Research Article | Published: 01 December 2002

Effect of Khair tree (Acacia catechu Willd.) age on Katha and Cutch yield and biomass production

A. Vasishth and A. N. Kaushal

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 9 | Issue: 3/4 | Page No. 106-108 | 2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-40W266 | Cite this article

Abstract

Khair tree of 5-6, 10-11, 15-16 and 20-21 years age classes were felled and diameter and height of the tree were measured. Sapwood percentage, heartwood percentage and katha and cutch yield were determined. Diameter, height and heartwood percentage of khair tree increased with increase in age whereas, sapwood percentage and ratio of sapwood to heartwood decreased with age. No heartwood formation was observed in 5-6 years old trees. Katha content was found maximum (6.31%) in 20-21 years old tree and minimum (2.22%) in 10-11 years old tree. Cutch yield did not vary significantly between 15-16 and 20-21 years age classes of khair trees.

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Vasishth, A. and Kaushal, A.N., 2002. Effect of Khair tree (Acacia catechu Willd.) age on Katha and Cutch yield and biomass production. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 9(3/4), pp.106-108. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-40W266

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2002

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