The Journal of Indian Botanical Society
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 92
  • Issue: 3and4

Study on the mangrove habitats of iskapali lagoon, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh

  • Author:
  • N.S.R. Krishna Rao
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 156 to 161

Department of Botany, Jawahar Bharati Degree & P.G College, Kavali-524201. E-mail: rao.nsrk@gmail.com

Online published on 7 April, 2016.

Abstract

The Iskapalli lagoon in Nellore district harbors a pristine mangrove habitat at Ponnapudi which stands apart in the whole district in respect of mangrove diversity. True mangroves and mangrove associates and their status are enumerated. The effect of certain physico-chemical factors on the flora is studied. Anthropogenic factors affecting the habitat are mentioned.

Keywords

Iskapalli lagoon, Pyderu stream, Ponnapudi habitat, Kandelia candel, Physico-chemical factors