Research Article | Published: 01 June 2001

Effect of cutting height on growth, development and biomass productivity in four multipurpose tree species of N-W Himalaya

Krishan Chand and V. K. Mishra

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 24 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 214-219 | 2001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-L8028I | Cite this article

Abstract

Response of cutting height, viz., 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 m was examined on growth, development and biomass productivity of four multipurpose tree species of NW Himalaya. All the growth and development characters evinced significant influence due to species, cutting height and their interaction effects. Morus alba accumulated maximum leaf + branch biomass followed by Grewia optiva, Celtis australis and Bauhinia variegata, respectively. The productivity of leaf, branch and their total improved with increase cutting height up to 2.0 m under all species.

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Chand, K. and Mishra, V.K., 2001. Effect of cutting height on growth, development and biomass productivity in four multipurpose tree species of N-W Himalaya. Indian Journal of Forestry, 24(2), pp.214-219. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-L8028I

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