Open AccessClimatological signals from the annual growth-rings of selected tree species of India
Author(s) -
G. B. Pant
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
mausam
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.243
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 0252-9416
DOI - 10.54302/mausam.v34i3.2420
Subject(s) - dendrochronology , geography , physical geography , annual growth % , index (typography) , environmental science , climatology , forestry , geology , archaeology , computer science , world wide web
Growth pattern of selected tree species of the Indian region is studied in relation to its local environment. Growth-ring analysis is done for the samples of Teak from Western Ghats and Chir Pine from Nainital region. Ring-width data for the samples show a significant environmental signal. The tree-growth/environment relationship is studied using the response function analysis and multiple linear regression technique. The historical and climatological data on severe droughts in western U.P. hills is examined in relation to the ring-width index values for Chir from the region.