Research Article | Published: 01 September 2010

Diversity and host specificity of Lichens in Koppa Taluk of Central Western Ghats, Karnataka, India.

S. Shravanakumara, K. S. Vinayaka, E. S. Kumaraswamy Udupa, B. Shashirekha, V. Praveena and Y. L. Krishnamurthy

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 33 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 437-442 | 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-9TD7T2 | Cite this article

Abstract

Present study enumerates 48 species of lichens belonging to 25 genera and 13 families from different vegetations in Koppa region of Western Ghats, Karnataka. Physciaceae, Parmeliaceae are the dominant families in the area with 9 species each, while Parmotrema is the most common genus with 8 species. The Shanon-Weiner diversity (H’ = 3.63) and Simpson’s richness value (D = 0.02) indicate high species richness. Lichen-Host plant interaction in different vegetations reveals Randia dumetorum supports large number of Lichen species, whereas host plant with less than 20 cm GBH (Girth at Breast Height) supports more number of lichens than large trees (>20 cm GBH). The study will act as the base line information for future bio-monitoring studies in the area.

Keywords

Lichen species diversity, Epiphytic lichens, Ligmicolous, Terricolous, Bio-monitoring, Shanon-Winnem diversity value (H), Simpson’s richness value

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Shravanakumara, S., Vinayaka, K.S., Kumaraswamy Udupa, E.S., Shashirekha, B., Praveena, V. and Krishnamurthy, Y.L., 2010. Diversity and host specificity of Lichens in Koppa Taluk of Central Western Ghats, Karnataka, India.. Indian Journal of Forestry, 33(3), pp.437-442. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-9TD7T2

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