ID: 60420
Title: A review of Avifaunal diversity of Dehang Debang Biosphere Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh.
Author: N.Rangini, Mahendra S. Lodhi, L.M.S. Palni, Shivaji Chaudhary and P.K. Samal.
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 (10) 998-1004 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Dehang Debang Biosphere Reserve (DDBR), Avifauna, Arunachal Pradesh, Biodiversity.
Abstract: Avifauna in and around the Dehang Debang Biosphere Reserve exhibits a wide range of diversity. A total of 492 avifaunal species were recorded in and around DDBR belonging to 237 genera, 18 orders and 71 families. The study reveals that out of the 492 species, 287 species (58.2%) belongs to order Passeriformes, the largest and most diverse order of birds, which is found worldwide and least contributed by the order Psittaciformes, 37 (7.5%) species has been identified as threatened globally (IUCN) Red List Categories and Criteria version 3.1) while the 454 species (92%) are at least concern status with population of some of the species decreasing due to various causes like habitat degradation and hunting, this continued decrease in the population may result in extinction of such species in near future.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Athreya, R. (2006). Anew species of Liocichla (Aves: Timaliidae) from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India, Indian Birds, 2 (4): 82-94.
Choudhury A.U. (2004).A pocket guide to the Birds of Arunachal Pradesh. Gibbon Books and The Rhino Foundation for Nature in NE India, Guwahati.
Literature cited 2: Choudhury A.U. (1998). The Bengal Florican Eupodotis bengalensis Gmelin 1789 in Debang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society, 95 (2): 342.
Choudhury A.U. (2003). A Preliminary survey of Mammals and Birds in Dehang Debang Biosphere Reserve. Himalayan Biosphere Reserves, 5 (1&2): 56-60.
ID: 60419
Title: Birds associated with paddy fields in Ratanagiri, Maharashtra.
Author: Jyothi K. Mandan, Vinayak Patil and Sanjay Bhave.
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 (10) 993-997 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Species richness, paddy field, Bio-control, Konkan.
Abstract: Rice, Oryza sativa L is an important staple crop of India as well as of Konkan region. This important crop is highly infested by insect-pests. Use of bio-control agents in paddy field is considered as one of the alternatives to overcome the hazardous effect of chemical pesticides for the control of insect pests. Birds are one of these bio-control agents. In the bird association study, 71 identified bird species from 31 families were observed in paddy fields. Out of these, 21 were omnivorous, 21 insectivorous, 12 granivorous, 15 carnivorous, and 2 nectarivorous. Thirty six bird species were categorized to be beneficial i.e. (21 insectivorous and 15 carnivorous). Majority of insectivorous species belonged to families Muscicapidae, Hirundinidae and Motacillidae. Carnivorous species belonged to families Muscicapidae and Accipitridae.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Amano T., Kusumotoa Y., ToKuoKaa Y., Yamadaa S., Kimb E. and Yamamotoa S. (2008). Spatial and temporal variations in the use of rice-paddy dominated landscapes by birds in Japan. Biol. Conserv., 141: 1704-1716.
Dhindsa M.S.and Saini H.K. (1994). Agricultural Ornithology. An Indian Perspective. Journal of Bioscience, 19 (4): 391-402
Literature cited 2: Dhindsa M.S. and Sandhu P.S. (1988). Response of baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) to eggs of the White throated munia (Lonchura malabarica): Relation to possible incipient brood parasitism. Zool.Anz., 220: 216-222.
Fasola M., Ruiz X. (1997). Rice farming and waterbirds: integrated management in an artificial landscape. In: Farming and birds in Europe (Pain, D., and Pienckowski, M.W. Eds).
ID: 60418
Title: Road accident of reptiles by heavy traffic movement in and around Tropical forest Research Institute campus, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Central India.
Author: Sanjay Paunikar.
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 (10) 988-992 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Reptiles, Roads kills, Highway mortality, Biodiversity.
Abstract: Reptiles are one of the important members of the animal kingdom and food chain as a predators and prey for the other animals. Population of reptiles fauna is declining due to number of reasons including road kill by heavy traffic movements on the highways. In the present study total 160 road kills of reptiles (8 families and 18 species) were recorded on roads in and around TFRI campus, Jabalpur. This includes skinks (grass and striped skink), lizards (garden and monitor) and snakes (vipers, krits, cobra, rat and snakes, etc). The maximum road kills were observed in the month of June-July and minimum August-September. The highest road kills were of serpent (snakes) species. Several road kill species of reptiles come under the wild Life Protection Act and their status is included in different schedules and IUCN categories.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Boominathan D. (1999). The impact of highway traffic on the selected fauna of Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, South India. M.Sc. Dissertation submitted to A.V.C College Mayiladuthurai. 49 pp.
Chandra K (2006). Threatened animals of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh.Ind.J.of Trop.Biodiv., 14 (2): 97-122.
Literature cited 2: Das A. Ahmed M.F., Lahkar B.P. and Sharma P. (2007). A preliminary report of reptilian mortality on road due to vehicular movements near Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India. Zoos ' Print Journal, 22 (7): 2742-2744.
Gokula V. (1997). Impact of vehicular traffic on snakes in Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. Cobra, 27: 26.
ID: 60417
Title: Avifaunal Diversity of Ukkadam Lake in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu (India).
Author: C. Nandha Kumar, R.Revathi, I.Jaisankar, K. Baranidharan and P.Durai Rasu.
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 (10) 982-987 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Wetland, Bird diversity, Tamilnadu, Conservation, Avifaunal diversity.
Abstract: Birds are excellent indicators of water quality and measures of biodiversity. The study on bird diversity was conducted during November 2012 to March 2013 at Ukkadam Lake, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Total of 48 avifaunal species belonging to 20 families were recorded in the study area. The result showed that only one species was rare, one species was winter visitor, two species belong to nearly threatened category, two species critically endangered and forty species were under the least concerned category. Species diversity and species richness showed that more bird diversity occurred in the month of March followed by January and February and least in the month of November. Highest bird population was observed in the month January and February.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Ali S. and Ripley S.D. (1983). HandBook of Birds of India and Pakistan. Oxford University Press, Delhi, pp. 110-112.
Ali. S. (2002). The book of Indian Birds (13th Revised Edition). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 326 pp.
Literature cited 2: Colwell M.A. and Taft O.W. (2000). Water bird communities in managed wetlands of varying water depth. Water birds, 23: 1121-1133.
Fredrickson L.H. and Reid F.A. (1986). Ripartian habitats: Non game management, over-view. Proceeding of 47th Midwest fish and wild life conference, 17 December 1985, Michigan, 60-96.
ID: 60416
Title: Man-Wild Animal Conflicts in Jammu and Kashmir: A Critical Review.
Author: J.A.Mugloo, R.Banyal, P.A.Khan, S.Murtaza and Gowher Nabi.
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 (10) 976-981 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Wild animals, Conflicts, Black bear, Common leopard, Snow leopard, MFPs collection, Human settlements.
Abstract: Conflicts between man-wild animals are a serious problem across the region. Black bear, common leopard, snow leopard and monkeys are generally found to involve in man-wild animals conflicts. The study reveals that women/men working in fields venture into the forests for grazing their animals, collection of MFPs and collection of firewood and fodder are the main targets for the wild animals. It is observed that the frequency of attack is governed by the time intervals (morning, afternoon, evening and night) and seasons (summer, autumn and winter) and even on the sex groups of human beings with age. The study on age and sex composition of victims reveals that the maximum numbers of victims were found between the age group of 18 to 40 years. Wild animals attack livestock and damage crops thus have the ability to adapt any place and habitat for attacking human lives. The study indicates that the human settlements are either in or around the forests results in the conflicts with wild animals. It is further found that number of conflict cases increases as the distance from water sources decreases with human establishments. The study also suggests some of the measures that may prove milestone n controlling the man-wildlife conflicts in the region include strengthening of the Forest and wildlife Department; professionalism in wildlife management to be enhance through capacity building and awareness; involvement of the civil society including state universities, government departments, NGOs, local communities and youth particularly the students.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Anon. (2007). Investigation on human-leopard conflict in Jammu and Kashmir Technical Report, 3, 2007.
GOI (2011). Census of India (2011), Ministry of Home, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Karanth K.U. and Gopal R. (2005).An ecology-based policy framework for human-tiger co-existence in India. In: People and Wildlife: Conflict or Co-existence (Ed.By: R.Woodroffe, S. Thirgood and A.Robinowitz), Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, PP. 373-387.
Thirgood S., Woodroffe R. and Robinowitz A. (2005). The impact of human-wildlife on human lives and livelihoods. In: People and Wildlife: Conflict of Coexistnce (Ed. By: R.Woodroffe, S.T hirgood and A.Robinowwitz) Cambridge, U.K: Cambridge University Press, pp. 13-26.
ID: 60415
Title: Feeding ecology and diet composition of Rhesus Macaques (Macaca Mulatta ssp. Mulatta) in Chitrakoot region, India.
Author: Sangeeta Tomar and R.L.S. Sikarwar.
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 (10) 970-975 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Feeding ecology, Diet composition, Macaca mulatta, Rhesus macaques, Chtrakoot.
Abstract: A detailed study on the ecology and food selection on rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta ssp.mulatta) in Chitrakoot area was carried out during the year 2009-2011. During the study, twenty five troops of rhesus macaques were found in temple, urban, roadside, riverside, forest habitats and near human settlements. They consume fruits, flowers, leaves, buds, seeds, etc of 104 plant species, some insects and 32 items of provisioned foods. The diet composition of rhesus macaques in Chitrakoot area is constituted with 67.11% from provisioned food items, 27.45 % from plants and their parts and 5.45 % from the insects.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Altamann J. (1974). Observational study of behaviour: Sampling methods. Behave, 49: 227-267
Devi O.S. and Saikia P.K.(2008). Human-Monkey Conflict: A Case study at Gauhati University Campus, Jalukbari, Kamrup, Assam.Zoos ' Print, 2: 15-18.
Literature cited 2: Gupta R.C. and Kumar S. (1991). The feeding habits of free ranging rhesus monkeys, Macaca mulatta (Zimmermann). Geobios, 19: 226-230.
Jolly A. (1985). The Evolution of Primate Behaviour, 2nd Edition, Macmillan, New York.
ID: 60414
Title: Birds of Balipadar-Bhetnoi Community conserved Blackbuck habitat, Ganjam, Odisha, India.
Author: Subrat Debata, S.D. Rout, H.K. Sahu and C.S. Kar.
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 (10) 965-969 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Bird diversity, Protected areas, Community conserved areas, Balipadar-Bhetnoi blackbuck habitat.
Abstract: Birds of Blackbuck Community Conserved Area were studied from March 2012 to February 2013. A total 104 species belonging to 84 genera and 47 families were recorded of which family Ardeidae was the most diverse comprising 7 species. Resident birds constituted major part of the diversity (81.74 %) followed by winter visitors (17.3%) and summer visitor (0.96 %). Highest (95 species) was recorded in the month of December and winter was the most diverged season in terms of number of species (101 species) followed by summer (84 species) and monsoon (71 species).
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Ali. S. and Ripley S.D. (1983). A pictorial Guide to the Birds of Indian Subcontinent.Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
Anonymous (2012). Community Conserved Areas. Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. Directory. UNDP India, 1-283.
Literature cited 2: Furnness R.W. and Greenwood J.J.D. (1993). Birds as monitors of environmental change. Chapman and Hall, New York.
Gregory R.D., Gibbons D.W. and Donald P.F. (2004). Bird census and survey techniques. In (W.J.Sutherland, I.Newton and R.E. et Green ed.). Bird ecology and conservation; a handbook of techniques. Oxford University Press, Oxford, 17-56.
ID: 60413
Title: Habitat study of Sloth bear in Dalma wildlife Sanctuary, Jamshedpur.
Author: Seema Rani, S.K. Mahato and A.T. Mishra.
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 (10) 960-964 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Habitat, Foraging, Viable population, Dry deciduous forest.
Abstract: The hilly-terrain of the sanctuary with its dense forest canopy along with the high availability of food and water makes it self-sufficient and capable of sustaining wild animals. Some direct methods like line transact method, water hole technique, roadside survey and indirect methods were used for monitoring the behaviour of sloth bear. A total of 97 signs (both direct and indirect) of sloth bear were encountered in 10 transects taken in the 7 selected zones of Sanctuary. The current study has revealed that a viable population of sloth bear is found in Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary. The indirect evidences of sloth bear were at a higher side in the deep forest in comparison to the area adjoining to villages. The study also revealed the fact that the visit of sloth bear was more frequent in and around the fruit bearing trees such as mahua, ber and chalta, etc. A special kind of foraging habitat was also noticed as shown by the soil digs encountered, endorses the fact that sloth bear preferred eating red ants in the study.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A Revised Survey of the Forest Types of India.Government of India Press, New Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Odum, E.P. (1996). Fundamentals of ecology.W.B. Sanders Company, USA, pp: 574.
ID: 60412
Title: Role of interspecific aggression in distribution of leaf warblers in the Himalayan Region.
Author: Pratap Singh and G.S. Rawat.
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 (10) 954-959 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Interspecific aggression, Leaf warblers, Himalayan region.
Abstract: Bird species are distributed along elevational gradients in mountain regions with narrow altitudinal ranges. Physical and biological environment, competitive exclusion and ecotones have been suggested as spacing mechanisms of species along elevational gradients. Interspecific aggression among closely related altitudinal replacements has been found to be one of the most important mechanisms in spacing of species in tropical mountains. In the present study interspecific aggression among closely related warbler species was tested using heterospecific song playbacks. Out of four species pairs tested interspecific aggression was detected in one pair, and it is possible that other factors related to physical and biological environment and ecotones may be more important in spacing Himalayan birds.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Acharya B.K., Sanders N.J., Vijayan L. and Chettri B. (2011). Elevational Gradients in Bird Diversity in the Eastern Himalaya: An Evaluation of Distribution Patterns and their Underlying Mechanisms.Plos ONE, 6 (12): e29097.doi: 10
Ali S. and Ripley, S.D. (1987). Compact Handbook of the birds of the India and Pakistan. Oxford University Press.Bombay.
Literature cited 2: Catchpole C.K. and Slater P.J.B. (2008) Bird Song: Biological Themes and variations. Cambridge University Press. Bombay.
Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A Revised Survey of Forest Types of India. Manager of Publications, New Delhi.
ID: 60411
Title: Operation Malai- A case study of translocation of six wild elephants from the Eastern Ghats region in Tamil Nadu.
Author: T. Sekar
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 (10) 945-953 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Isolated elephant herd, Eastern Ghats, Tranquilization, Translocation, Strategies.
Abstract: An elephant clan with only seven elephants in Javadhi hills had occupied a vast home range spread over six districts. The enhanced elephant-human interface in terms of space and time escalated the human-elephant conflict and the resultant economic losses by way of crop and property damage and threat to human lives. Given the grave situation with this minuscule herd, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department decided to translocate the herd to the elephant camps after wide ranging consultation with elephant experts, forest veterinarians and senior forest officers. After obtaining the required permissions and fund for the ' operation malai ' , as the mission was named, it was decided to take up the translocation of six elephants as a single, non-stop operation. With no previous experience of this sort, operation malai team faced many challenges in the field. Proper advanced planning, assignment of specific functional roles to the various groups, keeping on hand ready to implementable alternate options and adept handling of various activities under close supervision resulted in the achievement of the mission goal. It achieved lasting solution to a long standing problem of over two decades to the people of six districts. This operation has provided an idea about appropriate strategies and protocols for the development of standard operating procedures (SOP) for wild elephant or wild animal capture/rescue operations and their translocation.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Bob Walker (2013).Malaysia: Humans and Elephant at loggerheads.BBC News Perak state, Malaysia.
Fernando P., Anandakumar M., Christy Williams A., Eric Wikramanayake, Tariq Aziz and Sameer M. Singh. (2008). Review of Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Mesures Practiced in South Asia.World Wildlife Fund for Nature. 45 pp.
Literature cited 2: Nath C. and Sukumar R. (1998). Elephant_Human condicit in Kudagu, Southern India: Distribution patterns, people ' s perceptions and mitigation methods. Unpublished report. Asian Elephant Conservation Centre, Bangalore.
Sekar T. (2013). Dimensions of human wildlife conflict in Tamil Nadu. Indian Forester, 139 (10): 922-31.
ID: 60410
Title: REDISCOVERY OF TERMITOLOEMUS MARSHALLI BARANOV (DIPTERA: CALLIPHORIDAE: BENGALIINAE), A PREDATOR OF TERMITES, AFTER 78 YEARS.
Author: SUDHIR 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 (9) 928-931 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Biological control, Termites, Termitoloemus marshalli, Odontotermes obesus, odontotermes giriensis.
Abstract: Termitoloemus marshalli Baranov (Diptera: Calliphoridae: Bengaliinae) was known to the science only through one male holotype and two female paratypes collected from Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh, India) in 1935. Since then no specimen was ever captured or identified by any worker. In the present paper itself rediscovery after 78 years is reported. It was found predating voraciously on the workers and soldiers of the termites Odontotermes obesus and O. giriensis in Assam and in Dehradun. Material identified is deposited in National Insect Reference Collection, FRI, Dehradun and shall also be deposited with other national and international insect depositories so that the species may be well understood and exploited for termite biological control initiatives.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Baranov N. (1936). Eine neue Calliphorine-Art (Dipt.), die termiten angreift. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, (10) 17: 646-651. (in German language).
Baeson C.F.C. (1941). The ecology and control of forest insects of India and neighbouring countries. Govt. of India Publication ii+ 1007 pp.
Literature cited 2: Culliney T.W. and Grace, J.K. (2002). Prospects for the biological control of subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae), with special reference to Coptotermes formosanus. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 90: 9-21.
Disney R.H.L. (1986) Two remarkable new species of scuttle -fly (diptera: Phoridae) that parasitize termites (Isoptera) in Sulawesi. Systematic Entomology, 44: 413-422.
ID: 60409
Title: PROPAGATION AND MEDICINAL USES OF SAFED MUSLI (CHLOROPHYTUM BORIVILIANUM SANTAPAU AND FERNADES): A REVIEW.
Author: ANIL KUMAR YADAVA AND SUMAN YADAV
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 (9) 921-927 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Safed musli, chlorophytum borivilianum, medicinal plants, Alkaloids.
Abstract: Chlorophytum borivilianum family Liliaceae a traditionally rare Indian medicinal herb used in the treatment of many clinical conditions is now threatened species worldwide due to over harvesting. The tubers are rich in alkaloids, vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, steroids, saponins and polysaccharide, etc. found in tropical moist and dry deciduous forests. The decreasing supply from the natural resources and increasing demand in national and international markets requires prompt domestication and cultivation of medicinal plants, especially high value medicinal plants is creating new dimension in the field of agriculture. Hence, is a strong need to understand the current scenario of its cultivation, description and its new medicinal properties.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Anonymous (1990-91) .Annual progress Report of Cess Fund Scheme (ICAR) on Development of Culture of Sfed Musli (Chlorophytum borvilianum) for root yield and acceptable medicinal quality. Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udaipur.
Bordia P.C., Joshi A. and Simlot M.M. (1995). Safed Musli. Advances in Horticulture, 11: 429-451.
Literature cited 2: Chadha Y.R., Gupta R., and Nagarajan S. (1980). Scientific appraisal of some commercially important medicinal plants of India. Indian Drugs and Pharma Industries, 15 (2): 7
Dabur R., Gupta A., Mandal T.K., Singh D.D., Bajpai V., Gaurav A.M. and Lavekar G.S. (2007). Antimicrobial activity of some Indian medicinal plants. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines. 16; 4 (3): 313-318.
ID: 60408
Title: A REVIEW OF LAC PRODUCTION IN INDIA DURING XI PLAN.
Author: A.K. JAISWAL AND J.P. 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 (9) 907-920 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Lac Production, Growth rate, XI plan period.
Abstract: Analysis of year wise lac production data in India during XI plan (2007-2008 to 2011-2012) indicated average production by the country to the tune of 16. 246 thousand tonnes. The Jharkhand state registered highest average annual production (6.306 thousand tonnes), sharing 38.82 percent of total lac produced in the country. This is followed by Chhattisgarh (30.21%), Madhya Pradesh (13.66%), West Bengal (6.97%), Maharashtra (4.96%), Odisha (2.27%), Uttar Pradesh (1.94%), Assam (0.52%), Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat (0.30% each) and Meghalaya (0.06%). In respect of state wise growth rate in lac production, the country registered negative growth rate to the tune of 8.38 percent per annum. Amongst the major lac producing states, Jharkhand and West Bengal recorded positive growth of 12.19 and 9.94 per cent per annum respectively, during this period. Amongst the declining trend state, Madhya Pradesh recorded highest negative growth (-32.41 %) followed by Uttar Pradesh (-29.37%), Chattisgarh (-26.76%), Maharashtra (-10.62%) and Odisha (-9.92%). The other minor lac producing states namely Assam, Gujarat, Meghalaya also registered declining trend during the period. Strain wise analysis of production data for various states was also carried out in an attempt to identify which type of lac suffered most during this period.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Anonymous (2012). Report of the Quinquennial Review Team (2007- 2012)- Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, Ranchi, 1-96 pp.
Baboo B., Singh J.P. and Jaiswal A.K. (2009). Lac in Jharkhand -A Status ReportIndian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums. Tech bulletin No. 5 (2009) 1-23 pp.
Literature cited 2: Jaiswal A.K. (2009) Lac Cultivation: Frequently Asked Questions (English) Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums. Tech Bulletin No. 7: (2009) 1-34 pp.
Jaiswal A.K. (2011) Lakh Ki Kheti - Poochein aap bataein Ham (Hindi version of ' Frequently Asked Question ' on lac cultivation) Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums. Extension Bulletin No. 4 (2011). 1-36 pp.
ID: 60407
Title: VEGETATION CHARACTERISTICS AND COMMUNITY STRUCTURE OF FORESTS OF KATHUA DISTRICT (J& K)
Author: RAVINDER KUMAR, NISHA BHAGAT AND MAJAD JHANGIR.
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 (9) 900-906 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Biological spectrum, phytoclimate, Kathua.
Abstract: District Kathua is endowed with unique topography which supports rich floristic diversity. The climate of the area ranges from subtropical to alpine. The present study deals with the various parameters like floristic composition, forest types, biological spectrum and the threat status of species. A total of 469 plants have been collected from the study area which belong to 308 genera and spread over 112 families (2 families belonging to gymnosperms, 9 to ferns and rest 101 being angiospermic families.) Among the angiospermic families, Asteraceae has maximum representation and has 30 genera and 48 species. 41 families exhibit monotypic represented by a single genus and single species. Seven forest types have been found to be distributed in the study area. The biological spectrum of the study area indicates the phytoclimate to be that of thero-phanerophytic type.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Behera M.D. (2000). Biodiversity characterization at landscape level in subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh (Eastern Himalayas) using remote sensing and GIS. Ph.D. Thesis. Gurukul Kangri University, Hardwar, Uttaranchal.
Bhat.V.P, Kumar M., Rajwar G.S. and Dhaulakhandi. (2004). Community structure and diversity of a moist mixed temperate forest of Northa-Chaurikhal of Gharwal Himalaya, Ann. For., 12 (1) 81-86.
Literature cited 2: B.S.I (2012) Rare and Endangered Species. Assessed on 29 December, 2012. Available at > http: // www.bsi.gov.in.>
Braun -Blanquet J. (1932). Plant sociology (Translated by G.D. Fuller and H.S. Conard), Mc Graw Hill, New York.
ID: 60406
Title: FRAGRANCED ORCHID SPECIES FROM DARJEELING DISTRICT OF WEST BENGAL, INDIA: COELOGYNE FLACCIDA LINDL. AND C. PEMPAHISHEYANA CHOWDHERY.
Author: RAJENDRA YONZONE, D.LAMA, R.B. BHUJEL AND SAMUEL RAI.
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 (9) 896-899 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Fragranced orchid, Coelogyne flaccida, Coelogyne pempahisheyana, Darjeeling.
Abstract: This article deals with availability status and taxonomic details of most fragranced two Coelogyne epiphytic Orchid species Coelogyne flaccid Lindl. And C. pempahisheyana Chowdhery from Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. Description, date of collection, phenology, altitudinal ranges, status, local distribution and general distribution are given in detailed.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Pearce N.R. and Cribb P.J. (2002) Flora of Bhutan. The Orchids of Bhutan. Vol. 3, part 3. Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh.
Yonzone R. Bhujel R.B., Lama D. and Rai S. (2012 a) Orchid species diversity of Darjeeling Himalaya of India. Int. J. of pharm. And Life Sci., 3 (3).
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