Research Article | Published: 01 June 2013

Variation in Leaf Characteristics of Anogeissus Latifolia (Roxb. Ex DC.) in Himachal Pradesh

Hari Paul Sankhyan, Rajan Bawa, Tanvi  Gupta and N. B. Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 36 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 181-185 | 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-20E5H6 | Cite this article

Abstract

Variation studies in leaf characteristics of Anogeissus latifolia in Himachal Pradesh was undertaken in four districts namely Solan, Sirmour, Kangra and Una considering three different diameter classes (10-20, 20-30 and 30-40 cm) in eight sites with three replications. Sites S4 (Chaaban-Sirmour) and S7 (Jachh-Kangra) showed best results for variation for leaf traits of this species and diameter class 30 to 40 cm proved best over other diameter classes and thus recommended for morphogenetic variation in its leaf traits. Promotion of multipurpose tree like Anogeissus latifolia will go a long way in mitigating the fuel and fodder requirements of the people of hilly state.

Keywords

Bole, Distichous, Exstipulate, Site variation, Morphogenetic

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Sankhyan, H.P., Bawa, R., Gupta, T. and Singh, N.B., 2013. Variation in Leaf Characteristics of Anogeissus Latifolia (Roxb. Ex DC.) in Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Forestry, 36(2), pp.181-185. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-20E5H6

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