Review Article | Published: 15 April 2023

Tree decline in Parkia timoriana: A review

Rathinam Saviour Caesar Jayaraj

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 30 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 1-7 | 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2023-A9WJOH | Cite this article

Abstract

Parkia timoriana, the tree bean popularly known as Yongchak is an important non-timber forest produce of Northeast India. The population of the species has been suffering from tree decline since 2002, causing loss of income to the local population and also huge expenditure in importing tree beans from Myanmar. The research organizations in Northeast India have been undertaking research to identify the causes of tree decline and to develop measures to control the problem. The local press had been actively following up on the matter. A large number of conferences and workshops have addressed the issue. The paper summarizes the various discussions on the topic and research undertaken in the last two decades, from various reports in the press, proceedings of the workshops and conferences and published literature, and suggests action for the future.

Keywords

Insect pests, Manipur, Mortality, Northeast India, Vector, Tree-bean, Yongchak

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Jayaraj, R.S.C., 2023. Tree decline in Parkia timoriana: A review. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 30(1), pp.1-7. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2023-A9WJOH

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 01 March 2023

Manuscript Revised on 24 March 2023

Manuscript Accepted on 29 March 2023

Manuscript Published on 15 April 2023

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