Studies on the Effect of Biofertilizers on the Germination of Acacia Nilotica Linn seeds

Abstract

Forests protect and enrich the soil mantle by reducirQ soil erosion and nutrient loss
and by facilitating nutrient recycling and microbiological activities. They act as
'sink' for atmospheric C02 a nd release large arnounts of 02. Forests also sere as
c unique storehouse of plant and animal genetic resources and contribute
significantly the biological diversity Of the country which inturn serves as an
insurance against food crisis and as an asurance for health care. The forest
Of India occupy about 22% of geographical area and recent aerial survey has
indicated that only about is under funcfi0nalf0rest area.