Native Vegetation on Some Ellis County, Kansas Soils

Author

Owen D. Dutt, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Biology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The objectives of this study were (1) to describe the species diversity of the vegetation occurring throughout the various soil series sampled, (2) to determine the presence of absence of any “indicator species”, and (3) to delineate major plant communities within these soils. Species composition and occurrence were recorded on the 21 soil series studied. Plant species differed throughout the various soils, thus, species with similar tolerances were aggregated into communities. Each community was named by using the genus or genera of its dominant grass species and/or indicator species. Six of the 21 soils were recognized as supporting indicator species. Eight communities were recognized and described: Agropyron-Andropogon-Boutelous: Agropyron-Bouteloua-Buchloe; Andropogon; Andropogon-Boutelous; Andropogon-Panicum-Sorghastrum; Bouteloua; Carex; and Panicum- Sporobolus.

Keywords

Analysis, Grassland ecology, Soil conservation, Vegetation and climate, Ellis County (Kan.), Botany

Advisor

Dr. Gerald Wayne Tomanek

Date of Award

Spring 1970

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/SLET1500

Recommended Citation

Dutt, Owen D., "Native Vegetation on Some Ellis County, Kansas Soils" (1970). Master's Theses. 1276.
DOI: 10.58809/SLET1500
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1276

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