Characteristics, Distribution, Utilisation, Regeneration, Biomass and Nutritional Values of Seabuckthorn (<I>Hippophae</I>)

Abstract

The present study was carried out on distribution, utilisation, characteristics, regeneration, biomass and nutritional values of seabuckthorn (Hippophae L.) in Lahaul valley located in high hill dry temperate Himalaya. Seabuckthorn grows vigorously where the valley is broader particularly in Bhaga valley. It is mainly utilized as fuel wood by the farmers. The plant has a high regenerative potential even in dry infertile soil. Horizontal roots extends upto 245-680 cm which produced 9-27 root turion seedlings per root. Fruit yield varied from 590 g to 956 of per plant. Seed oil content varied from 8.2 to 11.7%, whereas protein content ranged from 25.8 to 35.9%.