Research Article | Published: 01 June 2012

Dry biomass distribution pattern in Mallotus albus Muell. under energy plantation

Anup Chandra

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 35 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 175-180 | 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-JY7339 | Cite this article

Abstract

The present paper on  biomass distribution pattern  of Mallotus albus Mull. under energy  plantation was carried out in Golaghat district of Assam, India. Biomass production up to 36 months was estimated by random stratified technique. Total dry biomass at the age of 12, 24 and 36 months was estimated to be 0.78, 18.65 and 42.57 t ha-1 respectively. The percent contribution of utilizable biomass (wood, branch and bark) increased from 32.6% at 12 months to 71.9% at 36 months. Genetic improvement of the species should be worked out and vegetative multiplication of improved material to be utilized for raising high density plantation.

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Chandra, A., 2012. Dry biomass distribution pattern in Mallotus albus Muell. under energy plantation. Indian Journal of Forestry, 35(2), pp.175-180. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-JY7339

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2012

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