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Study of some aquatic species of the family Cyperaceae and Poaceae with special reference to their utilization in Dhubri district,Assam,India


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International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology
Volume 1 Issue - 10
Year of Publication : 2015
Authors : Ashraful Hussain ; Dr.Ajit Kr.Das

BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV1I10047,
     title={Study of some aquatic species of the family Cyperaceae and Poaceae with special reference to their utilization in Dhubri district,Assam,India},
     author={Ashraful Hussain and Dr.Ajit Kr.Das},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={1},
     number={10},
     pages={208--213},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV1I10047.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

Abstract:

The papers reports useful aquatic plants of the family Cyperaceae and Poaceae in Dhubri district of Assam, India. The survey was conducted during 2012-2014 and data regarding their uses were collected through interview with peoples of various communities of the area. The study revealed the occurrence of 24 species of useful aquatic plants belonging to 11 species of cyperaceae and 13 species of poaceae are used by the local inhabitants for fodder medicine, small scale industries, fish feed and fish breeding, marriage ceremonies and other religious functions.

Keywords:

Dhubri, Wetlands, Cyperaceae, Poaceae, Utilization
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