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ID: 60960
Title: Willow Improvement in India with a Special Reference to Work Done at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni
Author: N.B. Singh, J.P. Sharma and Sanjeev Thakur.
Editor: Shailendra Kaushik, Y.P.Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Manisha Thapliyal, Santan Barthwal
Year: 2012
Publisher: ENVIS Centre on Forestry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: ENVIS Forestry Bulletin Vol. 12 (2) 43-55 (2012)
Subject: Forestry Bulletin
Keywords: Willow, Improvement, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University, Horticulture, Forestry, Nauni.
Abstract: Willow (Salix) being a multipurpose species across the globe is well recognized in short rotation forestry. In India, its importance is well noticed in sports industry, as household timber because of its myriad uses. Willow is the life line in Lahual Spiti dry temperate region of H.P.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Andleeb, L; Munshi, A.H. and Dar, A.R. 2011. Genetic diversity in Salix viminalis in the Kashmir Valley, India. American Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 (2): 178-184. Argus, G.W. 1974 .An experimental study of hybridization and pollination in Salix (willow). Canadian Journal of Botany, 52 (7): 1613-1619.
Literature cited 2: Argus, G.W. 1997 .Infrageneric classification of Salix (Salicaceae) in the new world .Systematic Botany Monographs, Vol. 52.American Society of Plant Taxonomists, USA. 121p. Argus, G.W. 1999. Classification of Salix in the new world. [Available at: www.ou.edu/cas/botany -micro/ben2227.html].

ID: 60959
Title: Potential of Agroforestry Systems for Sustainable Livelihood and Resources Utilization in India.
Author: Rambir Singh, Charan Singh and Jayshree Ardey.
Editor: Shailendra Kaushik, Y.P.Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Manisha Thapliyal, Santan Barthwal
Year: 2012
Publisher: ENVIS Centre on Forestry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: ENVIS Forestry Bulletin Vol. 12 (2) 37-42 (2012)
Subject: Forestry Bulletin
Keywords: Potential, Agroforestry, Systems, Sustainable, Livelihood, Resources, Utilization, India.
Abstract: Agroforestry systems provide food, fuel, fodder, manure, paper, pulp and packing materials for the rural people. The carbon sequestration potential for agroforestry practices is variable, depending on the choice of trees and associated crops and planting density and production objective of the system.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Dhyani, S.K; Kareemulla, K; Ajit and Handa, A.K. 2009. Agroforestry potential and scope for development across agroclimatic zones in India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 32 (20): 181-191. Dixon, R.K. 1995.Agroforestry systems: Sources or sinks of greenhouse gases? Agroforestry Systems, 31 (2): 99-116.
Literature cited 2: Dixon, R.K; Andrasko, K.J; Sussman, F.A; Lavinso, M.A; Trexler, M.C. and Vinson, T.S. 1993. Forest sector carbon offset programs: Near-term opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Water Air and Soil Pollution. IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute). 2006. IARI perspective plan: Vision 2025. New Delhi, IARI.

ID: 60958
Title: Seed Bank Dynamics in Forestry.
Author: Ombir Singh and Altaf Hussain Sofi
Editor: Shailendra Kaushik, Y.P.Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Manisha Thapliyal, Santan Barthwal
Year: 2012
Publisher: ENVIS Centre on Forestry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: ENVIS Forestry Bulletin Vol. 12 (2) 37-42 (2012)
Subject: Forestry Bulletin
Keywords: Seed Bank, Dynamics, Forestry.
Abstract: Seed banks are ecologically and evolutionarily important in the dynamics of plant populations. Acting as a reservoir of plant propagules, seed banks reduce the probability of population extinctions, buffer against local extinction of genotypes, facilitate the coexistence of competing species and are a major source for the recovery of plant communities after disturbances. Soil seed banks play an important role in the natural environment of many ecosystems. For example, the rapid re-vegetation of sites disturbed by wildfire, catastrophic weather, agricultural operations, and timber harvesting is largely due to soil seed bank.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Alvarez-Buylla, Elena R. and Martinez-Ramus, Miguel.1990.Seed bank versus seed rain in regeneration of a tropical pioneer tree. Ocologia, 84 (3): 314-325. Angevine, M.W. and Chabot, B.F. 1979. Seed germination syndromes in higher plants. In: Solbrig, O.T; Jain, S; Johnson, G.B. and Raven, P.H. Eds. Topics in plant population biology. New York, Columbia University Press.pp. 188-206.
Literature cited 2: Baskin, C.C. and Baskin, J.M. 1998 .Seeds: Ecology, biogeography and evolution of dormancy and germination. an-Diego, Academic Press. 666p. Baskin, C.C; Chesson, P.L. and Baskin, J.M. 1993. Annual seed dormancy cycles in two desert winter annuals. Journal of Ecology, 81: 551-556.

ID: 60957
Title: Establishment of Seed Production Systems for Non-Timber Forest Products- An Approach to Sustainable Utilisation.
Author: Rekha R. Warrier, R. Anandalakshmi and B. Gurudev Singh.
Editor: Shailendra Kaushik, Y.P.Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Manisha Thapliyal, Santan Barthwal
Year: 2012
Publisher: ENVIS Centre on Forestry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: ENVIS Forestry Bulletin Vol. 12 (2) 29-32 (2012)
Subject: Forestry Bulletin
Keywords: Establishment, Seed, Production, Non-Timber Forest, Sustainable Utilisation.
Abstract: Non-wood forest products (NTFPs) play an important role in the daily lives and well being of the tribal population. In particular, rural and poor people depend on NTFP as sources of food, fodder, medicines, gums, resins and construction material. In addition to local consumption, NTFPs are also important traded commodities on local, regional, national and international markets. Traded NTFPs contribute to the fulfillment of daily needs and provide employment as well as income. From the forests, non-wood forest products (NTFPs) are derived from over 3,000 species. The royalities realized through the sale of NTFPs exceeded Rs 1,000 million in 1985-86 and have gone up since. Internationally traded NTFPs, such as aromatic oils and medicinal plants, can achieve high prices in comparison with NTFPs traded on national markets and, thus contribute to the economic development of the respective country.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Kushalappa, C.G. 1996. Germplasm exploration for plants of horticulture and silvicultural importance from the forests in the Tumkur district, Karnataka.Ph.D.thesis.University of Agricultural Science, Bangalore. Peters, Chrles M.1994. Sustainable harvest of non-timber plant resources in tropical moist forest: An ecological primer. Washington, D.C., the Biodiversity Support Program-WWF.
Literature cited 2: Shiva, M.P.1995.Collection, utilization and marketing of medicinal plants from the forests in India. In: Durst, Patrick B. and Bishop, Ann.Eds. Beyond timber: Social, economic and cultural dimensions of non-wood forest products in Asia and the Pacific. Bangkok, FAO. Vantomme, Paul; Markkula, Annu and Leslie, Robin N. Eds.2002. Non-wood forest products in 15 countries of tropical Asia: An overview. Bankok, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.pp 65-80.

ID: 60956
Title: Bamboo Shoots-An Emerging New Age Health Food.
Author: Sowmya Chandramouli and S.Viswanath.
Editor: Shailendra Kaushik, Y.P.Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Manisha Thapliyal, Santan Barthwal
Year: 2012
Publisher: ENVIS Centre on Forestry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: ENVIS Forestry Bulletin Vol. 12 (2) 21-28 (2012)
Subject: Forestry Bulletin
Keywords: Bamboo Shoots, Emerging, New Age, Health Food.
Abstract: Bamboos are tall arborescent grasses belonging to the family Poaceae, popularly known for their wide range of industrial uses and has been associated with human civilization from time immemorial. Bamboo has been gaining increased global attention as an alternative horticulture/plantation crop with multiple uses and benefits, providing human beings with various resources. Bamboo is widely distributed, renewable resource, productive, versatile, low cost, easily accessed and environment-enhancing resource. In recent times, bamboo has gained increased attention due to its carbon sequestration potential. At the ecosystem level, the carbon stock of a mature bamboo forest is on par with most other natural forests and plantations. Bamboo is synonymous with tradition and culture of rural and tribal populations and is an integral part of their cultural and social ethos.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Akao, Y; Seki, N; Nakagawa, Y; Yi, H; Matusumoto, K; Ito, Y; Ito, K; Funaoka, M; Maruyama, W; Naoi, M. and Nozawa, Y. 2004. A highly bioactive lignophenol derivative from bamboo lignin exhibit a potent activity to suppress apoptosis induced by oxidative stress in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells. Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry, 12 (18): 4791-4801. Anderson, J. and Strong, M.F. 1983. The effect of fiber on nutrition of man. Indian Journal of Nutrition and Diabetics, 81: 279-285.
Literature cited 2: Bhatt, B.P; Singh, K. and Singh, A. 2005a. Nutritional values of some commercial edible bamboo species of the north eastern Himalayan region, India. Journal of Bamboo and Rattan, 4 (2): 111-124. Bhatt, B.P; Singha, L.B; Singh, K and Sachan, M.S.2003. Some commercial edible bamboo species of North East India: Production, indigenous uses, cost-benefit and management strategies. Bamboo Science and Culture, 17 (1): 4-20.

ID: 60955
Title: Carbon Sequestration: Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Pool in Agroforestry Land Use in Uttarakhand State.
Author: M.K.Gupta.
Editor: Shailendra Kaushik, Y.P.Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Manisha Thapliyal, Santan Barthwal
Year: 2012
Publisher: ENVIS Centre on Forestry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: ENVIS Forestry Bulletin Vol. 12 (2) 17-20 (2012)
Subject: Forestry Bulletin
Keywords: Carbon Sequestration, Estimation of Soil, Organic Carbon Pool, Agroforestry Land, Uttarakhand State.
Abstract: Most of the carbon enters the ecosystem via photosynthesis in the leaves. More than half of the assimilated carbon eventually transported to below ground via root growth, root exudates (of organic substances) and litter decomposition. Therefore, soil contains the major stock of C in the ecosystem.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Bene, J.C; Beall, H.W. and Cote, A.1977. Tree, food and people: Land management in the tropics. Ottawa, IDRC. Cairns, M.A. and Meganck, R.A. 1994. Carbon sequestration, biological diversity and sustainable development: Integrated forest management. Environmental Management, 18 (1) 13-22.
Literature cited 2: Dixon, B; Gockowski, J. and Bakala, J. 2001. Small holder cacao (Theobroma cacao Linn). cultivation in agroforestry system of west and central Africa: Challenges and opportunities. Agroforestry Systems, 51 (3): 177-188. Duguma, B; Gockowski, J. and Bakala, J. 2001. Small holder cacao (Theobroma cacao Linn) cultivation in agroforestry system of west and central Africa: Challenges and opportunities. Agroforestry Systems, 51 (3): 177-188.

ID: 60954
Title: Treatment of Effluent Discharged from Plywood Factory.
Author: S.K. Nath and Sujatha D.
Editor: Shailendra Kaushik, Y.P.Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Manisha Thapliyal, Santan Barthwal
Year: 2012
Publisher: ENVIS Centre on Forestry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: ENVIS Forestry Bulletin Vol. 12 (2) 8-14 (2012)
Subject: Forestry Bulletin
Keywords: Treatment, Effluent, Discharged, Plywood, Factory.
Abstract: Many naturally non-durable timbers are used for manufacture of panel products. Such timber and panel products are susceptible to wood destroying organism like fungus, borer and termite. To enhance service life of the timber as well as the panel products, these are treated with preservative chemicals. Most of the panel industries, throughout the world, use salts of copper, arsenic, chromium and boron for treatment of wood based panel products. When properly treated, these chemicals give adequate protection to wood and wood products. Wood based industry also uses various chemicals for making adhesive for bonding veneer to make plywood.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Environment (Protection) Rules. 1986. New Delhi, Government of India. Ministry of Environment and Forests. Gupta, D.C. and U.C. Tiwari.1985. Aluminium oxide as adsorbant for the removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous waste. Indian Journal of Environmental Health, 27: 205-215.
Literature cited 2: Huang, C.P. and Wu, M.H. 1975. Chromium removal by activated carbon. Journal of Water Pollution Control Federation, 47 (10): 24237-2446. IS 2753.1991. Methods for estimation of preservative in treated timber and in treating solution: Part 1. Determination of copper, arsenic, chromium, zinc, boron, creosote and fuel oil.

ID: 60953
Title: Phytoremediation for Environmental Clean Up.
Author: Rekha R. Warrier
Editor: Shailendra Kaushik, Y.P.Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Manisha Thapliyal, Santan Barthwal
Year: 2012
Publisher: ENVIS Centre on Forestry
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: ENVIS Forestry Bulletin Vol. 12 (2) 1-7 (2012)
Subject: Forestry Bulletin
Keywords: Phytoremediation, Environmental, Clean Up.
Abstract: Pollution is an undesirable change in the physical or biological characteristics of air, land and water that will waste or deteriorate our raw material resources. Modern technological innovations have increased pollution levels above the self cleaning capacities of the environment. In recent times, one of the major issues in the threat to human life from the progressive deterioration of the environment. The rapid growth of industrialization, urbanization, modern agricultural development and energy generation resulting into exploitation of natural resources for fulfilling human needs and desires have contributed much in distributing the ecological balance on which the quality of our environment depends (Anton and Mathe-Gaspar, 2005).
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Anton, A. Mathe-Gaspar, G. 2005. Factors affecting heavy metal uptake in plant selection for phytoremediation. Zeitschriftfur Naturforschung, 60 (3-4): 244-246. CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). 2001. Biological treatment of textile mill effluent-A case study. IMPACTS/5/2000-2001, Delhi, CPCB.
Literature cited 2: Dickinson, N.M; MacKay, J.M; Goodman, A. and Putwain, P. 2000. Planting trees on contaminated soils: Issues and guidelines. Land Contamination and Reclamation, 8 (2): 87-101. Glass, D.J. 1998.Phytoremediation applications. Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News, 15: 17.

ID: 60952
Title: FOLK MEDICINAL PLANTS FROM KINNAUR REGION OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA.
Author: MEENAKSHI BHARDWAJ, N.S. CHAUHAN AND ANJULA PANDEY.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 715-720 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Folk, Medicinal plant, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh.
Abstract: An ethnobotanical survey was carried out to collect information on the available genetic resource of medicinal plants of the Kinnaura schedule tribes of Himachal Pradesh, India. A total of 49 species belonging to 412 genera and 27 families were reported as being used locally for the treatment of human ailment. Out of these 25 species belong to different threat categories and have already entered the list of red data book. Kinnaura tribes have a strong faith on these traditional phytotherapies and the loss or endangered d status of these plants will affect the health care practices of these tribes to a great extent. Hence, there is an urgent need for sustainable harvest and conservation of these valuable resources. The conservation based on indigenous knowledge is recommended.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Ambasta, S.P., Ramachandaran, K., and Chand, R. (1986). The useful plants of India. Publication and Information Directorate, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, India. Arora, R.K., and Pandey, A. (1996). Wild Edible Plants of India: Diversity, Conservation and Use. National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, India.
Literature cited 2: Atkinson, E.T. (1882). The Himalayan Districts of Northern Provinces of India. Cosmo Publication, New Delhi, India. Badola, H.K., Pal Mohinder (2003). Threatened medicinal plants and their conservation in Himachal Himalayas. Indian Forester, 85 (3): 55-68.

ID: 60951
Title: AUTHENTICATION, MICROPROPAGATION AND CONSERVATION OF EMBELIA RIBES- A VULNERABLE MEDICINAL PLANT.
Author: ANIMESH SINHA, RAMESHWAR DAS, BIBHUTI DEKA, SYAM VISWANATH, B.S. CHANDRASHEKAR AND SANDEEP CHAKRABORTY.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 707-714 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Adulteration, Anthelmintic, Conservation, Embelin, In-vitro propagation.
Abstract: Embelia ribes Burm. f. is an important medicinal plant resource in Indian System of Medicine, Homeopathy and many other herbal products. It is mainly used as an anthelmintic, anti-diabetic, anti-fertilitic and antibacterial agent. Embelin is a characteristic chemical constituent of many species belong to the family Myrcinaceae. Among these species, seeds of Embellia ribes contain the highest content of embelin. Due to over exploitation of this species, the natural population is diminishing day by day and the adulteration has become a common feature. Hence, the problems in natural regeneration, adulteration, propagation and conservation efforts for this speies are critically reviewed in the paper. Market survey revealed that E. tsjeriam-cottam was commonly sold as E. ribes. Molecular markers are being used for identification of E. ribes and to distinguish it from common substitutes and adulterants. Its natural regeneration is poor and artificial regeneration is difficult. It is a dioecious species with low male female ratio and bears short-lived male flowers as compared to female flowers. This may be the reason for less production of fruits. The in vitro technique is a promising area of research in the propagation as well as ex situ conservation of threatened plants. Very few reports are available on micropropagation of E. ribes. Again some doubts over previous report have also been observed. Therefore, the development and refinement of protocols for large scale micropropagation and conservation of authenticated plants of the species are greatly felt.
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Literature cited 1: Annapurna, D. and Rathore, T.S. (2010 a) Micropropagation of Embelia ribes Burm f. through proliferation of adult plant axillary shoots. In Vitro Cell Dev. Biol. Plant, 46 (2): 180-191. Annapurna, D. and Rathore, T.S. (2010 b) Direct adventitious shoot induction and plant regeneration of Embelia ribes Burm f. Plant Cell Tiss.Org. Cult., 101: 269-277.
Literature cited 2: Anon. (1952). The wealth of India -Raw materials Vol-III, National Institute of Science Communication, CSIR, New Delhi, pp. 167-168. Anon. (2008). National Medicinal Plants Board. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Press releases, 27. (http://Pob.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=35664.

ID: 60950
Title: ROLE OF SACRED GROVES IN CONSERVATION OF ETHNO-MEDICINAL PLANTS IN DAPOLITEHSIL OF RATNAGIRI DISTRICT, MHARASHTRA (INDIA).
Author: R.L. GHALME AND S.S. DEOKULE
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 701-706 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Sacred groves, Threatened plants, Ethno-medicinal, Conservation.
Abstract: Forest pockets preserved on religious beliefs are playing vital role in conservation of different plant species. Sadavli, Kudavle, Pachavli, Bondivli and Burondi sacred groves of Dapoli tahsil are the best examples in having rare ethno-medicinal plants. These sacred groves cover an area of 58.40 ha. and consist 48 rare ethno-medicinal plants. Out of 48 species, 36 species from 34 genera belongs to 24 families of dicotyledons while 11 species from 8 genera belongs to 3 families of monocotyledons and 1 species belongs to gymnosperms. Eleven plant species are reported as threatened to Maharashtra and 12 species are endemic to Maharashtra. These rare ethno-medicinal plants are conserved due to religious beliefs and are not found generally in surrounding area.
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Literature cited 1: Cook, T. (1901-1908). The flora of the Presidency of Bombay. Vol. I-III (Reprint 1958), Botanical Survey of India, Hawarh. Godgil, M. and V. Vartak (1975). Sacred groves of India: A plea for continued conservation Bombay Nat. Hist.Soci., 72: 314-320.
Literature cited 2: Ghalme, R.L., Mokat, D.N. and Deokule, S.S. (2010). Un-noticed sacred groves of Dapoli Tahsil of Ratnagiri District (M.S). Ethnobotany, 22 (1&2): 67-72. Jain, A.K., Wagh, V.V. and Kadel, C. (2011). Conservation status of some miniature sacred groves in Jhabau district (MP). Ethnobotany, 23: 106-115.

ID: 60949
Title: ALLELOPATHIC RESPONSE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS OR GERMINATION AND GROWTH OF TRADITIONAL FIELD CROPS.
Author: TAHIR NAZIR, A.K. UNIYAL AND MUNEER AHMED.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 695-700 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: None
Abstract: Investigation was conducted to evaluate the effect of three medicinal plant species on germination and radical plumule growth of different test crops. All the test crops were found sensitive under leaf and root extracts of all three medicinal plant species except in Centella asiatica as it shows least/ no effect and can therefore, cultivated with agricultural crops. The preference order of medicinal plant species on the basis of laboratory tests is suggested as: Centella asiatica > Catharanthus roseus > Bryophyllum pinnatum and the order of field crops preference is: Vigna radiata > Zea mays > Cicer arietinum. Therefore, it is concluded that the results obtained within the scope of our study yielded sufficient preliminary evidence for considerable allelopathic effects from Bryophyllum pinnatum and Catharanthus roseus. Our data support allelopathy as a substantial factor in the competitive ability of the medicinal plant species and field crops. Further focus may on the study for population dynamical aspects to unravel the key traits underlying the establishment of sustained agiculture.
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Literature cited 1: Alternative Medicine Review (2007). ' Monograph on Centella asiatica ' . Thorne Research, Inc, 12 (1): 69-72. Anjum, A., Hussain, U., Yousuf, Z., Khan, F. and Umer, A. (2010). Evaluation of allelopathic action of some selected medicinal plant on lettuce seeds by using sandwich method. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, 4 (7): 536-541.
Literature cited 2: Chon, S.U., Coutts, J.H. and Nelson, C.J. (2000). Effect of light, growth media and seedling orientation on bioassayof alfaafa autotoxicity. Agronomy Journal, 92: 715-720. Devkota, A. and Jha, P.K. (2010). Seed Germination responses of the medicinal herb Centella asiatica. Brazilian Society of Plant Physiology, 22 (1): 143-150

ID: 60948
Title: PLANT DIVERSITY OF MURANG COMMUNITY AND THEIR BOTANICAL IDENTIFICATION OF BANDARBAN HILL DISTRICT, BANGLADESH.
Author: SYEDUL ALAM AND ASIM KUMAR PAUL.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 688-694 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: ' Murang ' , Plant diversity, Botanical names, Identification, Bandarban.
Abstract: This paper presents the Murang plant diversity and their botanical identification of Ampu para, Chimbuk para, Kapru para and Kurang para, Community reserve forest managed by the ' Murang ' Community of Bandarban. hill district, Bangladesh. ' Murang ' names of 178 botanical species have been recorded. The specimens were studied and determined by consulting local flora and by matching with the identified specimens available at DACB and BFRIH. One hundred and seventy eight plant species belonging to 130 genera under 60 families have been recorded. Habit diversity of this reserve shows that 105 are trees (59%), 31 shrubs (17%), 29 herbs (16%) and 13 species are climbers (8%). The most common species is kanak (Schima wallichii) with profuse regeneration potentially. A list of 178 ' Murang ' plants with their Bangla and botanical names with family is reported. The species are enumerated with ' Murang ' plants with their Bangla and botanical names with family is reported. The species are enumerated with ' Murang ' name (s), botanical names (s), Bangla name (s) and habitat diversity.
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Literature cited 1: ADB, (2001). Natural Resources and Forestry, In: Chittagong Hill Tracts Region Development Plan, Report No. 3 Rangamati: (Asian Development Bank) ADB, Bangladesh. Ahmed, Z.U., Begum, Z.N.T., Hassan, M.A. and Khondker, M. (2008). Encyclopedia of Flora Fauna of Bangladesh, 6-12, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka.
Literature cited 2: Anon. (1965). Government of East Pakistan, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chittagong Hill Tracts. Memo No. 2384 (40.dt. Rangamati, the 3rd August. BBS, (2001). Preliminary Report: Population Census 2001. Dhaka, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, Statistics Division, Ministry of Planning, Government of Bangladesh.

ID: 60947
Title: EVALUATION OF SAWDUST AND WOODCHIPS SUBSTRATES OF DIFFERENT TREE SPECIES ON SPOROPHORE PRODUCTION OF GANODERMA LUCIDUM.
Author: SANJEEV KUMAR ZUTSHI.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 685-687 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Ganoderma lucidum, Mangifera indica, Syzygium cumini, Dalbergia sissoo, Biological efficiency, Sporophytes.
Abstract: Production of Ganoderma lucidum using sawdust, woodchips and combinations of three tree species viz. shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), mango (Mangifera indica ) and jamun (Syzygium cumini) as substrates, with three stains namely g-1(OE-62), G-2 (OE-52) and G-3 (local isolate) was investigated in the laboratory of SKUAST-Jammu during 2009-2010. The results suggested that shisham tree (Dalbergia sissoo) sawdust or woodchips or their combination produced significantly higher biological efficiency over other two tree species, irrespective of the strains tested. The maximum biological efficiency (16.93 per cent) was obtained from the formulations constituting sawdust and woodchips of shisham in 1:1 ratio. Strain G-1 (OE-62) proved to best that gave maximum biological efficiency of 19 per cent on formulation of shisham sawdust and woodchips in 1:1 ratio.
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Literature cited 1: Bass, L. and Young, A. (1996). The dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. A Legislative History Analysis, Washington, D.C. Food and Drug Law Institute. Dadwal, V.S. and Jmaluddin (2004). Cultivation of Ganoderma lucidum. Indian Forestor, 130 (4): 435-440.
Literature cited 2: Fang, Q.H. and Zhong, J.J. (2002). Effect of initial pH on production of ganoderic acid and polysaccharide by submerged fermentation of Ganoderma lucidum. Process Biochemistry, 37 (7): 769-774. Ling Zhu, X., Chen, A.F. and Bibn Lin, Z. (2007). Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide enhance the function of immunological effector cells in immunosuppressed mice. J. Ethnopharmacol., 111: 219-226.

ID: 60946
Title: PEDOLOGY OF MIXED DECIDUOUS AND PLANTATION FORESTS IN TARAI AND BHAWAR OF KUMAUN HIMALAYA, UTTARAKHAND.
Author: BHASKER JOSHI AND S.C. PANT
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 679-684 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Submontane forest, Kumaun Himalaya, Physico-chemical analysis, Mixed deciduous forest, Plantation forest, Nutrients status.
Abstract: The Soil samples of two forest types i.e., mixed deciduous type and plantation type were analysed for their physical and chemical properties at Tarai and Bhawar regions of Tarai West Forest Division, Ramnagar, Uttarakhand. Soil colour varied from grayish brown to light brownish gray and soil texture varied from silty clay loam to sandy loam. The result of the present study shows that the higher per cent of water holding capacity, pH, organic carbon, organic matter, total nitrogen, available potassium and available phosphorus was higher in mixed deciduous type forest than in plantation type forest. The pH indicate that the soil of both forest types were acidic in nature.
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Literature cited 1: Allen, S.E. (1964). Chemical aspects of heather burning. Journal of Applied Ecology, 1: 347-67. Bhatnagar, H.P. (1965). Soils from different quality sal (S. robusta) forests of Uttar Pradesh. Tropical Ecology, 6: 56-62.
Literature cited 2: Binkley, D. and Vitousek, P.M. (1989). Soil nutrient availability In: Plant Physiological Ecology: Field methods and instrumentation (R.W. Pearey, J. Ehleringer, H.A. Mooney and P.W. Rundel, Eds) London: Chapman and Hall. Pp. 75-96. Champion, H.G. and Seth, S.K. (1968). Survey of the forest types of India. Gov. of India Press, New Delhi.