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• Studies on the Effect of Date of Fruit Collection on Seed Germination and Early Seedling Growth in Himalayan Ash (Fraxinus micrantha Lingelsh)

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Virendra Singh , S. K. Lavania , V. K. Sah , Shashi Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 131, No 1 (2005), Pagination: 31-36

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The present study was conducted to find out the optimum time of seed (fruit) collection in Fraxinus micrantha. The fruits were collected at fortnightly interval. The results of the present study revealed that the maximum germination of 44.50 per cent was found in treatment T₃ (15th October collection or 180 days after anthesis) at a time when the fruit colour changed from green to grey orange. The moisture and dry weight/l00 seed at this stage was 17.82 per cent and 1.40 g, respectively. The shoot length, ischolar_main length, shoot dry weight and ischolar_main dry weight of 45 days old seedlings were also found better in this treatment. Therefore, the seeds of this species should be collected in the second fortnight of October (180 days after anthesis) at a time when the fruit colour changed to grey orange for better germination, seedling growth and vigour index.

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• Seed Quality as Affected by Mid Cone Diameter in Pinus roxburghii Sargent

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Virendra Singh , Shashi Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 6 (2004), Pagination: 757-761

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The present investigation was undertaken to find out the effect of mid cone diameter classes on seed quality in Chir pine. The cones were grouped into small (5-<6cm), medium (6-<7cm) and large (7-<8cm) cone diameter classes. The large cones showed superiority in germination percent, germination value, germination capacity, germination energy and germination speed over other cone diameter classes. Also, there existed a positive and highly significant correlation between cone diameter and different seed parameters. Therefore, large cones (in diameter) should be given preference for quality seed collection.

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• Seed Quality as Affected by Mid Cone Diameter in Pinus roxburghii Sargent

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Virendra Singh , Shashi Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 7 (2004), Pagination: 757-761

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The present investigation was undertaken to find out the effect of mid cone diameter classes on seed quality in Chir pine. The cones were grouped into small (5-<6cm), medium (6-<7cm) and large (7-<8cm) cone diameter classes. The large cones showed superiority in germination percent, germination value, germination capacity, germination energy and germination speed over other cone diameter classes. Also, there existed a positive and highly significant correlation between cone diameter and different seed parameters. Therefore, large cones (in diameter) should be given preference for quality seed collection.

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• Oil Palm in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Shashi Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 9 (2004), Pagination: 977-980

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The agro-climatic conditions of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are good for oil palm cultivation. It is being cultivated in Little Andaman since 1975-76 but the project is still not viable. The situation may improve with intensive management by bringing additional area under plantations and by setting up a refining plant in the Islands. The paper deals with the problems and prospects of Red oil palm cultivation in Nicobar Islands.

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• Sea Turtle Conservation - a Goan Scenario

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Shashi Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 128, No 4 (2002), Pagination: 456-460

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Though the history of Forest Department's involvement in Sea turtle conservation is not very old in Goa, the community based conservation programme of Goa Forest Department has given a new dimension to this conservation programme. Within a period of four years viz. 1997-98 to 2000-01 the programme has taken a big leap forward. Though there are no mass nesting beaches in Goa, this tiny State on the West Coast, is now well placed on the Sea turtle conservation map of India.

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• Cashew - an Important Exotic

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Shashi Kumar , S.S. Kandpal

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Indian Forester, Vol 127, No 12 (2001), Pagination: 1333-1335

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The Goa Forest Department is growing Cashew for a long time with the goal of rehabilitating the degraded areas. The formation of the Goa Forest Development Corporation Ltd. (GFDC) has brought the Cashew plantations in fast commercial net. It is a challenge for GFDC to maximize the returns from these plantations

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• Community Structure and Biomass Production in a Restored Rock Phosphate Mine

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Shashi Kumar , P. Soni , H. B. Vasistha

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Indian Forester, Vol 123, No 5 (1997), Pagination: 371-378

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Community structure of vegetation and biomass productionlhectarein an ecologically restored rock phosphate mine has been evaluated after ten years of restoration. Mining adversely effects the natural resources of the area viz; vegetation, soil, water etc. Productivity and natural resource components of mined lands can be restored by using natural successional patterns based on ecological principles. In the present investigation attempt has been made to evaluate the community structure and biomass of vegetation in a ten year old ecologically restored rock phosphate mine located in a tropical dry deciduous forest (pre mine) in Northern India. Findings of the present study reveal that most of the species of grasses and shrubs planted initially to restore the areas have been replaced by naturally invading species. The restored plant community has herbs and grasses> shrubs> tree pattern of multistoreyed community organization. Total aboveground standing crop biomass (oven dry weight) after ten years of ecological restoration is 43.94 tonnes/hectare mainly contributed by the tree species (93.58%).

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• The Disturbed Mountain Ecosystem a Case Study of Salari Village in Kumaon Himalaya

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A. K. Srivastav , Shashi Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 2 (1995), Pagination: 103-109

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High level of biotic interference, unscientific development and myopic policies have caused considerable damage to the ecosystem of Central Himalaya. This study was carried out to find out the ground realities responsible for the debacle. There is an urgent need to review the existing policies and programmes so that the whole system becomes self sustaining. Time is still with us. A pragmatic approach, that works within the framework of nature's law and satisfies the human requirements, is required to achieve the expected levels of productivity.

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• Afforestation of Lateritic Pans of Goa - a Case Study

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Shashi Kumar , N. S. Bisht , R. N. Rao

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 3 (1995), Pagination: 176-178

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A study was conducted to grow Acacia auriculiformis on lateritic pans. By utilising the mine dumps. The best results were obtained on pit cum mine dump plantation. The study can be useful for the reclamation of lateritic pans as well as for the rehabilitation of the mine rejects.

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• Perspectives in Intensive Management of Neem Plantations

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S. S. Jattan , Shashi Kumar , G. Pujar , N. S. Bisht

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 11 (1995), Pagination: 981-988

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Neem now needs a distinct approach, other than conventional ones meant for general forestry species. Farming sector, realising the complete potential of neem as beneficial plantation species to be brought under intensive culture, will demand for systematic insights into the silvicultural methods. Practices prevalent in other trees of semi-arid ecosystem, reared for fruit only, would offer enough base to start systematic studies. Market demand at global, national and regional level for an ecofriendly biopesticide can accommodate any amount of Neem oil and value added products. Ecological benefits will come as natural intangible returns. Development of pomological procedures to arrive at better and abundant yield of neem seeds will strengthen quality neem oil production, ultimately lead to the self-sustaining plant health in all food crops.

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• Margoculture : a Vital Component for Plant Health in Future

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S. S. Jattan , Shashi Kumar , G. Pujar

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 11 (1995), Pagination: 993-996

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Margoculture is a vital component for plant health since neem gives us a cleaner ecosystem with biodegradable environment friendly biopesticides. Fruit production oriented management promises better monetary returns. Its improved yield can be obtained by selection, vegetative propagation and inoculation of VAM.

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• Neem - a Green Contraceptive

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Shashi Kumar , S. S. Jattan

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 11 (1995), Pagination: 1006-1008

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Having multifarious medicinal properties Neem "A Wonder Tree" is found to be a potent contraceptive. Its efficacy as anti-fertility agent has been tested on rats and bonnet monkeys. With little more research on Neem oils chemical aspects, derivatives and mechanisms of action it will be a proven wonder drug which can be patented for human being as an alternate approach to vasectomy and Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD). The tree will prove to be a major source of income/ revenue capturing the market in India and abroad.

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• Application of Remote Sensing, Gis and Gps for forest Management in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

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Shashi Kumar ¹, S. H. K. Murti ¹, Rajee George ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Environment and Forests, Andaman and Nicobar Administration Van Sadan, Haddo -744102, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 140, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 107-112

Abstract

The Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department has started the Andaman and Nicobar Space Application Cell (ANSAC) where geo-database related to various natural resources are developed and updated. Spatial and non-spatial data from various sources like existing management maps, toposheets were digitized and georeferenced. Field survey data, GPS points of important features, etc. were pooled together to develop this geospatial database including thematic maps and data developed by various institutes of national repute are also being used effectively. These database are being used by the Andaman and Nicobar Forest Department for scientific forest management as well as by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration for developing various information systems, working plan maps and for planning and policy decision making.

Keywords

Spatial Data, Thematic Maps, Planning Process, Information System.

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• Bamboo: Diversity, Management, Utilization Pattern and its Socio-Economic Effect in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

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Authors

Shashi Kumar ¹, S. H. K. Murti ¹, Rajee George ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Environment and Forest, Andaman and Nicobar Administration Van Sadan, Haddo-744102, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 141, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 1-8

Abstract

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India has 19 species of bamboo and the area available for harvesting is approximately 14000 ha spread throughout the length and breadth of the territory. The bamboo found naturally in the Islands is thin walled and hollow. There is enough demand and scope for growing thick walled solid bamboo in the Islands. The natural bamboo forests are managed scientifically as per the prescription of working plans. The aboriginal tribes living in the Islands also use bamboo for various purposes. The bamboo supports the livelihood of a section of the society involved in bamboo article manufacturing.

Keywords

Bamboo Brakes, Bamboo Plantation, Thin Walled Bamboo, Small Scale Industries, Craftsmen.

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• Foliar Anatomy of the Family Acanthaceae I. the Tribe Justiceae

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Shashi Kumar ¹, G. S. Pauwal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN

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Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India, Vol 20, No 1-4 (1978), Pagination: 54-63

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The venation type, areole size, vein endings, vein tips and epidermal character have been described in 11 species of the tribe Justiceae of the family Acanthaceae. The features like unilacunar node, a prominent strand, venation patterns, structure of the epidermis, diamesogenous stomata, trichomes, lithocysts, etc. have been found to be useful in taxonomic considerations.

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• Performance Analysis of Restructured MG

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Shashi Ranjan ¹, Shashi Kumar ¹, Vickey Kumar ¹, Satendra Kumar ¹, Sanjiv Kumar Patel ¹, L. Ramesh ², A. Kannan ³

Affiliations
1 EEE Department, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, IN
2 Dean - E& T Department, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, IN
3 EEE Department, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, IN

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Fuzzy Systems, Vol 7, No 4 (2015), Pagination: 117-123

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The challenges in the present Distribution System, how to manage the DG power for smart operation and control with energy efficiency. In connection with this, Indian Government had taken keen steps to motivate the public customers to install DG nearer to their places to generate their own generation. This paper discusses about how we can install the restructured micro grid to save the energy for the Distribution Feeder. The existing Indian Distribution Feeder simulated in PSCAD and Restructured to MG1 and MG2 with Interconnected connection to Electricity Board. The performance of the proposed MG studied for steady state and transient conditions.

Keywords

Distribution System, Micro Grid, Solar and Wind.

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• A Comparison of Nutritive Value of Two Varieties of Sweet Potato (Ipomea batatus)

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Shashi Kumar ¹, M. L. Nagpal ¹, I. S. Bhatia ¹

Affiliations
1 College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, IN

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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 8, No 2 (1971), Pagination: 63-65

Abstract

Sweet potato (Shakar - kandi) is extensively cultivated in hot climate countries like India, China, Japan, southern parts of U. S. A. and Africa for its tuberous ischolar_mains. In its nutritive value, it is superior to potato with respect to soluble sugars and vitamin A.

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• A Preliminary Study on Liverworts and Hornworts of Tripura, North-East India

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Authors

Sushil Kumar Singh ¹, Shashi Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Botanical Suvey of India, Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong - 793 003, Meghalaya, IN

Source

Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India, Vol 58 (2016), Pagination: 130-151

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A preliminary study on liverwort and hornwort is conducted for the Indian State of Tripura lies under Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot for the first time. A total of 101 taxa (95 species, 3 subspecies, 2 varieties of liverworts and one species of hornworts) are reported in the presentwork from the State. Out of which seven species viz., Lejeunea pallide-virens S. Hatt., Mastigolejeunea indica Steph., Mastigolejeunea virens (Ångstr.) Steph., Riccardia perssonii S. C. Srivast.&Udar, Schiffneriolejeunea polycarpa (Nees) Gradst., Schiffneriolejeunea pulopenangensis (Gottsche) Gradst., Schiffneriolejeunea tumida (Nees) Gradst. are recorded for the first time from Himalayan region. Three taxa namely, Frullania campanulata Sande Lac., Porella campylophylla (Lehm.&Lindb.) Trevis. subsp. lancistipula (Steph.) S. Hatt., Porella chinensis (Steph.) S. Hatt. var. chinensis are new to East Himalayan bryogeographical territory. Remaining all 90 taxa are documented for the first time from State of Tripura.

Keywords

Diversity, Hornwort, Liverwort, Tripura.

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• Contribution to the Liverwort and Hornwort Flora of Jharkhand

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Authors

Sushil Kumar Singh ¹, Shashi Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Botanical Survey of India, Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong – 793003, IN

Source

Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India, Vol 60, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 85-89

Abstract

Present study reports nine species of liverworts namely, Riccia cavernosa Hoffm., R. frostii Austin, R. glauca L., R. huebeneriana Lindenb., R. melanospora Kashyap, R. perssonii Sultan Khan, R. sorocarpa Bisch., Cyathodium cavernarum Kunze ex Lehm., Marchantia pappeana Lehm. subsp. robusta (Steph.) Bischl. and one hornwort Notothylas kashyapii D.K. Singh for the first time from Jharkhand state.

Keywords

Cyathodium, Jharkhand, Marchantia, New Record, Notothylas, Riccia.

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References

• SINGH, D.K., S.K. SINGH AND D. SINGH 2016. Liverworts and Hornworts of India – An annotated checklist. BSI, Kolkata.
• SINGH, S.K. AND S. KUMAR 2016. Two new and noteworthy records of Lejeuneaceae (Marchantiophyta) from Jharkhand, India. Keanean J. Sci. 5: 25–32.
• SINGH, D. AND D.K. SINGH 2013. An appraisal of the genus Marchantia L. in India with a note on Marchantia emarginata Reinw. et al. subsp. emarginata in Indian Himalayan region. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India, B 83: 15–26.
• SINGH, D.K. 2002. Notothylaceae of India and Nepal (A morpho-taxonomical revision). Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun. pp. 271.