Acknowledgement
The authors wish to thank the Director, IWST for providing all necessary facilities for this study. Authors are grateful to Group Coordinator Research and Head of the Divisions for providing necessary guidance and support for this study. The authors like to extend sincere thanks to the officials of Karnataka State Forest Department for granting permission to conduct the study in their Pongamia pinnata plantations and for extending help and support during the field work.
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