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ID: 64788
Title: Water Quality: An Ecological Indicator for Aquatic Biodiversity Survival and Ecorestoration
Author: Prasanjit Mukherjee, Shambhu Nath Mishra, Peeyush Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, K. P. Singh, Rahul Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 533-542 (2023)
Subject: Water Quality: An Ecological Indicator for Aquatic Biodiversity Survival and Ecorestoration
Keywords: Biodiversity Species, Macrophytes, Aquatic, Physico-Chemical, Ecorestoration.
Abstract: Lake and ponds are known to have greater biodiversity of species and ecologically important freshwater habitats. They may provide a significant opportunity to mitigate anthropogenic pressures and reverse the decline of aquatic biodiversity globally as well as locally. Despite the ecological and societal importance of lakes, freshwater research, policy, and conservation have focused on larger water bodies, with significant gaps in our understanding and upkeep of lake ecosystems and delivery of ecosystem services. The purpose of this study was to compare the temporal change in water quality of the lake viz. a viz. change in ecological flora to give a reference for conservation management for the aquatic species and help improve water quality and aquatic ecosystems and to highlight the ecological indicators of aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem functions. Victoria Lake, Lohardaga is a habitat of fishes- mostly the carps. For the study of physico-chemical parameters of the lake, water samples were collected thrice in a year i.e. pre-monsoon, monsoon and post-monsoon seasons for two consecutive years, recorded, and analyzed using standard procedure. Major water parameters such as pH (7.30-7.60), Total hardness (36.60-64.20 ppm), nitrate (1.30-2.40 mg/l), chloride (22.00-33.00 mg/l), fluoride (0.02-0.04 mg/l) were low. However, dissolved oxygen (4.30-6.80 mg/l), B.O.D (2.70- 4.40 mg/l) were comparatively higher than the standard tolerance limit, as per classified use of water class depending on various uses of water. It revealed that the lake is suitable for outdoor bathing (Class-B), D-Fish culture and aquatic life propagation. However, Macrophytes diversity decreased by 30 per cent in the preceding year.
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Literature cited 1: lam M.A. (2017). Water quality requirements and its Management in Aquaculture, Website: https://www.academia.Edu/32366828/Water Quality requirements and its Management in Aquaculture March, 31, 2020. Ansari E., Gadhia M. and Ujjania N.C. (2015). Phytoplankton diversity and water quality assessment of ONGC pond, Hazira .International Journal of Research in Environmental Science, 1(1): 1-5.
Literature cited 2: Anton-Pardo M., Hlavac D., Bauer C. and Adamek Z. (2020). Environmental and biotic variables in carp (Cyprinus carpio) ponds: organic vs. Conventional management, Aquaculture International,28(4) :1621-1637. APHA. (1986). Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater, APHA, AWWA, WPCF, New York (1986).

ID: 64787
Title: Seed Dispersal Potential of Two Domestic Herbivores: Who Poops the Most Seeds?
Author: Harsh Yadav, Shyam S. Phartyal
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 526-532 (2023)
Subject: Seed Dispersal Potential of Two Domestic Herbivores: Who Poops the Most Seeds?
Keywords: Domestic Herbivore, Dung, Endozoochory, Free-Grazing, Seed Dispersal, Seedling Emergence.
Abstract: Endozoochory is an important mechanism in free-grazing ecosystems with a high potential to modify the dynamics of vegetation. Here, we examine two domestic herbivores (cow and buffalo) for their seed dispersal potential in free-grazing agroecological landscapes. Twenty fresh dung samples of each herbivore were collected, and the fresh weight of each sample was measured. The presence of viable seeds in the pile was estimated through the seedling emergence method traditionally used for soil seed bank studies. A total of 2058 seedlings of 68 species emerged from 40 dung samples; cow and buffalo dispersed 59 and 48 species, respectively, sharing 39 common species. Among them, 21 were monocots and the remaining (47) dicots. Despite the low weight of the pile of dung, there were more seeds (1298) dispersed by cow than by buffalo (760). This study concludes that domestic herbivores have a high seed dispersal potential that needs to be explored in more detail. Currently, seed dispersal is an understudied field of ecological research in India, despite the high faunal and floral diversity. Thus, this study highlights the need for more active seed dispersal research in Indian ecological studies.
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Literature cited 1: Anderson T.M., Schutz M. and Risch A.C. (2014) .Endozoochorous seed dispersal and germination strategies of Serengeti plants. Journal of vegetation science, 25(3) :636-647. Auffret A.G. and Cousins S.A. (2011). Past and present management influences the seed bank and seed rain in a rural landscape mosaic. Journal of Applied Ecology.48(50:278-128.
Literature cited 2: Climate-Data (2020). Climate data for cities worldwide .Available at https://en.climate-data-org/.accessed on 28th April 2020. Cosyns E. Claerbout,Lamoot I. and Hofman M. (2005) .Endozoochorous seed dispersal by cattle and horse in a spatially heterogenous landscape. Plant Ecology, 178(2): 149-162.

ID: 64786
Title: Diversity and Distribution Pattern of Fuel Resource in Kinnaur District, Himachal Pradesh, Trans and North-Western Himalaya
Author: Swaran Lata, S. S. Samant , P. S. Negi, Varsha
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 513-525 (2023)
Subject: Diversity and Distribution Pattern of Fuel Resource in Kinnaur District, Himachal Pradesh, Trans and North-Western Himalaya
Keywords: Diversity, Distribution Pattern, Fuel Resources, Nativity, Endemism, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh.
Abstract: Fuel is major source of energy for the indigenous communities dwelling in high mountainous areas of Western Himalaya. The tribal communities of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh are mainly dependent on locally available plant resources mainly from forests to fulfil their domestic energy needs. Requirement and consumption of fuel remains high in district Kinnaur throughout the year not only for cooking, but also to protect themselves from extreme cold climatic conditions. Information on fuel species, distribution and utilization pattern in Kinnaur district is not available. Therefore, an attempt has been made to; (i) assess the diversity, distribution, and utilization pattern of fuel resources; (ii) identify nativity and endemism of the fuel species; and (iii) suggest management options for conservation. Total 127 species belonging to 38 families and 69 genera representing trees (60 spp.), shrubs (64 spp.) and herbs (3 spp.) were recorded. Rosaceae (21 spp.), Salicaceae (12 spp.) and Leguminosae (9 spp.) were dominant families, and Salix (9 spp.) and Lonicera, Cotoneaster and Prunus (6 spp., each) were species rich genera. Maximum species were found between 2600~3200 m. Most preferred species were Cedrus deodara, Pinus wallichiana, Picea smithiana, Pinus roxburghii, Quercus spp., Fraxinus xanthoxyloides, Betula utilis, Juniperus polycarpos, Prunus armeniaca, Alnus nitida., Salix spp., Populus spp., Artemisia maritima, Indigofera heterantha, Caragana brevispina, etc. Only 64 species were native to Himalayan region, 01 species i.e., Myricaria elegans was endemic and 47 species were near endemic. Due to increasing demand, over exploitation and habitat degradation, the population of the preferred species are depleting rapidly. Therefore, assessment of natural populations, demand and supply studies, harvesting trends, developments of propagation methods, afforestation of highly preferred species in degraded lands and community awareness for sustainable utilization have been suggested for conservation.
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Literature cited 1: Anon (1883-1970) .Index Kewensis Plantarum Phanerogamarum vol.1-2 (1983-1985) and 15 suppl. FAO, (2016). Global Forest resource assessment 2015: How have the world's forest changed? Rome, Italy.
Literature cited 2: Arnold M, Kohlin G., Persson R. and Shepherd G. (2003). Fuel wood revisited: what has changed in the last decade? CIFOR Occasional Paper No.39.Centre for International Forestry Research, Bogor, Indonesia. Aswai B.S. and Mehrotra B.N. (1994). Flora of Lahaul Spiti (A Cold Desert in North -West Himalaya). Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun, India.p761.

ID: 64785
Title: Towards Sustainable Afforestation: Greening an Indian Metropolis
Author: Supatra Sen
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 506-512 (2023)
Subject: Towards Sustainable Afforestation: Greening an Indian Metropolis
Keywords: Sustainability, Green Cities, Sustainable Urbanization, Urban Green Space, Green Belts.
Abstract: Due to population, pollution and industrialization, cities are in the forefront of socio-economic and health crises. Sustainable cities must now target resilience by the recovery of urban greens, protecting nature and natural resources from rapid urbanization, creating green jobs and means to livelihood. Crucial ecosystem services are provided by urban green spaces viz. community parks and gardens, green roofs, urban forests, natural water-bodies and such others. 'Right place, right tree' is the key to intelligent urban greening. Every effort and thought must be spared to careful selection of appropriate plant material based on habit, colour, season of flowering, form, rate of growth and environmental conditions. Pro-environmental planning, nature-based solutions and sustainable outlook could go a long way in positively affecting the city's biodiversity index, green urbanization as well as mental health and well-being of urban dwellers.
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Literature cited 1: Biswas R. and Sen S. (2020). Urban Eco-Psychological Attitude during COVID 19 'Lockdown': A survey, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 8(7) :3017-3037. Chowdhury K. and Sen S (2019). A comparative Study of Avian Biodiversity Viz.Winter And Spring. Harvest, 4(1): 70-110.
Literature cited 2: CPWD,New Delhi (2013) .A Handbook of Landscape-Guide. Davis M., McFarland K., Naumann S. and Graf A. (2015). Green Infrastructure and urban biodiversity: overview and city level examples. ETC/BD report to the EEA.

ID: 64784
Title: Ensemble Modelling to Map the Suitable Habitat of Podophyllum hexandrum under Present and Future Climate Scenarios in the Chakrata Forest Division, Uttarakhand
Author: Akshay Paygude, Praveen Kumar Verma, Praveen Singh Rawat, Ashutosh Kumar Tripathi
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 497-505 (2023)
Subject: Ensemble Modelling to Map the Suitable Habitat of Podophyllum hexandrum under Present and Future Climate Scenarios in the Chakrata Forest Division, Uttarakhand
Keywords: Species Distribution Modelling, Representative Concentration Pathways, Shared Socioeconomic Pathways, Landscape Metrics.
Abstract: Podophyllum hexandrum is one of the endemic medicinal plants of the Indian Western Himalayas (IWH). The extract of which is used in cancer treatment. It is a highly exploited species and facing the threat of changing climate. For the identification of suitable habitats for the species, an ensemble model was used since its prediction capability is superior to an individual one. Suitable habitat prediction was done using 4 different models viz. Generalized linear model (GLM), classification tree analysis (CTA) and robust support vector machine (SVM) and maximum entropy (Maxent). CTA showed poor performance and hence was excluded from AUC weighted ensemble model. Ensemble habitat suitability maps were prepared for the present as well as future climate scenarios centred on representative concentration pathways (RCP) and CMIP6 shared socio-economic pathways (SSP). The overall decrease in suitable habitat was projected under all the future scenarios. High level of habitat fragmentation was projected under SSP scenarios for the year 2050. However, no shift in the altitudinal range of the species was observed. The altitudinal range of 2500 – 3000 m remained to be the most suitable for species conservation and cultivation under present and future climate scenarios. Since, Podophyllum is a shade-loving plant, the most highly and very highly suitable habitat fell under very dense and moderately dense forest cover.
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Literature cited 1: Aiello-Lammens M.E., Boria R.A., Radosavjevic A., Vilelea B. and Anderson R.P. (2015) .spThin: An R package for spatial thinning of species occurrence records for use in ecological niche models .Ecography, 38 (5): 541-545.https://doi.org/10.1111/ecog.01132. Allouch O., Tsoar A. and Kadmon R. (2006). Assessing the accuracy of species distribution models: prevalence, kappa and the trye skill statistic (TSS). Journal of Applied Ecology, 43 (6): 1223-1232.
Literature cited 2: Araujo M.B. and Guisan A. (2006). Five (or so) challenges for species distribution modeling. Journal of Biogeography, 33 (10): 1677-1688. https: doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2699.2006. 01584.x Araujo M.B. and Ne M. (2007). Ensemble forecasting of species distributions. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 22 (1) :42-47.

ID: 64783
Title: Community, Forest Fire and Conservation: Keys of Wildlife Management
Author: Sanath Kumar N, Sanjeet Kumar, S. K. Biswal
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 487-496 (2023)
Subject: Community, Forest Fire and Conservation: Keys of Wildlife Management
Keywords: QWildlife management plan, Community conservation, Global ecological issues, Forest fire
Abstract: Forest fire and loss of biodiversity are alarming issues throughout the world. Together, both issues are creating lots of negative impacts globally in all aspects of life on earth. The issues could be reduced and solved only with community under long-term strategy. Keeping this in view, an attempt has been taken to interact with community and discussed on the issues at Bonai Forest Division (BFD), Sundargarh, Odisha, India. Barsuan range of BFD is rich with floral diversity and unique landscapes along with mining activities. Six villages were selected. Through Passport Data Form (PDF), semi-structured questionnaire was done using standard methods. Results revealed that, community make fire to get livelihood, collection of NTFPs (Non-timber Forest produces) and food. The paper highlights the causes of forest fire and biodiversity loss and suggests the mitigation measures to make a long-term strategy for the conservation of biodiversity and management of wildlife.
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Literature cited 1: Andrade G.S.M. and Rhodes J.R. (2012). Protected areas and local communities: an inevitable partnership toward successful conservation strategies? Ecology and society, 17 (4): http://dx.doi.org/10.5751/ES-05216-170414. Berkes F (2007). Community based conservation in a globalized world. PNAS, 104 (39) :15188-15193.
Literature cited 2: Debata S., Palei H.S., Mohapatra P.P. and Mishra A.K. (2017). An inventory of Odonata fauna in Bonai Forest Division, Western Odisha, India.e-planet, 15(1) :78-83. Kumar S.N. and Kumar S. (2022). Floral bio-indicator of natural salt lick: keys for the wildlife management in mining areas. Discovery, 58(313) :28-33.

ID: 64782
Title: Flower Colour Variation in Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew in Community Lands of Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Author: Kaushal Singh, Ashok Gehlot, Deepak Mishra, G. Singh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (4) Pg No. 483-485 (2023)
Subject: Flower Colour Variation in Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew in Community Lands of Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Keywords: Flower Colour Variation,Capparis decidua,Edgew, Community Land, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Abstract: Capparis decidua (Kair) is a multipurpose salt-tolerant, much-branched, leafless, spiny small indigenous tree or large shrub of the Capparaceae family. It survives very well on shallow and saline soils. Kair is a deep-rooted and drought-hardy plant that grows well in orans (Sacred groves), gochars (pastureland), nadi (village pond), cultivated land, forest, and wetlands in arid and semiarid zones of India.
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Literature cited 1: Vyas G.K., Sharma R, Kumar V., Sharma T.V. and Khandelwal V. (2009). Diversity analysis of Capparis decidua (Forssk) Edgew. using biochemical and molecular parameters. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 56 (7): 905-911. Ahmad V. U, Ismail N. and Amber A. (1989).Isocodonocarpine from Capparis decidua. Phytochemistry, 28: 2493-2495.
Literature cited 2: Singh D. and Singh R.K. (2011) .Kair (Capparis decidua): A potential ethnobotanical weather predictor and livelihood security shrub of the arid zone of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 10 (1): 146-155. Shekhawat J.S. (1999). Flower and fruit development in Kair (Capparis decidua [Forsk]. Edgew0.In: Recent Advances in Management of Arid Ecosystem Proceedings of a Symposium held in India 9eds). A.S.Faroda, N.L. Joshi ,S.Kathju and Amal kar. Arid Zone Research Association of India, Jodhpur, 383-386.

ID: 64781
Title: Naro Hills in Madhya Pradesh, India – A Potential Biodiversity Park
Author: A. N. Shukla, Arti Garg, Arjun P. Tiwari
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (4) Pg No. 480-482 (2023)
Subject: Naro Hills in Madhya Pradesh, India – A Potential Biodiversity Park
Keywords: Naro Hills, Madhya Pradesh, India, Potential Biodiversity Park
Abstract: Biodiversity parks are enclosure which conserve equitable assemblage of independent living communities within a resource laden environment, sustained in equilibrium with nature and natural resources. They serve as repository of biotic communities of particular ecological range creating a healthy ecosystem to provide conservational, educational and recreational benefits and play key role in insuring survival of life.
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Literature cited 1: Barua I.C., Deka J., Devi M., Deka R.L. and Moran J. (2017). Weeds an emerging threat to biodiversity: a consequence of spread of Ludwigia peruviana in Dhansiri and Kopilli catchment areas of Assam, North East India, Current Science, 112 (9) 1904-1914.
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ID: 64780
Title: Range Extension of Plants to Sirumugai Forests of Nilgiri Eastern Slope, Western Ghats
Author: K. Kiruthika , M. Sulaiman
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (4) Pg No. 477-479 (2023)
Subject: Range Extension of Plants to Sirumugai Forests of Nilgiri Eastern Slope, Western Ghats
Keywords: Sirumugai Forests, Nilgiri Eastern Slope, Western Ghats
Abstract: The present findings extends the distributional range of Argyreia osyrensis (Roth) Choisy, Marsdenia tenacissima (Roxb). Moon and Murdannia nudiflora (L) Brenan to Sirumugai Forests from the adjacent hills. Sirumugai Forests is a part of Nilgiri Eastern Slope lying in the undulating hills of Western Ghats, India .
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Literature cited 1: Gambe J.S. (1915-1936) .Flora of the Presidency of Madras. Adlard and Sons Ltd, London. Henry A.N., Kumari G.R. and Chithra V. (1987). Flora of Tamil Nadu, India.Ser.1. Vol. II. Botanical Survey of India, Coimbatore.
Literature cited 2: Henry A.N. Chitra V. and Balakrishnan N.P. (1989). Flora of Tamil Nadu I (Analysis), Vol. III. Botanical Survey of India, Coimbatore. Kannan R. Anwerdeen I. and R. Gopalan (2010).Plant Diversity in Coimbatore Forest Division. Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Tamil Nadu.

ID: 64779
Title: A Record of Parthenocarpic Character in Fruit of Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb
Author: Rajkumar Yadav, Ashok Suthar, Ketan Tatu, R. D. Kamboj , R. K. Sugoor
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (4) Pg No. 474-476 (2023)
Subject: Range Extension of Plants to Sirumugai Forests of Nilgiri Eastern Slope, Western Ghats
Keywords: Parthenocarpic Character, Diospyros melanoxylon, fruit
Abstract: Diospyros Kaki L.f a species of genus Diospyros showed parthenocarpic characters (Yonemori et al., 2000; Wettstein, 1908) but these characters have not been recorded yet in Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb. Therefore, present study was carried out to explore the anomalous characters which could be very useful to the taxonomist worldwide.
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Literature cited 1: Awasthi A.K. (1986) .Sucker Regeneration and sprouting in Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb., Journal of Tropical Forestry., 2(1): 66-68. Shah G.L. (1978). Flora of Gujarat Part I and Part II.Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, Gujarat, 1078pp.
Literature cited 2: Wettstein R.V. (19089) .Uber Parthenokarpie bei Diospyros kaki.Oesterreichische Botanische, Zeitschrift, 58 (1) :457-462. Yonemori K., Sugiura A. and Yamada M. (2000). Persimmon Genetics and Breeding in Janick, J.(ed): Plant Breding Reviews. John Wiley and Son, Pp.191-225.

ID: 64778
Title: A New Species of Smithia aiton (Fabaceae) from Odisha state, India
Author: Rajkumari Supriya Devi, Sanjeet Kumar, Rajeev Kumar Singh
Editor: Richa Singh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (4) Pg No. 471-473 (2023)
Subject: A New Species of Smithia aiton (Fabaceae) from Odisha state, India
Keywords: Smithia aiton, Fabaceae, Odisha state, India
Abstract: The genus Smithia Aiton (Fabaceae) comprises 19 recognized species (Singh, 2016; Balan and Pradeep, 2017; POWO, 2021), distributed in the tropics and subtropics of the Old World to north Australia. In India, it is represented by 15 species, of which 9 are endemic (Singh, 2016).The diversity and the level of endemism suggests that India is one the centres of origin and evolution of Smithia.
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Literature cited 1: Baker J.G. (1876).Smithia.In : Flora of British India, Vol.2. (Hooker, J.D. ed.) L.Reeve and Co., London. Balan A.P. and Pradeep S.V. (2017). A taxonomic revision of the genus Smithia Ait (Fabaceae) in South India. Talwania, 62: 175-204.
Literature cited 2: Gamble J.S. (1918) .Flora of the Presidency of Madras, Vol.1.Adlard and Son Ltd, London. POWO (2021). Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic plantsoftheworldonline.org/ (accessed 28 August 2021).

ID: 64777
Title: Ficus lacor Buch.-Ham. New Distributional Records for Maharashtra
Author: Tanveer A. Khan, Revan Y. Chaudhari, Mujaffar Shaikh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (4) Pg No. 469-470 (2023)
Subject: Ficus lacor Buch.-Ham. New Distributional Records for Maharashtra
Keywords: Ficus lacor,New Distributional Records, Maharashtra
Abstract: In the family Moraceae, Ficus L. considered as a keystone species in tropical rain forests as it plays a very fundamental role in ecosystem, due to its fruits which are eaten by insects, birds and animals throughout the year.
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Literature cited 1: Chaudhary L.B., Sudhakar J.V., Kumar A., Bajpai O., Tiwari R. and G.V.S. Murthy (2012) .Synopsis of the Genus Ficus L. (Moraceae) in India Taiwania, 57 (2): 193-216. Dubey P.C. Shaikh M. and Tiwari A.P. (2020). Ficus species of Madhya Pradesh, Anusandhan Vistar Van Vibhag Madhya Pradehs Shahsan, 38-41.
Literature cited 2: Khan T.A. (2017). Flowers of Jalgaon district. Prashant Publication Jalgaon in Association with Jalgaon Forest Division Jalgaon, 89-107. Khan T.A. (29019) Wild flowers of Jalgaon District A succint field guide, Prashant Publication Jalgaon, 80-110.

ID: 64776
Title: Two New Records of Grasses for Maharashtra, India
Author: Tathod Swati , Deore Ashok , Shaikh Tarbej
Editor: Richa Singh
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (4) Pg No. 466-468 (2023)
Subject: Two New Records of Grasses for Maharashtra, India
Keywords: Two New Records, Grasses, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: While exploring the grass diversity of Nagpur division of Maharashtra, one of authors (ST) collected grass specimens from Butibori and Gadhavi riverbank, on critical study were identified as Eragrostis zeylanica Nees et Mey. and Saccharum griffithi Munro ex Boiss, by following available literature (Nees and Meyen,1841; Nair,1991). The perusal of relevant literature revealed that these two grasses were not reported from Maharashtra State (Hooker, 1897; Cooke,1908; Blatter and McSann, 1935; Bor, 1960; Potdar et al., 2012; Kellogg eta l, 2020) and hence reported here as a new addition to the grasses of Maharashtra.
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Literature cited 1: Blatter E. and McCann C. (1935). The Bombay Grasses. Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. Bor N.L. (1940). Flora of Assam, 5: 102 Graminae. Published under the authority of the Government of Assam. Shillong.
Literature cited 2: Bo N.L. (1960). The Grasses of Burma, Ceylon, India and Pakistan (Excluding Bambusae).pergamon Press. Oxford. Cooke T. (1908). Flora of the Presidency of Bombay, 2. Taylor & Francis, London.

ID: 64775
Title: Rediscovery of Craibiodendron henryi from Nagaland, India
Author: H. B. Naithani
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (4) Pg No. 463-465 (2023)
Subject: Rediscovery of Craibiodendron henryi from Nagaland, India
Keywords: Rediscovery,Craibiodendron henryi, Nagaland, India
Abstract: Genus Caraibidendron was described by W.W. Smith in honour of William Craib (1882-1933) of Royal Botanical Garden, Kew. Smith designated the type C. Shanicum W.W. Smith (=C.stellatum (Pierre) W.W. Crabiodendron stellatum as a valid name and C.shanicum as its synonym. There are five species of genus Craibodendron distributed in India, Combodia , China, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam.
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Literature cited 1: Balachandran N. and Ravi Kuma K. (2014). Addition to the flora of Manipur in North East India.Pleione, 8(1): 199-206. Deb D.B. (1961) -Dicotyledonous plants of Manipur Territory Bull. Bot. Surv. India, 3(3) :253-350.
Literature cited 2: Jude W.S. (1986). A taxonomic Revision of Craibiodendron (Ericaceae). J. Arnold Arbor, 67:441-469. Kanjilal U.N., N. Das A. Kanjilal P.C. and De R.N. (1939) -Flora of Asam, 3: 151. Govt of Assam.

ID: 64774
Title: Stem Volume Allometric Equation of Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. Ex benth : Applicability of Digital Photography with Image Analysis as a Non-Destructive Approach
Author: Tasmia Farhana, Md. Rafikul Islam, Tamjid Hasan, Md. Salim Azad, Abdus Subhan Mollick, Nabiul Islam Khan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (4) Pg No. 452-462 (2023)
Subject: Stem Volume Allometric Equation of Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. Ex benth : Applicability of Digital Photography with Image Analysis as a Non-Destructive Approach
Keywords: Allometric Equation, Stem Volume, Digital Photography, Image Analysis, Regression.
Abstract: Accurate estimate of stem volume is crucial to forest management. In this study, we developed allometric equations of stem volume of Acacia auriculiformis after destructive harvesting of 48 individual trees. We also took digital photographs of each sample tree just before destructive harvesting from the felling operations of Bangladesh Forest Department in short rotation (10-15 years) plantations. The aim of this study was to know the accuracy of the results obtained through image analysis in comparison with true values and to develop the best stem volume regression model of this species. The best-fit stem volume equation performed well when fitted against a set of different samples collected for field validation. There was a strong linear relationship between 'image stem volume' to 'true stem volume' (R2 = 0.959) suggesting the applicability of the digital photography method to derive stem volume allometric equations. The findings of this study may be potentially used for obtaining stem volume allometric equations on other precious species, where destructive harvest is not permitted. The results of this study have implications on estimation of tree level biomass and carbon stocks of forests.
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