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Diversity and Ecological Significance of Lower Botanical Flora in Lucknow and Adjacent Regions of Uttar Pradesh, India

Author(s) Prof. Saroj Rani
Country India
Abstract Lower botanical organisms, comprising algae, fungi, bryophytes, and pteridophytes, represent foundational components of ecosystem structure and functioning. Despite their ecological importance, regional assessments of these groups remain limited across many urban and semi-urban landscapes of India. The present study investigates the diversity and ecological distribution of lower botanical flora in Lucknow and its adjoining regions of Uttar Pradesh. Qualitative field surveys were conducted across multiple habitat types, including wetlands, riverbanks, urban green spaces, shaded terrestrial substrates, and agricultural environments. Observations revealed substantial taxonomic representation across all major lower botanical groups, with pronounced seasonal variability linked to moisture availability. Algae dominated aquatic and damp terrestrial niches, fungi were primarily associated with decomposing organic substrates, bryophytes exhibited strong colonization of shaded urban surfaces, and pteridophytes were restricted to moist, semi-protected habitats. The findings highlight the ecological roles of lower plants in nutrient cycling, soil stabilization, microhabitat formation, and ecosystem resilience. This study underscores the need for systematic documentation and conservation-focused evaluation of lower botanical diversity within rapidly urbanizing regions of Indian ecosystems.
Keywords Lower botany, Bryophytes, Algae, Fungi, Pteridophytes, Biodiversity, Lucknow, Urban ecology
Field Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-09-10
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