Phenological Studies of Plant Species of Ratlam District (Madhya Pradesh)

Dinesh Jadhav

Department of Botany, Govt. PG Arts & Science College, Ratlam (M.P.) 457 001

Abstract

Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant life. The paper presents observations on phonological studies conducted on 281 plant species belonging to 219 genera and 79 families of Ratlam district (M.P.).

Keywords: Phenology; Flowering time; Ratlam district; Madhya Pradesh

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