Research Article | Published: 01 March 2012

Exotic flora of the Chandauli district Uttar Pradesh, India: An Overview

Arvind Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 35 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 79-84 | 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-RSIG24 | Cite this article

Abstract

A study was conducted to analyze the exotic flora of the Chandauli district of Esastern Uttar Pradesh. A total of 152 plant species distributed among 117 genera and 50 families were collected. The flora of American and African origin dominates the exotic floristic composition of the district.

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Singh, A., 2012. Exotic flora of the Chandauli district Uttar Pradesh, India: An Overview. Indian Journal of Forestry, 35(1), pp.79-84. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-RSIG24

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2012

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