Research Article | Published: 30 June 2023

Occurrence of Bamboos, Neohouzeaua dullooa and Pseudostachyum polymorphum in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Harsh Bardhan Naithani and Joju P. Alappatt

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 46 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 8-11 | 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-OQL531 | Cite this article

Abstract

Neohouzeaua dullooa and Pseudostachyum polymorphum, two mainland bamboo species are being confirmed for Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Keywords

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bamboo species, Cost benefit, Distribution, Uses

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Naithani, H.B. and Alappatt, J.P., 2023. Occurrence of Bamboos, Neohouzeaua dullooa and Pseudostachyum polymorphum in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 46(1), pp.8-11. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-OQL531

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 24 March 2023

Manuscript Revised on 27 April 2023

Manuscript Accepted on 29 April 2023

Manuscript Published on 30 June 2023

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