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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Phyto-sociological studies for herbaceous vegetation of Purandar tahsil Dist. Pune, M.S. (India)
Authors
Kailas K Bagdane, Nisarg K Bagdane
Abstract

Vegetation ecology is the study of structure of vegetation and vegetation systematics. This contains the investigation of species composition and the sociological interface of species in communities. In a phyto-sociological study, field sampling is the first step. The quadrat methods were used for studying the plant community. In all 300 quadrats (1m x 1m size) for herbaceous vegetation were laid down in the Purandar tehsil. GPS was noted for every quadrat laid at different locations. Based on the data recorded by quadrat method, qualitative and quantitative structures analysed were Frequency, Abundance, Density, and IVI. The highest Simpson species diversity for herbaceous vegetation reported was 0.94 and Shannon’s; 3.19 thus, illustrating the rich plant diversity.

According to the Raunkiaer’s law of frequency classes Purandar tehsil represents heterogenous vegetation. The primary and secondary compositions were noted for the other 30 locations of the tehsil where perennial vegetation was studied. The community structure and composition in herbaceous vegetation was variable depending upon the, soil type, climatic factors and anthropogenic activities.
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Pages:139-146
How to cite this article:
Kailas K Bagdane, Nisarg K Bagdane "Phyto-sociological studies for herbaceous vegetation of Purandar tahsil Dist. Pune, M.S. (India)". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 139-146
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