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3 articles for “Forest Floor”
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Litterfall Dynamics in different Forest Types of Kumaun Himalaya
Abstract: Litterfall and forest floor data was collected seasonally from 11 different forest types including degraded forests and 3 plantations in Kumaun Himalaya. Litterfall in different forest types varied from 1.25 t/ha for Degraded sal forest to 6.97 t/ha for High altitude oak forest. Among plantations poplar plantation showed highest litter fall (7.24 t ha-1). Most of the forest types were observed with maximum litterfall during summer season. Temperate Conifer forest …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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An Assessment of some Ferns of the Polypodiaceae Family from Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with Reference to their Morphological and Ethnobotanical Aspects
Abstract: Pteridophytes represent a category of seedless plants that reproduce through spores. This group is divided into two lineages: lycophytes, characterized by fronds with no leaf gap in the stem stele (Lycophylls), and Monilophytes, commonly known as ferns, which have fronds with a leaf gap in the stem stele. The Himalayan Region in India stands out globally for its distinctive topography, extensive altitudinal range, diverse climate, and varied habitats. Pteridophytes play …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 5–17 Read article
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New Distribution Record of Five Species of Xylaria from Tripura, Northeast India
Abstract: The present study deals with new distribution record of five Xylaria species from Tripura, North-east India. Out of total five species, X. obovata, X. nigripes, X. multiplex and X. hypoxylon were not reported from entire Northeast India. Present findings revealed a potential check list of Xylaria of the region. It was observed that Xylaria species prefer to grow on dead decaying wooden logs situated on the moist deciduous forest floor. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article