Virtual Herbarium of Kerala forest Research Institute, Peechi, Kerala, India

Sreekumar, V. B.; Hussain, K. H.; Renuka, C.

doi:10.18520/cs/v112/i03/466-470

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“…Under low light conditions, the light demanding evergreen species may fail to photosynthesize at their optimum level [38], leading to high seedling mortality among light demanding species. M. peltata, under a 10% light regime in the evergreen forests of Kerala, India, is attributed to this factor [39]. However, for optimal functioning of photosynthesis, light demanding evergreen species may possess the ability to absorb light when light is relatively lower than what is required [39].…”

Section: Restoration Of Floristics Diversity Abovegound Biomass and Canopy Covermentioning

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“…M. peltata, under a 10% light regime in the evergreen forests of Kerala, India, is attributed to this factor [39]. However, for optimal functioning of photosynthesis, light demanding evergreen species may possess the ability to absorb light when light is relatively lower than what is required [39]. Mallotus tetracoccus, M. peltata, Croton malabaricus, and Leea indica have been identified as light demanding tree species compared to shade tolerant species [39].…”

Section: Restoration Of Floristics Diversity Abovegound Biomass and Canopy Covermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, for optimal functioning of photosynthesis, light demanding evergreen species may possess the ability to absorb light when light is relatively lower than what is required [39]. Mallotus tetracoccus, M. peltata, Croton malabaricus, and Leea indica have been identified as light demanding tree species compared to shade tolerant species [39]. Light demanding trees include M. peltata, Alstonia macrophylla, Mangifera indica, S. cohinchinensis, and Leea indica facilitate regeneration of other tree species beneath their canopy [40].…”

Section: Restoration Of Floristics Diversity Abovegound Biomass and Canopy Covermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Tree Diversity and Soil Characteristics in a Tea–Forest Interface in Southwest Sri Lanka

Geekiyanage

Rathnayaka

Gamage

et al. 2021

Forests

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Fragmented and degraded ecosystems should be restored to ensure the biological connectivity among fragmented forest landscapes. The tropical rainforests of Southwestern Sri Lanka are highly degraded and fragmented due to plantation agriculture and human settlements. However, the high spatial variation in environmental factors and ecosystem functions challenge the success rate of restoration interventions. The aim of this study was to assess the vegetation composition and stand structure in relation to the spatial variation in key soil physicochemical parameters in the Endane Biodiversity Corridor that links peripheral forest reserve to the Sinharaja Rainforest Complex (SRC). The site that extends over 24 ha was classified into five land-use categories (productive tea lands, marginal tea lands, scrub—abandoned three years ago, and two woodlands—abandoned 15 years ago) in which the vegetation composition, stand structure, and physicochemical parameters of soil were assessed and mapped. Results revealed that the Shannon diversity index in the scrub and the woodlands were higher than in the tea lands. The diversity among the secondary forest patches was similar. However, with a mean record of 14 species, the species richness was high in sites close to the SRC. In comparison to the SRC (358 Mg ha−1), there was a substantial potential to sequester more carbon in the restoration sites (12–108 Mg ha−1). While explaining 31% of abundance and species distribution, the ordination results revealed a close relationship of the soil parameters to vegetation composition and species abundance. The calculated coefficient variation values for soil parameters (TN, EC, Av.P, Ex.K, OC, and BD) were beyond 12%, indicating high or moderate soil spatial variability among the land use categories. Coefficient of variation for soil pH was estimated to be 9%, revealing low soil spatial variability among the land use categories. The maps of these soil parameters corresponded with the type of land use and fertilizer application to tea fields. The highest and the lowest total N contents were observed in the scrub and woodlands, respectively, which appears to be mediated by the relative composition of N-fixing trees between the two groups. Our results facilitate effective matching of sites to species for restoration of the Endane Biodiversity Corridor that may be replicated in similar restoration contexts in tropical Asia.

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Section: Restoration Of Floristics Diversity Abovegound Biomass and Canopy Covermentioning

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Section: Restoration Of Floristics Diversity Abovegound Biomass and Canopy Covermentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Restoration Of Floristics Diversity Abovegound Biomass and Canopy Covermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Tree Diversity and Soil Characteristics in a Tea–Forest Interface in Southwest Sri Lanka

Geekiyanage

Rathnayaka

Gamage

et al. 2021

Forests

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“…Later reports include Nayaka & Upreti (2011), Biju et al (2012), Bhat et al (2011), Mesta & Kanivebagilu (2015), Sreekumar et al (2017), and Zachariah et al (2018Zachariah et al ( , 2019Zachariah et al ( , 2020. Nevertheless, several interesting habitats such as croplands, wetlands, and coastal areas remain unexplored.…”

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Diversity and distribution of macro lichens from Kalpetta Municipality of Wayanad District, Kerala, India

Balu¹,

Rasmi²,

Sequeira

et al. 2021

J. Threat. Taxa

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“…These systems are threatened by human interventions such as deforestation, damming, and agriculture. Recently, climate change‐induced disasters including heavy rainfall, landslide, flash flood, etc., along with opening as well as overflowing of dams severely impacted the riparian ecosystem in the rivers of the Western Ghats (Sreekumar et al 2019). The frequency of such disasters has increased with torrential rainfall and flash floods causing intense damage to these ecosystems.…”

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Restoring degraded riparian forest ecosystems of the Western Ghats for ecological sustainability

Mohan

Saritha

Rameshan

et al. 2020

Restoration Ecology

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The riparian ecosystems of the Western Ghats are highly diversified tropical forest ecosystems. The synergic effect of various threats may adversely affect and reduce the capacity of these riparian ecosystems to resilience, even though they have specific adaptations for living in extreme conditions. These diversity-rich riparian ecosystems provide critical ecological services such as influencing environmental processes, acting as habitats for both terrestrial and aquatic biota, and supporting the livelihood of the surrounding community. Hence the restoration of such damaged ecosystems is highly significant. This article presents a scheme for sustainable restoration of the disturbed riparian ecosystems with the involvement of multi-stakeholders. The threestage scheme ensures the support and livelihood of the local community, along with the ecological restoration of riparian ecosystems using nature-based solutions with a scientific approach. The restoration will enhance the ecosystem services, climate change adaptations, and resilience, as well as the carbon sequestration capacity of the tropical region.

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Virtual Herbarium of Kerala forest Research Institute, Peechi, Kerala, India

Cited by 4 publications

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Tree Diversity and Soil Characteristics in a Tea–Forest Interface in Southwest Sri Lanka

Tree Diversity and Soil Characteristics in a Tea–Forest Interface in Southwest Sri Lanka

Diversity and distribution of macro lichens from Kalpetta Municipality of Wayanad District, Kerala, India

Restoring degraded riparian forest ecosystems of the Western Ghats for ecological sustainability

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