Floristic Composition, Structural Analysis and Socio-economic Importance of Legume Flora of the Commune of Mayahi, Niger, West Africa
Journal: International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (Vol.2, No. 3)Publication Date: 2017-05-08
Authors : Moussa Soule; Ibrahima Djibo Bassirou; Karim Saley; Ado Adamou Matalabi; Abdoulaye Amadou Oumani; Ali Mahamane; Saadou Mahamane;
Page : 1322-1329
Keywords : Legume flora; Dendrometry; Socio-economic importance; Commune of Mayahi; Niger;
Abstract
Floristic assessment plays a crucial role in managing and conserving phytodiversity. Thisstudy tried to determine the floristic composition, woody structure and socio-economic importance of the legume flora in the commune of Mayahi. We used plot method based on systematic sampling approach to inventory legume species within the parklands in September 2012. We recorded 55 legume species belonging to 24 genera in 56 relevés. Fabaceae is the dominant family among the legume botanical families in the parklands of the commune of Mayahi. The average woody legume density is 62 individuals per hectare in the commune of Mayahi. The woody legume species of highest average density are Faidherbia albida and Piliostigma reticulatum. While the total basal area of legumes of the commune is 1.12m2 / ha in the Mayahi commune. The crown cover varies according to the vegetation types but it is higher in the Goulbi N'kaba forest reserve. Legume flora provides a myriad of benefits to the people of Mayahi. The present study recommends furtherresearch that examines the impact of human activities on the legume flora of the parklands in the commune of Mayahi.
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