Research Article | Published: 01 December 2021

Leafing Phenology of Canopy, Under-Storey Trees and Seasonality in a Tropical Evergreen Forest of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka, Southern India

A. Nanda, H. M. Prakasha, Y. L. Krishnamurthy and H. S. Suresh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 35 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 457-462 | 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-CX37D0 | Cite this article

Abstract

Leafing phenology and seasonality of canopy and understorey trees among different species in evergreen forest Kemmanugundi of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is studied. Seasonal rainfalls as a influencing factor for leafing patterns were reported.

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Nanda, A., Prakasha, H.M., Krishnamurthy, Y.L. and Suresh, H.S., 2012. Leafing Phenology of Canopy, Under-Storey Trees and Seasonality in a Tropical Evergreen Forest of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka, Southern India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 35(4), pp.457-462. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-CX37D0

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