Vegetation is the sum total of plants growing in a particular area. It differs from flora which refers to the species content only. Vegetation is an integral part of the complex arid ecosystem. Vegetation comes into being as result of interaction of biotic and abiotic environmental factors. Broadly speaking, vegetation is a reflex of two major factors, i.e., climatic and [...]
Arid zone habitats have a fascination of their own. The form which the vegetative body of the plant produces as the result of all the life processes which are affected by the environment has been designated the "vegetative from", "growth form" or "life from". Life forms of plants reflect the major feature of the climate. It further provides a sound [...]
The first comprehensive account of the plants of the Indian Arid zone was by Blatter and Hallberg (1918-21) who visited the districts of Jodhpin Jaisalmer and Barmer accompanied by T.S. Sabnis and D.B. Bulsara. They remarked that "the vast deserts of North Africa, Arabia, Central Asia, and even the New World have attracted the attention of many botanists, bill the [...]