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VOL. 6, ISSUE 6 (2021)
Status of Phyto-diversity along the altitudinal gradient in the Garhwal forest division, Garhwal Himalaya, India
Authors
Kuldeep Singh, S P Joshi, Neha Kukrati
Abstract
The present study was conducted in Garhwal Forest Division of district Pauri, Uttarakhand, India to document current status of plant species diversity and their availability in the area. A total of 606 Species belonging to 400 genera and 118 families have been recorded including 155 trees, 113 shrubs, 320 herbs and 18 Climbers. Angiosperms include 600 Species and 6 gymnosperms. Asteraceae is the dominant family in the study area with 67 Species while Fabaceae is second most dominant family with 41 Species. Top ten dominant families include Rosaceae with 35 Species, Lamiaceae with 27 Species, Poaceae with 18 Species, Scrophulariaceae, Ranunculaceae and Polygalaceae each with 16 Species, Apiaceae with 15 Species Moraceae with 13 Species and Rubiaceae with 11 Species. This study may be helpful to the scientists, planners and particularly to the State Forest Department for developing a strategy and action plans for the management of biodiversity rich areas.
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Pages:861-873
How to cite this article:
Kuldeep Singh, S P Joshi, Neha Kukrati "Status of Phyto-diversity along the altitudinal gradient in the Garhwal forest division, Garhwal Himalaya, India ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 861-873
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