Research Article | Published: 01 December 2013

Alien Invasive Species of Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and their impact on the Wetland Ecosystem

Arti Garg and Bhavana Joshi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 36 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 517-522 | 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-R1M0VF | Cite this article

Abstract

The alien invasive species of Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh are enumerated and their impact on the wetland ecosystem is discussed.

Keywords

Migratory birds, Asteraceae, Ingression, Germ-line, Competition

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Garg, A. and Joshi, B., 2013. Alien Invasive Species of Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and their impact on the Wetland Ecosystem. Indian Journal of Forestry, 36(4), pp.517-522. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-R1M0VF

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