International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 678

Full Length Research Paper

Research and policy framework for conservation and utilization of edible bamboo in northeast India

J. M. S. Tomar
  • J. M. S. Tomar
  • Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute, Dehra Dun 248006, India.
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O.P. Chaturvedi
  • O.P. Chaturvedi
  • Division of Natural Resources Management, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan II, Pusa, New Delhi 110012, India.
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A. Arunachalam*
  • A. Arunachalam*
  • Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute, Dehra Dun 248006, India.
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  •  Received: 22 March 2012
  •  Accepted: 10 January 2013
  •  Published: 31 October 2014

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