Study On Aquatic Macrophytes of Bhadravathi, Karnataka
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In the Present Study the diversity of aquatic macrophyte plants of Bommanakatte pond, Jannapura pond and Hiriyur ponds of Bhadravathi taluk has been reported. Total of 34 macrophytes genera representing 24 families of dicot, monocot and pteridophytes were recorded. Free floating, submerged floating, submerged rooted, rooted with floating leaves and amphibious plant communities were found in Bommanakatte and Jannapura ponds but in Hiriyur pond only submerged and amphibious plant communities were recorded. Among the groups dicots plant community exhibit dominance on lower group plants. The study reveals that bommanakatte and Jannapura ponds are nutritive rich and shows rich vegetation.
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