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Top 2 Methods of Sampling Plant Communities | Ecology

This article throws light upon the transect and quadrat methods of sampling plant communities. Method # 1. Transect Method: When the vegetation is to be studied along an environmental gradient or eco-tone (e.g. tropical to temperate, high or low rainfall areas or precipitation gradient, adjacent areas with different types of soil, etc.) a line is laid down across a stand [...]

By Amlesh R|2016-12-13T19:11:45+00:00December 13, 2016|Plants|Comments Off

Methods of Sampling Plant Communities

The following points highlight the five methods of sampling plant communities. The methods are: 1. Transect Method 2. Bisect 3. Trisect 4. Ring Counts 5. Quadrat Method. 1. Transect Method: When the vegetation is to be studied along an environmental gradient or eco-tone (e.g. tropical to temperate, high or low rainfall areas or precipitation gradient, adjacent areas with different types [...]

By Bharati D|2016-10-20T07:40:14+00:00October 20, 2016|Plant Ecology|Comments Off