Mineral Composition and Monthly Variations of Dactyloctenium aegypticum (l.) beauv. in a Semi arid Grass Community

Piyush A. Parekh, Prakash L. Patel, Nirmal P. Patel, Prakash H. Patel

Abstract: Ecological study of Dactyloctenium aegypticum in semi arid grassland is described with a view to utilize it for the regional wasteland development. Dactyloctenium aegypticum is a dominant species. Maximum individual density was found nearly 40 % of the total density in the community. Biomass was also found nearly 44 % of the total biomass. The species was rich in Ca+ content, less in P content. D. aegypticum owes its significance in the region as it forms a species for bioreclamation of salt affected soils. The soil in the region requires special management practices and areas unfit for agriculture can be utilized for pasture development.

Keywords: Dactyloctenium aegypticum, Ecoclimate, Livestock, Grass community

How to Cite?: Piyush A. Parekh, Prakash L. Patel, Nirmal P. Patel, Prakash H. Patel, "Mineral Composition and Monthly Variations of Dactyloctenium aegypticum (l.) beauv. in a Semi arid Grass Community", Volume 3 Issue 12, December 2014, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2648-2650, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB141156, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SUB141156