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Phenological observation and conservation of Sophora mollis Royle (Papilionaceae) an endangered multi-purpose legume of North West Himalaya
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1999 |
| Authors | Mamgain, S, K. |
| Journal Title | Taiwania |
| Volume | 44 |
| Pagination | 137-144 |
| ISBN Number | 0065-1125 |
| Key Words | regeneration; seed set; forest trees; fodder legumes; endangered; species; fruit set; female fertility; multipurpose trees; medicinal plants; phenology; plant genetic resources; Sophora |
| Abstract | This species is a multipurpose legume and medicinal plant distributed in the plains and foothills of northwest Himalaya to Nepal Himalaya and is facing a high risk of extinction due to habitat loss and indiscriminate exploitation by local people for its fuel and fodder values. Phenological observations on 4 plants collected from its type locality in 1993 revealed a poor and low percentage of fruit and seed set. Mean fruit set after 30 days of pollination was 56.7% while fruit retention after 50 days of pollination averaged 21.4%. The fragmented and isolated nature of wild populations has affected cross pollination resulting in a loss of genetic diversity. |
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