Floristic assessment of angiosperms in the Lower-Gangetic Plains along Katwa and Kalna stretch, West Bengal, India
Research undertaken in riverine Plains has significantly contributed to the foundational ecological theories we rely on today. In recent decades, the number of studies on plant groups has increased, enhancing our comprehension of plant community dynamics within various riverine plane ecosystems. In the present communication, we have recorded angiospermic diversity in the riverine plane of the lower Gangetic region along Katwa and Kalna stretch. Floristic diversity is very rich along river banks. In this study, 162 species from 46 families have been recorded. The research determines that the zone possesses considerable conservation significance due to its support of great species variety, including red-listed species and habitat-specific flora, and its role as a crucial zone within the landscape.
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