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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2022)
Phytosociology of Sambucus wightiana in Pahalgam of North-Western Himalaya
Authors
Javaid Yousuf Lone, Irfan Rashid, Zafar A Reshi
Abstract
As the variation in plant communities and species diversity is linked to environmental gradients, plant species sharing similar environmental affinities occupy similar sites across the landscape. However, diversity along elevation in mountainous regions that are more vulnerable to climate change face more challenges than simple competition. Many of the species in these mountains need to shift their ranges to survive. Sambucus wightiana is one of the dominant sub shrub species in the mountain regions of north-western Himalaya, that has started expanding its range. Despite the considerable spread of S. wightiana in this region, there is no detailed and valid published study on the phytosociology of this species. The aim of this research is to identify the phytosociological associations of S. wightiana in Pahalgam region of the north-western Himalaya. The results of our study point towards the fact that S. wightiana form specific phytosociological associations, which could change due to anticipated climate change as most of these species may show idiosyncratic response to mountain warming.
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Pages:248-254
How to cite this article:
Javaid Yousuf Lone, Irfan Rashid, Zafar A Reshi "Phytosociology of <em>Sambucus wightiana</em> in Pahalgam of North-Western Himalaya ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 248-254
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