Gregarious flowering of Dendrocalamus strictus in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, India: Compared with historical records

Dendrocalamus strictus , commonly known as Male bamboo or Lathi bans, accounts for approximately 53% of India’s bamboo-growing area. The species has a flowering cycle ranging from about 25–45 years. In the present article,authors report recent gregarious flowering events in two states, namely Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. These events are then compared with past historical flowering records and generated database of D. strictus . The present database will be utilized for future genetic conservation, improvement programmes and management of bamboo genetic resources (BGRs). • Documented gregarious flowering of Dendrocalamus strictus in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra (2023–2024). • Compared recent flowering events with historical records to analyze flowering cycles. • Explored ecological impacts, including clump mortality and regeneration dynamics. • Identified potential role of honeybees in pollination, suggesting entomophily. • Highlighted conservation needs to address regeneration and habitat challenges. • Contributed to genetic resource management for D. strictus .