Nautiyal, S.

• Growth Characteristics of some Indigenous Fuelwood and Fodder Tree Species of Sub-tropical Garhwal Himalayas

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Authors

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

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Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 3 (2009), Pagination: 373-379

Abstract

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.

Keywords

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

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• Indication of Gregarious Flowering at Dendrocalamus Strictus at Shyampur Range, Haridwar Forest Division (Uttarakhand)

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S. Nautiyal , D. P. Nautiyal , Girish Chandra Belwal

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Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 3 (2009), Pagination: 437-437

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• Variation in Seed and Growth Characteristics of Normal and Quality Planting Stock of Important Fuelwood and Fodder Tree Species of Garhwal Himalayas

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Authors

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

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Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 9 (2009), Pagination: 1169-1179

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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.

Keywords

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

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• Evaluation of Growth Performance of 55 Progenies of Acacia nilotica Willd. and their Conservation in Field Gene Bank at Bir Bhadson, Patiala (Punjab), India

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Authors

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

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Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 11 (2009), Pagination: 1487-1496

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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.).

Keywords

Provenances, Progeny, Gene Bank, Germplasm, Acacia nilotica

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• Mass Propagation of Bambusa vulgaris (Green) through Juvenile Branch Cuttings: a New Technology

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Authors

Sajad Razvi , S. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 11 (2009), Pagination: 1585-1587

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• Rooting Response of Juvenile Shoot Cuttings of Terminalia chebula Retz. under Different Hormonal Treatments

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Authors

Kavita Madhwal , Pankaj Kumar , S. Nautiyal , S. P. Rayal , D. P. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 270-274

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The ischolar_maining response of juvenile shoot cuttings (mononodal cuttings) of Terminalia chebula was studied to develop a mass propagation protocol for cloning the desired genotypes. The effect of ischolar_maining hormones was observed for five concentrations (1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 ppm) of IBA, IAA and NAA. The maximum ischolar_maining response was observed in case of IBA 4000 ppm (55%) treated cuttings followed by IBA and IAA 3000 ppm (35%) treatments. Only 25 per cent ischolar_maining was observed in case of cuttings without treatment (control). The maximum main ischolar_main length was observed in IBA 1000 and IBA 4000 (8.22 cm) followed by NAA 4000 and NAA 5000.

Keywords

Terminalia chebula, Vegetative Propagation, Cloning, Genotype, Rooting Hormones,
IBA, IAA, NAA

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• Inter-clonal Variation in Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. with Respect to Photosynthetic Rate, Transpiration Rate and Stomatal Conductance in Different Climatic Zones

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Authors

R. S. Rawat , S. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 5 (2008), Pagination: 657-666

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Inter-clonal variation in Dalbergia sissoo was found significant for photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate and stomatal conductance in different sites. Clones from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Uttarakhand showed higher photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate and stomatal conductance in comparison to the clones from the state of Rajasthan. Effect of sites on these parameters of clones was also observed significant. Clones showed the maximum value for these parameters at Bithmera (Hisar, Haryana), while minimum at Pandhori Mindo Mind (Hoshiarpur, Punjab). The two-factor interaction effect between clones and site was also found significant at P≤0.05. On the basis of the observations recorded on physiological parameters; it was revealed that clones C019, C034, C066 and C192 are well adapted at all sites than the clones C083 & C087.

Keywords

Dalbergia sissoo, Inter-clonal Variation, Photosynthetic Rate, Transpiration Rate
And Stomatal Conductance

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• Indication of Gregarious Flowering in Bambusa tulda in North-eastern States of India

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

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Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 7 (2008), Pagination: 985-986

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• Inter-clonal Variation in Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. with Respect to Growth Performance, Survival and Phenological Characteristics in Different Climatic Zones

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Authors

R. S. Rawat , S. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 2 (2007), Pagination: 215-228

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Clonal plantation trials of Dalbergia sissoo were laid out on four different sites viz. Lachhiwala (Dehra Dun), Lalkuan (Haldwani), Bithmera (Hisar) and Pandhori Mindo Mind (Hoshiarpur) to investigate inter-clonal variation with respect to growth performance, survival and phenological characteristics. Clone C192 (Tulsipur, North Gonda, UP) exhibited excellent performance at all sites and suited for adaptation to a wide range of agro-climatic conditions. On the other hand, some of clones were site-specific viz. C066 (Chhichrauli, HR) at Lachhiwala (Dehra Dun) and Pandhori Mindo Mind (Hoshiarpur), C034 (Tulsipur, North Gonda, UP) at Lalkuan (Haldwani) and Bithmera (Hisar). Accordingly these clones of Dalbergia sissoo are recommended for plantations at different sites for optimization of their productivity. Flowering, pod and seed setting were early in clones C083, C087 (Hanumangarh, RJ) and C034 (Tulsipur, North Gonda, UP) and late in clones were C019 (Haridwar, UA), C066 (Chhichrauli, HR) and C192 (Tulsipur, North Gonda, UP) at major sites. Thus, clones can be interbred for optimal genetic gains in the resultant progeny on the basis of early and late occurrence of phenological events.

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• Mass Propagation Protocol for a Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don. through Juvenile Shoot Cuttings

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S. Nautiyal , D. P. Nautiyal , H. C. S. Bhandari , Pankaj Kumar , Rakesh Prakash

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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 2 (2007), Pagination: 263-265

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• Mass Propagation of Dendrocalamus giganteus through Branch Cuttings : a New Technology

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Authors

S. Nautiyal , H. C. S. Bhandari , Rakesh Prakash

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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 12 (2007), Pagination: 1695-1698

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• Screening and Selection of Outstanding Clones of Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.) for Punjab

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Authors

S. Nautiyal , R. K. Luna

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Indian Forester, Vol 131, No 12 (2005), Pagination: 1620-1626

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• Seed Source Variation in Khair (Acacia catechu Willd.)

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Rakesh Kumar , S. Nautiyal , Pankaj Kumar , Anjali Bahuguna

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Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 5 (2004), Pagination: 530-536

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An attempt was made to study the variation in seed traits among different seed sources of Acacia catechu from Haryana, Punjab, Uttaranchal and Jammu & Kashmir. Further, correlations among various seed traits, germination percentage and growth behaviour of parent trees was also estimated. The correlation matrix revealed that statistically significant correlation exists between seed weight and germination per cent, therefore seed weight can be considered as an important trait for early selection of seed sources. Comparatively, the seed sources i.e. Manjhi-l, Manjhi-2 (Hoshiarpur, Punjab); Pinjour (Haryana) and Rudraprayag (Uttaranchal) performed better in germination study.

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• Chlorophyll Fluorescence in Relation to Diurnal Changes of Three Ficus species

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Authors

Azamal Husen , Rakesh Khall , S. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 6 (2004), Pagination: 811-818

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Diurnal changes in chlorophyll fluorescence features in leaves of three Ficus species (F. nemoralis, F. roxburghii and F. racemosa) grown under nursery conditions were recorded in April 2003 by a portable Hansatech plant efficiency analyzer. Significant variations were observed on chlorophyll fluorescence parameters viz., Fo, Fv and Fm. Further, photochemical efficiency of photosystem (PS) II measured as Fv/Fm ratio, varied with species and with the time of observation. F. roxburghii and F. racemosa showed midday depression in Fv/Fm ratio at late noon hours (14:00 hr). However, in case of F. nemoralis mid-day depression was observed at 12:00 hr. It is therefore concluded that chlorophyll fluorescence features occurrence of mid-day depression in Fv/Fm ratio is species specific and not common phenomenon to all species.

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• Chlorophyll Fluorescence in Relation to Diurnal Changes of Three Ficus Species

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Authors

Azamal Husen , Rakesh Khali , S. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 7 (2004), Pagination: 811-818

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Diurnal changes in chlorophyll fluorescence features in leaves of three Ficus species (F. nemoralis, F. roxburghii and F. racemosa) grown under nursery conditions were recorded in April 2003 by a portable Hansatech plant efficiency analyzer. Significant variations were observed on chlorophyll fluorescence parameters viz., Fo, Fv and Fm. Further, photochemical efficiency of photosystem (PS) II measured as Fvl Fm ratio, varied with species and with the time of observation. F. roxburghii and F. racemosa showed midday depression in Fv/Fm ratio at late noon hours (14:00 hr). However, in case of F. nemoralis mid-day depression was observed at 12:00 hr. It is therefore concluded that chlorophyll fluorescence features occurrence of mid-day depression in Fv/Fm ratio is species specific and not common phenomenon to all species.

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• Effect of Phytohormones on Rooting of Nodal Shoot Cuttings of Grewia optiva Drummond

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Authors

Azamal Husen , Rakesh Khali , S. Nautiyal , H. C. S. Bhandari

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Indian Forester, Vol 129, No 9 (2003), Pagination: 1147-1152

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The ischolar_maining response of nodal shoot cuttings of Grewia optiva Drummond, as influenced two phytohormones, namely, indole-3-butyrie-acid (Lea) and α-napthalenp Acetic Acid (NAA) applied in three conecntrations (1000 to 3000 ppm) were examined under intermittent mist in vermiculite culture. Assessments on ischolar_maining, sprouting as well as on ischolar_main number and their length on the cuttings were conducted after 25-days of treatments. The highest per cent ischolar_maining (75.56%) and sprouting (73.76%) was obtained from untreated cuttings. NAA 3000 ppm treated cuttings showed the lowest per cent ischolar_maining 08.89%) and sprouting 05.80%) compared to IRA treatments. However, positive response was observed in ischolar_main numbers and their length by the application of IRA and NAA. The possibilities of use nodal of shoot cuttings for raising clonal material of G. optiva, an excellent fodder tree species of mountain regions have been discussed.

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• Effect of Water Stress and Antitranspirants on Chlorophyll Contents of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. Leaves

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Authors

H. C. Sagta , S. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 128, No 8 (2002), Pagination: 893-902

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Four months old seedlings of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. were subjected to water stress treatment by withholding watering for 7, 14, 28 days and compared with the control (daily watering). In addition, seedlings were treated with two concentrations of three antitranspirants viz., Cycocel (CCC), Maleic Hydrazide (MH) and Sodium Benzoate (SB) with the objective of maintaining water economy in seedling through reduced loss of water by limiting the transpiration. The study was carried out for 6 months to determine the stress tolerance and changes in chlorophyll content of this species. Variations with in the treatment of water stress, antitranspirants concentrations and months were found highly significant (P < O.Ol). The increasing level of water stress and antitranspirants concentration decreases the chlorophyll contents (a, b and total). The maximum chlorophyll contents in leaves were observed in plants untreated by antitranspirants at daily watering. However, the minimum chlorophyll contents were observed at 28 days watering interval under all the treatments. Higher concentration of antitranspirants decreases chlorophyll contents more adversely as compare to lower concentration. Sodium benzoate was found to be more effective to decrease the chlorophyll content as compared to other antitranspirants at lower concentration. The effect of water stress in combination with antitranspirants found to reduce the chlorophyll-b content to larger extent as compared to chlorophyll-a.

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• Variation in Germination of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. Seeds under Different Media and Osmoconditions

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Authors

H.C. Sagta , S. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 127, No 12 (2001), Pagination: 1371-1376

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The effect of media and osmocondition on seed germination was investigated in Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. at nursery condition. Seeds were sown at 1 cm depth in plastic trays in 5 different media viz. coconut husk, garden soil, white quartz sand, sawdust and vermiculite. These media were maintained in 4 different osmoconditions (control, -0.118 atm., -0.353 atm and -1.235 atm) by the application of polyethylene glycol (PEG). The highly significant variation (PDalbergia sissoo seeds.

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• Seed Source Variation in Chlorophyll Contents of Leaves of Acacia nilotica (Linn.) Willd. Ex Del ssp. Indica (Benth.) Brenan (Babul) Under Different Water Stress Conditions

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Authors

M. Ayoub Dar , S. Nautiyal , Meena Bakshi , Sajad Razvi

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Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 148-157

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The chlorophyll content of leaf as influenced by four water stress levels on seedlings belonging to 9 seed sources of 30 progenies of Acacia nilotica was studied in controlled conditions. Considerable differences were observed among seed sources with respect to chlorophylls a and 6, and total chlorophyll (a + b) content (nig g^-1 fresh weight). Chlorophyll content decreased with increasing water stress in all the sources, however, the decrease was higher in seedlings of the humid sources as compared to dry sources. Overall high amount of chlorophyll content (chlorophyll a, b and total) was observed in seed sources collected from drier region of the country, whereas, low chlorophyll content was observed from humid sources. The chlorophyll contents were negatively correlated with rainfall.

Keywords

Seed Source, Chlorophyll, Water Stress, Acacia nilotica

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• Seed Source Variation in Black Siris (Albizia lebbek Benth.)

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Authors

R. K. Luna , S. Nautiyal , Rakesh Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 132, No 2 (2006), Pagination: 149-155

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Variation with respect to different pod and seed characteristics among 20 seed sources from Punjab, Haryana and Uttaranchal was studied. Correlation coefficient among pod and seed characteristics, germination percentage and growth parameters of mother trees was also estimated. The correlation matrix revealed that statistically significant correlation exists between seed weight, seed width, and seed length. Germination per cent was positively correlated with number of seeds per pod. Highest germination percentage was found in Raipur seed source in Ropar Forest Division though there was a high variation in germination percentage among all the seed sources. Based on our finding it is suggested that the seeds of Albizia lebbek should preferably be collected from healthy and fresh pods.

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• Field Performance of Twenty Three Clones of Dalbergia Sissoo in Clonal Seed Orchard

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Authors

A. S. Dogra , S. Nautiyal , D. P. Nautiyal , G. Singh

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Indian Forester, Vol 132, No 3 (2006), Pagination: 273-280

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A clonal evaluation trial in clonal seed orchard of twenty-three promising clones of Dalbergia sissoo was established at Pindori Mindo Mind, Hoshiarpur (Punjab) in 1996. The same trial was estimated for the identification of outstanding clones for mass multiplication and field development of this species. The clones from Gonda, UP had overall better performance with an exception of Clone 12 of Pathri, Haridwar, Uttaranchal. Clones from Hanumanghar (Rajasthan) and Yamunanagar (Haryana) performed poorly. The clones 192, 204, 232, and 66 (Gonda, U.P.) and 12 (Pathri, Haridwar, Uttaranchal) were not only high performers but also had better adaptability to this location and therefore, recommended for mass clonal multiplication for future plantation in Punjab. On the basis of growth performance and heritability estimates, height, GBH and clear bole were found to be genetically controlled traits and could be considered reliable for selection for further improvement programmes. It would ensure establishment of healthy and disease resistant vegetative multiplication garden and CSOs with high performers for regular supply of quality planting stock in Dalbergia sissoo.

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• Variability Studies of Different Seed Sources of Pinus wallichiana with Special Reference to Seed and Germination Characteristics

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Authors

Kirti Rawat , Monika Tyagi , S. Nautiyal , Pankaj Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 132, No 3 (2006), Pagination: 373-380

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Genetic parameters for five seed traits (length, width, thickness, weight, and volume) and percentage germination were studied in twenty seed sources of Pinus wallichiana, mostly from the states of Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh in two successive years 2002 and 2003. Values for variability and expected genetic gain were calculated for all individual characters. Seed weight and volume exhibited high genetic variability, heritability and genetic gain. Almost all the seed characteristics were found to be highly heritable at 5% level of significance. Heritability values were maximum for seed weight and minimum for seed length. Hence, heavy and large seeds have to be chosen for the good results. A correlation study showed that seed length, width, thickness, weight and volume were positively correlated with each other. Seed thickness had the highest direct effect on seed width. Germination characteristics were also found positively correlated with each other.

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• Studies of Seed Germination in Four Rhododendron Species of Garhwal Himalayas

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Authors

Sajad Razvi , Shailesh Prasad , S. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 284-287

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Seed germination studies in four Rhododendron species were carried out in BOD incubator at 20°C ± 1°C temperature under continuous light as well as in open laboratory conditions at 25°C ± 2°C temperature. In BOD incubator, maximum 76.25% germination was recorded in the seeds of Rhododendron anthopogon followed by 61.5% in R. campanulatum and 59.25% in R. barbatum with 59.25% while minimum 53.5% was recorded in R. arboreum. However, in open lab conditions (25°C ± 2°C), maximum germination 56.5% was recorded in Rhododendron anthopogon followed by 47.5% in R. barbatumand minimum 41.0% in R. campanulatum. Highest number of seed per capsule was observed in R. campanulautum (900-1100) followed by R. arboreum (850-1000), R. barbatum (300-400) and R. anthopogon (350-450). Maximum seed length 2.93 mm and seed width 1 mm was observed in Rhododendron barbatum followed by R. campanulatum (2.04 and 0.63 mm) and R. arboreum (1.71 mm and 0.63 mm) while, minimum (1.04 mm and 0.47 mm) was recorded in R. anthopogon.

Keywords

Rhododendron Spp., Germination Percentage, Germination Energy, Germination Value, Capsule Length And Width, Seed Length and Width, Seed Weight

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• Vegetative Propagation of Bambusa Vulgaris Var. Striata (Yellow Bamboo) through Juvenile Branch Cuttings: a New Technique

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Authors

Sajad Razvi , S. Nautiyal , Rakesh Prakash , Ajaz Bhat , M. Maqbool Rather

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Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 392-394

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• Plant Responses to Water Stress and Antitranspirants: Changes in Growth and Dry Matter Production of Grevillea robusta A. Cunn.

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S. Nautiyal , D. S. Negi , M. Pal , S. P. Chaukiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 122, No 1 (1996), Pagination: 43-50

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The effect of water stress and some antitranspirants on the survival, growth and dry matter production of Grevillea robusta A. Cunn. were studied under controlled laboratory conditions. In general, the survival percentage, height of plants, number of leaves per plant, no. of branches per plants, fresh and dry mass of ischolar_mains, stem, branches and leaves decreased with increasing water stress irrespective to control (untreated) as wen as in aU antitranspirant treatments. However, the effect was more prominent under antitranspirant treatments. Commonly the decrease in the said parameter was more sharp from daily to weekJy watering interval than to fortnightly interval. No seedlings could survival under monthly watering interval.

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• Effect of Water Stress and Antitranspirants on the Chlorophyll Contents of the Leaves of Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre

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Authors

S. Nautiyal , D. S. Negi , Shiv Kumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 122, No 11 (1996), Pagination: 1018-1022

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The effect of water stress and some antitranspirants on the chlorophyll contents of the leaves of Pongamia pinnata (L) Pierre, were studied uuder controlled laboratory conditions. The chlorophyll a, b and total, invariably increased from daily to fortnightly watering interval, however there is a sharp decrease in case of monthly watering interval. The chlorophyll a, b, ratio was maximum at weekly watering interval minimum at monthly watering interval. It shows that the mild trees effects the formation/ accumulation of chlorophyll b more than chlorophyll a (weekly watering interval) however, heavy stress destroy both chlorophyll a and b with the result less photosynthesis and low growth (monthly watering interval).

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• Natural Regeneration of Populus ciliata

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S. Nautiyal , D. P. Uniyal , S. P. Chaukiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 7 (1995), Pagination: 673-674

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• Macropropagation of Teak (Tectona grandis L.F.)

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S. Nautiyal , M. S. Rawat

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Indian Forester, Vol 120, No 2 (1994), Pagination: 146-151

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With growing trends towards more and more plantation forestry and genetic improvement of economic forest trees, it has become necessary to develop quick and economic methods of producing planting material. In teak macropropagation by cleft grafting, budding and branch cutting has been successfully employed for establishing clones of desired quality. Almost 80 to 100 per cent success was obtained in case of cleft grafting and bud grafting however, maximum 60 per cent success was recorded by ischolar_maining of branch cuttings. The other methods of propagation like air layering etc. were not successful in this species.

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• Natural Regeneration of Eucalyptus camaldulensis : a New Report

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S. Nautiyal , T. C. Pokhriyal , C. J. S. K. Emmanuel

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Indian Forester, Vol 120, No 2 (1994), Pagination: 174-175

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• Grewia Oppositifolia - a Tree for Fodder, Fuel and Fibre

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Authors

Madan Singh , S. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 119, No 8 (1993), Pagination: 674-674

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• Rooting Response of Branch Cuttings of Teak (Tectona grandis) as Influenced by Growth Hormones and position of the Cutting on the Crown

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S. Nautiyal , Uma Singh , K. Gurumurti

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Indian Forester, Vol 118, No 2 (1992), Pagination: 112-121

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The ischolar_maining response of branch cuttings of Tectona grandis (Teak) did not show significant difference of the effect of cutting position on the crown in the cuttings taken from cutting and seedling raised trees. Only hormonal treatment showed significant effects in the above case, however, cuttings taken from adult tree gave good response in both the cases (position of the cutting on the crown as well as hormonal treatment). Both IAA (Indole 3-acetic acid) and IBA (Indole 3-butlric acid) treatments promoted good ischolar_maining response in all cases. The finding clearly indicate the IDA promotes morc ischolar_maining in terms of ischolar_main number while NAA (Naphthalene aeetic acid) promotes more ischolar_main length.

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• Rooting Response of Branch Cuttings of Teak (Tectona grandis) as Influenced by Season and Growth Hormones

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S. Nautiyal , Uma Singh , K. Gurumurti

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Indian Forester, Vol 117, No 4 (1991), Pagination: 249-255

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The experiments on ischolar_maining response of branch cuttings of teak, collected from seedlingraised, cutting-raised young and mature trees was conducted in the yur 1986-87. The effect of season and growtb bormones was examined for these three types of cuttings. Seasonal effect was found most important factor in response of callus formation and ischolar_main Initiation. In all cases, maximum ischolar_maining response was observed in May planted cuttings While no ischolar_maining was initiated during winter months. Hormone treatments were found to induce both callus and ischolar_main formation considerably in comparison to untreated cuttings. The best ischolar_maining was seen in IDA 100 treated
cuttings while this auxin in higher concentration (200 ppm) initiated maximum callus formation. Overall ischolar_maining response waS maximum in the cuttings obtained from the seedling-raised trees and cutting raised young trees, and the minimum in the cuttings taken from old trees.

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• Green Belts Vis-a-vis Environmental Pollution

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T. C. Pokhriyal , S. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 117, No 6 (1991), Pagination: 468-475

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The paper deals with the effective role of green belts in mitigating the pollution problems of urban environment. Useful tree species for developing green belts at different climatic zones have been suggested. The multiple role of these plantations located in the neighbourhood of industrial complexes is emphasized.

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• Prunus cerasodies (Himalayan Wild Cherry) a Promising Winter Tree for Fodder

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Madan Singh , S. Nautiyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 117, No 7 (1991), Pagination: 580-581

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• Studies on the Growth Performance of Some Green Manure Leguminous Crops and their Residual Effect on the Organic Matter and Available Nutrients in Eroded Teak Nursery Soils of Nainpur (M.P.)

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N. G. Totey , Arun Prasad , K. S. Kapoor , S. Nautiyal , P. K. Khatri , A. K. Bhowmik

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Indian Forester, Vol 115, No 6 (1989), Pagination: 404-413

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A field experiment was conducted on eroded teak nursery soil of Nainpur (M.P.) to study the growth performance of some green manure leguminous crops and their residual effect on organic matter and available nutrients. The order of obtaining maximum dry matter yield/plant was Arahar> Chakora> Soybean> Urd> Moong> Sannhemp. The average number of nodules/plant was maximum in Moong and Sannhemp at the intervals of 30 days and in Soybean and Arahar at 60 days interval. Number of nodules in all the leguminous crops decreased as the crop approached to maturity. The green manuring added the organic matter in surface soil treated with moong, soybean and sannhemp and increased the availability of soil nitrogen and phosphorus in surface and sub-surface layers in all the treatments. No appreciable changes in available potassium has been noticed in surface soils but a significant decrease was observed in sub-surface layer in all the treatments over control.

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• The Stomata of Eucalyptus Hybrid Trees from a Transect across the Tarai Area of Uttar Pradesh, India

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S. Nautiyal , E. R. C. Reynold

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Indian Forester, Vol 114, No 6 (1988), Pagination: 295-306

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The stomatal studies were done on 10 trees of Eucalyptus hybrid selected at equal distance along a 3.5 km long transect in Taral area of U.P. to determine under what conditions the species can tap the water table by deep ischolar_maining as alleged frequently. The results show that as such there is no co-relation between the tree position on transect and stomatal conductance. But the number of stomata open, the tree as well as surfaces show significant difference among themselves. For the character width of stomata, only tree effects are significantly different. For rest of the characters the factors under study are not significantly different even at 5% level of probability. However, on the basis of means, in general, the abaxial surface, top portion and mature leaf are having higher values than adaxial surfaces, basal portions and young leaves respectively. An analysis of variance was carried out to see whether the tree and aspect exhibit any significant difference in their effects on each of the characters studied separately. It was found that all the characters, the tree as well as aspects did not differ in their effect significantly.

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• Studies on Multiplication of Bambusa vulgaris Cv. Wamin (Buddha Bamboo) Through Juvenile Branch Cuttings

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Sajad Razvi , S. Nautiyal , Rakesh Prakash , Ajaz Bhat

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Indian Forester, Vol 137, No 2 (2011), Pagination: 264-266

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no abstract

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• Vegetational Structure of Rhododendrons and Associate Species in Western Himalaya

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S. Nautiyal , Sajad Razvi , Shallesh Prasad

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Indian Forester, Vol 137, No 6 (2011), Pagination: 751-756

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The genus Rhododendron constitutes a dominant combination in temperate, subalpine and alpine vegetation of the Western Himalaya. In this study, we examined the species composition, diversity, dominance and importance value index of Rhododendron and associate tree species along with altitudinal gradient in Garhwal Himalaya at three forest sites. Rhododendron arboreum and H. barbatum emerged as a dominant species on the site I, lies (2100-2900 m) with the IVI values 122.48 and 50.67 respectively. Quercus semicarpifolia, Taxus baccata and Abies pindrow were the main associate species of these two Rhododendron species. At site second which is forming the transition zone of timber line and alpine postures (3000 to 3600 m) R. campanulatum was pure patches. At site ill which lies at an altitude of 3900 to 4200 m, R. anthopogon and R. lepidotum were found in pure patches as well as mixed form. The associate species were perennial herbs and grasses. The highest IVI was found in R. anthopogon (195.80) followed by R. campanulatum (185.07) and minimum IVI was recorded in case of R. barbatum (50.67) among Rhododendrons. However, Quercus semicarpifolia recorded highest IVI (82.93) followed by Taxus baccata and minimum IVI value was observed in Abies pindrow (7.49) among associates.

Keywords

Rhododendron spp., Importance Value Index (IVI), Quercus semicarpifolia, Garhwal
Himalaya

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• Genetic Analysis for Seed Traits in Acacia nilotica (Linn.) Willd. Ex Del Ssp. Indica (Benth.) Brenan (Babul)

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M. Ayoub Dar , S. Nautiyal , Meena Bakshi , H. Mehta , O. P. Chaturvedi , J. M. S. Tomar

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 137, No 8 (2011), Pagination: 976-979

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Genetic parameters for nine pod and seed traits. and per cent germination were worked out in thirty seed sources of Acacia nilotica mostly from the state of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Values for variability expected genetic gain were calculated for aU individual characters. Seed length, seed width and 100 seed weight exhibited high genetic variabiJity, heritability and genetic gain. Correlation study revealed that pod thickness; pod weight, seed length, seed width, seed thickness and 100 seed weight had significant and positive association with germination percentage. These traits therefore should be given priority for improving germination in Acacia nilotica.

Keywords

Genetic Gain, Genetic Variability, Heritability, Seed Traits, Germination per Cent, Seed Source And Acacia Nilotica

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• Joint Forest Management in Kamraj Forest Division Zangli Kupwara Kashmir (J & K): a Case Study

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Authors

Sajad Razvi , Rashmi Agarwal , S. Nautiyal , M. Ayoub Dar

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 137, No 8a (2011), Pagination: 87-90

Abstract

The policy directives issued by the government of India from time to time since the announcement of the National Forest Policy, 1988 indicate the existence of a 'learning curve' in the process of implementation of JFM in India. This paper gives an account about the status of Joint Forest Management (JFM) in the Kamraj Forest Division, Zangli Kupwara of Jammu and Kashmir. The land holding pattern in the state is totally different from the other states as, most of the land belongs to forest department. The JFM was formallv adopted in Jamp;K State by issuing a notification SRO 61 dated 19-03-1992. The concept of JFM caught up in the State through formation of VFCs. At present IS99 VFCs are functioning over the state, both with social forestry projects and the territorial wings of forest department and around 10000 ha of land is under rehabilitation with the assistance and participation of VFCs. In Kamraj Forest Division, 58 VFC's are working and an area of1500 ha land has been rehabilited by National Afforestration Programme from 2003 to 2007.

Keywords

Joint Forest Management, Forest Development Agencies, Village Forest Committees, National Afforestation Programme

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• Genetic Parameters for Traits in Acacia nilotica Willd. (Babul)

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Authors

M. Ayoub Dar , S. Nautiyal , Meena Bakshi , Farheen Mazher

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 11 (2010), Pagination: 1529-1535

Abstract

Genetic parameters for nine pod and seed traits and per cent germination were worked out in thirty seed sources of Acacia nilotica mostly from the State ofHaryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Values for variahility in expected genetic gain were calculated for all individual characters. Seed length, seed width and 100 seed weight exhibited high genetic variability, heritability and genetic gain. Correlation study reveled that pod thickness; pod weight, seed length, seed width, seed thickness and 100 seed weight had significant and positive association with germination percentage. These traits, therefore should be given priority for improving germination in Acacia nilotica.

Keywords

Genetic Parameters, Acacia Nilotica, Seed Length, Heritability, Genetic Gain AndGermination

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• Effect of Chemical Treatment on Rooting Response of Juvenile Stem Cuttings of Quercus leucotrichophora (BAN OAK)

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Authors

S. Nautiyal ¹, Sajad Razvi ¹, Rakesh Prakash ¹, D. P. Nautiyal ¹

Affiliations
1 Plant Physiology Discipline, Botany Division, Forest Research Institute, New Forest, Dehradun 248006, IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 11 (2013), Pagination: 1027-1029

Abstract

The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of chemical treatment (IBA) on ischolar_maining, primary ischolar_main number and ischolar_main length of the cuttings of Himalayan evergreen oak (Quercus leucotrichohora Camus). A significant variation at P<0.05 level was observed on mean ischolar_maining percentage in two concentrations % IBA. The per cent ischolar_maining and primary ischolar_main numbers improved markedly upon application of both concentrations. Maximum per cent ischolar_maining (36) was recorded in cuttings treated with IBA 4000 ppm followed by (28) IBA 2000 ppm, while it was only 24 per cent ischolar_maining in control (cuttings treated with telicam powder only). Primary ischolar_main number was also maximum in the cuttings treated with IBA 4000 ppm.

Keywords

Quercus leucotrichophora, Juvenile Cuttings, Propagation, IBA

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• Shisham Mortality in Hoshiarpur, Punjab: Causes and Remedy

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Authors

M. S. Bhandari ¹, Rama Kant ¹, Nafeesh Ahmed ¹, Shivani Dobhal ¹, R. K. Luna ², S. Nautiyal ¹, Vijay Kumar , Ashok Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Botany, FRI, Dehradun-248 006, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Punjab Forest Department, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 140, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 147-153

Abstract

Dalbergia sissoo (Shisham) is an important tree species for production of quality timber. The genetic diversity of shisham is very low; which has perhaps resulted in increased infestation by diseases and insect-pest attack. The species is eclipsed with one of the most important disease called dieback wilt caused by Fusarium solani f. sp. dalbergiae. The biotic and abiotic factors help in the spreading of diseases in the plantation trials of shisham. In the plantation trial at Hoshiyarpur (Punjab) the dieback wilt causes the tremendous damage to standing trees of shisham. Mortality was found highest (7.65%) for the experimental trials of shisham that includes a total of 49 clones and rametes. The disease was spreading rapidly and affecting the other healthy plantation of the trials. The serious preventive management efforts and mitigation measures are required to protect the shisham trials.

Keywords

Agro-forestry, Diseases, Insect-pest and Genetic Diversity.

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• Mass Multiplication of Cephalotaxus Harringtonia through Juvenile Shoot Cuttings

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Authors

D. P. Nautiyal ¹, S. Nautiyal ¹, Rakesh Prakash ¹

Affiliations
1 Plant Physiology, Botany Division, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 140, No 5 (2014), Pagination: 541-543

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• Contribution of Populus Deltoides to Farm Economy of Punjab

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Authors

A. S. Dogra ¹, S. Nautiyal ², D. P. Nautiyal ²

Affiliations
1 State Environment Impact Assessment Authority & Ex- PCCF State Forest Department, Punjab, Chandigarh-160036, IN
2 Plant Physiology, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 140, No 8 (2014), Pagination: 758-762

Abstract

Progressive farmers of Punjab and the adjoining states have adopted agroforestry intensively keeping in view its good economic returns by growing trees in conjunction with agricultural crops on field boundaries and as inter-culture with field crops. The present paper deals with the economics of growing Populus deltoides Bartr. ex.-Marsh on farm lands in Punjab. otal area under poplar plantation in Punjab, mostly agroforestry, is estimated to be 75,000 ha and is steadily increasing. Poplar-based agroforestry in Punjab is economically viable and more profitable to the farmers than -1 many other crop rotations. The bole biomass was found to vary with site, ranging from 19.8 t ha at 8 years on average -1 sites to 36.2 t ha on excellent (site quality I) sites. The biomass of branches, twigs, bark and ischolar_mains would be in addition to these values.

Keywords

Agroforestry, Crop Rotations, Growth and Yield, Bole Wood, Stump

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• Vegetative Propagation of Gigantochloa atroviolacea (Black Bamboo) through Culm Cuttings

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Authors

S. Nautiyal ¹, Rakesh Prakash ¹, Sajad Razvi ¹

Affiliations
1 Plant Physiology, Botany Division, Forest Research Institute Dehradun, IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 141, No 6 (2015), Pagination: 699-700

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No abstract.

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• Preliminary Studies on the Rooting Response of Schefflera arboricola through Juvenile Shoot Cuttings

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Authors

S. Nautiyal ¹, Rakesh Prakash ¹, Niteesh Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Plant Physiology, Botany Division Forest Research Institute, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 141, No 7 (2015), Pagination: 745-747

Abstract

The ischolar_maining of juvenile shoot cuttings of Schefflera arboricola was studied during summer months 2013. Only one ischolar_maining hormone that is IBA in two concentrations i.e.2000 and 4000 ppm were applied to see the effect of ischolar_maining hormone. Maximum 65% ischolar_maining was observed in IBA 4000 ppm followed by 40% in IBA 2000 ppm and minimum 20% ischolar_maining recorded in control (Untreated cuttings).

Keywords

Schefflera arboricola, Rooting Response, Juvenile Shoot Cuttings, Evergreen Shrub.

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• Rooting Response of Juvenile Shoot Cuttings of Banana Shrub (Michelia figo) Under IBA Treatment

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Authors

S. Nautiyal ¹, Rakesh Prakash ¹, Niteesh Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Plant Physiology, Botany Division, FRI, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 141, No 11 (2015), Pagination: 1157-1160

Abstract

The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of chemical treatment (IBA) on ischolar_maining of banana shrub (Michelia figo). A significant variation at P<0.05 level was observed on mean ischolar_maining percentage in two concentrations. The per cent ischolar_maining and primary ischolar_main numbers improved markedly upon application of higher concentrations. Maximum per cent ischolar_maining (60) was recorded in cuttings treated with IBA 4000 ppm followed by 45 per cent in IBA 2000 ppm. However, minimum (20) per cent ischolar_maining was discernable in untreated cuttings (cuttings treated with talcum powderonly) following the trend IBA 4000 ppm>IBA 2000 ppm>control. Primary ischolar_main number was also maximum in the cuttings treated with IBA 4000 ppm.

Keywords

Michelia figo, Juvenile Cuttings, Propagation, IBA.

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