The present status of rattan palms in India - an overview

Basu S. K., . (1985) The present status of rattan palms in India - an overview. [Proceedings Paper]

An overall account of Indian rattan palms is presented in this paper. The phytogeographical areas of rattans in India had been briefly described emphasizing the diversity endemism ecology and habitats of rattan genera and species. Reference is made to the taxonomic studies of Indian rattans and to research programmes on rattans undertaken by the different institutions in India during the last few decades. The usages of rattans had been known in India since ancient times as medicine food cordage source of portable water house building materials or materials for tribal rituals and religious practices. Despite rapid changes in the socioeconomic and cultural life of the Indian people old heritage and practices are continuing and some of these have been stated here. Commercial exploitation of indigenous rattans for the furniture making industries had been in vogue after the decline in the import of canes from abroad. It has been stated before that continuous exploitation of indigenous rattans from the natural forests would cause depletion of the rattan resource.The deliberate changes made in the forest ecosystem are also responsible for the loss of rattan flora because rattans are susceptible to environmental changes. To supplement the dwindling resource of commercially exploitable indigenous rattans forest departments in India were committed to undertake research on artificial regeneration of rattans and rattan cultivation on a commercial basis; the results of these studies had been reviewed here. As a measure of conservation the need for biological studies of rattans was stressed. Lastly the need for exchange of ideas and expertise at regional and international levels on studies on rattan flora development of rattan cultivation and improvement of processing technology was also pointed out.

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An overall account of Indian rattan palms is presented in this paper. The phytogeographical areas of rattans in India had been briefly described emphasizing the diversity endemism ecology and habitats of rattan genera and species. Reference is made to the taxonomic studies of Indian rattans and to research programmes on rattans undertaken by the different institutions in India during the last few decades. The usages of rattans had been known in India since ancient times as medicine food cordage source of portable water house building materials or materials for tribal rituals and religious practices. Despite rapid changes in the socioeconomic and cultural life of the Indian people old heritage and practices are continuing and some of these have been stated here. Commercial exploitation of indigenous rattans for the furniture making industries had been in vogue after the decline in the import of canes from abroad. It has been stated before that continuous exploitation of indigenous rattans from the natural forests would cause depletion of the rattan resource.The deliberate changes made in the forest ecosystem are also responsible for the loss of rattan flora because rattans are susceptible to environmental changes. To supplement the dwindling resource of commercially exploitable indigenous rattans forest departments in India were committed to undertake research on artificial regeneration of rattans and rattan cultivation on a commercial basis; the results of these studies had been reviewed here. As a measure of conservation the need for biological studies of rattans was stressed. Lastly the need for exchange of ideas and expertise at regional and international levels on studies on rattan flora development of rattan cultivation and improvement of processing technology was also pointed out.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor. SB261 R3R237 1984 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Canes and rattans
AGROVOC Term:	Calamus spp
AGROVOC Term:	Taxonomy
AGROVOC Term:	Usage
AGROVOC Term:	Cultivation
AGROVOC Term:	Forestry production
AGROVOC Term:	India
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12197

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