Bambusa tulda Roxb. in Manipur State, India: Exploring the Local Values and Commercial Implications

Tropical moist climate in Manipur supports rich and luxuriant growth of Bambusa tulda Roxb. locally known as Saneibi, which is endemic to northeastern region and West Bengal of India. It represents one of the most costly species of bamboo in Manipur, its price ranging from Rs. 70-150/-per mature bam...

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Main Authors: Kumar Potsangbam SINGH, Sorokhaibam Padma DEVI, Keisham Kabita DEVI, Deshworjit Singh NINGOMBAM, Pinokiyo ATHOKPAM
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Published: Society of Land Measurements and Cadastre from Transylvania (SMTCT) 2010-06-01
Series:Notulae Scientia Biologicae
Online Access:http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/4623
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author Kumar Potsangbam SINGH
Sorokhaibam Padma DEVI
Keisham Kabita DEVI
Deshworjit Singh NINGOMBAM
Pinokiyo ATHOKPAM
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description Tropical moist climate in Manipur supports rich and luxuriant growth of Bambusa tulda Roxb. locally known as Saneibi, which is endemic to northeastern region and West Bengal of India. It represents one of the most costly species of bamboo in Manipur, its price ranging from Rs. 70-150/-per mature bamboo culm. The meitei Manipuris have a rich traditional knowledge for utilization of this particular bamboo species. In fact, it has got multipurpose use covering several aspects from religious to industrial. Because of its strength and durability it is of great demand on the market. Its young shoots (ushoi) and the fermented young shoots (soibum) represent a significant vegetable for local people. Ushoi costs Rs.10-50/- per piece while soibum cost Rs. 30-50/- per kg. Local medicine man use this for healing properties. It forms a good raw material for various handicraft works, house building, paper industries, fencing, and several other useful equipments for day to day life. This bamboo species could yield more than 15 very commonly used and highly marketable articles with prices ranging from Rs.10/-to Rs 300/-per piece. Therefore, the development of small scale industries with highly skilled handicraftsmen can be profitable. Plantation of this bamboo species on farmland, borders of home garden, foothills, riversides, sides of ponds will prove to be a good business as well as a proper help in the conservation and sustainable management of this endemic species. Traditional mode of propagation is done successfully through off-set planting method. This paper presents a detailed study on this particular bamboo species regarding taxonomy, status of distribution, density, regeneration capacity, traditional uses, methods of processing and its commercial implications highlighting the eco-friendly nature of bamboo plantation and bamboo products.
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spelling doaj.art-fe099d5979f14d458d161ab2b3d15a782022-12-22T02:08:26ZengSociety of Land Measurements and Cadastre from Transylvania (SMTCT)Notulae Scientia Biologicae2067-32052067-32642010-06-0122354010.15835/nsb2246234844Bambusa tulda Roxb. in Manipur State, India: Exploring the Local Values and Commercial ImplicationsKumar Potsangbam SINGH0Sorokhaibam Padma DEVI1Keisham Kabita DEVI2Deshworjit Singh NINGOMBAM3Pinokiyo ATHOKPAM4Manipur University, Ethnobotany and Plant Physiology Lab., Department of Life Sciences, Canchipur-795003, ManipurDepartment of Manipur University, Canchipur-795003, ManipurDepartment of Manipur University, Canchipur-795003, ManipurDepartment of Manipur University, Canchipur-795003, ManipurDepartment of Botany. Nambol L. Sanoi College, Nambol, Bishnupur, ManipurTropical moist climate in Manipur supports rich and luxuriant growth of Bambusa tulda Roxb. locally known as Saneibi, which is endemic to northeastern region and West Bengal of India. It represents one of the most costly species of bamboo in Manipur, its price ranging from Rs. 70-150/-per mature bamboo culm. The meitei Manipuris have a rich traditional knowledge for utilization of this particular bamboo species. In fact, it has got multipurpose use covering several aspects from religious to industrial. Because of its strength and durability it is of great demand on the market. Its young shoots (ushoi) and the fermented young shoots (soibum) represent a significant vegetable for local people. Ushoi costs Rs.10-50/- per piece while soibum cost Rs. 30-50/- per kg. Local medicine man use this for healing properties. It forms a good raw material for various handicraft works, house building, paper industries, fencing, and several other useful equipments for day to day life. This bamboo species could yield more than 15 very commonly used and highly marketable articles with prices ranging from Rs.10/-to Rs 300/-per piece. Therefore, the development of small scale industries with highly skilled handicraftsmen can be profitable. Plantation of this bamboo species on farmland, borders of home garden, foothills, riversides, sides of ponds will prove to be a good business as well as a proper help in the conservation and sustainable management of this endemic species. Traditional mode of propagation is done successfully through off-set planting method. This paper presents a detailed study on this particular bamboo species regarding taxonomy, status of distribution, density, regeneration capacity, traditional uses, methods of processing and its commercial implications highlighting the eco-friendly nature of bamboo plantation and bamboo products.http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/4623
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Sorokhaibam Padma DEVI
Keisham Kabita DEVI
Deshworjit Singh NINGOMBAM
Pinokiyo ATHOKPAM
Bambusa tulda Roxb. in Manipur State, India: Exploring the Local Values and Commercial Implications
Notulae Scientia Biologicae
title Bambusa tulda Roxb. in Manipur State, India: Exploring the Local Values and Commercial Implications
title_full Bambusa tulda Roxb. in Manipur State, India: Exploring the Local Values and Commercial Implications
title_fullStr Bambusa tulda Roxb. in Manipur State, India: Exploring the Local Values and Commercial Implications
title_full_unstemmed Bambusa tulda Roxb. in Manipur State, India: Exploring the Local Values and Commercial Implications
title_short Bambusa tulda Roxb. in Manipur State, India: Exploring the Local Values and Commercial Implications
title_sort bambusa tulda roxb in manipur state india exploring the local values and commercial implications
url http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/4623
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