Research Article | Published: 01 June 2001

Seasonal dynamics in the plant biodiversity and phytosociology of ground flora in Acacia auriculiformis plantation stands

Jitendra Kumar and M. P. Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 24 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 130-134 | 2001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-KBFGG6 | Cite this article

Abstract

Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. ex Benth., an Australian species, introduced in India is widely used in social forestry because of its quick growth, adding fertility to soil and rich yield of fuel-wood and fodder. Two such stands near Varanasi, site-I at Phulwaria (Shivpur) and site-II at Saresar (Mughalsarai) have been studied for various ecological parameters, of which this paper gives only the plant diversity and seasonal changes in phytosociology.

Phulwaria is richer in diversity throughout the year with higher frequency and better density and abundance values. In relative terms and based on relative frequency, R. density and R. abundance and Importance Value Index have been computed. Seasonal trends show best performance during the rainy season, followed by winter and least in summer.

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Kumar, J. and Singh, M.P., 2001. Seasonal dynamics in the plant biodiversity and phytosociology of ground flora in Acacia auriculiformis plantation stands. Indian Journal of Forestry, 24(2), pp.130-134. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-KBFGG6

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2001

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