Population structure ofKnema attenuata(J.Hk.& Th.) - a red listed medicinal tree species in Northern Western Ghats of Karnataka, India

Detailed study on seed storage and germination trailed in Knema attenuata (Wall. ex Hook. f. & Thomson) Warb.– the IUCN Red Listed ‘least concern’ medicinal tree species revealed that seeds were of recalcitrant nature. Viability of the seeds could be maintained for a longer period of up to 6 months with 47% Moisture content (mc) when kept in closed polycarbonate bottles at seed bank condition [20±20C Temp. and 40% Relative Humidity (RH)]. The 55% seed germination under normal climatic condition could be enhanced to a much higher percentage (75±5) inside the mist house chamber (34±30C Temp. and 70-80% RH).

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DNA barcoding of important fruit tree species of agronomic interest in the genus Garcinia L. from the Western Ghats

Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution ◽

10.1007/s10722-021-01177-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jayesh Anerao ◽

Vikas Jha ◽

Nishaat Shaikh ◽

Apurva Shivalkar ◽

Aishwarya Nityanand ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dna Barcoding ◽

Tree Species ◽

Western Ghats ◽

Fruit Tree ◽

The Western Ghats

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Adventitious Root Induction in Cinnamomum heyneanum and C. riparium: The Endemic Tree Species of Western Ghats

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences India Section B Biological Sciences ◽

10.1007/s40011-020-01222-x ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

T. K. Hrideek ◽

C. M. Jijeesh ◽

Suby

Keyword(s):

Tree Species ◽

Adventitious Root ◽

Western Ghats ◽

Root Induction

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Tree Diversity and Their Regeneration in the Sacred Groves of Virajpet, Central Western Ghats, India

Notulae Scientia Biologicae ◽

10.15835/nsb839833 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 360-369

Author(s):

Devi A.G. PRASAD ◽

Shwetha BHARATHI

Keyword(s):

Tree Species ◽

Western Ghats ◽

Basal Area ◽

Sacred Groves ◽

Forest Patches ◽

Tree Species Composition ◽

Rich Diversity ◽

Central Western Ghats ◽

Undisturbed Forest ◽

The Rich

Sacred groves are one of the finest examples of informal way of conserving the forest wealth. Baseline data collection of their diversity, distribution and regeneration capacity becomes necessary for the management and conservation of these undisturbed forest patches. In this context, the present investigation was carried out using random quadrat method in the sacred groves of Virajpet, Karnataka, India. A total of 132 tree species belonging to 113 genera and 45 families were identified within five sacred groves. Higher basal area (51.73-85.65 m2/ha) and tree density (453.33-515.9 individuals/ha) were observed as compared to other forests of Western Ghats region. The present investigation has revealed a healthy regeneration of tree species. Seedling and sapling composition differed to some extent from the mature tree species composition which could be used in predicting the future possibilities. Protection and conservation of such sacred groves should be of interest, for better regeneration of the rich diversity they harbour.

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Northernmost distribution of five tree species to the Western Ghats from the sacred groves of Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Journal of Threatened Taxa ◽

10.11609/jott.o3644.6093-100 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 6 (8) ◽

pp. 6093-6100

Author(s):

Aboli Kulkarni ◽

Mandar N. Datar ◽

Umesh Awasarkar ◽

Anuradha Upadhye

Keyword(s):

Tree Species ◽

Western Ghats ◽

Sacred Groves ◽

The Western Ghats

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How far a protected area contributes to conserve habitat species composition and population structure of endangered African tree species (Benin, West Africa)

Ecological Complexity ◽

10.1016/j.ecocom.2013.01.002 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 13 ◽

pp. 60-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Thierry D. Houehanou ◽

Achille E. Assogbadjo ◽

Romain Glele Kakaï ◽

Tina Kyndt ◽

Marcel Houinato ◽

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Keyword(s):

Population Structure ◽

West Africa ◽

Species Composition ◽

Tree Species ◽

Protected Area

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Genetic variation and population structure inOryza malampuzhaensis Krish.et Chand. endemic to Western Ghats, South India

Journal of Genetics ◽

10.1007/bf02717910 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 80 (3) ◽

pp. 141-148 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

George Thomas ◽

Sreejayan ◽

Latha Joseph ◽

Philomena Kuriachan

Keyword(s):

Population Structure ◽

Genetic Variation ◽

Western Ghats ◽

South India

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Clonal propagation through stem cuttings and air layering in Syzygium caryophyllatum (L.) Alston an endemic tree Species of the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka

Journal of Non Timber Forest Products ◽

10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-h8a59h ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 85-87

Author(s):

Abdul Hussain ◽

C. Anilkumar

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Tree Species ◽

Western Ghats ◽

Clonal Propagation ◽

Stem Cuttings ◽

Resource Base ◽

Natural Habitats ◽

Ideal Tool ◽

First Time ◽

The Western Ghats

Rooting trials conducted with stem cuttings and air layering in Syzygium caryophyllatum (L.) Alston, an important medicinal and fruit plant gave promising results after treatment with auxins such as IAA, IBA and NAA in different concentrations. Both stem cuttings and air layering from 10 year old plants have resulted a maximum rooting of 80% and 70% respectively through the application of IBA-1000ppm, in their natural habitats. The plants developed from stem cuttings and air layering was also survived with 90% success. Thus the standardized clonal propagation method in S. caryophyllatum through stem cutting and air layering reported for the first time can be taken as an ideal tool for the multiplication and subsequent resource base utilization of the species since the populations are prone to endangerment in its habitats.

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