Madhuca diplostemon is a critically endangered and endemic species of the southern Western Ghats, represented by a single mature individual. The occurrence of twin seedlings in this species is being reported here for the first time will be useful future genetic improvement and conservation programs for this species.

Present study examined the market prices of Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. commonly known as ‘Bahera,’ occurring naturally in central Indian forests. It is native to several Asian countries and is widely used in traditional medicinal systems like Ayurveda, Unani, and Chinese medicine and also has extensive pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. Various parts of the tree, particularly its fruits, are utilized to treat a range of health conditions, including hepatitis, bronchitis and skin issues. In the present study wholesale market rates were collected in selected markets and its price trends were analyzed over a 12-year period (2010-2021) in Central India. This analysis revealed intriguing insights into pricing dynamics, regional variations, and temporal fluctuations, emphasizing the economic significance of Bahera in the region. Variability in pricing was also observed, with markets like Dhamtari, Betul, and Shivpuri exhibiting higher price fluctuations, while markets like Katni, Mandla, and Sheopur remained relatively stable. These findings shed light on the complex interplay of economic and market-related factors that influence Bahera’s pricing trends in Central India.

This research paper aims to investigate a comparative study on the population density of seven selected gum-yielding plants. The objective of the study was to assess the population density and distribution patterns of these plants in Sakoli Forest region with their ecological and economic significance. The selected gum-yielding plants include Anogeissus latifolia, Buchanania cochinchinensis, Chloroxylon swietenia, Lannea coromandelica, Pterocarpus marsupium, Soymida febrifuga and Terminalia elliptica. The study involved field surveys, data collection, and statistical analysis to quantify the population density and explore the relationship between geographical variables and plant distribution. The findings of this research contribute to our understanding of gum-yielding plant populations and provide valuable insights for their sustainable management and utilization.

Neololeba atra (Lindl.) Widjaja a bamboo species known from Indonesia, Philippines and Australia, had doubtful occurrence in  wild from  India. It has been collected from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which proves its presence as wild from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.

A study has been carried out in 12 Forest Divisions of 11 agro climatic zones from Madhya Pradesh (India) in which 1374 Basod household were surveyed. The present work revealed that maximum income contribution of Basod families from traditional business were found in districts of Malwa Plateau agro climatic zone (65.12%) followed by, Satpura Plateau (58.8%), Vindhya Plateau (50.71%), Central Narmada Valley (47.25%), Chhattisgarh Plains (46.48%), Northern hills regions of Chhattisgarh (45.49%), Nimad Plains (41.53%), Jhabua hills (41.59%), Kaimur Plateau & Satpura hills (41.25%) whereas minimum contribution of Basod family annual income was found in Bundelkhand (38.79%) agro climatic zone. During the study it was observed that maximum number of consumption of bamboo for traditional business was found in districts of Bundelkhand zone (Average number of bamboo culms per annum is 421.6) whereas minimum number of consumption was observed in Satpura plateau (Average number of bamboo culms per annum is 171.6). Minimum average requirement of bamboo was found in Central Narmada Valley (657.6 culms per annum). This study revealed, cultivation of bamboo can be a profitable economy across the agro-climatic zones of Madhya Pradesh, if proper coordination is maintained between farmers and traders.