Utilization of bamboo has taken great
strides in many countries. In the tropics,
especially in the South East Asia, bamboo
plays an important role in the village
economy and is extensively used for housing,
construction, handicrafts and many other
purposes. Besides, in the modern age,
bamboo finds extensive use as a raw
material in the pulp and paper industries.
Culms are the main plant parts of bamboo
used for various purposes. The present
yield of bamboo is not enough to meet
the increasing demand of the country. As
a result, the quantity and quality of culm
production, is most of the forest areas,
has been deteriorating due to over
exploitation.