Aparajita Nandi , P. K. Basu , S. K. Banerjee

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The effect of Eucalyptus spp on tbe characteristics of soils of West Bengal has been studied. The results show that the soils in the plantation areas have been modified in some of their attributes especially the pH and Ihe nutrient status.

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P. K. Basu , M. C. Kabi

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Applicatlon of biofertilizer, either Rhizobium or Rhizobium + Azotobacter combined, has enhanced nodulation and growth of seven forest legumes significantly. Activity of the inoculants was found to increased further, at least in come eases, due to pelleting of inoculated seeds with lime. Biofertilizer application was found to augment dry matter production in different forest legumes of which Leucaena leucocephala registered the maximum response. Need for inoculating different tree legumes, as routine cultural practice, was emphasised.

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P. K. Basu , D. K. Ganguly , G. S. Mandal

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A very few species have been successfully established artificially in the coastal areas. Considering the fact that the foliage of Acacia mangium are modified petioles (phyllodes) and would be tough enough to withstand the gust of the sea wind laden with and salt particles : It was experimentally tried in the coastal area of Digha during 1985. It has growtn exceedingly well and expected to establish there. Other species are also being tried there. This species is also doing much belter in producing biomass in comparison with its well known and established cousin the Acacia auriculaeformis, in lateritic traet of South-west Bengal, also in the chronically drought prone and lateritic area of Purulia district, result of which would be sent for publication in due course.

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U. Gupta , P. K. Basu

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