Growth Performance of Sandalwood (Santalum album) Plant in Western Nepal
Manju Paudel, Gyan Bandhu Sharma, Gandhiv Kafle

TL;DR
This study examines how well sandalwood trees grow in western Nepal, focusing on their height, diameter, and volume over time.
Contribution
The paper provides new insights into the growth performance of Sandalum album in the Pyuthan district of Nepal.
Findings
The highest mean annual height increment was 0.51 m/year at 10 years of age.
The highest mean annual volume increment was 0.004 m³/year at 15 years of age.
Growth increment slightly decreased at 16 years compared to 15 years.
Abstract
Sandalwood is one of the exotic species of Nepal. Among all, Sandalwood (Santalum album) is found cultivated in a private land by local farmers. Sandalwood oil is used in perfumes, cosmetics, aromatherapy, and pharmaceuticals. The research was carried out to assess the growth performance of Sandalwood in particular soil condition in the Pyuthan district of Nepal. Four villages of Swargadwari municipality, Ward No. 3 of the Pyuthan district where large numbers of Sandalwood plants have been planted by local households on their private land, were selected. The objective of the study was to document the growth performance of sandalwood in terms of mean annual volume increment. Data collection was carried out through primary and secondary data sources. Primary data were collected through the diameter and height measurement of the Sandalwood tree by using a diameter tape, Abney's level, and…
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Taxonomy
TopicsPlant and Fungal Interactions Research · Forest Insect Ecology and Management · Plant Parasitism and Resistance
