This study conducted during 2003-2005 in rural areas of Baghpat district provides first hand information on Ethnobotany of Agroforestry species commonly used for various purposes. A total of 46 species belonging to 39 genera and 25 families were reported from the study area. Maximum number of plant species belongs to family Moraceae (7), Mimosaceae (5) and Caesalpiniaceae (5). The 17 families are represented by single genus and single species.
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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2011
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