The total number of branches irrespective of size was counted
on each of the sample trees. These branches were categorized on
the basis of basal diameter into three groups, viz. 10 cm. The leaves on the branches were removed by hand.
The branches were oven-dried at 70 ◦C overnight in hot air oven in
order to remove moisture content if any present in the branches.
Dry weight of two branches from each size group was recorded
separately using the equation of Chidumaya (1990) as per the
expression: