Read full paper at: www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52537#.VJte2cCAM4 Author(s) Ravinder Bargali , Vishal Awasthi , Neerja Pande * Affiliation(s) Department of Botany, D.S.B. Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital, India . ABSTRACT The bryophytic vegetation associated with Platanus orientalis trees were studied and compared with other important tree species of Nainital. In total 27 mosses and liverworts belonging to 14 families with three morphological groups formed the principle component of Platanus orientalis tree bark. Based on IVI (Important Value Index), Regmatodon orthostegius together with Brachymenium capitulatum formed the pioneer community, while Herpetineuron toccoae formed th...
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