Research Article | Published: 10 December 2019

Abnormal fruits and Endocarps in Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb. Ex G. Don, the Indian Rudraksha plant

Amar Nath Singh

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 26 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 191-194 | 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2019-4E7PRF | Cite this article

Abstract

The paper reports abnormalities in fruits of Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb. ex G.Don observed in the planted trees.

Keywords

Elaeocarpus ganitrus, Rudraksha, abnormal fruits, abnormal endocarps/beads

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Singh, A.N., 2019. Abnormal fruits and Endocarps in Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb. Ex G. Don, the Indian Rudraksha plant. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 26(4), pp.191-194. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2019-4E7PRF

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Manuscript Published on 10 December 2019

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