Indigenous Techniques of Product Development and Economic Potential of Seabuckthorn: A Case Study of Cold Desert Region of Himachal Pradesh, India

Singh, Ashok K.; Butola, Jitendra S.; Samant, S. S.; Sharma, Pankaj; Lal, Madan; Marpa, Sunil

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“…Inhabitants use plants/plant part(s) for food (edibles), medicine, fuel, fodder, timber, fiber, making agricultural tools, religious and various other purposes. Also, thorough literature survey was carried out for the economic importance of the species (Aswal & Mehrotra, ; Chandrasekar & Srivastava, ; Murti ; M. S. Rana & Samant, ; Samant et al, ; Samant, Singh, Lal, & Sharma, ; A. Singh, ; M. Singh, ; A. Singh, Lal, & Samant, ; A. Singh et al, ; Sood, Nath, & Kalia, ; Srivastava, Kapahi, & Sarin, ). Threatened species were identified based on habitat specificity, population size, distribution range (DR), use value, extraction, nativity and endemism of the taxa (M. S. Rana & Samant, ).…”

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“…Also, thorough literature survey was carried out for the economic importance of the species (Aswal & Mehrotra, 1994;Chandrasekar & Srivastava, 2009;Murti 2001; M. S. Rana & Samant, 2011;Samant et al, 2010;Samant, Singh, Lal, & Sharma, 2011; M. A. Singh, Lal, & Samant, 2009;A. Singh et al, 2012;Sood, Nath, & Kalia, 2001;Srivastava, Kapahi, & Sarin, 1992).…”

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Prioritization of habitats and communities for conservation in Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, Trans Himalaya, India

Sharma

Samant

2019

Ecological Research

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The rapid degradation of habitats and communities throughout the globe has necessitated the need for conservation to avoid biodiversity crisis. For framing conservation and management plan for flora of any region, it is very necessary to prioritize species of that region, their preferred habitats and communities with reliable information. In the present study, prioritization of habitats and communities has been done in the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve. Ten habitats and 73 plant communities (45 shrubs and 28 herbs) distributed between 3,109 and 5,019 m were identified. Each habitat and community has been evaluated based on the ecological and socioeconomical parameters. Of the 10 habitats identified, the Moist alpine groove habitat showed highest conservation priority index (CPI), that is, 50 hence prioritized for conservation. The Ephedra gerardiana—Lonicera asperifolia mixed community showed highest CPI, that is, 62; followed by Hippophae rhamnoides ssp. turkestanica—Caragana versicolor—Ephedra intermedia mixed, Rosa webbiana—Ribes orientale mixed and Salix denticulata‐ H. rhamnoides ssp. turkestanica mixed (CPI: 60, each) communities. Regular monitoring of the prioritized habitats and communities has been suggested. Also, mass propagation of native, endemic, economically important and threatened species following biotechnological approaches and their plantation in the natural habitats of Spiti valley have been suggested. This would help in the management of habitats and communities in particular and cold desert ecosystem in general.

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Prioritization of habitats and communities for conservation in Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, Trans Himalaya, India

Sharma

Samant

2019

Ecological Research

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“…According to estimates, one hectare of Seabuckthorn stands can produce 750-1,500 kg of berries per year. A mature Seabuckthorn plant provides 500 gm to 2,000 g of fresh berries on average, with a highest of 4 kg/plant documented in the natural habitat (Singh et al, 2012). Plantation of Hippopahe Rhamnoides spp.…”

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Consumers’ Awareness and Attitude towards Seabuckthorn Products

Kathuria¹,

Naryal²,

Thakur³

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Background: Seabuckthorn (Seabuckthorn plant, Seabuckthorn berries and Seabuckthorn-based products) as a valuable resource has huge market potential all over the world. Nutritional and bioactive substances in Seabuckthorn berries and other parts of the plant have attracted many foods, cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies to develop Seabuckthorn-based consumer products. Thus, the present study attempted to investigate the consumer’s awareness and attitude toward the Seabuckthorn plant and various categories of Seabuckthorn-based products. Methods: The study was conducted in the Solan and Mandi towns of Himachal Pradesh. The primary data had been collected from 101 respondents by personally interviewing them with the help of a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Appropriate statistical methods such as percentage, mean, standard deviation and chi-square was used to analyze the data collected. Result: The findings revealed that the majority of the consumers were not aware of the Seabuckthorn plant, Seabuckthorn-based products, and their benefits. Most of the consumers showed a positive attitude toward Seabuckthorn-based products.

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Agroforestry for the Northeastern USA: Research, Practice, and Possibilities

Roberts

2024

Advances in Agroforestry

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Indigenous Techniques of Product Development and Economic Potential of Seabuckthorn: A Case Study of Cold Desert Region of Himachal Pradesh, India

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Prioritization of habitats and communities for conservation in Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, Trans Himalaya, India

Prioritization of habitats and communities for conservation in Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, Trans Himalaya, India

Consumers’ Awareness and Attitude towards Seabuckthorn Products

Agroforestry for the Northeastern USA: Research, Practice, and Possibilities

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