculiformis, Cassia siamea and Eucalyptus hybrid was studied in three districts (Deoghar in subzone IV, Ranchi in sub zone V and East Singhbhum in sub zone VI) of agro climatic zone VII (Eastern plateau and hill region) of Jharkahand, India. The measurement was taken during 2011-12, when plantation reached at an age of four years. The comparison of growth performance in terms of survival percent, plant height, diameter and total biomass of tree were done. Among three species, Eucalyptus hybrid was better as compared to other two species in terms of survival, growth and biomass. Survival per cent of all three species were found more than75%.Growth performance (height an diameter) of Eucalyptus hybrid was found better as compared to other species. The tree height and diameter of Eucalyptus hybrid was recorded maximum11.42m and 9.14cm followed by Acacia auriculiformis (5.54m and 4.69 cm).and Casia siamea (5.03 m and 3.85 cm). The data for fresh biomass of different above ground parts (bole, branches, leaves and barks) and below ground parts (roots) were also collected. The result indicated that Eucalyptus hybrid (average 307.69 kg/tree) had maximum fresh biomass as compared to other two species, whereas below ground maximum fresh biomass obtained by Acacia auriculiformis (average 19.33 kg/tree) followed by Casia siamea (average 14.61 kg/tree) and the minimum fresh biomass of rot obtained by Euclyptus hybrid (13.45 kg/tree.).
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