<i>Minangmose</i> (<i>Gymnocladus assamicus</i>) and <i>Dekang</i> (<i>Gymnocladus burmanicus</i>): Culturally important and endangered trees of eastern Himalayas-conservation perspectives <b>[RETRACTED ARTICLE]</b>

Abstract

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The paper deals with different aspects of three species of a legume genus, viz. <i>Gymnocladus</i> Lamck. (<i>G. assamicus, G. burmanicus </i>and<i> G. chinensis</i>). The identity, taxonomic account, phenology, habit, habitat, distribution, indigenous uses, biocultural values among different tribes and communities of Northeastern India, affinities, regeneration potential, major threats and conservation strategies are discussed. Efforts made at grassroots level to collect primary data from community forest with <i>Adi, Monpa, Khasi </i>and <i>Manipuri</i> communities of Northeast India, are also presented. Conservation strategies are additional information with the paper.

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