PLANT BIODIVERSITY AND PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES OF TIKO BARAN (KHIRTHAR RANGE)

Abstract

A study was conducted for the plant biodiversity and phytosociological attributes of the Tiko Baran, Khirthar range. Tiko Baran is located in Dadu district. The primary goal of this study is to provide inclusive inventory of the area. The study area was thoroughly surveyed throughout the year (2008) from time-to-time in order to study the plant biodiversity. Tiko baran has never been explored for its plant biodiversity. Plants were collected from the study area, in different parts of the year i.e., in winter, summer and monsoon. Phenological status of each species i.e. flowering and fruiting conditions were also observed. Quantitative analysis on species diversity in addition to phytosociological attributes analysis were conducted. Some ecological parameters such as life forms, species density, species cover, species relative density and frequency were calculated. Within the study area 70 plant species representing 59 genera and 31 families were found.