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Rainfall Interception by Leaf Litter in Central Himalayan Forests

Pallavi Pathak, Yashwant Singh Rawat, R. P. Singh

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Litter biomass interception by different forest ecosystems in Central Himalaya was assessed during the 1982 monsoon season. Average litter biomass varied from 6.2 to 7.1 t ha -1 and the litter interception renged in between 7.9 to 11.8% of gross rainfall among the sites. The broadleaf species intercepted greater amount of rain water compared to the conifers.

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Key concepts: Interception, Litter, Biomass (ecology), Environmental science, Plant litter, Ecosystem, Forestry, Agronomy