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Bark is the hallmark

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The bark of a tree is essential for its survival on this planet. Trees show great diversity in their bark morphology which helps in the taxonomic identification of the species. This article discusses various peculiarities, chemical constituents and commercial uses of the bark.

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  1. Biological Science Department, Kimahar Shib Chandra High School, Kirnahar, Birbhum 731302, West Bengal, India

    Dipanjan Ghosh (Teacher in Botany)

  2. Chotonilpur Pirtala Burdwan 713103, West Bengal, India

    Dipanjan Ghosh (Teacher in Botany)

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Ghosh, D. Bark is the hallmark. Reson 11, 41–50 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02835967

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