Ashutosh Mishra , S. Nautiyal , D. P. Nautiyal

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Comparative study of normal and quality planting stock of selected indigenous fuelwood and fodder tree species of sub-tropical region of Garhwal Himalaya was carried out for selection of suitable fuelwood and fodder tree species for higher biomass production. Based on the findings of the seed and growth characteristics, it is concluded that Grewia optiva, Bauhinia variegata and Albi ia lebbeck are the best suited tree species for plantations in the sub-tropical region of Garhwal Himalayas.

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Fuelwood and Fodder Tree Species, Seed and Growth Characteristics, Sub-tropical
Garhwal Himalayas

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Ashutosh Mishra , S. Nautiyal , D. P. Nautiyal

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A study on seed and growth characteristics of different fuelwood and fodder tree species of Garhwal Himalayas was carried out to find out the suitable species for higher biomass production on the basis between normal and quality planting stock. The data indicated that quality planting stock attained the maximum growth as compared to the normal planting stock. Species like Grewia optiva, Terminalia chebula, Ficus gibbosa, Albizia lebbek, Kydia calyciana and Bauhinia purpurea were better in terms of growth at the nursery stage and may be given priority under the fuelwood and fodder yielding tree species of the area.

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Fuelwood And Fodder Tree Species, Quality Planting Stock, Growth Parameters,
Garhwal Himalayas

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Md. Ayoub Dar , S. Nautiyal , Ashutosh Mishra , D. P. Nautiyal

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Field gene bank of Acacia nilotica of 55 progenies has been established and maintained at Bir Bhadsun (Punjab) for conservation and future breeding programme. Seeds were collected from all 55 progenies of 9 provenances of three states viz., Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh covering its natural distribution zone. Seeds were sun dried and their characters (seed length, seed width and seed thickness) were measured. Maximum and minimum seed length, seed width and seed thickness were obtained from Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab Provenance respectively. Seeds were sown in the trays at Plant Physiology Nursery, Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun. The highest germination percentage has been found in Pinjore Road, Haryana provenance. After germination the seedlings were shifted in the polybags filled with sand, soil and farmyard manure in 2:1:1 ratio and kept in the nursery for growth. After one year the seedlings of all the 55 progenies were then transplanted in the field at Bir Bhadsan (Patiala, Punjab) in about 2 ha land following Randomized Block Design (simple pair design ). The data on growth and survival were recorded at the six month and five year old seedlings after transplanting in the field. Significant variation was observed among all the progenies of all observed characters. The best average growth (after six months of planting) was observed in the Roop Nagar (Punjab), progenies whereas, minimum growth was observed in the progenies of Bhadsun Nabha Road (Punjab). However, the maximum average growth (after five years of planting) was observed in the Kurali Naraingarh (Punjab), Pinjore Road (Haryana), and the minimum was observed in the progenies of Rajpura (Himachal) and Nalagarh Road (H.P.).

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Provenances, Progeny, Gene Bank, Germplasm, Acacia nilotica

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S. Nautiyal , S. P. Chaukiyal , D. P. Nautiyal , Ashutosh Mishra

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Ashutosh Mishra , C. M. Sharma , S. D. Sharma , N. P. Baduni

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The composition of forest vegetation and community structure of Moist Bhabar and Tarai Sal forest were examined on four different aspects; namely, North-East, North-West, South-East and South-West, in District Pauri Garhwal to understand the growth behaviour of Shorea robusta individuals under different micro-climatic conditions. S. robusta was found dominating on all the aspects with maximum lVI, density, frequency and TBC values and has reflected regular and random distribution patterns. the highest TBC value of this species was recorded on NE facing slope (5009.04 cm²/100 m² ) and the highest Cd value (0.4321) on SW facing slope, where minimum diversity persisted. On the other hand the lowest cd value (0.3115) was observed on SE aspect where maximum diversity existed. The maximum accumulation of organic matter was noticed on NE aspect (average value 1.510.61 %) due to occurrence of mature Sal stand.

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