Two Morphologically Different Strains of Himalayan Alder (Alnus nepalensis D. Don.) Trees from Same Seedlot


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Authors

  • Vijyendar Kumar Kediyal GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Hill Campus Ranichauri (Tehri Garhwal)- 249199, Uttaranchal
  • Arvind Bijalwan GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Hill Campus Ranichauri (Tehri Garhwal)- 249199, Uttaranchal
  • A.K. Singh GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Hill Campus Ranichauri (Tehri Garhwal)- 249199, Uttaranchal

Keywords:

Alder, bole straightness, fast growth, morphology, phenology, strains, volumetric increment

Abstract

Himalayan alder (Alnus nepalensis DDon.) is one of the fast growing multipurpose tree species for climatically cooler regions. Usually the trees from same seed source are felt genetically similar. This species is felt as one of the most suitable for water spring rejuvenation. Seedlings are raised through seeds. Broadly every seedling grows morphologically with very little variations. Two morphologically different strains were transplanted on homogeneously similar location and different observations were collected at the age of three years. These two strains are found distinct from each other on the basis of leaves i.e. leaf apex 'A' obtuse and 'B' acute. The 'A' type was fast growing, straight grain and the 'B' type was hardy. Both can be used under agroforestry practices as per site conditions.

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Submitted

19-05-2020

Published

10-08-2020

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2004)

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How to Cite

Kediyal, V. K., Bijalwan, A., & Singh, A. (2020). Two Morphologically Different Strains of Himalayan Alder (Alnus nepalensis D. Don.) Trees from Same Seedlot. Indian Journal of Agroforestry, 6(1). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJA/article/view/100763