Preliminary Survey & Documentation of Wetland Macrophyte Diversity from Chargaon Lake in Warora Taluka, Dist. Chandrapur Maharashtra, India

Year : 2026 | Volume : 15 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Mrunal Warhade,

  • Pramesh Dani,

  • Vasanta Kahalkar,

  1. Head & Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Gramgeeta Mahavidyalaya, Chmiur, District Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Shri Govindrao Munghate Arts & Science College Kurkheda, District Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi Arts, Science and Late N. P. Commerce College, Armori, District Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Wetland macrophytes are most diverse group of aquatic macroscopic Angiosperms that has great ecological influence on wetland ecosystem, plays significant role in every food chain operated in aquatic ecosystem. Present study site has a total catchment area of 14.83 thousand hectors constructed in the year 1983 mainly for irrigation practices to nearby villages. The aim of present study is to conduct preliminary survey followed by proper documentation of floral diversity in & around Chargaon Lake located in Warora tehsil for a period of one year from February 2024 to January 2025. The overall work includes seasonal survey of Chargaon wetland at different sites, collection of macrophytes, documentation & identification of collected macrophytes with accepted names. A total of 55 wetland macrophytes belonging to 42 genera & 23 families were recorded. Among them, Cyperaceae are most dominant family represented by 10 species followed by Asteraceae & Hydrocharitaceae represented by 06 & 05 species each. Study site harbor a rich diversity of suspended hydrophytes in shallow marginal water while floating hydrophytes show almost negligible appearance. These findings highlight the ecological importance of Chargaon Lake as a supportive habitat for varied macrophyte communities that contribute to nutrient cycling, habitat complexity, and overall wetland productivity. The documentation generated through this year-long assessment will serve as a valuable baseline for future ecological monitoring, conservation planning, and sustainable wetland management initiatives.

Keywords: Wetland, Macrophytes, Chargaon

How to cite this article:
Mrunal Warhade, Pramesh Dani, Vasanta Kahalkar. Preliminary Survey & Documentation of Wetland Macrophyte Diversity from Chargaon Lake in Warora Taluka, Dist. Chandrapur Maharashtra, India. Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany. 2025; 15(01):-.
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Mrunal Warhade, Pramesh Dani, Vasanta Kahalkar. Preliminary Survey & Documentation of Wetland Macrophyte Diversity from Chargaon Lake in Warora Taluka, Dist. Chandrapur Maharashtra, India. Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany. 2025; 15(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjob/article=2025/view=232663


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Ahead of Print Subscription Original Research
Volume 15
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Received 22/04/2025
Accepted 17/06/2025
Published 29/07/2025
Publication Time 98 Days
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