Diversity and distribution of Mangroves in kali estuary of Karnataka, India
Arjun V. Khomne
Moreshwar Arts, Science and Commerce College, Bhokardan - 431114 (India) Email. arjunkhomne@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The present investigation was carried on the diversity and distribution of mangroves in Kali riverine estuary uttar Kannada districts, to study the present status of mangroves vegetation. The diversity and distribution of mangroves were studied during the year July 2017 to Feb 2018. Line transect quadrate analysis method were adopted in the study sites during the study 4 sites were selected for quantification of Mangrove and their associates. The present investigation Acanthus ilicifolius L. and Rhizophora mucronata Lamk. Were dominant species recorded in selected sites. Whereas in site III Acrostichum aureum L., Derris trifoliata Lour. Which shows less occurrence comparatively. Investigated all mangroves and associates species are at serious risk as no systematic attempts has been made to conserve them, recorded species urgent need to conservation. This paper gain the knowledge about Mangroves and their associates, with their Diversity, distribution and abundance approach