Mycoflora Association with the Decomposition of Leaf Litter of Three Endangered Plant Species in Deciduous Forest of North Sahyadri, Nashik District

Fungal association with decomposing of three endangered plant species like Tectona grandis, Madhuca longifolia and Butea monosperma were studied by using the soil dilution plate count method in deciduous forest of Nashik district under the field conditions. Among the fungi Aspergillus sps. and fungi imperfect were predominant in comparison with other fungi. In all the species, maximum fungal number were recorded in monsoon season while lower in summer and least in winter. Leaf litter of Tectona grandis shows maximum fungal occurrence followed by Butea monosperma and Madhuca longifolia.