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A phytosociological survey of the Karachi University Campus

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The vegetation of the Karachi University Campus was sampled by mean area methods. Six plant communities were recognized. Importance value data formed the basis of designating community dominants. The vegetation consists of open communities, in which xerophytic and deciduous shrubs predominate.

Soils and physiographic features associated with the communities were studied. Soils are young, azonal and calcareous.

The correlation of vegetation types seems to be the best with soil texture, physiographic features, soil depth and soil chemical characteristics, in that order.

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  1. Botany Department, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

    S. A. Qadir, S. Z. Qureshi & M. A. Ahmed

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Qadir, S.A., Qureshi, S.Z. & Ahmed, M.A. A phytosociological survey of the Karachi University Campus. Vegetatio Acta Geobot 13, 339–362 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00242773

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