R. S. Negi ¹, Bharat Pathak ¹, R. L. S. Sikarwar ¹

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Majhgawan, Dist. Satna (M.P.) - 485780

Abstract

In India approximately 68.35 million hectare area of the land is lying as wastelands. Out of this lands, approximately 50% lands are such, which can be put to socially productive uses if treated properly. Much of these lands are suitable for fruits plantation and could be used to help increase supplies of fruits, not available in sufficient quantities to meet the current demand. Fruit orchard-based land-management strategies can contribute significantly to productive uses of waste lands and minimize the level of malnutrition. Suitable technologies (fruit species, micro site improvement, planting method, in-situ moisture conservation, and propagation) have been developed which can be used with great success for planting of fruit crops on wastelands. An attempt has been made to review the information available on the matter of rehabilitation of wastelands through fruit plantations with a view to have its utility in undertaking the work on task basis.

Keywords

Rehabilitation, Wasteland, Fruit Orchard

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Sangeeta Tomar ¹, R. L. S. Sikarwar ¹

Affiliations
1 Govt. Girls College, Morena (M.P.) - 476 001, IN

Abstract

A detailed study on the ecology and food selection of rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta ssp. mulatta) in Chitrakoot area was carried out during the year 2009-2011. During the study, twenty five troops of rhesus macaques were found in temple, urban, roadside, riverside, forest habitats and near human settlements. They consume fruits, flowers, leaves, buds, seeds, etc of 104 plant species, some insects and 32 items of provisioned foods. The diet composition of rhesus macaques in Chitrakoot area is constituted with 67.11% from provisioned food items, 27.45% from plants and their parts and 5.45% from the insects.

Keywords

Feeding Ecology, Diet Composition, Macaca Mulatta, Rhesus Macaques, Chtrakoot.

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R. L. S. Sikarwar ¹, P. C. Dubey ², Arjun Prasad Tiwari ³

Affiliations
1 Arogyadham (J.R.D. Tata Foundation for Research in Ayurveda and Yoga Sciences), Deendayal Research Institute, Chitrakoot, Satna (M.P.), IN
2 Office of the Chief Conservator of Forest, Indore Circle, Indore (M.P.) - 452 001, IN
3 Botanical Survey of India, Central Regional Centre, Allahabad (U.P.) - 211 002, IN

Abstract

Dillenia pentagyna Roxb. (Dilleniaceae) is a moderate deciduous tree usually found in dry deciduous forests of Central India. It is a critically endangered species in Central India with very scant distribution. A detailed threat assessment cum ethnobotanical study was carried out by the authors during the year 2005-2009. The present paper provides data on its distribution, threat status and causes of depletion, ethnobotanical uses and conservation measures of the species.

Keywords

Dillenia pentagyna, Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Conservation.

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