Any idea about MELIA DUBIA trees
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MELIA DUBIA cav.
Synonym: Melia composita willd. Family: Miliaceae.
A large tree, attaining a height of 20 m. with a spreading crown and a cylindrical straight bole of 9 m. length X 1.2-1.5 m. girth found in Sikkim Himalayas, North Bengal. Upper Assam, Khasi Hills, hills of Orissa, N.Circas, Deccan and Western Ghats at altitudes of 1500 – 1800 m.
It grows rapidly and is used for reforestation purposes. (Troup, I 186: Burkill, II 1443: Bor, 253) and yields a useful timber.
SITE FACTORS
In its natural habitat the absolute maximum shade temperature varies from 37.5–47.5 C and the absolute minimum from 0–15 C. It does well in moist regions, with a mean annual rainfall exceeding 1000 mm. The mean relative humidity in July varies from 70–90% and in January from 50–80 %.
TOPOGRAPHY
It is commonly found in the hills at elevations ranging from 600 – 1800m.
CULTIVATION
The rooted saplings are planted onset of the monsoon or during the monsoon.
The suggested pit size is 2’ x 2’- 0.60m Cube.
Espacement of 3.5 m x 3.5 m is recommended. This will give better girth in shorter duration.
GROWTH STATISTICS
The growth is rapid. GAMBLES’s specimens gave 8 – 12 rings/dm of radius (mean annual girth increment 5.3 – 8 cm) for a Tamil Nadu specimen, and 28 rings/dm (mean annual girth increment 2.3 cm) for a specimen from Bengal. North Kanara in Karnataka specimen showed 12-16 rings/dm of radius (TALBOT, 1909) giving a mean annual girth increment of 4 –5.3 cm. Trees grown in the Calcutta Botanical gardens from specimen from Malbar origin are said to have reached in 7 years an average height of 14m and a girth of 112 cm at breast height. This rate of growth is equivalent to 4 rings/ dm of radius. Even in comparatively dry regions with a rainfall of 750 – 1000 mm, a height of 3 – 4.5 m is obtained in plantations, against 6-7.5 m in more favourable locations.
UTILISATION
Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Wood
The sapwood is grayish-white, usually with a yellowish cast; the ‘ heartwood ’ is light pink to light red when first exposed, ageing to pale russet brown, subject to grey stain. It is lustrous and without characteristic odour or taste.
It is very light (sp.gr., approximately 0.34, weight at 12 5 moisture content about 336 kg/m3), straight-grained, coarse and somewhat uneven-textured. Annual growth rings are distinct but not conspicuous and number 12-16 / dm of radius.
Seasoning and Preservation behavior
The timber seasons well if the logs are converted in a green state, though if left long in the log, it is liable to develop end splitting and decoration. Like many other meliaceous timbers, it contracts very considerably across the grain while drying out. The best method of dealing with the timber is to convert the logs as soon after felling as possible and to open stack the sawn material, preferably undercover to avoid grey stain.
Present day uses
The wood is used for packing cases, cigar boxes, ceiling planks, building purposes, agricultural implements, pencils, math boxes, splints and kattamarans. In Srilanka, it is employed for outriggers of boats. It is suitable for musical instruments, tea boxes and the most importantly in making plywood, as the wood is anti-termite by itself.
For buy back please approach the forestry department, they will have idea about the same.
Regards
Ashiwni
MELIA DUBIA cav.
Synonym: Melia composita willd. Family: Miliaceae.
A large tree, attaining a height of 20 m. with a spreading crown and a cylindrical straight bole of 9 m. length X 1.2-1.5 m. girth found in Sikkim Himalayas, North Bengal. Upper Assam, Khasi Hills, hills of Orissa, N.Circas, Deccan and Western Ghats at altitudes of 1500 – 1800 m.
It grows rapidly and is used for reforestation purposes. (Troup, I 186: Burkill, II 1443: Bor, 253) and yields a useful timber.
SITE FACTORS
In its natural habitat the absolute maximum shade temperature varies from 37.5–47.5 C and the absolute minimum from 0–15 C. It does well in moist regions, with a mean annual rainfall exceeding 1000 mm. The mean relative humidity in July varies from 70–90% and in January from 50–80 %.
TOPOGRAPHY
It is commonly found in the hills at elevations ranging from 600 – 1800m.
CULTIVATION
The rooted saplings are planted onset of the monsoon or during the monsoon.
The suggested pit size is 2’ x 2’- 0.60m Cube.
Espacement of 3.5 m x 3.5 m is recommended. This will give better girth in shorter duration.
GROWTH STATISTICS
The growth is rapid. GAMBLES’s specimens gave 8 – 12 rings/dm of radius (mean annual girth increment 5.3 – 8 cm) for a Tamil Nadu specimen, and 28 rings/dm (mean annual girth increment 2.3 cm) for a specimen from Bengal. North Kanara in Karnataka specimen showed 12-16 rings/dm of radius (TALBOT, 1909) giving a mean annual girth increment of 4 –5.3 cm. Trees grown in the Calcutta Botanical gardens from specimen from Malbar origin are said to have reached in 7 years an average height of 14m and a girth of 112 cm at breast height. This rate of growth is equivalent to 4 rings/ dm of radius. Even in comparatively dry regions with a rainfall of 750 – 1000 mm, a height of 3 – 4.5 m is obtained in plantations, against 6-7.5 m in more favourable locations.
UTILISATION
Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Wood
The sapwood is grayish-white, usually with a yellowish cast; the ‘ heartwood ’ is light pink to light red when first exposed, ageing to pale russet brown, subject to grey stain. It is lustrous and without characteristic odour or taste.
It is very light (sp.gr., approximately 0.34, weight at 12 5 moisture content about 336 kg/m3), straight-grained, coarse and somewhat uneven-textured. Annual growth rings are distinct but not conspicuous and number 12-16 / dm of radius.
Seasoning and Preservation behavior
The timber seasons well if the logs are converted in a green state, though if left long in the log, it is liable to develop end splitting and decoration. Like many other meliaceous timbers, it contracts very considerably across the grain while drying out. The best method of dealing with the timber is to convert the logs as soon after felling as possible and to open stack the sawn material, preferably undercover to avoid grey stain.
Present day uses
The wood is used for packing cases, cigar boxes, ceiling planks, building purposes, agricultural implements, pencils, math boxes, splints and kattamarans. In Srilanka, it is employed for outriggers of boats. It is suitable for musical instruments, tea boxes and the most importantly in making plywood, as the wood is anti-termite by itself.
For buy back please approach the forestry department, they will have idea about the same.
Regards
Ashiwni
Dear Modertor,
I have rice cultivation land with plenty of water, i want to plant Melia dubia trees arround the boundaries of my land.
can u please answer my below queries
1. where can i get gud saplings of Melia dubia arround Nizamabad Dist - Andhra Pradesh, cost per sapling ?
2. daily watering of trees or daily maintenance of trees or special fertilizers to use
3. does planting MeliaDubia trees affect my current crops
Thanks in advance
Regards
I have rice cultivation land with plenty of water, i want to plant Melia dubia trees arround the boundaries of my land.
can u please answer my below queries
1. where can i get gud saplings of Melia dubia arround Nizamabad Dist - Andhra Pradesh, cost per sapling ?
2. daily watering of trees or daily maintenance of trees or special fertilizers to use
3. does planting MeliaDubia trees affect my current crops
Thanks in advance
Regards
shanmuga06
Well-Known Member
Melia Dubia & Teak plantations
WE ARE HAVING THE MELIA SEEDLINGS WIYH US FOR THE COMING MONSOON PLANTATIONS.
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WE ARE HAVING THE MELIA SEEDLINGS WIYH US FOR THE COMING MONSOON PLANTATIONS.
fOR MORE DETAILS PLZ CONTACT US:
a sIVAKUMAR
pRIYA nUSERY GARDEN
098430820577
shanmuga06
Well-Known Member
Melia Dubia
Mr moyyed,
I think you thinking that the melia dubia will grow in the paddy fields.Please note the melia dubia & also other kinds of tree plants will not grow in the paady fields ,clay soils ,black cotton & water logging for the period of seven days The redsoil is good for melia dubia with minimum nominal water facility.
For more details plz contact us:
A Sivakumar
priya nursery garden
KARAIKUDI-630001,TNADU
09843080275
Mr moyyed,
I think you thinking that the melia dubia will grow in the paddy fields.Please note the melia dubia & also other kinds of tree plants will not grow in the paady fields ,clay soils ,black cotton & water logging for the period of seven days The redsoil is good for melia dubia with minimum nominal water facility.
For more details plz contact us:
A Sivakumar
priya nursery garden
KARAIKUDI-630001,TNADU
09843080275
kamadenugroup
Active Member
KAMADENU'S - Melia Dubia saplings
Melia Dubia tree holds promise of good returns for farmers.
About Rs.2 lakhs per acre can be expected from sixth year of planting
One of the main problems that farmers face today is decreasing income from an acre per year against sudden increase in the value of agricultural lands due to newly formed rural roads, mushrooming of industries, and concrete dwellings. This forces several small farmers to sell their lands and settle in urban concrete jungles.
Low income: Diminishing income from an acre against increasing land value, forces many farmers to sell their lands. A family of 4 members needs a monthly income of Rs.40, 000 from an acre if they have to survive. But today from an acre one gets anything between Rs.10, 000 to Rs.12, 000.
“How is this enough? Naturally he prefers to sell his lands than continue farming. If we are keen that farming lands should not be sold then we must ensure income generation of at least Rs.20,000 to Rs.30,000 from an acre a year,” explains Dr. G. Kumaravelu, Member, Tamil Nadu Planning Commission and former Chief Conservator of Forests, Tamil Nadu.
Easy method: The easiest way to increase income from an acre is by planting certain tree varieties such Melia dubia (Malai Vembu in Tamil) which fetch a handsome price in the market, assured buyback, and require low maintenance expenditure.
In addition, the trees also aid the planet by preventing temperature rise and checking gas emission into the atmosphere as the trees are naturally endowed to absorb maximum CO{-2}.
Money spinner: Melia is a money spinning tree of short duration. Even if planted as a single row along the field bunds, about 60 trees can be planted per acre, which will fetch an income of about Rs.2 lakhs in the sixth year of planting.
“Since there is a total mismatch between demand and supply for wood and veneer, block planting of 300 to 400 trees per acre can ensure a minimum profit of rupees one lakh per year from an acre.
Under good maintenance and controlled irrigation from sixth year onwards, depending on the soil depth and quality trees of 80 to 100 cm gbh with a clear bole of 5 meters height can fetch Rs.4, 000 at today's price (7 per cent escalation can be added per year for the sale price).
Intercultivation can be done with annual crops in the first three years and then spices such as pepper can be grown.
Single row planting: Even if planted in a single row along the field bunds, about 60 trees can be planted at six feet spacing which will fetch an income of about Rs.2 lakhs in the sixth year. Under high density planting with 1,000 to 1,500 trees in an acre, a yield of 40 to 50 tonnes is possible from the second and third year of planting.
“As the demand for Melia wood is quite high, minimum profit of about Rs.40,000 per year from an acre can be ensured for the farmers today,” says, Dr. Kumaravelu.
Pest infestations: Regarding pest infestations affecting this tree Dr. Kumaravelu says, “The variety is susceptible to root rot. Only optimum irrigation is required.
While planting the seedlings application of 2-3 kgs of vermicompost, 40 gms of Phosphobacteria, Azospirillum and Trichoderma Viride each in addition to 10-20 gms of Pseudomonas and 100 grams of VAM (vesicular arbuscular mycoriza) helps in promoting good growth.
Please contact:
Melia Dubia tree holds promise of good returns for farmers.
About Rs.2 lakhs per acre can be expected from sixth year of planting
One of the main problems that farmers face today is decreasing income from an acre per year against sudden increase in the value of agricultural lands due to newly formed rural roads, mushrooming of industries, and concrete dwellings. This forces several small farmers to sell their lands and settle in urban concrete jungles.
Low income: Diminishing income from an acre against increasing land value, forces many farmers to sell their lands. A family of 4 members needs a monthly income of Rs.40, 000 from an acre if they have to survive. But today from an acre one gets anything between Rs.10, 000 to Rs.12, 000.
“How is this enough? Naturally he prefers to sell his lands than continue farming. If we are keen that farming lands should not be sold then we must ensure income generation of at least Rs.20,000 to Rs.30,000 from an acre a year,” explains Dr. G. Kumaravelu, Member, Tamil Nadu Planning Commission and former Chief Conservator of Forests, Tamil Nadu.
Easy method: The easiest way to increase income from an acre is by planting certain tree varieties such Melia dubia (Malai Vembu in Tamil) which fetch a handsome price in the market, assured buyback, and require low maintenance expenditure.
In addition, the trees also aid the planet by preventing temperature rise and checking gas emission into the atmosphere as the trees are naturally endowed to absorb maximum CO{-2}.
Money spinner: Melia is a money spinning tree of short duration. Even if planted as a single row along the field bunds, about 60 trees can be planted per acre, which will fetch an income of about Rs.2 lakhs in the sixth year of planting.
“Since there is a total mismatch between demand and supply for wood and veneer, block planting of 300 to 400 trees per acre can ensure a minimum profit of rupees one lakh per year from an acre.
Under good maintenance and controlled irrigation from sixth year onwards, depending on the soil depth and quality trees of 80 to 100 cm gbh with a clear bole of 5 meters height can fetch Rs.4, 000 at today's price (7 per cent escalation can be added per year for the sale price).
Intercultivation can be done with annual crops in the first three years and then spices such as pepper can be grown.
Single row planting: Even if planted in a single row along the field bunds, about 60 trees can be planted at six feet spacing which will fetch an income of about Rs.2 lakhs in the sixth year. Under high density planting with 1,000 to 1,500 trees in an acre, a yield of 40 to 50 tonnes is possible from the second and third year of planting.
“As the demand for Melia wood is quite high, minimum profit of about Rs.40,000 per year from an acre can be ensured for the farmers today,” says, Dr. Kumaravelu.
Pest infestations: Regarding pest infestations affecting this tree Dr. Kumaravelu says, “The variety is susceptible to root rot. Only optimum irrigation is required.
While planting the seedlings application of 2-3 kgs of vermicompost, 40 gms of Phosphobacteria, Azospirillum and Trichoderma Viride each in addition to 10-20 gms of Pseudomonas and 100 grams of VAM (vesicular arbuscular mycoriza) helps in promoting good growth.
Please contact:
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venkateurs
Active Member
Sir,
as you have shown interest in melia dubia, The saplings are available with us in Mysore-Karnataka. The saplings are raised through seed germination. The sapling height is ideal for planting. For requirement of saplings contact us on my number [9880589787] .
Regards
venkat
as you have shown interest in melia dubia, The saplings are available with us in Mysore-Karnataka. The saplings are raised through seed germination. The sapling height is ideal for planting. For requirement of saplings contact us on my number [9880589787] .
Regards
venkat
shanmuga06
Well-Known Member
The melia Dubia will never cheats and fails in the yield pattern.So I request the farmers please decide to plant the melia Dubia plant in land.
We are regular and bulk growers and supplier of melia Dubia seedlings propagated by seed germinated seedlings.
For more details plz.contact us:
A Sivakumar,
Priya Nursery Garden,
Karaikudi-630001,TN
9843080275
priyagar06@yahoo.co.in
We are regular and bulk growers and supplier of melia Dubia seedlings propagated by seed germinated seedlings.
For more details plz.contact us:
A Sivakumar,
Priya Nursery Garden,
Karaikudi-630001,TN
9843080275
priyagar06@yahoo.co.in