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@article{185216,
        author = {Manasiya Latif Rasulbhai and Dr. Ritesh Vaidya},
        title = {Phytosociological Study of Mimosaceae family in Balaram-Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {1021-1029},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185216},
        abstract = {Mimosaceae species play an important role in stabilizing the soils and fixation of nitrogen to the dry deciduous ecosystems; however, invasive ones such as Prosopis juliflora endanger native species. To evaluate the phytosociological attributes of Mimosaceae in Balaram-Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary (BAWS), Gujarat. There were 50 quadrats that were surveyed in various habitats. The density, frequency, basal area and Importance Value Index (IVI) of the species were calculated and the ShannonWiener, Simpson and evenness indices were computed. Seven species were recorded. P. juliflora was predominant (IVI = 82.5), and then there was Acacia nilotica (74.3). The ecological importance of the native taxa (A. catechu, Albizia lebbeck, P. cineraria) was demonstrated by the basal area and dominance even with lower densities. The level of diversity was moderate (H' = 1.92) and the distribution of species was uneven (E = 0.72) and contagious among the dominants. The BAWS Mimosaceae community is not very rich but shows an imbalance towards invaders. The control of P. juliflora and the restoration of the native species should be a priority in conservation.},
        keywords = {Phytosociology; Mimosaceae; Prosopis juliflora; Acacia nilotica; Diversity indices; Gujarat.},
        month = {October},
        }