Physico-chemical properties and floristic composition of salt affected habitats of S.R.N. Bhadohi

The three salt affected habitats near Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi were characterized by a grass-dominated sparse vegetation with extensive deposition of salt during major part of the year. Species diversity was maximum during the rainy season, which undergoes simplification through elimination subsequent to increasing soil moisture stress. Low organic Matter, low nitrogen content, high pH and high ECe is characteristic feature of the soil. During rainy season decomposition and mineralization of organic matter were rapid which result in to high nitrogen content in the soil.