Phytosociology and species diversity in the catchment of Ratle hydro-electric project, District Kishtwar –J&K (India)
This study deals with the phytosociology and plant diversity in the 10 km radius influence zone of Ratle hydro-electric catchment area in district Kishtwar (J&K). Quadrats of varying sizes were laid to record the parameters like frequency, density, abundance and IVI for trees, shrubs and herbs....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Action for Sustainable Efficacious Development and Awareness
2012-12-01
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| Series: | Environment Conservation Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.environcj.in/index.php/ecj/article/view/1769 |
| Summary: | This study deals with the phytosociology and plant diversity in the 10 km radius influence zone of Ratle hydro-electric catchment area in district Kishtwar (J&K). Quadrats of varying sizes were laid to record the parameters like frequency, density, abundance and IVI for trees, shrubs and herbs. The data obtained was further computed to analyse the species diversity using Shannon- Wiener’s index. The results revealed the dominance of Quercus baloot, Vitex negundo and Viola pilosa for trees, shrubs and herbs, respectively. The computation of diversity index showed that species richness and evenness remained relatively lower for trees and shrubby flora whereas relatively higher in case of herbaceous vegetation.
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| ISSN: | 0972-3099 2278-5124 |