Influence of climate on radial growth of Abies pindrow in Western Nepal Himalaya

Authors

  • U K Thapa GoldenGate International College, Tribhuvan University Affiliate, Kathmandu
  • S K Shah Birbal Sahni Institute of Paleobotany, Lucknow
  • N P Gaire Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur
  • D R Bhuju Central Department of Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur
  • A. Bhattacharyya Birbal Sahni Institute of Paleobotany, Lucknow
  • G. S. Thagunna GoldenGate International College, Tribhuvan University Affiliate, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/banko.v23i2.15462

Keywords:

Abies pindrow, Tree-ring, Climatic influence, Khaptad National Park, Pre-monsoon

Abstract

 This study aims to understand the influence of climate on radial growth of Abies pindrow growing in the plateau of mixed forest in Khaptad National Park in Western Nepal Himalaya. Based on the dated tree-ring samples, 362-year long tree-ring width chronology was developed dating back to 1650. The studied taxa of this region was found to have dendroclimatic potentiality that was evident from the chronology statistics calculated. The tree-ring chronology was correlated with climate (temperature and precipitation) data to derive the tree-growth climate relationship. The result showed significant negative relationship with March-May temperature and positive relationship with March-May precipitation. This indicates that the availability of moisture is the primary factor in limiting the tree growth.

Banko Janakari, Vol. 23, No. 2, 2013

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Published

2016-08-12

How to Cite

Thapa, U. K., Shah, S. K., Gaire, N. P., Bhuju, D. R., Bhattacharyya, A., & Thagunna, G. S. (2016). Influence of climate on radial growth of Abies pindrow in Western Nepal Himalaya. Banko Janakari, 23(2), 14–19. https://doi.org/10.3126/banko.v23i2.15462

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Vol. 23 No. 2 (2013)

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