B. Gurudev Singh , N. P. Mahadevan , K. Shanthi , L. Manimuthu , S. Geetha

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Two methods of drying neem seeds were followed viz. sun drying and shade drying and found that the any of these two methods can be followed for drying seeds. The reduction in seed moisture has not affected the germination per cent. Storing seeds with high moisture content in deep freeze condition had deleterious effect on the viability. Storing seeds with low moisture content in ambient and refrigerator condition was recommended.

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K. Shanthi , N. P. Mahadevan , S. Geetha , B. Gurudev Singh

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B. Gurudev Singh , N. P. Mahadevan , K. Shanthi , S. Geetha , L. Manimuthu

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Multiple seedling development from a seed was observed in Neem (Azadirachta indica) during germination studies. The results are presented in this paper.

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S. Geetha ¹, K. Haridasan ¹, K. V. Krishnamurthy ¹, C. A. Mujeeb ¹

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1 Centre for Conservation of Natural Resources, Institute of Tran-disciplinary Health Science and Technology, #74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur, Via Yelahanka, Bangalore-560106, IN

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Field surveys were undertaken to various parts of India to study distribution and population status of Embelia ribes, a red listed medicinal plant of India, used in many Ayurveda preparations, which also forms an important NTFP. Although this species has been reported across the country, it was never seen in great abundance during the present study and was often restricted to clearings and forest paths in the evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. Variation in leaf size and shape as well as fruit size were also observed in E. ribes collected from different locations. There are differences in fruiting and non-fruiting plants with respect to floral structure.

Keywords

Embelia Ribes, Distribution, Conservation, Viable Population

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