ID: 60450
Title: Forecasting of demand and supply of pulpwood for paper industries in Tamil Nadu, India: An artificial neural network model.
Author: S.Varadha Raj, N. Narmadha, T. Alagumani and M. Chinnadurai.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1230-1234 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Paper industry, Demand supply gap, Pulpwod and forecasted value.
Abstract: The present global demand fop ape rand paper board is 402 million tonnes per annum. In future the paper production will be nearly 521 million tonnes in 2021.In India, the present demand for paper and paperboard including newsprint is at 11.15 million tonnes per annum and per capita consumption is nearly 10.5 kg. The growth in the number of paper mills was from 17 units in 1950 to 759 units in 2010 with the production of 10.11 million tonnes per annum. In Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu News prints and Papers Limited (TNPL) and Seshasayee Paper and Board Limited (SPB) are the major pulpwood based paper industries. In the past, industries got the raw materials from Tamil Nadu Forest plantation Corporation (TAFCORN), farmlands and open market. Recently, these industries have amplified their paper production capacity, which requires 8 to 9 lakh tones of pulpwood per year, whereas the availability of pulpwood is nearly 6 to 6.5 lakh tones per year. This short supply will affect their performance in the market. Hence, this study is warranted to assess the factual demand and supply gap of industrial raw materials with different forecasting methods viz., trend analysis, moving average, single exponential smoothing model and artificial neural work (ANN). Based on forecast accuracy, ANN is observed as a reliable method which measures that the demand supply gap of raw materials will be 1,05,406 and 2,41,512 lakh tones in 2015 and 2020 respectively. In order to bridge the gap, industries must additionally produce raw materials by promoting resourceful captive plantation and the farm forestry area of 1000-1200 hectares per year by an appropriate business model
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Kulkarni H.D. (2008). Private Farmer and Private Industry Partnerships for Industrial Wood Production: A case study, International Forestry Review, 10: 147-155.
Kulkarni H.D. (2013). Pulp and Paper Industry Raw Material Scenario-ITC plantation: A case study, ITC limited paper boards and specialty paper division, Andhra Pradesh, India, 25 (1): 79-89.
Literature cited 2: GOI (2009) Asia pacific Forestry sector outlook study II, Indian Forestry Outlook (IFO) Study, by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.FAO, Bangkok, 2009.
RISI. (2010). Forecast August 2010, Annual Review, 20 (10): 15-16.
ID: 60449
Title: Estimation of genetic diversity in progenies of selected genotypes of Ulmus Villosa Brandis using RAPD markers.
Author: Sapna Thakur, I.K. Thakur, N.B. Singh, J.P. Sharma and M. Sankanur.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1221-1229 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: RAPD, Ulmus villosa, Progenies, Genetic diversity.
Abstract: Molecular diversity among 23 promising progenies of Ulmus villosa, which were raised from the seeds collected from various seed resources in Himachal Pradesh (India), was estimated using 10 RAPD primers. A total of 57 markers were generated, all of the 10 primers showed 100 percent polymorphism. The similarity coefficient among 23 progenies of U. villosa ranged from 0.00 to 0.70. In which, progeny Jugahan-T3 was found to be the most divergent which separated itself from rest of the progenies at similarity value (0.04) and could be used as a aren ' t in hybridization programme and further improvement programmes. The progenies were grouped into 4 clusters. The cluster II consisted maximum of 12 progenies followed by cluster III (5 progenies), cluster IV (4 progenies) where as cluster 1 consisted of single progeny. RAPD analysis proved helpful for estimating the magnitude of genetic diversity at molecular level.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Alstrom Rapaport C., Lascoux M., Y.C., Roberts G. and Tuskan G.A. (1998). Identification of a RAPD Marker Linked to Sex Determination in the Basket Willow (Salix viminalis L). Journal of Heredity, 89: 44-49.
Amri E. and Mamboya F. (2012). Genetic diversity in Pterocarpous anangolensis populations detected by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA markers. International Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics, 6 (2): 105-114.
Literature cited 2: Anamthawat Jonsson.K. and Thorsson A.T. (2003) Natural hybridization in birch: triploid hybrids between betula nana and B. pubescens. Plant Cell Tissue Organ Cult, 75: 99-107.
Anderson W.R. and Fairbanks D.J. (1990). Molecular markers: Important tools for plant genetic resource characterization. Diversity, 6: 51-53.
ID: 60448
Title: Indigenous people "Vis-?-vis" Participatory natural resource management.
Author: Gopal shukla, Divy Ninad Koul and Sumit Chakravarty.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1213-1220 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Indigenous people, Natural resource management, Participatory approach.
Abstract: Indigenous people high dependency on natural resources and hence they have high interaction with natural resources. Efforts done by local communities to conserve their natural resources not only aids their livelihood but also supports ecosystem as a whole. The degree of sustainability in resource use is dependent on indigenous people ' s knowledge, culture, values, norms and capacity to act and organize them. The present paper highlights the problems and challenges faced by indigenous peoples. It also makes suggestions on how to expand and deepen parternerships with governments and others for conservation of natural resources and at the same time upliftment of indigenous people. As most indigenous peoples live in marginal areas assisting indigenous peoples in overcoming their poverty and to contribute to sustainable development is essential. The crucial role of indigenous peoples for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development has recently received a lot of attention. Although much progress has been made, much remains to be done in this area.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Adams W.M., Brockington D., Dyson J. and Vira B. (2003). Managing tragedies: understanding conflict over common pool resources. Science, 302: 1915-1916.
Agrawal A. (2001). Common property institutions and sustainable governance of resources. World Development, 29: 1649-1672.
Literature cited 2: Agrawal A. and Gibson C. (1999). Enchantment and disenchantment: the role of community in natural resource conservation. World Development, 27: 629-649.
Almekinders C. and Louwaars N. (1999). Farmers ' Seed Production. New Approaches and Practices, Intermediate Technology Publications. London, UK.
ID: 60447
Title: Wild medicinal plants of Jaunsar-Bawar (Western Himalaya), Uttarakhand.
Author: D.S.Bisht and Y.P.S. Pundir.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1202-1212 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Ethnomedicinal plant, Jaunsar-Bawar, Expectorant, Astringent.
Abstract: The paper reports sixty seven wild medicinal plants used by the natives of Jaunsar-Bawar (Western Himalaya), Uttarakhand. A list of additional 116 wild medicinal plants already reported from this area by the authors is also given.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Arora R.K. and Hardas M.W. (1977). Hodgsonia heteroclite- An oil rich cucurbit.J.Bombay Nat.Hist.Soc., 74: 559-561.
Bhandari M.M. (1974). Native resources used as famine foods in the Rajasthan desert.Econ.Bot., 28: 73-81.
Literature cited 2: Bisht D.S. and Pundir Y.P.S. (2008). Wild Medicinal plants of Jaunsar-Bawar (Western Himalaya), Uttarakhand-II. Indian Forester, 134 (5): 674-686.
Gaur R.D. (1977). Wild edible fruits of Garhwal Hills.Himalaya, 1: 66-70.
ID: 60446
Title: Phytosociological studies in the dry red sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus L.f.) Bearing forest areas of Eastern Ghats, Andhra Pradesh.
Author: S.Pattanaik, N. Rama Rao, K.Rajesh, G.R.S. Reddy and M.R.G. Reddy.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1194-1201 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Floristic composition, Community structure, Quantitative diversity assessment, Species diversity.
Abstract: An intensive study was conducted to quantitatively assess the composition and structure of vegetation in the dry red sanders (pterocarpus santalinus L.f) bearing areas of Eastern Ghats, Andhra Pradesh. A total of 243 stems (?10 cm dbh) belonging to 40 tree species and 21 families were enumerated in 45 quadrats of 100 m2 each, spread over five study sites. Tree communities at the five sites differed in composition, density, dominance and structure. The number of species (species richness) across study sites ranged from 5 to 20. The tree density across study sites ranged from 622.2 stems ha -1 to 388.9 stems ha-1. The basal area across study sites ranged from 15.884 m2 ha-1 to 7.351 m2 ha-1.The Shannon-weiner Index (H ' ) of species diversity varied from 2.765 to 1.414.Syzgium alternifolium, anogeissus latifolia and Chloroxylon swietenia were found to be the predominant species at the study sites. The relative position of red sanders in the community was found to be fifth and beyond. Red sanders was conspicuously absent from the higher diameter classes. The probable cause for this absence and its implications are discussed.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Anony (2006). Biodiversity characterization at landscape level in Eastern Gats using Satellite Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System. Technical report, Department of Space and Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A revised survey of the forest types of India. Government of India Press, Nasik, 404 pp.
Literature cited 2: Condit R., Hubbell S.P. and Lafrankie J.V. (1996). Species-area and species-individual relationship for tropical trees: A comparison of three 50- ha plots. Ecology, 84: 549-562.
Curtis J.T. (1959). Vegetation of Wisconsin. An ordination of plant communities.University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, Wisconsin.
ID: 60445
Title: Effect of foliar application of GA, ethereal and cooper sulphate on fruit and yield of Jatropha Curcas L.
Author: Paresh Gayakvad, D.B.Jadeja, M.B. Tandel, M.R. Parmar, Shailendra Bhalawe and D.Nayak.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1189-1193 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Jatropha curcas, GA, Etheral, Copper Sulphate and yield.
Abstract: Jatropha curcas, a monoecious perennial biofuel shrub belo9nging to the family Euphorbiaceae, has few female flowers, which is one of the most important reasons for its poor seed yield. This study was undertaken to determine the effect of foliar application of GA, (25, 50, 100 ppm), Ethrel (1500, 2000, 2500 ppm), Cooper sulphate (0.10, 0.20, 0.50 ppm) on fruit and seed yield of J. curcas. Exogenous application GA, 50 ppm resulted in significantly increased number of fruits per inflorescence (3.71), number of fruits per plant (88.00), and total fruits (453.33) as well as 355.55 gm seed yield per plants in plant treated with GA, 50 ppm as compared to control between 9th to 14th spray. The male: Female flower ratio was lowest at 14th spray stage under majority of treatments indicating increased number of female flowers which is ultimately reflected by increased fruit and seed yield.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Arteca R.N. and Arteca J.M. (2007). Heavy-metal-induced ethylene production in Arabidopsis thaliana.J.Plant Physiol., 164 (11): 1480-8.
Arora S.K. and Pratap P.S. (1988). Effect of plant growth regulators on vegetative growth, flowering fruit yield in pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.Ex.Poir). Haryana Agric.Uni.J.Res., 18 (4): 284-290.
Literature cited 2: Dehgan B. and Webster G.L (1979). Morphology and infrageneric relationships of the genus Jatropa (Euphorbiaceae). Califonia Publicaton Boanyt., 74: 1-73.
Divakara B.N., Upadhyaya H.D., Wani S.P. and Gowda C.L.L. (2010). Biology and genetic improvement of Jatropha curcas L: a review. Applied Energy, 87: 732-742.
ID: 60444
Title: Forest provisioning services of Chitwan National Park, Nepal.
Author: Rajbabu Pahadi, Ombir Singh, K.P. Pant and K.P. Dahal.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1184-1188 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Forest provisioning services, Forest ecosystem, NTFP, Chitwan National Park.
Abstract: To assess the provisioning services of CNP forest ecosystem, a questionnaire survey was conducted to know the quantity and value of non timer forest products (NTFPs) extracted from the CNP by the users of buffer zone community forests (BZCFs) during October 2012 to January 2013 in five selected BZCFs. The results showed that a total of 8275.19 tonne of biomass is extracted from the Chitwan National Park in the form of fuel-wood, fodder, grass, animal bedding, thatch/reed, fish, vegetables, medicinal plants and other NTFPs. Thatch/reed constitutes the highest quantity (48.88%) of the forest product to be extracted from the CNP followed by fuel wood (26.40%) and fodder/animal beddings (20.48%). The extraction of fish, vegetables, etc. constitutes about 2% each of the total products. Total gross value of the forest products collected from the park is NRs (Napalese Rupee) 8, 88, 37000/ (888.37 lac) with a net value of NRs 4, 12, 160000/ (412.16 lac). The quantity of forest products extracted from the park has decreased over the years and this decrease in the extraction of forest resources could be attributed mainly to the establishment of BZCFs and the CNP has still to bear the demands of forest products of the local people.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Anon (1973). National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1973. Kathmandu: His Majesty ' s Government of Nepal (HMGN).
Anon (1996). Buffer Zone Management Regulation 1996. Kathmandu: His Majesty ' s Government of Nepal (HMGN).
Literature cited 2: Anon. (2010). Integrating the ecological and economic dimensions in biodiversity and ecosystem service valuation. The Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB).
C.N.P (2011). Annual Report (2067/2068). Chitwan National Park, Kasara, Chitwan, Nepal.
ID: 60443
Title: Survey, collection and conservation of Commiphora Wightii (ARN) Bhandari-An important medicinal plant heading towards extinction.
Author: Alpana Kulhari, Arun Sheorayan, Rohtas Singh, Ashok K.Dhawan and Rajwant K. Kalia.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1171-1183 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Burseraceae, Commiphora, Conservation, Endangered species, Guggulsterone.
Abstract: Commiphora wightii (Arn) Bhandari, a balsamiferous woody shrub has remained an important component of many medicinal formulations since 2000B.C. for the oleo-gum resin Guggulsterone, E and Z, the two important isomers, confer lipid-and cholesterol-lowering, and anti-cancerous properties to guggul gum. Tapping of oleo-gum resin is usually done by local and tribal people adopting unscientific methods which generally results in a death of plants. Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana, three hot spot diversity rich Indian states were covered during survey, exploration and collection assignment of guggul for analyzing the extent of genetic variability as well as their socio-economic importance. A total of 78 accessions, both wild and cultivated, were collected from surveyed regions and 52 of them could be established in the green house by rooted cutting method. Attempts were also made to establish the species in vitro however limited success could be achieved. During the survey, sizable variations were recorded in morphological and geographical traits in different accessions. Modern as well as traditional potential applicability of this rocky desert medicinal plant was explored and investigated during this mission.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Agrawal H., Kaul N., Paradkar A.R. and Mahadik K.R. (2004). HPTLC method for guggulsterone II -Stress degradation studies on guggulsterone. J Pharmaceut Biomed Anal, 36: 23-31.
Anonymous (2004).The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Biological Diversity Rules, 2004, National Biodiversity Authority (2004). Frontline Offset Printers, Triplicane, Chennai-India, p 57.
Literature cited 2: Atal. C.K., Gupta O.P. and Afaq S.H. (1975). Commiphora mukul, Source of guggul in Indian System of Medicine, Eco Bot, 29: 208-218.
Barve D.M. and Mehta A.R. (1993). Clonal propagation of mature elite trees of Commiphora wightii. Plant Cell Tissue Organ Cult, 35: 237-244.
ID: 60442
Title: Fooder biomas equations using individual tree distance-independent models: A case of Ficus Semichordata in Kaski District, Nepal.
Author: Arun Prasad Bastola and Dinesh Kumar.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1160-1170 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Fodder biomass, Farmland, Regression, Ficus semichordata, Nepal
Abstract: Fooder trees, Ficus semichordata has high feeding value and is regarded as one of the most popular fodder trees for feeding livestock in mild-hills of Nepal. If the amount of fodder biomass yield could be estimated, systematic feeding system could be developed accordingly. Linear regression equations were developed for fodder biomass of F. semichordata tree, expressed as a function of easily measured parameters such as diameter at breast height, crown diameter and tree height. Individual tree distance-independent models were used as most fooder tree species are managed on an individual tree basis. Data were collected from experimental plots established in the farmers ' farmland in Kaski district of Nepal. Aspect specific equations were developed at first as the plots were established on four different aspects. The single variable SD1.37 m i.e. stem diameter at 1.37 m height from base best predicted the TFFW i.e. total fresh fodder biomass (R2 > 0.90, S.E.< 3.30) and EODFW i.e. oven dry fodder biomass (R2>0.87, S.E<1.42) in all the four aspects. Inclusion of additional variables increased multicollinearity beyond the acceptable range. Inclusion of crown diameter data in the model brought about slight improvement in the performance of the model (R2>0.97, S.E< 2 for fresh fodder and R2 > 0.93, S.E.< 1 for oven dry fodder) but the condition index was more than 18 and 20. The data from all the aspects were pooled to develop the single regional model: TFFW= -12.279+ 2.672 *SD1.37m (R2 >0.91, S.E. < 3.30), the corresponding model for estimated oven dry fodder weight is EODFW = -3.789 +0.853 *SD1.37m (R2 > 0.88, S.E. < 1.22).
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Amatya S.M. (1988). Variationof Khanyu (Ficus semicordata) in Nepal. In: Proceedings of the 2nd meeting of the working group on fodder tees, forest fodder and leaf litter (PJ Robinson Edt). Pp 14-16. FRIC Occasional Paper 2/88. Kathmandu.
Anon. (1990). Official Methods of Analysis. 13th Ed. Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC), Washington, DC.
Literature cited 2: Applegate G.B., Hawinks T. and Thompson I.S. (1985). Preliminary guidelines for biomass studies in Nepal. Technical Note 2/85. Nepal Australia Forestry Project, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Baker T.G., ATT will R.M. and Stewart H.T.C. (1984). Biomass equations for Pinus radiate in Gippsland, Victoria New Zealand. Journal of Forest Science, 14: 89-96.
ID: 60441
Title: Melissopalynological studies from kalakad-Mundanthurai tiger reserve (KMTR), Southern Western Ghats, India.
Author: P. Selva Singh Richard, S. Abraham Muthukumar and H.Malleshappa.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1153-1159(2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Melissopalynology, Honey, Pollen analysis, KMTR.
Abstract: Pollen analysis of four honey samples (IK, KH, KK and TP) from Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) was undertaken to determine the floral source and to identify the pollen types in order to find the ecological origin of honey sample. The honey samples during 2008-2010 at different locations of Mundanthurai Range, KMTR. A total of 26 pollen types belonging to 21 angiosperm families and one gymnosperm family (Gnetaceae) were identified. The most commonly represented pollen types in the honey samples are Mollotus, Syzgium and Trema. The occurrence of semi-evergreen and wet evergreen pollen types in the honey samples such as Calophyllum, Elaeocarpus, Gnetum, Myristica and Strobilanthes determine the ecological origin of the honey.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Bera S.K., Swati D., Basumatary S.K. and Sarma G.C. (2007). Pollen Analysis o honey from kamrup Reserve Forests, Assam. Journal of Palynology, 43 (1& 2): 57-65.
Bhargava H.R., Jyothi J.V.A., Bhushanam M. and Surendra N.S. (2009). Pollen analysis of Apis honey, Karnataka, India.Apiacta, 44: 14-19.
Literature cited 2: Bhattacarya K., Gupta S., Ganguly P.and Chanda S. (1983). Analysis of pollen load from honey sample from Salt Lake City, Calcutta.Science and Culture, 49: 222-224.
Bhusari N.V., Mate D.M. and Makade K.H. (2007). Pollen of Apis honey from Maharashtra. Grana, 44 (3): 216-224.
ID: 60440
Title: Effect of Fertilizer (NPK) on growth behaviour and biomass production of Parkia Timoriania (D.C) Merr. and Tamarindus indica Linn.seedlings.
Author: K.Upadhyaya and Thupan Marak
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (11) 1137-1141(2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Parkia timoriana, Tamarindus indica, Seedlings, Fertilizer, Growth, Biomass.
Abstract: The effect of fertilizer (NPK) application on growth and biomass production of Parkia timoriana and Tamarindus indica seedlings was studied in a pot experiment.Fertilizers were applied to the potted seedlings in the form of urea, DAP and muriate of potash in different doses forming five treatments viz. T0 (Control) , T1 (Urea : DAP: MoP ~ 0.5 g: 0.5g: 0.5 g), T2 (Urea : DAP: MoP ~ 1.0 g: 1.0g: 1.0g), T3 (Urea: DAP: MoP~ 2.0g: 2g: 2.0g), T4 (Urea : DAP: MoP ~ 4.0g :4.0g). Fertilizer application showed a negative response on the growth attributes and biomass production of P.timoriana seedlings. On the other hand, NPK application resulted in stimulated growth and biomass of T. indica seedlings and compared to control, the most significant changes were recorded in T2 treatment (Urea: DAP: Muriate of potash~ 1.0g: 1.0g).
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Bhatanagar H.P. (1978) Preliminary studies on nutritional requirements of Casuarina equisetifolia and Diptercarpus macrocarpus seedlings, Indian Journal of Forestry, 1 (2): 121-127.
Bhuyian M.Z.A., Hossain M.K. and Osman K.T. (2000). Effect of inorganic fertilizers on the initial growth performance of Casuarina equisetifolia seedlings in the nursery. Inidan Journal of Forestry, 23 (3): 296? 300.
Literature cited 2: Chamshama S.A.O. and Hall J.B. (1987). Effects of site preparation and fertilizer application at planting on Eucalyptus tereticornis at Morogora, Tanzania. Forest Ecology and Management, 18 (2): 103-112.
Evans Julian and Tunbull John W. (2004). Plantation Forestry in the Tropics: The Role, Silviculture, and use of planted Forests for Industrial, Social, Environmental, and Agroforestry Purposes. Oxford Unicversity Press, USA 488 p.
ID: 60439
Title: Demographic status of midimaavu in Chikmagalur district, Central Western Ghats, India.
Author: G.N. Chaitra, B. Tambat, N.S. Prasanna and C. Srinivas.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (11) 1131-1136(2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Midimaavu, Demography, Conservation, Central Western Ghats.
Abstract: Midimaavu is one of the mango varieties known for making pickles. Unlike mango slices, entire tender mango is used for pickling and the pickles can be stored up to 3 to 4 years without any preservatives. However, it has been reported that most Midimaavu varieties are restricted to certain geographical locations in central Western Ghats, India and are harvested mostly from the forests. Thus they are considered as an important non-timber forest produce (NTFP) in the areas. We assessed the demographic profile of Midimaavu in Chikmagalur district, central Western Ghats, Karnataka. As per results, the typical reverse ?J? shaped curve was not observed in many populations. Further the density and regeneration per adult analysis indicated populations suffer due to poor regeneration and subsequent sapling survival. The present study reveals that midimaavu is suffering from low recruitment and survival, thus there us an urgent need for conservation action.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Anonymous (2007) Tender mangoes: creeps made of midimaavu at the Midimaavu Utsav which bugun at Hegde farm in Sagara taluk of Shimoga district on Monday. http//thehindu.com/2007/04/24/stories/2007042407700500.htm.
Arunakumar V.K. and Anad A.S. (1999) Compas News letter, pp 28-29.
Literature cited 2: Chauhan P.S. (2001) Sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn.F.) Mosaic characterization in Doon Valley.D.Phil.Thesis, Deemed University, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India.
Chauhan P.S., Negi J.D.S., Singh L. and Manhas R.K. (2008). Regeneration status of Sal forests of Doon valley. Annals of Forestry, 16 (2): 178-182.
ID: 60438
Title: Optimization of irrigation schedule for Camelina Sativa, A biofuel crop.
Author: Anuja Kumari, Mohammed Mohsin, M.C. Arya, P.K. Joshi and Z. Ahmed.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (11) 1127-1130 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Biofuel crop, Camelina, Irrigation.
Abstract: The present study was conducted in the winter season during 2010-12 at Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research field station-Pithograph, Uttarakhand on Camelina sativa cv. Calena to optimize the different levels of irrigation for the large scale multiplication and production of seed for biofuel purposes. Irrigation at early seeding and then at preflowering stage resulted in the higher seed yield 1153.61 kg/ha which is 142% higher than control and also gave 472.202 lit/ha of Camelina oil.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Abraham T., Sharma U.C., Thenua O.V.S and Shivakumara B.G. (2010). Effect of levels of irrigation and fertility on yield and economics of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) under sole and intercropping systems. Ind.J.Agric.Sci., 80 (5): 372-376.
Agarwal A. Pant T. and Ahmed Z. (2010). Camelina sativa: A new crop with bio-fuel potential introduced in India. Curr.Sci., 99 (9): 1194-1195.
Literature cited 2: Angadi S.W., Cutforth H.W., Mcconkey B.G. and Gan Y. (2003). Yield adjustment by canola grown at different plant population under semiarid conditions. Crop Sci., 43: 1358-1366.
Bharati V. and Prasad U.K. (2003). Effect of levels of irrigation and sulphur on growth and yield of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea). Ind.J.Agric. Sci., 73 (1): 38-40.
ID: 60437
Title: Study of Root development in vegetative cloned Sal Plants vis-?-vis plants raised from seeds.
Author: Lal Ratnakar Singh.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (11) 1123-1126 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Root-shoots, Tap root, rooted cuttings, Artificial regeneration.
Abstract: Different soil types and their properties are important factors in determining rooting habit of a tree. Artificially regenerated sal plants, especially raised by cuttings, rooted in mist chambers, develop their root system differently. In the artificially raised sal plants in polybags from seeds and from pre sprouted root-shoots, the initial root system starts as a single tap root. On the contrary, when cuttings are rooted in mist chamber, the root system is entirely different and it comes up as thin bunch of fine rootlets which, later on, transforms into multiple tap root like structures. Such roots have more surface area at interface with soils and, thus, enhances absorption of water and nutrients. This study reveals the cause of the accelerated initial growth of sal plants raised from cuttings rooted in mist chamber by studying and comparing the root architecture of these plants in initial stages vis-?-vis the plants raised from seeds and pre-sprouted root-shoots.
Location: Kumta
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ID: 60436
Title: Ethnomedicinal Plants used by Tribals of Raniganj coalfield area of West Bengal
Author: Amit Saha.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (11) 1118-1122 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Ethnobotanical, Raniganj coalfield area, Burdwan, Preferential use, Tribal medicine.
Abstract: An ethnobotanical survey was carried out in Raniganj coalfield area of Burdwan district, West Bengal during the year 2010-2011. The investigations revealed that the region sustains a very rich medicinal plant wealth. The uses of plants, plant parts have been discussed. The study revelaed that some plant species show preferential use in the tribal medicine in the study area.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Algaesaboopathi, C., (2009). Ethnomedicinal plants and their utilization by villagers in Kumargiri Hills of Salem Dist of Tamilnadu, India. Afr.J. Tradit Complement Altern Med, 6 (3): 222-227.
Dash S.K. and Padhy S. (2006). Review on ethnomedicines for diarrhea diseases from Orissa: prevelance versus culture, J.Hum.Eol., 20 (10): 59-64.
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Ghosh A. (2008). Ethnomedicinal plants used in Western Rarrh region of West Bengal, Natural product Radiance, 7 (5): 461-465.