Comparative Study of Herbaceous Vegetation in Lower Dachigam National Park, Kashmir Himalaya, India

Shameem, S. A.; Soni, Prafulla; Bhat, G. A.

doi:10.3923/ajps.2010.329.336

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“…The level of heterogeneity created, obliviously would depend on the height and architecture tree species 35. . The species diversity range from 1.80 to 3.03 was also reported by Shameem et al 33 which are found to be similar with present study. Kittur et al 7 specified the diversity parameters of herb layer showed that Shannon index in different sites varied from 2.21-2.57, equitability from 1.02-1.24, species richness from 0.34-0.67, concentration of dominance from 0.21-0.31 and beta diversity from 1.81-3.33 which are closer to the present study.…”

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Assessment of Sal Seedlings and Herbaceous Flora in the Khairbar Plantation of Sarguja Forest Division, Chhattisgarh

2015

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In the present study an attempt has been made to evaluate the growth performance of sal seedlings and also assess the diversity of herbaceous flora in the Khairbar plantation of Sarguja forest division during the year 2013-14. Study reveals that there are prominent variations in the height of the seedlings in Khairbar plantation. The root shoot ratio of seedlings ranged between 0.31 to 0.74. The total height of seedlings ranged from 24.00 to 90.00 cm. The girth of individual seedling ranged between 4.00 and 12.00 cm. The number of branches per seedling ranged between 4.00-17.00. The average collar diameter of sal seedling was 1.96 cm and the sturdiness ranged from 15.09-42.86. Total of 27 herbaceous species comprising 15 families were encountered in the study area. The total density of the herb species was 776000 individuals ha -1 and the maximum density was recorded for Mellilotus alba (64000 individuals ha -1 ), while minimum for Achyranthus aspera, Malvastrum coromandelicum and Rumex dentatus (12000 individuals ha -1 for each, respectively). The Shannon index (H') of herbaceous species was 4.606, Simpson index (Cd) was 0.045, Species richness (d) was 1.917 and Equitability (e) was 1.397, respectively. It was observed that the growth performance of sal seedling in the Khairbar plantation site is quiet slow as compared to the other tropical species. It may also be due to the higher population of the herbaceous species. The herbaceous species compete with the sal species for the sharing of the resources for the growth and development. Microclimate and management aspects are the major concern for the good growth performance of the species in plantation sites.

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“…Jhariya et al 6 have evaluated herbaceous vegetation in Rowghat (C.G.) and reported the Shannon index 33 reported the species diversity ranged between 1.80 to 3.03. Concerning the species richness, a high number of species results with in higher community stability or rather resilience 34 .…”

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Assessment of Sal Seedlings and Herbaceous Flora in the Khairbar Plantation of Sarguja Forest Division, Chhattisgarh

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“…Pande 38 showed the range of diversity index (Shannon Wiener index) as 0.64-2.34 and also described that diversity index was invariably higher for herbs and it was minimum for least disturbed sites. The species diversity ranged from 1.80 to 3.03 was also reported by Shameem et al 39 which are found to be similar with present study. Kittur et al…”

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Variations in Herbaceous Composition of Dry Tropics Following Anthropogenic Disturbed Environment

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2014

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“…Roads and trails are the easy passageways for the population to access the forest area for their needs, resulting into forest degradation (Shameem et al 2010). The study area has four link roads and numerous trails used for the movement of locals and their livestock.…”

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Impacts of roads and trails on floral diversity and structure of Ganga-Choti forest in Kashmir Himalayas

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SUMMARYRoads and trails bring deteriorating changes in the structure and composition of forests. The present study investigated the impact of roads and trails on floral diversity and structure of Ganga Choti forest, Kashmir. Phytosociological attributes using systematic quadrate sampling were recorded and analyzed using multivariate ordination techniques including Principal Component Analysis and Cluster Analysis. The total number of species found in the area was 101 belonging to 47 plant families. The dominant family was Poaceae followed by Labiateae, Asteraceae and Rosaceae. The dominant species of the area included Pinus wallichiana, Abies pindrow, Viburnum grandiflorum, Sarcococca saligna, Poa alpina, Fragaria nubicola, Onychium japonicum and Poa pratensis. The dominant life form was Hemicryptophyte (31.68 %), whereas leaf spectra class was Microphyll (30.69 %). The average diversity value was 3.39 with a maximum of 3.71 at the control site and 3.08 at the disturbed site. Average tree density was 505/ha with a maximum of 680/ha at the control site and a minimum of 330/ha at the disturbed site. Intense deforestation was indicated by a stump density value of 330/ha. Results revealed that roads and trails have adversely affected the composition and structure of vegetation with high pressure on keystone tree species. Disturbed sites showed lower values of diversity indices, species richness and regeneration synchronized with high deforestation, overgrazing, erosion and increased frequency of invasive species. The study area needs immediate attention of the management for conservation of local forests by minimizing the impacts of roads and trails.

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Comparative Study of Herbaceous Vegetation in Lower Dachigam National Park, Kashmir Himalaya, India

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Assessment of Sal Seedlings and Herbaceous Flora in the Khairbar Plantation of Sarguja Forest Division, Chhattisgarh

Assessment of Sal Seedlings and Herbaceous Flora in the Khairbar Plantation of Sarguja Forest Division, Chhattisgarh

Variations in Herbaceous Composition of Dry Tropics Following Anthropogenic Disturbed Environment

Impacts of roads and trails on floral diversity and structure of Ganga-Choti forest in Kashmir Himalayas

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