| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1724434 | Ocean & Coastal Management | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
âºThe present study reports a total of 338 species of CSD flora from India. âºThe CSD flora of the west coast (267 species) showed a greater diversity than the east coast (163 species). Fabaceae members (62%) dominated the flora. âºMost of the dune species exhibited an herbaceous habit. The non-metric multi-dimensional scaling resulted in three groups at 20% similarity. âºThe CSD vegetation appeared to be more influenced by the geological setting and climatology of the region. âºA conservation policy in the form of a three layered biozone is proposed as a long term sustainable option to maintain biodiversity of coastal flora.
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Authors
Rouchelle S. Rodrigues, Antonio Mascarenhas, Tanaji G. Jagtap,