Sweata Bisht, L. Kandari, V. Bisht, T. Negi, P. Patel
{"title":"Seed germination behaviour of Quercus leucotrichophora (Banj oak) in Western Himalaya","authors":"Sweata Bisht, L. Kandari, V. Bisht, T. Negi, P. Patel","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-0va56x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-0va56x","url":null,"abstract":"Quercus leucotrichophora A.Camus (Banj oak) is one of the keystone species in the mid-elevation forests across western and central Himalaya. Its regeneration in many parts is reported to be poor due to low germination and seedling emergence. Present study aims to investigate the germination behaviour of Quercus leucotrichophora. Seeds were collected from 5 different sites and sown in polybags under open, poly-house and shade-net-house conditions. Seed germination started in 20 days and was completed in 92 days. Higher seed germination was observed in poly-house conditions (76.66%-82.66%) followed by shade-net-house conditions (68.23-76.66%), while, minimum germination was observed in seeds placed under open conditions (61.66%-74.33%). Mean Germination Time was found rapid in poly-house conditions (8.4-10.13) followed by shade-net house conditions (8.79-12.71) and open conditions (20.39-24.66). Among all the sites, higher germination was recorded for the seeds collected from the mid altitude regions (1300-1400 m asl). A significant positive correlation (P<0.05) between seed size class with cumulative germination percentage was also noticed. The findings of the present study indicated that, site of seed collection can play a crucial role in seed germination. Thus, for raising quality planting material of Q. leucotrichophora, seed collection should be done from specific habitats that ultimately help in restoring the declining population.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131984821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Distributional note on Aster ageratoides Turcz.","authors":"H. Naithani, R. Negi, Sunaina Prajapati","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-j2k132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-j2k132","url":null,"abstract":"Clarke in 1889 described Aster wattii is now a synonym of Aster ageratoides from Manipur and Nagaland. It was recollected in the year 2015 from Manipur after a lapse of more than 100 years. Its correct nomenclature has also been provided along with coloured photograph.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128486910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Puneet Kumar, P. Deroliya, H. S. Singh, Sudheer Kumar Singh
{"title":"Additions to the flora of Chamba district from Sechu Tuan Nalla Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh (India)","authors":"Puneet Kumar, P. Deroliya, H. S. Singh, Sudheer Kumar Singh","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-80q6d1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-80q6d1","url":null,"abstract":"This paper deals with 56 species of spermatophytes as additions to the flora of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. Updated nomenclature and a brief description have been provided for each species. The specimens are housed in the herbarium of Botanical Survey of India (BSD), Northern Regional Centre, Dehradun.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121840249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A note on the extended distribution of Arthraxon santapaui (Poaceae: Andropogoneae) in Telangana, India","authors":"V. Jalander, J. Swamy, D. Srinivas, P. Ramana","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-m8065a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-m8065a","url":null,"abstract":"Arthraxon santapaui Bor (Poaceae, Andropogoneae, Arthraxoninae) is reported here as an addition to the grass flora of Telangana state. A detailed description and note with photographs are provided to facilitate easy identification.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116940349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stereophyllum anceps (Bryophyta: Plagiotheciaceae) – An addition to the bryoflora of West Bengal, India","authors":"S. Islam, A. Mondal","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-3qo497","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-3qo497","url":null,"abstract":"Stereophyllum anceps earlier recorded from four states, viz., Assam, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Rajasthan, is described for the first time from West Bengal, India. An illustrated description of the same along with ultrastructural details of peristome teeth and spores is provided.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133992217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. Reddy, B. Kumar, C. Nagendra, K. Prasad, A. Reddy
{"title":"Occurrence of Crinum lorifolium (Amaryllidaceae) in Eastern Ghats, Andhra Pradesh, India","authors":"N. Reddy, B. Kumar, C. Nagendra, K. Prasad, A. Reddy","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-u2m26b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-u2m26b","url":null,"abstract":"The present paper records the occurrence of Crinum lorifolium from Eastern Ghats (Andhra Pradesh). A detailed description, photographs and a key to Crinum species are provided for easy identification.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"222 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124398212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Suchana Aryal, P. Paudel, S. Bolakhe, Deepak Mahatara, Prakash Lamichane
{"title":"Evaluation of error and efficiency on tree height measurement using Abney’s level, Rangefinder and Vertex IV","authors":"Suchana Aryal, P. Paudel, S. Bolakhe, Deepak Mahatara, Prakash Lamichane","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-49p4f8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-49p4f8","url":null,"abstract":"Tree height is one of the basic variables which is used for estimation of growing stock, biomass, carbon stock and site quality. Measuring tree height is expensive, time-consuming, and error prone due to stand structure and efficiency of measuring instruments. Here, we try to explore the errors and efficiencies associated with Vertex, Abney’s level, and Laser Rangefinder for tree height measurement. Standing tree height was measured using all three instruments and the true height was determined with the careful measurement using linear tape after felling. In total 102 trees of Arunkhola community forest of Nawalpur districts were sampled. It was found that the Vertex (0.55 m) and Abney’s level (2.36 m) overestimated the tree height whereas, Rangefinder (-1.65 m) was underestimating. There was significant difference in errors for all the evaluated instruments at 95% confidence interval. However, there was no relation between true height and DBH with difference in measurement for all instruments. Average time required to measure individual trees was 4.15, 2.29 and 0.93 minutes for Abney’s level, Rangefinder, and Vertex respectively. It was estimated that efficiency for Vertex was 4.46 followed by Rangefinder with 22.69 by reflecting Vertex as the most precise and efficient instrument for measuring tree height.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124190624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A note on the occurrence of Dillenia pentagyna in Uttarakhand, India","authors":"H. Naithani, P. Verma, A. Chandra","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-5x8676","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-5x8676","url":null,"abstract":"The present article records the presence of Dillenia pentagyna Roxb. (Dilleniaceae) as an addition to the flora of Uttarakhand. A brief description along with photographs of leaves, flowers and a herbarium specimen is provided.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123651709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Swamy, Asalla Appaiah, L. Rasingam, V. Jalander
{"title":"Report of invasive species Ageratum houstonianum (Asteraceae) from Telangana, India","authors":"J. Swamy, Asalla Appaiah, L. Rasingam, V. Jalander","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-n8lna5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-n8lna5","url":null,"abstract":"Ageratum houstonianum Mill. is reported as an addition to the Flora of Telangana from Adilabad District. Detailed description and photo plate are provided for easy identification.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122208178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of biomass and soil carbon stock in different forest landuse systems of Lahaul Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India","authors":"R. Verma, R. Verma, Harish Chauhan","doi":"10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-n71hm6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-n71hm6","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents the results of studies conducted to estimate the biomass and soil carbon stock at various sites of Betula utilis (Bhojpatra), Cedrus deodara (Devdar), Pinus wallichiana (Kail) and Juniperus polycarpos forests in Himachal Pradesh.","PeriodicalId":142181,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Forestry","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126620050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}