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Phyto-diversity Assessment of Nalanda Forest Division of Bihar

Author: A. Chandra, H. B. Naithani, P.K. Verma, J. Saxena, S. Kishwan and R. Saini

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Abstract

Phyto-sociological study of Nalanda forest division of Bihar was carried out. Quantitative parameters such as density, frequency, IVI and different diversity indices were estimated. Highest tree density (T ha-1) was reported for Jamuni site (980) followed by Amjhar sub-beat (910) and Ghora Katora beat (630). Highest tree species richness (SR) was reported for Jamuni site (38 spp.) followed by Amjhar Sub-beat (29 spp.) and Ghora Katora Beat (18 spp.). Species richness of shrubby and herbaceous layer was also reported highest for the Jamuni site. Highest IVI value of tree layer for Amjhar Sub-beat site, Jamuni and Ghora Katoria site were 59.84 (Shorea robusta), 36.65 (Boswellia serrata) and 39.22 (Ficus mollis) respectively. Highest diversity index of tree layer, shrubby layer and herbaceous layers was estimated for Jamuni site (3.254), Ghora Katora Beat (2.408) and Jamuni (2.969) respectively. It reveals from the study that Jamuni site is more diverse site in the

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Important Value Index, Diversity index, Species richness, Evenness.

Conclusion

Phyto-sociological study of Nalanda forest division of Bihar was carried out. Quantitative parameters such as density, frequency, IVI and different diversity indices were estimated. Highest tree density (T ha-1) was reported for Jamuni site (980) followed by Amjhar sub-beat (910) and Ghora Katora beat (630). Highest tree species richness (SR) was reported for Jamuni site (38 spp.) followed by Amjhar Sub-beat (29 spp.) and Ghora Katora Beat (18 spp.). Species richness of shrubby and herbaceous layer was also reported highest for the Jamuni site. Highest IVI value of tree layer for Amjhar Sub-beat site, Jamuni and Ghora Katoria site were 59.84 (Shorea robusta), 36.65 (Boswellia serrata) and 39.22 (Ficus mollis) respectively. Highest diversity index of tree layer, shrubby layer and herbaceous layers was estimated for Jamuni site (3.254), Ghora Katora Beat (2.408) and Jamuni (2.969) respectively. It reveals from the study that Jamuni site is more diverse site in the

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Chandra, A., Naithani, H. B., Verma, P. K., Saxena, J., Kishwan, S. and Saini, R. (2021). Phyto-diversity Assessment of Nalanda Forest Division of Bihar. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 13(1): 01-09.