ABSTRACT
The abundance, diversity and
conservation status of indigenous fruit tree species were studied in Umuahia
South LGA of Abia state. Stratified random sampling was used to distribute 90
questionnaires to obtain information on the status of indigenous fruit tree
diversity and conservation. Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three
replications was used to study the abundance and diversity of indigenous fruit
tree. Results showed 223 individual tree species comprising of 14 species and
belonging to 11 families. Menhinick's species abundance index was 0.937whi1e
Simpson's Index was 0.030. IFTS in the study area include Dacryodes edulis,
Irvingia gabonensis, Cola pachycarpa, Cola nitida, Treculia africana. Using
DAFOR scale 64.29%, 28.57% and 7.14% were Rare, Occasional and frequent
respectively which was in line with IUCN and thus there arises a need for better
conservation practices.
AKOMAH, C (2021). Abundance, Diversity And Conservation Status Of Indigenous Fruit Tree Species In Umuahia North Local Government Area Of Abia State. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/abundance-diversity-and-conservation-status-of-indigenous-fruit-tree-species-in-umuahia-north-local-government-area-of-abia-state-7-2
CHINAZAM, AKOMAH. "Abundance, Diversity And Conservation Status Of Indigenous Fruit Tree Species In Umuahia North Local Government Area Of Abia State" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 04 Aug. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/abundance-diversity-and-conservation-status-of-indigenous-fruit-tree-species-in-umuahia-north-local-government-area-of-abia-state-7-2. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
CHINAZAM, AKOMAH. "Abundance, Diversity And Conservation Status Of Indigenous Fruit Tree Species In Umuahia North Local Government Area Of Abia State". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 04 Aug. 2021. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/abundance-diversity-and-conservation-status-of-indigenous-fruit-tree-species-in-umuahia-north-local-government-area-of-abia-state-7-2 >.
CHINAZAM, AKOMAH. "Abundance, Diversity And Conservation Status Of Indigenous Fruit Tree Species In Umuahia North Local Government Area Of Abia State" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 22 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/abundance-diversity-and-conservation-status-of-indigenous-fruit-tree-species-in-umuahia-north-local-government-area-of-abia-state-7-2