Gujarat dendrophiles initiate rescue mission of 100-yr-old tree

Two tree lovers in Vadodara have taken up the task of saving a 100-year-old Baobab tree after a part of it fell down due to infection.

"Baobab tree is mainly found in Africa.

There are a total of nine species of this tree in Africa, of which one species is found in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat," said Dr Jitendra Gavali, Director at Community Science Centre.

"Recently, a part of this tree fell due to infection.

To prevent the infection from spreading further in the 100-year-old tree, an ointment has been applied on the infected part.

The ointment is made of garden soil, neem oil and water," he added.

Hitarth Pandya, who also helped in the efforts to save the tree, said it was important to apply ointment due to rising temperature.

"We know stepping outside amid the coronavirus outbreak is dangerous for us.

However, with the increase in temperature, it became more important to save the Baobab tree," he said.