Irshad A. Navchoo , P. Kachroo

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In this paper broad phenological aspects of vegetation of Pulwama are reported. The studies reveal that the vegetation of Pulwama is in general seasonal and governed by the environmental factors. The life span of the plants are broadly classified as short-term and longterm plants.

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Gurcharan Singh , P. Kachroo

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The present paper discusses the exotic trees and shrubs of Kashmir which include about 90 per cent of woody elements grown in the valley. The exotics of Kashmir have their native homes in three principal regions: Sino-Japanese region, Mediterranean region and N. American region, contributing 38, 45 and 12 per cent of our exotics respectively. 118 exotic woody taxa are listed. Relevant taxonomic and ecological data are presented for each.

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Gurcharan Singh , P. Kachroo

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Three microclimatic factors; soil temperature, air temperatare and soil moisture are considered for their interrelationships and variations as influenced by altitude, topography and plant cover, within an altitudinal range of 1,700-2,300 m, in Dachhigam sanctuary Kashmir. An increase in soil moisture and decrease in temperatures is exhibited with altitudinal increase, shift from southern to northern exposure and from herbaceous to tree cover. Seasonal influences of these factors are also considered based upon weekly data.

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