Climate evaluation of the morels habitat in Utror valley Kalam district Swat
Climate evaluation of the morels habitat in Utror valley Kalam district Swat
Syed Fazal Baqi Kakakhel
ABSTRACT
This paper is based on a research project carried out to study Role of Morels in the socio economic status of the rural community of Utror valley. Kalam District Swat, Utror valley supports five species of Morels including Morchella hybrida, Morchella angusticeps, Morchellu escuhmta, Morchella delicosa and Morchella conica. 10 sites plots 20mx20m quadrate size) were taken covering slopes, and altitudes, through transact walk with in the study area at approximately 200m (400 steps) distance. Soil samples were collected from the study area and thus investigated for climatic parameters. The results show that the climate of Utror valley is quite suitable and is fit for growth of Morels.
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June 2013
Vol. 63, Iss. 2
