Eucalyptus in India: Past, Present and Future

This seminar proceedings deal with site factors, silviculture and management, tree improvement, pest and disease, utilization, socio-economics and policy aspects of eucalypts.

Sharma, J. K., Nair, C.T. S., Kedharnath, S., Kondas, S. (eds.).1986. Eucalyptus in India: Past, Present and Future. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Eucalypts in Indian Forestry, January 30- 31,1984. Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi. 521 p.

Rattans of the Western Ghats: A taxonomic manual

Taxonomic descriptions based on vegetative characters of 19 species of rattans found in the Western Ghats are provided with suitable illustrations. Distribution and uses of these species are also discussed. The book will be useful to students and teachers of botany, researchers and forest managers.

Renuka, C. 1992. Rattans of the Western Ghats: a taxonomic manual. Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi. 61 p.

Structure and properties of South Indian rattans

The morphology, anatomy, physical properties, mechanical properties, structure–property relationships of South Indian rattans are discussed. A key to identification of fifteen species of South Indian rattans is also provided.

Bhat, K. M. 1992. Structure and properties of South Indian rattans. Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi and International Development Research Centre, Canada. 33 p.