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]

The phytogeographical areas of rattans in India had been briefly described emphasizing the diversity endemism ecology and habitats of rattan genera and species. Reference was 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. Commercial exploitation of indigenous rattans for the furniture making industries had been in vogue after the decline in the import of canes from abroad. 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.. 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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The phytogeographical areas of rattans in India had been briefly described emphasizing the diversity endemism ecology and habitats of rattan genera and species. Reference was 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. Commercial exploitation of indigenous rattans for the furniture making industries had been in vogue after the decline in the import of canes from abroad. 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.. 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:	6 tables; 39 ref. Summary En
AGROVOC Term:	RATAN
AGROVOC Term:	USOS
AGROVOC Term:	INDIA/ BIOGEOGRAFIA
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:25
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14135

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