Structure, diversity, and regeneration potential of Monotheca buxifolia (Falc.) A. DC. dominated forests of Lower Dir District, Pakistan |
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| Authors: | Nasrullah Khan Moinuddin Ahmed Syed Shahid Shaukat Muhammad Wahab Muhammad Faheem Siddiqui |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Laboratorio di Palinologia e Paleobotanica, Dipartimento del Museo di Paleobiologia e dell’Orto Botanico - Universit? degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, V.le Caduti in Guerra 127, 41100 Modena, Italy;(2) Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici dell’Emilia Romagna - Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Ferrara, Italy; |
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| Abstract: | This study reports on the multivariate analysis of the vegetation of Hindukush Range in Pakistan, concentrating on the structure and regeneration potential of Monotheca buxifolia and associated tree species. Twenty stands at different locations in the Dir District of the Hindukush Range in Pakistan were chosen for the study. A point centered quarter method for trees and 5m × 5m size quadrats were used for the sampling of understorey vegetation, including shrubs, seedlings, and saplings, respectively. The underlying group structure in vegetation was exposed by an agglomerative clustering technique, while major trends were disclosed by DCA ordination. Size class structure and regeneration potential of M. buxifolia and associated tree species were also examined, which reflects the future trend of species and, consequently, the forests where they dominate. The relationships between environmental factors and vegetation were investigated. |
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