The present work aimed to study the tree species diversity in Gadag district, Karnataka. A total of 133 tree species belonging to 105 genera and 42 families were encountered. Fabaceae was represented by the highest number of species (34), followed by Bignoniaceae (10). Among total number of the species 16 plants recorded as alien and medicinal plants respectively, beside this edible fruit 22 (including minor 16 and major edible fruit 6), dye yielding 7, fodder 4, sacred plants 5, timber 21 also been documented. It is essential to document tree species diversity, in order to gain more knowledge on species richness as well as their geographical distribution.
Table of Contents
- ABSTRACT
- KEYWORDS
- INTRODUCTION
- MATERIAL AND METHODS
- Study area:
- Floristic survey:
- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
- CONCLUSION
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
Objectives and Key Themes
This research focuses on documenting the tree species diversity found in the Gadag district of Karnataka, India. The study aims to provide a comprehensive checklist of tree species, including their local names, categories (cultivated, wild, and alien), and various uses.
- Tree Species Diversity in Gadag District
- Distribution and Abundance of Tree Species
- Categorization of Tree Species (Cultivated, Wild, and Alien)
- Utilization of Tree Species (Medicinal, Edible, Timber, etc.)
- Anthropogenic Impacts on Tree Diversity
Chapter Summaries
The introduction section provides background information on the importance of trees, their contribution to biodiversity, and the factors influencing their distribution. It also highlights the significance of this study in understanding the tree species diversity of Gadag district.
The "Material and Methods" section describes the study area, its geographic characteristics, and the methodology employed for the floristic survey. It outlines the identification process, herbarium preparation, and the classification system used.
The "Results and Discussion" section presents the findings of the study, including the total number of tree species identified, their family and genus classification, and the distribution of tree species based on their origin (cultivated, wild, and alien). It also discusses the various uses of the documented tree species.
Keywords
The primary keywords and focus topics of this research are: Tree diversity, Gadag district, Karnataka, India, Floristic survey, Tree species checklist, Plant taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Biodiversity conservation, Anthropogenic impact, Indigenous flora.
- Quote paper
- Sidanand Kambhar (Author), 2014, Diversity of tree species in Gadag district, Karnataka, India, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/283046
