Research Article | Published: 01 September 2016

Angiospermic Phytodiversity Assessment in Forests of Doon Valley, Uttarakhand, India

S. P. Joshi and Mohommad  Shahid

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 39 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 235-243 | 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2016-9LU68R | Cite this article

Abstract

Phytodiversity assessment in forests of Doon Valley, Uttarakhand, India was conducted. Three Forest Ranges of Dehra Dun Forest Division were extensively surveyed for collection in different seasons. A total of 313 plant species belonging to 235 genera and 71 families were collected and recorded.

 

Keywords

Floristic Survey, Forest Ranges, Dehra Dun Forest Division, Uttarakhand

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Joshi, S.P. and Shahid, M., 2016. Angiospermic Phytodiversity Assessment in Forests of Doon Valley, Uttarakhand, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 39(3), pp.235-243. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2016-9LU68R

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