names and describe types of grassland in India
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Grasslands in India are lands dominated by grasses with certain number of other plants like trees, shrubs and herbs. Indian grasslands are found at various altitudes and in various geographical regions under various climatic conditions. Thus, there are grasslands which are found at altitudes higher than 2100 metres where the temperature is cold. And there are grasslands which are found at altitude between 150 to 300 metres where the temperature is warm. Apart from the climatic conditions in which the grasslands exist, there are other types of grasslands, mainly five major types. Each of these grasslands have their own characteristics which differentiates them from one another. The most widespread grassland in India are Imperata grasslands. The majority of the grass species found in India belong to the tribes Andropogoneae (30%), Paniceae (15%), and Eragrosteae (9%). Grasslands of India are home to some of the most endangered species of animals some of which are endemic. Even certain species of plants are only found in grasslands only. Grasslands play a major role in the economy of the country as these are used as pastures for domestic grazing animals. They are also livelihoods of thousands of people as grass is also used as fuel, shelter and various traditional activities. Grasslands in India are the least understood and the most underestimated natural habitats. Less than 1 per cent of Indian grasslands come under the protected area network, making it one of the most neglected and abused ecosystems in the country. According a report by the Forestry Commission, nearly 40% of these protected grassland areas suffer from livestock grazing and fodder extraction.
Grass Types in India
There are reports of 245 genera and 1,256 species of Gramineae of which about 21 genera and 139 species are endemic.
Most of the grasses belong to three tribes:
Andropogoneae (30%)Paniceae (15%)Eragrosteae (9%)
One-third of Indian grasses are considered to have fodder value. Similarly, out of about 400 species of 60 genera of Leguminosae, 21 genera are reported to be useful as forage. The main centres of genetic diversity are peninsular India (for tropical types) and North-Eastern Region (for sub-tropical types) besides some micro-centres for certain species.
Major forage genera exhibiting forage biodiversity include legumes like Desmodium, Lablab, Stylosanthes, Vigna, Macroptelium, Centrosema, etc.; grasses like Bothriochloa, Dichanthium, Cynodon, Panicum, Pennisetum, Cenchrus, Lasiurus, etc. and browse plants such as Leucaena, Sesbania, Albizia, Bauhinia, Cassia, Grewia, etc. These genera besides many others form an integral part of feed and fodder resources of the country.
Grass Types in India
There are reports of 245 genera and 1,256 species of Gramineae of which about 21 genera and 139 species are endemic.
Most of the grasses belong to three tribes:
Andropogoneae (30%)Paniceae (15%)Eragrosteae (9%)
One-third of Indian grasses are considered to have fodder value. Similarly, out of about 400 species of 60 genera of Leguminosae, 21 genera are reported to be useful as forage. The main centres of genetic diversity are peninsular India (for tropical types) and North-Eastern Region (for sub-tropical types) besides some micro-centres for certain species.
Major forage genera exhibiting forage biodiversity include legumes like Desmodium, Lablab, Stylosanthes, Vigna, Macroptelium, Centrosema, etc.; grasses like Bothriochloa, Dichanthium, Cynodon, Panicum, Pennisetum, Cenchrus, Lasiurus, etc. and browse plants such as Leucaena, Sesbania, Albizia, Bauhinia, Cassia, Grewia, etc. These genera besides many others form an integral part of feed and fodder resources of the country.
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the most widespread grassland in India are Imperata grasslands. The majority of the grass species found in India belong to the tribes Andropogoneae (30%), Paniceae (15%), and Eragrosteae (9%)
Grasslands of India are home to some of the most endangered species of animals some of which are endemic. Even certain species of plants are only found in grasslands only. Grasslands play a major role in the economy of the country as these are used as pastures for domestic grazing animals. They are also livelihoods of thousands of people as grass is also used as fuel, shelter and various traditional activities. Grasslands in India are the least understood and the most underestimated natural habitats. Less than 1 per cent of Indian grasslands come under the protected area network, making it one of the most neglected and abused ecosystems in the country. According a report by the Forestry Commission, nearly 40% of these protected grassland areas suffer from livestock grazing and fodder extraction.
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Grasslands of India are home to some of the most endangered species of animals some of which are endemic. Even certain species of plants are only found in grasslands only. Grasslands play a major role in the economy of the country as these are used as pastures for domestic grazing animals. They are also livelihoods of thousands of people as grass is also used as fuel, shelter and various traditional activities. Grasslands in India are the least understood and the most underestimated natural habitats. Less than 1 per cent of Indian grasslands come under the protected area network, making it one of the most neglected and abused ecosystems in the country. According a report by the Forestry Commission, nearly 40% of these protected grassland areas suffer from livestock grazing and fodder extraction.
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