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In situ conservation of endangered tree species (Elaeocarpus venustus Bedd.) habitated in Agasthiyamalai Biosphere Reserve, Southern Western Ghats, India
Date Issued
01-07-2021
Author(s)
Soorangkattan, Saravanan
Nalluchamy, Kamala Dhasan
Nagarajan, Arumugam
Thulasinathan, Boobalan
Jayabalan, Maruthupandian
Muthuramalingam, Jothi Basu
Alagarsamy, Arun
Krishnasamy, Muthuchelian
Abstract
Elaeocarpus venustus is an endemic as well as endangered tree species habitated in the wet evergreen forests of Southern Western Ghats (SWG), India. Due to insufficient natural regeneration, low seedling tendency, and prevailing anthropogenic disturbances, their distribution has been shrinking in their native environment. Towards conserving this endangered species, we have attempted to propagate E. venustus in its habitat by adopting vegetative propagation techniques of cutting and air layering through growth hormones. Significant growth has been observed by providing 2 mM concentration of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) for both cutting and air layering. Higher rooting response has been observed through cutting and air layering techniques during monsoon periods. Based on the results of the study, we suggest that the cutting and air layering techniques can be employed as promising strategies towards the in situ conservation and promotion of Elaeocarpus venustus tree species as well as other endangered species in Western Ghats. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]
Volume
28