Status and Diversity of Terrestrial plants in Ghodaghodi Lake Complex, Nepal

Bhandari, Ramesh Singh; Miya, Mahamad Sayab; Timilsina, Sachin

doi:10.3126/ijasbt.v9i1.35084

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“…Agaricusbisporusand Boletus edulis was the fungus species present around the lake. Ipomea carnea of Ipomea sps was also recorded in the study carried out by Bhandari et al (2021) in Ghodaghodi Lake Complex which is found as aquatic invasive species in our study area too.…”

Section: Major Plant Speciessupporting

confidence: 72%

Terrestrial Plants Around Historical Kawasoti Lake, Nawalpur District, Nepal

Neupane

Timilsina

Dumre

2022

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Historical Kawasoti Lake is an excellent hub for floral and faunal diversity located in the Bhabhar region of the Southern Nawalpur district. This study was carried out to access the status and diversity of terrestrial floral species around the Lake area. A species-area curve method was employed to determine the sampling quadrants and the area was surveyed and sampled by foot trail for data collection. A total of 19 sample quadrants each of 10m*10m for tree species and a nested plot of 3*3m for shrubs and 1*1m for herbs were laid by foot trail within each quadrant. The collected data were analyzed and the Important Value Index (IVI)of only tree species was calculated in MS- Excel. A total of 66 terrestrial plant species of 38 different families were recorded, among which 25 were trees (38%), 27 herbs (41%), 12shrubs (18%), and 2 climber species (3%). Among 38 families, the Asteraceae family was dominant, followed by Poaceae, Lamiaceae, Moraceae, Malvaceae, Amaranthaceae, Apocynaceae, Fabaceae, and so on. Among 25 tree species, Moraceae was the most dominant family followed by Meliaceae, Rubiaceae, Malvaceae, and so on. Shorea robusta of the Dipterocarpaceae family has the highest IVI (62.16) followed by Dalbergia sissoo of the Fabaceae family (24.37), Ziziphus mauritiana of Malvaceae family (22.87), Melia azedarach of Meliaceae family (21.06), and least of Carica papaya of Caricaceae family (3.71). The result shows the floristic diversity and species richness around the lake area. So, further conservation programs need to be carried out in the future to conserve the ecological and social diversity of this lake sustainably. Also, this study will provide baseline information for plant specialists, foresters, and biologists to enhance the conservation of this floral species in this lake and also in different lake zones of Nepal.

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Section: Major Plant Speciessupporting

confidence: 72%

Terrestrial Plants Around Historical Kawasoti Lake, Nawalpur District, Nepal

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Timilsina

Dumre

2022

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“…The herb species were mostly found in open areas and associated with shrubs, trees and climbers in the study area. Bhattarai (2019), Budha-Magar et al (2020) and Bhandari et al (2021) had also documented higher number of herb species in their studies in Nepal. A total of 176 species were recorded in the wild state and 155 species from cultivation state (Ornamental-75 species, Planted-70 species and agriculture-10 spcies) (Table 1).…”

Section: Life Forms and Cultivation Status Of The Floral Speciesmentioning

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“…Family Fabaceae represented the maximum number of plant species (n = 26), followed by Asteraceae (n = 25), Poaceae (n = 21), Moraceae (n = 16), and Lamiaceae (n = 14) (Table 1). The maximum number of plant species from the family Fabaceae was also observed in different regions of Nepal (Dhami 2008;Pathak and Baniya 2017;Pandey and Ghimire 2020;Bhandari et al 2021). Fabaceae is the 3rd largest plant family in the world, and possesses wide life forms such as trees, shrubs, herbs and climbers (Watson and Dallwitz 1992;Judd et al 1999;Ahmed et al 2016).…”

Section: Family-wise Composition Of the Floral Speciesmentioning

confidence: 96%

Checklist of floral species at the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus, Pokhara, Nepal

Miya

Gautam

2021

Forestry: J. Inst. Fores. Nep.

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Plants are a component of biodiversity and support life system on earth. Exploration of plant species is important to aquire knowledge on plant biodiversity and their distribution. This study documents floral species in the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus, Nepal. The Campus is one of the academic institutions for producing forestry graduates. The plant species were listed from 2020 to the first half of the year 2021 by walking along the accessible routes inside the Campus. A total of 331 species of plants from 276 genera and 99 families were recorded. Fabaceae family represented the maximum number of plant species (n=26) followed by Asteraceae (n=25) and Poaceae (n=21). 43% of the total species recorded were herbs. 31% of the total species were trees. 16 species were invasive alien plant species (IAPS) and four species are listed under Appendix-II of CITES.

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Hydrochemical Dynamics and Water Quality Assessment of the Ramsar-Listed Ghodaghodi Lake Complex: Unveiling the Water-Environment Nexus

Paudel,

Pant,

Joshi

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Human activities and climate change increasingly threaten wetlands worldwide, yet their hydrochemical properties and water quality are often inadequately studied. This research focused on the Ghodaghodi Lake Complex (GLC) and associated lakes in Nepal, a Ramsar-listed site known for its biodiversity and ecological significance. The study was conducted to assess seasonal water quality, investigate the factors influencing hydrochemistry, and assess the lakes’ suitability for irrigation. Forty-nine water samples were collected from the GLC in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods. Nineteen physicochemical parameters, such as dissolved oxygen (DO), total dissolved solids (TDS), and major ions (calcium ‘Ca2+’, magnesium ‘Mg2+’, and bicarbonate ‘HCO3−’), were analyzed using standard on-site and laboratory methods. Statistical methods, including analysis of variance (ANOVA), T-tests, and hydrochemical diagrams, e.g., Piper, were adopted to explore spatial and seasonal variations in water quality, revealing significant fluctuations in key hydrochemical indicators. Results showed marked seasonal differences, with pre-monsoon TDS levels averaging 143.1 mg/L compared to 78.9 mg/L post-monsoon, underscoring evaporation and dilution effects. The hydrochemical analysis identified Ca2+-HCO3− as the dominant water type, highlighting the influence of carbonate weathering on GLC’s water composition. Gibbs, mixing, and Piper diagram analysis supported these findings, confirming the predominance of HCO3−, with Ca2+ and Mg2+ as the main cations. Additionally, sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) values were consistently below 1, confirming excellent irrigation quality. These findings provided critical data for policymakers and stakeholders, supporting sustainable wetland management and aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals relevant to environmental conservation, i.e., clean water and life on land.

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Status and Diversity of Terrestrial plants in Ghodaghodi Lake Complex, Nepal

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Terrestrial Plants Around Historical Kawasoti Lake, Nawalpur District, Nepal

Terrestrial Plants Around Historical Kawasoti Lake, Nawalpur District, Nepal

Checklist of floral species at the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus, Pokhara, Nepal

Hydrochemical Dynamics and Water Quality Assessment of the Ramsar-Listed Ghodaghodi Lake Complex: Unveiling the Water-Environment Nexus

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