The family Leguminosae constitutes the third largest family of flowering plants. Although, there are about 18,000 legume species, only 25% are extensively used. Wood obtained from the trees of this group plays a very important role in forestry and forest products utilization. India, bestowed with a large number of genera and species has a special status not only of its ecology, but also of its economy. Pterocarpus santalinus and P. dalbergioides which are endemic ...
