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Initial growth performance of agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) plantations at public and private sectors in Bangladesh
Saddam Hossen and Mohammed Kamal Hossain
Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh.
J. bios. agric. res. | Volume 10, Issue 01, pp. 871-876 | Available online: 14 November 2016
DOI: 10.18801/jbar.100216.106
Initial growth performance of agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) plantations at public and private sectors in Bangladesh
Saddam Hossen and Mohammed Kamal Hossain
Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh.
J. bios. agric. res. | Volume 10, Issue 01, pp. 871-876 | Available online: 14 November 2016
DOI: 10.18801/jbar.100216.106
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Title: Initial growth performance of agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) plantations at public and private sectors in Bangladesh
Abstract: The study was undertaken to determine the growth performance of Agar plantations (Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk.) at Forest Department (Harbang, Borduara and Fasiakhali) and private sector (Barlekha of Maulvibazar) plantations in Bangladesh. The study was conducted during January to June, 2016. Simple random sampling method was followed to collect data from 40 sample plots (20 m x 20 m) of 12-16 years old plantations. The results showed that the cylindrical volume increment was highest (19.19 m3/ha/yr) in 16 years old agar plantations at Barlekha. The mean annual increment in height (m) was also highest (0.92 m/yr) at Barlekha and the mean annual diameter increment (cm) was highest (1.12 cm/yr) in the 12 years old plantation at Harbang. The highest basal area (17.98 m2/ha) was found at Barlekha. The cylindrical volume (per hectare) of Harbang, Borduara, Fasiakhali and Barlekha were 72.59 m3, 161.18 m3, 148.75 m3 and 307.08 m3 respectively and the stems per hectare were 468, 975, 968 and 960 respectively for the same plantation sites. As it has favorable climatic condition for agar plantation, the Forest Department (FD) can raise agar plantations in denuded and encroached forest areas of Bangladesh. People participation in agar plantation and development of small entrepreneurship may improve the livelihood of the local farmers.
Key Words: Agar tree, Secondary products, Attar, Nailing, Raw materials and Perfume
Abstract: The study was undertaken to determine the growth performance of Agar plantations (Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk.) at Forest Department (Harbang, Borduara and Fasiakhali) and private sector (Barlekha of Maulvibazar) plantations in Bangladesh. The study was conducted during January to June, 2016. Simple random sampling method was followed to collect data from 40 sample plots (20 m x 20 m) of 12-16 years old plantations. The results showed that the cylindrical volume increment was highest (19.19 m3/ha/yr) in 16 years old agar plantations at Barlekha. The mean annual increment in height (m) was also highest (0.92 m/yr) at Barlekha and the mean annual diameter increment (cm) was highest (1.12 cm/yr) in the 12 years old plantation at Harbang. The highest basal area (17.98 m2/ha) was found at Barlekha. The cylindrical volume (per hectare) of Harbang, Borduara, Fasiakhali and Barlekha were 72.59 m3, 161.18 m3, 148.75 m3 and 307.08 m3 respectively and the stems per hectare were 468, 975, 968 and 960 respectively for the same plantation sites. As it has favorable climatic condition for agar plantation, the Forest Department (FD) can raise agar plantations in denuded and encroached forest areas of Bangladesh. People participation in agar plantation and development of small entrepreneurship may improve the livelihood of the local farmers.
Key Words: Agar tree, Secondary products, Attar, Nailing, Raw materials and Perfume
APA (American Psychological Association)
Hossen, S. & Hossain M. K. (2016). Initial growth performance of agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) plantations at public and private sectors in Bangladesh. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 10(02), 871-876.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Hossen, S. & Hossain M. K. "Initial growth performance of agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) plantations at public and private sectors in Bangladesh". Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 10.02 (2016), 871-876.
Chicago/Turabian
Hossen, S. & Hossain M. K. Initial growth performance of agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) plantations at public and private sectors in Bangladesh. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 10, no. 02 (2016), 871-876.
Hossen, S. & Hossain M. K. (2016). Initial growth performance of agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) plantations at public and private sectors in Bangladesh. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 10(02), 871-876.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Hossen, S. & Hossain M. K. "Initial growth performance of agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) plantations at public and private sectors in Bangladesh". Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 10.02 (2016), 871-876.
Chicago/Turabian
Hossen, S. & Hossain M. K. Initial growth performance of agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) plantations at public and private sectors in Bangladesh. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 10, no. 02 (2016), 871-876.
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