Investigation and Study of Some Angiospermic Seeds with Special References to Germination and Their Viability in Tribal District Dhar (M.P.), India

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Abstract: An extensive and intensive plant survey in different areas of Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh was carried out in the year 2020-2021. Dhar district is situated in the South-western part of Madhya Pradesh with highly rich floristic biodiversity of plant. The total area of district is 8153 sq. km. of which forest encompasses 1370 sq. km. covering 15.79 percent of its geographical area and covered by Vindhyan scab, Malwa plateau and Narmada basin. The tribal of this area includes Bhil, Bhilala, Barela and Pateliya are the major tribes inhabiting the area and depending on forest. The present study highlights the seeds germination and their viability in different sites of Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. 30 angiospermic seed diversity of higher plants was undertaken. Preliminary study of Seeds germination and their viability survey conducted in the different 11 sites of tribal district Dhar (M.P.), India and reported 29 species under 25 genera and 13 families. Leguminosae is most dominant families with 14 species fallowed by Combretaceae with 4 species and other remains families having one species. It is also noticed that 29 species are used by the ethnic communities of the district for various purposes. In the present communications hindi name, scientific name, family, filed notes and flowering and fruiting periods have been provided. Keywords: Dhar, CAMPA, Seed germination, Seed viability, Narmada River, Malwa plateau, Vindhyan scab