Authors : Uttam M. Phad and G . D. Muratkar
Page Nos : 89-96
Description :
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Maharashtra, India, is known for its rich biodiversity and is a haven for various flora and fauna. The sanctuary covers an area of 148.7 Square Kilo Meters and is characterized by a basaltic hilly, undulating landscape. It is particularly famous for its tiger population and diverse wildlife, including leopards, sloth bears, and numerous bird species. A grass is taxonomically defined as any species within the large family (Gramineae or Poaceae) of monocotyledonous plants having narrow leaves, hollow stems, and clusters of very small, usually wind pollinated flowers. Grasses include many varieties of plants grown for food, fodder, and ground cover (Grass 2014). Phenological study of grasses includes the study of the timing of regular biological events, like grasses flowering, and the processes that alter their timing. Phenological stages: Stages during plant growth that are a distinct phase of the plant's development. The grasses of Tippeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary are annual, perennial, soft and course distributed in all natural and artificial man made grasslands after rehabilitation of villages. Tippeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary grasses are with 36 genera and 61 species. there are 06 grass genera and species which are wild relatives of grasses. The present study comprises phenological study of grasses includes germination of grass seeds, vegetative growth changes , flowering and fruiting of grasses of Tippeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.
