Vital information on flowering, fruiting, planting material (seeds, fruits and propagules) and germination in different species of mangroves has been provided. Information is based on the detailed observations, field studies and experiments conducted by the author in the Middle Andaman.
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Kumar, R., 2001. Characteristics of flowering, fruiting and germination of mangroves in middle Andaman. Indian Journal of Forestry, 24(2), pp.123-129. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-U6605X
Manuscript Published on 01 June 2001
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