Comparative assessment of Phyto diversity in Tangmarg Forest division in Kashmir Himalaya, India

Altaf, Aashia; Haq, Shiekh Marifatul; Shabnum, Nelofar; Jan, Hammad Ahmad

doi:10.1016/j.chnaes.2021.04.009

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“…The dominant families in the region were Asteraceae and Lamiaceae, followed by Rosaceae. The studies are in accordance with Altaf et al (2021) and Nafeesa et al (2021), who also recorded the dominance of these families in Kashmir Himalaya. The dominance of the Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families in the Himalayan region is due to their larger ecological amplitude, high adaptive capacity, larger seed output, and presence of different reproductive strategies in diverse environmental conditions (Haq et al, 2021;Sofi et al, 2022;Wani I.…”

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Phyto-ecological analysis of Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. assemblages in Kashmir Himalaya, India

Magray¹,

Wani²,

Islam³

et al. 2022

Front. For. Glob. Change

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Phyto-ecological studies are essential in understanding community structure, organization and their response to changes in other environmental factors. In this study we analyzed the phytosociological and soil characteristics of Phytolacca acinosa communities and their correlation. 110 quadrats were laid across ten randomly selected sites in Kashmir Himalaya, India. Soil analysis was done using standard protocols. Overall, 161 species were recorded, belonging to 128 genera and 49 families. The species richness (SR) ranges from 27 to 83. Highest IVI was recorded for Poa angustifolia (60.06) and least for Berberis lycium, Abies pindrow, Plectranthus ragosus, and Ailanthus altissima (0.37 each). P. acinosa showed 100% random associations with other plant species. Soil properties varied significantly across the selected sites. Significant positive correlation was found between species richness (SR), Organic matter (OM) (r = 0.79), Organic carbon (OC) (r = 0.79) and Shannon–Wiener index (H) (r = 0.92). Nitrogen content also showed positive correlation with SR and H. Floristic composition of P. acinosa assemblages was governed by soil properties and habitat characteristics of sampling sites. Areas with highest floral diversity had high soil fertility while areas with low soil fertility possess lower diversity and need restoration. The knowledge may prove helpful in management of these habitats, boost conservation and mitigate the effects of changing climate.

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Phyto-ecological analysis of Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. assemblages in Kashmir Himalaya, India

Magray¹,

Wani²,

Islam³

et al. 2022

Front. For. Glob. Change

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“…The study area was well represented, with 210 plant species (20 trees, 24 shrubs and 166 herbs), which was higher than earlier reports by Shaheen et al [17]; Dar and Sundarapandian [22]; and Bano et al [38] from different areas of the Himalayan region. Furthermore, Asteraceae, Lamiaceae and Ranunculaceae were the most dominant families in terms of number of species and have also been reported as the dominant families in the Himalayan region by other workers [59][60][61][62]. The Renyi diversity profiles calculated during the present study show that maximum species richness and diversity were found at lower and mid-elevations in comparison to higher elevations, coinciding with the results of Sharma et al [63], Bhat et al [64] and Rawat et al [65].…”

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Pattern of β-Diversity and Plant Species Richness along Vertical Gradient in Northwest Himalaya, India

Wani

Khan

Bhat

et al. 2022

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The structure and distribution patterns of Himalayan vegetation are poorly explored, and research on species composition along the elevation gradient in these mountain ranges is still deficient. The current study was undertaken to analyze the variation and pattern of plant species composition along a vertical gradient in northwestern Himalaya, India. A total of 18 sites were selected along an elevation gradient ranging from 2200 to 3900 m asl positioned at an interval of 100 m. The Renyi diversity profile, non-metric multidimensional scaling based on the Bray–Curtis dissimilarity metric and beta diversity components among the elevation belts were calculated. Furthermore, to study the influence of altitude on species richness and diversity, a generalized additive model was created. Two hundred and ten plant species representing 66 families and 147 genera were recorded. The Renyi diversity profiles show that the lower and mid-altitudes had rich species diversity. The results of the non-metric multidimensional scaling analysis show a considerable variation in the total plant species composition among the studied elevation belts. The observed multiple-site Sorensen dissimilarity index across the studied elevation belts was very high. The contribution of species replacement or the turnover component to the observed dissimilarity was much higher than the nestedness component. Furthermore, the herbaceous and tree richness showed a significant decrease with increase in elevation; however, the richness of shrubs showed a bimodal pattern. The present study increases our understanding of the trends and patterns of species richness along the vertical gradient in the Himalayan region.

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“…Interaction analyses among animal species and predators was carried out by heatmap analysis. To produce the heat map, we used absence/presence data for showing the distribution of the species, and the analysis of clusters grouped the species having similar predators .The Sorensen's (Bray-Curtis) distance similarity coefficient based on presence/absence data was used for the identification of the significant differences among diverse animal species and predators (Sorensen 1948).The Venn diagram was created by using Bioinformatics & Evolutionary Genomics software (Altaf et al 2021). (http://bioinformatics.psb.ugent.be/cgibin/liste/Venn/calculate_venn.htpl).…”

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The ethnic diversities in animal-human interactions in former Jammu and Kashmir State- India

Hassan¹,

Haq²,

Yakoob³

et al. 2021

Ethnobot. Res. App.

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Background: Cultural diversity in the Himalayan Mountain regions is closely linked to biodiversity, as there is a very close relationship between the local fauna and cultures. Religious rules and rituals also reinforce this relationship. Research has proven that these relationships are complex and differ based on a variety of factors.Methods: There has been almost no research to explain the animal human interaction and commercially important animal species in different ethnic communities of Jammu and Kashmir. The present study was conducted throughout 2019-2020 and data were gathered through open and closed-end semi-structured interviews and group discussions.Results: We found 10 species of mammals, 7 species of birds, and 7 species of fish were commercially important and playing a vital role in the economy of the local ethnic communities (Kashmiri, Pahari, Hanji, Bakarwal, Changapa). Among the documented species, seven species were unique to Hanji, followed by 4 species to Pahari, 3 to Kashmiri and 2 species to Changapa. The heat map classified predators into three groups that were recognized based on indicator species. Eight main predators (Selenarctos thibetanus, Vulpes vulpes, Herpestes auropunctatus, Canis familiaris, Felis catus, Canis lupus, Panthera uncia, and Panthera pardus) preying the documented species were recorded across the entire study area. Bos taurus primigenius, Bos Taurus and Gallus gallus domesticus played a significant role in the cultural and religious ritual aspects, whereas Capra aegagrus hircus, Equus ferus caballus and Gallus gallus domesticus were commonly used as a livelihood source among local communities.Conclusions: Present study enlightened the interaction between the local fauna and cultures, meanwhile the study is first in its kind to document the livestock species with commercial value and specific communities associated with them in the former state Jammu and Kashmir.

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Comparative assessment of Phyto diversity in Tangmarg Forest division in Kashmir Himalaya, India

Cited by 21 publications

References 38 publications

Phyto-ecological analysis of Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. assemblages in Kashmir Himalaya, India

Phyto-ecological analysis of Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. assemblages in Kashmir Himalaya, India

Pattern of β-Diversity and Plant Species Richness along Vertical Gradient in Northwest Himalaya, India

The ethnic diversities in animal-human interactions in former Jammu and Kashmir State- India

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