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V.B. Hosagoudar & D. K. Agarwal

Taxonomic studies of meliolales-Identification manual

(Pub. 2008)

INTRODUCTION

The genus Meliola was proposed by Fries in 1825. Bornet (1851) emended its description. Hansford (1961) agreed with the suggestions and arguments of Toro (1952) and retained Meliola trichostroma (Kunze) Toro as its “type” species. Now, Meliola psidii Fries has been conserved and regarded as the “type” species of the genus Meliola (Crane & Jones, 2001).

 After Beeli (1920), Stevens (1927, 1928) and Hansford (1961) contributed much to this group. Later, the regional Monographs for China, India and Kenya appeared (Hosagoudar, 1996, Hu et al. 1996, 1999, Mibey & Hawksworth, 1997). Katumoto & Hosagoudar (1989) and Hosagoudar (1994) provided check-list for the additional taxa to Hansford’s The Meliolineae Monograph (1961). Subsequently, Hosagoudar et al. (1997) supplemented this Monograph with the detailed descriptions of the 371 additional taxa with key to the genera and species. Now, more than 180 species and infra-specific taxa have been added to this group. Hence, to up-date the data and to facilitate the work for the rapid identification, descriptions of the additional taxa are needed. Hence, the detailed description of individual taxa, key to the taxa based on the Beeli formula, additional characters of the taxa in the key are provided in accordance with the Hansford’s Monograph (1961).

             Beeli (1920) formula has been modified by Hosagoudar (2003) to twelve digits; eight digit formula has been maintained here for the consistency with the work of Hansford (1961). Likewise, the term mycelial setae is maintained here even after knowing that they are Phialophores (Hosagoudar & Agarwal, 2005). Host specificity (Rodriguez, 2001) and geographical distribution of these fungi have been studied (Hosagoudar, 2006).

             Meliolaceae members are known for their consistency in characters. The ascospores are either three or four septate. Mibey & Hawksworth (1997) have mentioned ascospores as two-three-four-septate. In reality, this is an indication that either the aborted or wrong ascospores were observed or the collections are the mixture of several fungal genera or species. Such taxa could be confirmed by the subsequent collections from the type locality. However, such taxa have been included here by making an agreement with the line drawings, description and the Beeli formula.

             The genus Cryptomeliola has been excluded from this group, since, the subsequent study of Mibey & Cannon (1999) revealed that the species of this genus lack appressoria. Basavamyces and Ectendomeliola have been included.

             This monographic work includes meliolaceous members reported till the end of the year 2006. All the descriptions are based on the protologues and are written in the style of Hansford’s Monograph (1961) containing 307 species comprising of nine genera (Amazonia-11 spp., Appendiculella-20 spp., Armatella-19 spp., Asteridiella-37 spp.,  Basavamyces and Ectendomeliola-01 species each, Irenopsis-13 spp., Meliola-204 species and infraspecific taxa and Prataprajella-01 sp.).

Bennet, S.S.R.
An Introduction to Plant Nomenclature 
(Pub. 2008) pp.xiii,76 
(ISBN: 81-7089-331-3)

CONTENTS
The booklet contains four chapters, (i) Introduction (ii) Ranks of taxa, forms of scientific names, Citation of authors name and of literature, abbreviations, and the six principles of the code. (iii) Nomenclatural terminology. (iv) Nomenclatural exercises. For a beginner it is essential to know the terminology commonly used in nomenclature to understand the nomenclatural discussions. Therefore in the third chapter the essential terminology is given with explanation and examples. In the fourth chapter how the name changes takes place due to better knowledge of the taxonomic groups concerned and how the nomenclatural rules are applied in selecting the correct names are shown with Indian examples.

Camus, E.G. 
Les Bambusees, New Set. 
Vol.1-2
(Pub.1913)
Rep. 2008 
Vol.1 Text, 
pp. 215; 
Vol. 2 Plates.100
SUMMARY

The book (Text & plate) deals with historic and bibligraphic details of bamboos which are found all over the world in different geographical and different environmental conditions in natural occuring forms. Author has also tried to embody in this work all the information available regarding the botanical names with genera and species. He has also made an attempt for uses of bamboos in different ways. The Platebound volume covers all types of bamboos which are found in natural form in photographs with their identifications.

Chandra, S. 
The Ferns of India: Enumeration, Synonyms & Distributions 
Rs. 1750.00
(Pub. 2008) pp. XII-459.
CONTENTS

System of Classification: Ophioglossaceae: Angiopteridanceae; Marattiaceae: Kaulfussiaceae: Osmundaceae: Plagiogyriaceae: Schizaeaceae: Anemiaceae: Parkeeriaceae: Lygodiaceae: Pterdaceae: Chelanthaceae: Adiantaceae: Vittariaceae: Cyatheaceae: Cibotioideae: Cyatheoideae: Dennstaedtiaceae: Hypolepidaceae: Lindsaeaceae: Dryopteridaceae: Onocleoideae: Athyrioideae: Hymenophyllaceae: Gleicheniaceae: Dipteridaceae: Loxogrammaceae: Polypodiaceae: Platyceriodeae: Pleopeltidoideae: Polypodioideae: Microsorioideae: Crypsinioideae: Marsileaceae: Salviniaceae: Azollaceae:
Appendix-I: Appendix-II: Addenda: References: Index to Genera & Species.

Dutta, Anuradha.
Health and Nutrition Status of Peoples of the Himalayas 
(Pub. 2008), approx. pp. 290 
(ISBN: 81-7089-340-2)

SUMMARY

Symbiotic nitrogen fixation has been long considered to be an indispensable component of sustainable agriculture. The mounting cost and restricted availability of chemical nitrogen fertilizer coupled with the adverse ecological problems arising from its continuous and indiscriminate use has made nitrogen fixation research indispensable for developing countries' agriculture. The effectiveness of symbiotic nitrogen fixation is governed by the host gene, the Rhizobium gene and the above ground and below ground environmental factors making it an extremely complex phenomenon. The reported variability in the host genotype, the Rhizobium strain and their interaction suggests that they are amenable for selection. Breeding for enhanced nitrogen fixation in legumes has been fairly a recent phenomenon. There have been some isolated attempts in clover, alfalfa and beans where nitrogen fixation has been enhanced through host selection. However, concerted efforts to understand this complex phenomenon have been lacking. More information is required on the quantitative genetic aspects of nitrogen fixation and a planned breeding strategy to evolve productive genotypes combining high N2 fixing capacity and other desirable attributes. The present book embodies empirical results on groundnut conducted in an international institute in an effort to understand the role of photosynthetic assimilate supply on nitrogen fixation and to breed for productive genotypes combining high N2 fixation in groundnut under both N-limiting and N-abundant conditions. The book also deals with the genetic aspects of non-nodulation and the nature of gene action controlling N2 fixation in groundnut with a view to plan effective breeding strategies. The book is a pioneering attempt in breeding for increased N2 fixation in groundnut and may prove to be guiding source for more such attempts in other legumes.

Handique, Pratap Jyoti, Dr.
Medicinal Plants of North-East India.

(Pub. 2008)

The book deals with the rich medicinal plant resources of North East India. It includes a comprehensive analysis on the Diversity, Status, Trade, Conservation and Cultivation of medicinal plants of the area besides giving individual species description of 600 plant species with their traditional medicinal uses. The taxonomic treatment on each species is up-to-date with latest and correct nomenclature and rarity status. The analysis of the trade structure in medicinal plants incorporating the name and description of species, quantum and volume of trade, status of trade and identification of trade related crucial factors are unique and comprehensive. It emphasizes the cultivation status of the medicinal plant in NE India giving information on the plant species prioritized for cultivation by NMPB as well as identifying several indigenous Plant species prioritized for cultivation. It includes a discussion on the status and diversity of indigenous medicinal plant species of NE India with comprehensive analysis on the existing pattern of conservation, and the future possibilities. 

Kingra, H. S. & Singh, G. 
Computer Basics for Forestry 
Rs. 950.00 (TB)
(Pub. 2008) 
Pp. Xxii+410 

(ISBN: 81-7089-189-2)

SUMMARY

This book is an attempt to make people understand the jargonized terminology of computer world. The book, covers everything from the conception of the idea, to purchase a computer, to the actual use of the computer in the forestry field, to maximize use of the computers, through the use of optimum software is also discussed in detail in the book.

Oaks of India, Nepal and Bhutan. (A.F.Series. No.21.)
Rs. 1250.00
(Pub. 2008) pp. 266. Plates 35 

(ISBN: 81-7089-233-3)

SUMMARY

Oaks are an important group of trees with more than 35 species occurring in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal and Bhutan. This book deals with the various oaks and associated species found in these countries. The growth habit, taxonomy, nomenclature, distribution, habitat, forest types, local occurrence, phenology, silvicultural characters, natural reproduction, afforestation management and silvicultural systems, protection growth, yield and utilisation have been dealt with. A bibliography and index of vernacular, English and botanical names are given at the end. 

Williams M.R.W.
Decision-Making in Forest Management
Rs. 1250.00
(Pub.1988) Rep.2008, 2nd ed.
Pp. xvii+133.
(ISBN: 81-7089-127-2)
CONTENTS

1. Introduction; 2. Time scales in financial calculations; 3. Using various compound interest/discount; 4. The price/size gradient; 5. The money yield table; 6. Discount revenue and expenditure; 7. Net Discount revenue; 8. The internal rate of return; 9. Other financial tools; 10. Computers in Forestry; 11. Computer application for decision-Making; 12. Use of computers in decision-making; 13. The planting decision; 14. The site improvement decision; 15. The thinning decision; 16. The felling decision; 17. The pruning decision; 18. Summary and conclusion