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ID: 60945
Title: CONTRIBUTION OF BAMBOOS IN LIVELIHOOD OF NORTH-EASTERN REGION OF INDIA.
Author: NAWA BAHAR.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 674-678 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Bamboos, Handicraft, Livelihood, Contribution.
Abstract: Bamboos are extremely useful plant species. It is considered as poor man ' s timber. It is the most suitable soil binder to prevent erosion in fragile ecosystem, canal banks and steep terrain. Bamboos are used extensively in constructions and handicrafts for making a wide array of articles of day to day use, in rural area for irrigation and fuel, as food (bamboo shoot), in industry (mainly for pulp). In rural area, homesteads may have a few clumps of one of the many species of bamboo for household use such as construction of home, shed and fences. One of the most important contributions of bamboo to modern-day man is in the production of paper. It is considered as cash crop having low gestation period, fast growth, diversified uses and easier marketability. Although, meagre attempts have been done to grow bamboo outside the forest, however, concerted efforts are still required to cover large area. This will go long way in providing necessary income to marginal farmer and to generate employment and reduce poverty in north-eastern region.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Bhatt, B.P. and Bujarbaruah, K.M. (2004). Potential Edible Bamboo Species of N.E.H. Region: Production Potential, Cost-benefit, Nutritional Security and Management Strategies, ICAR Research Complex for N.E.H. Region, Umroi, Meghalaya. Bhatt, B.P., Singh, R., MISRTA, L.K., Tomar, J.M.S., Singh., M., Chauhan, D.S., Dhyani, S.K., Singh, K.A., Dhiman, K.R. and Data, M. (2001). Agroforestry research and practice: An overview. In: Steps towards Modernization of Agriculture in NEH Region (N.D. Verma and B.P. Bhatt Eds.), pp. 365-392. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, India.
Literature cited 2: Bhatt, B.P., Singha, L.B., Singh, K. and Sachan, M.S. (2003a). Commercial edible bamboo species and their potentiality in three tribal states of North Eastern Himalayan Region. J. Bamboo and Rattan, 2 (1): 57-63. Bhuyan, T.C. (2009). Bamboo cultivation: An opportunity for livelihood needs: Bamboo in North-East India, A management guide Vol. II, (Edited by Bora et al.,) Rain forest Research Institute, Jorhat, Assam.

ID: 60944
Title: DISTRIBUTION AND POPULATION STATUS OF EMBELIA RIBES BURM. F., A RED LISTED MEDICINAL PLANT IN INDIA, AND ITS RELEVANCE IN CONSERVATION.
Author: S. GEETHA, K. HARIDASAN, K.V. KRISHNAMURTHY AND C.A MUJEEB.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 667-673 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Embelia ribes, Distribution, Conservation, Viable population.
Abstract: Field surveys were undertaken to various parts of India to study distribution and population status of Embelia ribes, a red listed medicinal plant of India, used in many Ayurveda preparations, which also forms an important NTFP. Although this species has been reported across the country, it was never seen in great abundance during the present study and was often restricted to clearings and forest paths in the evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. Variation in leaf size and shape as well as fruit size were also observed in E.ribes collected from different locations. There are differences in fruiting and non-fruiting plants with respect to floral structure.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Anon. (2013) http:// www.iucnredlist.org The IUCN website for threatened plants. Anon. (2013). Vidanga- a journey of rediscovery (unpublished report). Foundation for Revitalisation of Local Health Traditions, Bangalore. pp. 103-114.
Literature cited 2: Brandis, D. (1906). Indian Trees. Archibald Constable & Co.Ltd London, pp. 416-417. Chauhan, A.S., Singh, K.P. and Singh, D.K. (Eds) (1996). A contribution to the flora of Namdapha, Arunachal Pradesh. Botanical survey of India, Calcutta, pp. 210-211.

ID: 60943
Title: EVALUATING FOREST INFLUENCE ON RAINFALL-RUNOFF RELATIONSHIP FROM PAIRED MICRO-WATERSHED OF LESSER HIMALAYAS, INDIA
Author: M.P. SINGH, S.P.S. RAWAT, R.K. TIWARI, N.Q. QAZI, S.P. RAI AND J.V. TYAGI.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 661-666 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Rainfall-runoff relationship; Oak forest; Degraded forest; Hydrological processes; Micro-watershed.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish rainfall-runoff relationship amongst the hydro-meteorolological and vegetation characteristics and other site parameters at micro-watershed level. It brings out the assessment impact of forest on hydrological behavior. Efforts were made through present study, in which two micro-watersheds namely Arnigad (Dense Oak Forest) and Bansigad (Degraded Oak Forest) near Mussoorie, India were monitored continuously for the period of three years. The present study indicated that a dense forest cover regulates strem flow and controls the high peak flows, resulting in delayed discharge peaks which makes stream perennial and sustainable.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Anderson, A., Pyatt, D. and Stannard, J (1990). The effects of clear felling a Sitka spruce stand on the water balance of a peaty grey soil at Kershope Forest. Cumbria Forestry, 63: 51-71. Bosch, J.M. and Hewlett, J.D. (1982). A review of catchment experiments to determine the effect of vegetation changes on water yield and evapo-transpiration.J. Hydrology, 55 (1-4) : 3-23.
Literature cited 2: Bruijnzeel, L.A. (2004). Hydrological functions of tropical forests: not seeing the soil for the tree? Agriculture. Ecosystem and Environment, 104: 185-228. Bryan, R.B. and Campbell, I.A. (1986). Runoff and sediment discharge in a semi-arid drainage basin. Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie, 58: 121-143.

ID: 60942
Title: LESSER REPORTED MEDICINAL PLANTS OF ERSTWHILE DISTRICT KALAHANDI.
Author: B.K. PATNAIK AND S.P. RATH.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 654-660 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Kalahandi, Medicinal plant, Ethnic people, Vaidyas.
Abstract: Kalahandi district with rich biodiversity is inhabited by both aboriginal tribes and nontribal communities. Over 92 % of the populations living in the rural and hilly regions are deprived of the modern medical facilities as a result of which they are subjected to using medicinal plants only for their health care, as advised by vaidyas and local practitioners. During above study 57 plant species including 11 trees, 10 small trees or large shrubs, 10 shrubs, 3 under shrubs, 12 herbs, 7 climbers and 4 twinners were recorded which were used by local people for treating various ailments. Some lesser known medicinal plants, widely used by ethnic people of two localities of Kalahandi district have also been reported.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Aminuddin and Girach, R.D. (1993). Observation of Ethnobotany of the Bhunjia- A Tribe of Sunabera Plateau. Ethnobotany, 5: 83-86 Anonymous, India State of forest Report, Forest Survey of India, (MoEF, Govt. of India), Dehradun.
Literature cited 2: Das, S., S.K. Das and S.N. Padhy (2003). Ethno-medicinal Information from Orissa state, India J. Hum. Ecol., 14 (3): 165-227. Girach R.D., Aminuddin and Ahmed, I (1987). Importance of some folk plant names, Adibasi, 27 (2-3): 41-46.

ID: 60941
Title: ANDHRA PRADESH FOREST INVENTORY - ASSESSMENT OF GROWING STOCK, STEM DENSITY, BAMBOO RESOURCES AND HEALTH OF FORESTS AND STATUS OF ITS SOIL.
Author: P.K. SHRAMA AND A. RAMA MURTHY.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (7) 643-653 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Stratified random sampling, Growing stock, Spatial scan statistics, Hotspots.
Abstract: Andhra Pradesh Forest Department undertook inventorisation of forest resources using Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS. 6916 sample points were generated using stratified random sampling technique duly considering forest type and forest canopy density maps. The results show that the growing stock (GS) of the notified forests in AP is 232.08 M3 million and the stem density is 179 trees/Ha. Area under bamboo is 16.1% of the notified forest area numbering 2053.91 million in different age classes. Health of forests has been assessed in terms of status of regeneration, incidence of fire, illicit feeling, grazing, weeds, pests, grasses and soil erosion. Forest soils have been assessed in terms of soil depth, stoniness, humus, organic carbon and pH. Comparison with earlier studies shows that there is quantitative as well as qualitative depletion in the growing stock in last 3 decades. There is more GS in lower diameter classes and less in higher diameter classes. Large area of forest is deficient in regeneration and is affected by soil erosion. Thematic maps on 18 parameters have been generated division wise.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Champion, H.G. and Seth, S.K. (1968). A revised survey of forest types of India, Government of India, Delhi. FSI (1996). Volume Equations for Forests of India, Nepal, and Bhutan, Forest Survey of India, MoEF, GOI, Dehradun.
Literature cited 2: Gauri rane, Patil, G.P., Wayne Myers, Rama Murthy. A. and Sahu, U.L. (2007). Hotspots of Habitat Integrity for Conservation Corridor Configuration in Upland Areas of Jalgoon District Jala SRI Joint Watershed Stewardship Initiative - Proc. International Workshop on Digital Governance and Hotspot Geo Informatics for Monitoring, Etiology, Early Warning and Sustinable Management ' at Macau, China, December, 2007. Naik, A.K. and Muralikrishna, I.V., (2006). Accuracy assessment of thematic maps, Geosatial today, 4 (11): 34: 37.

ID: 60940
Title: IMPACT OF FOREST FRAGMENTATION AND SPECIES LOSS ON NUTRIENT CYCLING IN THE TROPICAL DRY DECIDUOUS FORESTS OF WEST BENGAL.
Author: SARONI BISWAS, ANIRBAN BISWAS AND DILIP KUMAR KHAN.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (8) 812-819 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Species diversity, Nutrient dynamics, Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE), Nutrient Retranslocation Efficiency (NRE).
Abstract: Matha Protected Forest (MPF) of Purulia district in West Bengal is a tropical dry deciduous forest. It is fragmented into two plots A and B. The occurrence of fragmentation is due to the advent of urbanization and rapid increase of human population. Sal (Shorea robusta Roxb) is a dominant species in MPF with predominant plant species of piyal (Buchanania latifolia Roxb), sidha (Lagerstroemia parviflora Roxb) and tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb) Present study revealed that species diversity is more in larger Plot A in comparison to smaller plot B. Consequently improper nutrient cycling is observed mainly for smaller fragmented plot B. It is found that P use efficiency is enhanced than K and N for Shorea robusta Roxb., while K use efficiency is higher than N and P in Piyal (Buchanania latifolia Roxb), sidha (Lagerstroemia parviflora Roxb) and tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb). There was site-dependent and between-species differences in nutrient content and nutrient remobilization. Plot A shows decreased nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and nutrient retranslocation efficiency (NRE) than plot B which in turn depicts nutrient (mainly P and K) limitation at plot B.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Allen S.E, Grimshaw H.M., Parkinson J.A. and Quaramby C. (1974). Chemical analysis of Ecological Materials. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford. Berg B. and Laskowski R. (2006). Litter decomposition, A Guide to carbon and Nutrient Turnover. Advances in Ecological Research 38. Elsevier. Academic Press, San Diego. 421 pp.
Literature cited 2: Biswas S. and Khan D.K. (2010). Effect Of Habitat Fragmentation on Species Diversity At Matha Protected Forest Of Purulia, West Bengal, India. Proceedings of National Conference on Biotechnology and the Environment at National Institute of Technology, Durgapur. October 4-5, 2010. Biswas S. and Khan D.K. (2011). Major nutrient dynamics of two plant species at Matha Protected Forest of Purulia, West Bengal, India. International Journal of Environmental Science, 2 (1): 60-65.

ID: 60939
Title: NEW RECORDS OF EPIPHYTIC LICHENS FROM THREE DISTRICTS OF ASSAM, INDIA.
Author: REBECCA DAIMARI, NATASHA HAZARIKA, RAZA R. HOQUE, SANJEEVA NAYAKA AND DALIP K. UPRETI.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (8) 807-811 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Assam, Distribution, Diversity, Enumeration, Epiphytic lichens, North-east Himalaya.
Abstract: Distribution of epiphytic lichens from three districts of Assam viz. Basaka, Kamrup and Sonitpur have been enumerated for the first time from eleven locations. A total of 67 species belonging to 12 families and 24 genera have been recorded. Of the total species, crustose, foliose and leprose lichens represented 60%, 39% and 1% respectively. The family physciaceae emerged to be the most dominant, with a total of 20 species followed by Graphidaceae with 16 species. Patkijuli location reveled to have the highest lichen diversity followed by Nameri National Park. A total of 41 lichen taxa are new records for Assam.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Awasthi D.D. (1961). Some foliose and fruticose lichens from Assam and North -East Frontier Agency of India. Proceedings: Plant Sciences, 54: 24-44. Awasthi D.D. (1991). A key to the Microlichens of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Bibliotheca Lichenologica, Bd. 40, J. Cramer, Berlin, Stuttgart.
Literature cited 2: Awasthi D.D. (2007). A Compendium of the Macrolichens from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun. Balakrishnan N.P. (1981-83). Flora of Jowai and Vicinity Meghalaya. Vol. I and II. Botanical Survey of India, Howrah.

ID: 60938
Title: AN ACCOUNT OF MONOCOTYLEDONOUS PLANTS FROM DIHANG DIBANG BIOSPHERE RESERVE, ARUNACHAL PRADESH.
Author: M. Bhaumik.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (8) 801-806 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Monocotyledonous plants, Dihang, Dibang, Biosphere reserve, Arunachal Pradesh.
Abstract: Dihang Dibang Biosphere Reserve (DDBR), Arunachal Pradesh, established on 2nd September, 1998 with a total area of 5111.5 km2. Due to inaccessibility of the area, plant wealth are very poorly known. Twelve extensive plant surveys were conducted in remote corners of DDBR area and about 5000 monocot specimens studied. Different ecosystem types, vegetation pattern and affinity of the flora discussed. Based on the present study the area is presented by 30 families, 184 genera, 479 species and 11 varieties of monocotyledonous elements.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Bentham G. and Hooker J.D. (1862-1883). Genera Plantarum Vol. I-III.L Reeve and Co. Henrietta street, Convent Garden, London. Bhaumik M. (2011). Flora of Dihang Dibang Biosphere Reserve (Monocotyledons). 1-460. BSI, Kolkata (Unpublished report.)
Literature cited 2: Bor. N.L. (1960). The grasses of Burma Ceylon, India and Pakistan (excluding Bambuseae). Pergamon Press, Oxford. Choudhary R.K. (2008). A preliminary report on Floristic diversity of Dihang Dibang Biosphere Reserve of Arunachal Pradesh. Bull. Arunachal Forest Research, 24: 29-34.

ID: 60937
Title: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY TRAITS AND NON TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS BASED ACTIVITIES.
Author: SUMA HASALKAR, M.A. VERGHESE AND K.V. ASHATATHA.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (8) 793-800 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Non Timber Forest Products, Women, Family traits, Income.
Abstract: The role of women in collection, processing, consumption and trade of NTFPs is very crucial as it contributes directly to the family income. The present research was conducted in Karnataka state of India during the years 2004-06 with the objective to analyse the relationship between socio-economic characters of the families and the type of NTFP activities done by the families. Maximum percentage of families involved in NTFP activities belong to the scheduled caste and tribe families and were having nuclear family system. They lived in kuchha tile roofed houses and did not own any agricultural land. About 22 different types of NTFPs were collected by the inhabitants. Maximum percentage of women collect muttal leaf followed by fuel wood, fodder grass and jamun fruits. An average of 5 hours per day and 35.51 days per year were spent for NTFP collection activities and a distance of 8.85 kms per day was travelled by women for NTFP activities. Highly significant and positive correlation was observed between the number of female respondents and total number of NTFPs collected and the income from NTFPs. Where as highly significant and negative relationship between total agricultural land and NTFP collection days, total time spent per day, average distance travelled for NTFP collection and total quality of NTFPs collected was observed.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Agarwal R. (2002). Conserving forests in Uttaranchal. Economic and political Weekly: 3881-3883. Brinkman Willemine (ed.), (1989). Why natural forests are linked with nutrition, health and self reliance of villagers in North East Thailand: A collection of papers. FAO, Bangkok.
Literature cited 2: Dandivatimath P.G., Kongavi R.R., Hiremath S.R., Nadagouder B.S., Subhash M.S. and Salanki A.S. (1997). A study on NTFP in the selected villages of Uttar Kannada district, Karnataka. JVS, Dharwad. De Beers J.H and Mc Dermoptt M.H. (1989). The economic value of Non timber forest products in Southeast Asia: The Netherlands Committee to IUCN.

ID: 60936
Title: DIVERSITY ANALYSIS IN PERSIAN WALNUT (JUGLANS REGIA L.) TREES OF SHIMLA HILLS.
Author: S.K.ATTAR, K. KUMAR AND S.K. JHA.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (8) 789-792 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Walnut, Genetic variability, Germplasm, Non-hierarchical Euclidean cluster analysis.
Abstract: To explore the genetic diversity in Persian walnut (Juglans regia L.) trees in Shimla (Himachal Pradesh). 212 unevenly managed trees were screened for yield and biomass contributing characters. Maximum values of coefficients of variability were recorded for nut yield (68.42%) followed by yield efficiency (66.01%). Based on nut yield, trunk and leaf characteristics the intra-specific variability was assessed using non-hierarchical Euclidean cluster analysis. All genotypes were grouped into eight clusters showing non-parallelism between geographic and genetic diversity. Genotypes of cluster 1 and 8 were highly diverse from each other having inter-cluster distance of 28.30. The mean values of trunk cross-sectional area (cm2) were higher (1262.06) and (1005.52) in genotypic clusters 1 and 5, respectively. Genotypes of cluster 3 recorded highest nut yield (27.32 kg/tree) and were selected for their further evaluation in agroforestry systems.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Ahuja S., Malhotra P.K., Bhatia V.K. and Prasad R. (2008). Statistical package for agricultural research (SPAR 2.0). J. Ind. Soc.Agril. Statist. 62 (1): 65-74. Hasey J., Westerdahl B., Lampinen B. and Conant J. (2004). Long-term performance of own-rooted ' Chandler) walnut compared to ' Chandler walnut on paradox rootstock. Acta Hort., 636: 83-87.
Literature cited 2: IPGRI. (1994). Descriptors for walnut (Juglans spp.) International Plant Genetic Resources, Rome, Italy. Jafari S.M.H., Marvi M.M.R., Sobhani H. and Mozafari J. (2006) Morphological leaf characteristics of Persian walnut in Iranian population. Iranian Journal of Forest and Poplar Research 14 1 (23): 1-19.

ID: 60935
Title: FACTORS AFFECTING CULTIVATION OF MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS IN RAMPUR BLOCK OF DISTRICT SHIMLA IN HIMACHAL PRADESH.
Author: M.K. BRAHMI AND BHUPENDER DUTT.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (8) 786-788 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Factors, Medicinal and aromatic plants, Cultivation, Marketing, Subsidy culture, Modern technology.
Abstract: The study examined the various factors affecting cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) in Rampur block of district Shimla in Himachal Pradesh by surveying of 213 farmers (61 female and 152 male) in January, 2010. The findings revealed that a total 10 factors were perceived by the farmers which pose hindrance in the cultivation of MAPs in the area. These factors were ranked as: Lack of awareness about medicinal and aromatic plants, lack of knowledge about cultivation practices, lack of marketing awareness, non availability of local market, subsidy culture, lack of training and visit programme, lack of demonstration of modern technologies, lack of value addition knowledge and facilities, no stage facilities, migration of people to urban areas of wages. Therefore it is recommended that the policies and programmes emphasis on these factors will gear up the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants in these areas.
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Literature cited 1: Brahmi M.K. and Thakur K.S. (2011). Factors affecting people participation in Hariyali project under Nalagarh Block of Himachal Pradesh. International Journal of Farm Sciences, 1 (1): 105-111. Chauhan N.S. (1999). Medicinal and aromatic plants of Himachal Pradesh. New Delhi, Indus Publishing company, 632.
Literature cited 2: Loganndhan N. and Mandal Biswajit (2005). Impact of watershed development programme on awareness, knowledge and attitude of farmers in semi-arid region of Andhra Pradesh. Indian J. Soil Cons., 33 (1): 79-82. Naidu V.J. (1992). Planning and people participation in India, Monthly Commentary, Jan, (1992), pp. 22-23.

ID: 60934
Title: CARBON SEQUESTRATION: STATUS OF SEQUESTERED SOIL ORGANIC CARBON UNDER DIFFERENT LAND USES IN JHALAWAR DISTRICT OF RAJASTHAN.
Author: HIMANI SHARMA, M.K. GUPTA AND P.S. CHAUHAN.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (8) 780-785 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: SOC, Carbon sequestration, Land uses, Dry deciduous forest.
Abstract: A study was carried out to generate the information on organic carbon stored in the soils of four land uses viz. Forests, Grassland, Barren Land and Agriculture in Jhalawar district of Rajasthan. Under Anogeissus pendula followed by Diospyros melanoxylon (9.99 t/ha), Lannea coromandelica (8.92 t/ha), Butea monosperma (8.81 t/ha), miscellaneous (8.74 t/ha), Tectona grandis (7.03 t/ha), and the least was under Terminalia arjuna (6.78 t/ha). Grass land site was situated on slope terrain and samples were collected from top of the slope and bottom of the slope. Higher SOC pool (6.13 t/ha) was observed at the bottom while on the top SOC pool was lesser (2.90 t/ha). SOC pool in the barren land of the Jhalawar district was 3.18 t/ha which is quite low. SOC pool under agriculture was 2.47 t/ha in the district. When SOC pool under all the land uses of Jhalawar district were integrated, it was observed that forests contribute the maximum share (47.12%) of the total SOC pool followed by grasslands (23.66%), barren land (16.65%), and the least was agriculture (12.57%).
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Batjes N.H. (1996). Total carbon and nitrogen in the soils of the world. Euro. J. Soil Sci., 47: 151-163. Brown S. (1993). Estimating biomass and biomass change of tropical forests: A primer. FAO Forestry, Paper 134, FAO, Rome.
Literature cited 2: Eswaran H, Reich P.F., Kimble J.M., Beinroth F.H., Pad-manabhan E. and Moncharoen P., (1999). Global Climate Change and Pedogenic Carbonates (Ed.) by: Lal R, et al, Lewis Pub-lishers, FI, USA, 15-25. FSI. 2011. India State of Forest Report (2011). Forest Survey of India, Dehradun.

ID: 60933
Title: FOREST SOIL CARBON STOCK ALONG AN ALTITUDINAL GRADIENT IN DARJEELING HIMALAYAN REGION.
Author: S.K.BANERJEE
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (8) 775-779 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Carbon stock, Altitudinal gradient, Different forest cover, Darjeeling Himalayan region, West Bengal.
Abstract: Carbon stock in soils results from the balance between inputs and outputs of carbon within the below ground environment and the amount of soil organic carbon and its rate of decomposition varies with temperature and precipitation. Altitude is often included in the studies of climate variables on soil organic carbon dynamics. Present study was undertaken to assess the soil organic carbon stock along an altitudinal gradient from 155 to 3500 m amsl in Darjeeling Himalayan region only under foliage cover. Maximum soil organic carbon in the top soil layer (0-15 cm) was exhibited by sub-alpine/alpine and high altitude (2500-3500 m and 2000- 2500 m respectively) forest sites (59.8 and 58.2 g/kg respectively.) followed by mid-altitude (1500-2000 m) forest sites (46.1 g/kg), lower hill (1000-1500 m) forest sites (40.3 g/kg) and low altitude (500- 1000 m) forest site (35.8 g/kg). In the Tarai region (<500 m), the value was still less (26.9 g/kg). A decreasing trend in soil organic carbon was observed with increased soil depth.
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Literature cited 1: Adam W.A. (1973). The effect of organic matter on the bulk and true densities of some uncultivated podzolic soils, J. Soil Sci., 24: 10-17. Banerjee S.K. and Prakasham U. (2012). Sequestration of atmospheric carbon by age series of Crytomeria japonica and Pinus patula in Dajeeling Himalayan Region, Annals of Forestry, 20: 231-243.
Literature cited 2: Barry R. and Charley R. (2003). Atmosphere, Weather and Climate. Routledge, Taylor & Francis: London and NewYork. Pp. 51-74. Bhat J.A., Munesh Kumar., Negi A.K., Pala N.A. and Todaria N.P. (2012). Soil organic carbon stock and sink potential in high mountain temperature Himalayan forests of India. Int. J. Current Res., 4: 206-209.

ID: 60932
Title: PARTICLE BOARD FROM CHIR PINE NEEDLE.
Author: S.K. NATH AND K.K. MOHANDAS.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (8) 769-774 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: None
Abstract: Chir pine needles are modified leaves from chir pine (Pinus roxbughii) trees, a major species in the temperate Himalayan forests. Under the present work, pine needles were used as raw material for making particle boards. Pine needle in its natural form is difficult to wet by resin. These problems were solved by cutting the needle into smaller sizes and bonding was improved by using specially made cardanol-phenol -formaldehyde resin. Glued and dried pine needles were drawn into mat and hot pressed to get panel products for various end uses. Process parameters varied to optimize strength properties of the products. Particle board made out pine needles conforms to all properties of wood particle Board as per IS: 3087 except MOR and MOE. Ceiling tiles of various designs were developed from glued pine needle as well as pulverized pine needle powder. Pine needle particle board (plain and design) was used as panel door infill and small tea-poy top to demonstrate the application potential.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building.
Literature cited 1: Gupta R.C., Singh S.P. and Nautiyal S.N. (1977). Hard Board from pine Needle, IPIRTI J. 7: 1. Bangalore, India. Gupta R.C. and Singh S.P. (1980). Development of Boards from pine Needle-some Further Experiments, Van Vigyan, 18: 1 and 2, March & Sept.
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ID: 60931
Title: EFFECT OF SOWING DPTH AND MEDIA ON SEED GERMINATION OF AILANTHUS EXCELSA ROXB.
Author: ASHOK GEHLOT, ATUL TRIPATHI, ANURADHA RATHORE, I.D. ARYA AND SARITA ARYA.
Editor: Kunal Satyarthi
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 140 (8) 763-768 (2015)
Subject: The Indian Forester.
Keywords: Ailanthus excels Roxb, Germination percentage, Germination energy, Germination value, Germination periods and Growth substrates.
Abstract: Ailanthus excels Roxb. (Simaroubaceae) is a lofty deciduous tree, widely distributed in the country. The seeds, being very light and winged, place early in the first rainy season after the fall of the seed: but the seedlings rarely survive due to the sensitiveness of the seedlings and their intolerance towards heavy need growth. In the present investigation, Germination experiments were conducted on seeds of Ailanthus excels sown in different growth substrates at varying depths. Germination percentage, germination energy and germination values were all greatest when seeds were sown at a depth of 0.5 cm depth and lowest when sown at 1.5 cm depth.
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