There is a wide range of variations in the distribution of vegetation on the globe. There is a zonal pattern of vegetation from equator towards the poles and from seal level to vegetation level on the high mountains. The distribution of plants is affected and controlled by a variety of factors e.g.: (i) Climatic factors (sunlight, temperature, moisture and humidity, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Plant Community 2. Characteristics Plant Community 3. Vertical Stratification 4. Development. Meaning of Plant Community: Plants play very dominant role in the biosphere because these are primary producers in the biosphere and provide directly or indirectly food to all terrestrial and aquatic animals including man. The social groupings of plant [...]
The study of dispersal of plants on the globe involves the consideration of nature and factors of dispersal, dispersal of flowering plants, role of man in plant dispersal etc. Nature and Factors of Dispersal: The present-day distribution of plants over the globe is the result of migration of plants over time into ecologically suitable areas. The spread or migration of [...]