Research Article | Published: 01 March 1999

Mineral potentialities of a few forage grasses - Their relationship with hydro-edaphic nature of Nokrek biosphere (Meghalaya)

J. N. Singh and V. Mudgal

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 22 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 78-84 | 1999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1999-FW49VL | Cite this article

Abstract

The present investigation is aimed at an assessment of the mineral potentialities of five constituent grass species of Nokrek Biosphere in Meghalaya. The edaphic nature and free waters chemical behaviour of the area have been incorporated to focus upon soil-water-plant relationship of the biosphere. Results reveal the mineral richness of the grasses which play a key role in the rejuvination of the soil conditions on one hand, and compensate the mineral deficiency inherent in the usable water of the biosphere for the sustenance of herbivorous animals on other.

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Singh, J.N. and Mudgal, V., 1999. Mineral potentialities of a few forage grasses - Their relationship with hydro-edaphic nature of Nokrek biosphere (Meghalaya). Indian Journal of Forestry, 22(1), pp.78-84. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1999-FW49VL

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 1999

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