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A Comprehensive Account of the Mangrove Vegetation of Andaman and Nicobar Islands


     

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Mangrove vegetation in Andaman & Nicobar islands occupy an area of 777 kms2 (spread over a coastal line Of 1962 kms) and exhibits a distinct zonation pattern according to varying degree of tidal submergence, salinity, aeration, water table etc. Mangrove areas are worked under Sheltffwood System keeping a rotation period of 30 years, Rhizophora spp. And Bruguiera spp. in dia. class 10-20 cms contribute maximum to the yield. Mangrove Vegetation is under progradation in these Islands and apart from protecting the binterland is serving as nursery for aquatic fauna.
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Mangrove vegetation in Andaman & Nicobar islands occupy an area of 777 kms2 (spread over a coastal line Of 1962 kms) and exhibits a distinct zonation pattern according to varying degree of tidal submergence, salinity, aeration, water table etc. Mangrove areas are worked under Sheltffwood System keeping a rotation period of 30 years, Rhizophora spp. And Bruguiera spp. in dia. class 10-20 cms contribute maximum to the yield. Mangrove Vegetation is under progradation in these Islands and apart from protecting the binterland is serving as nursery for aquatic fauna.