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Production and decomposition of litter in plantation forests of Eucalyptus Camaldulensis along canal command area in Indian desert

Litter production varied greatly with plantation age and stem density in E. camaldulensis being high in 12-year old plantation. Lowest litter production was in 4-year old plantation. Bimodal pattern of litter fall was observed in younger plantation where, two peaks of varied intensity were observed in summer and winter.