Research Article | Published: 01 September 1999

Phytosociological Study of Four Forest Sites: Correlation of Tree Species

C. Srinivas and P. S. Yadava

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 22 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 232-240 | 1999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1999-2IA2US | Cite this article

Abstract

Phytosociological studies were taken up in four oak forest sites with various levels of disturbances in Manipur, N.E. India. The most dominant species was found to be Q. serrata and co-dominant was Q. dealbata. Different plant species were subjected to interspecific correlation studies. The plant species have exhibited positive correlation among them in four forest sites. The correlation co-efficient values were used in grouping and ordering of species into five correlation classes. Analysis for correlation has been attempted.

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Srinivas, C. and Yadava, P.S., 1999. Phytosociological Study of Four Forest Sites: Correlation of Tree Species. Indian Journal of Forestry, 22(3), pp.232-240. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1999-2IA2US

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