Growth Performance of <I>Arundo donax</I> (Reed Grass) under Difficult site Conditions of Doon Valley for Erosion Control

Abstract

Growth parameters and biomass production of Arundo donax under different difficult site conditions of Doon Valley, have been given in this paper. Among four different sites as Hill slopes of mine spoiled area (Site-A), Old bouldery river bed lands (Site-B), Nala site (Site-C) and Above gabion structures (Site-D), Site-B was found most suitable for growth of the Reed grass and produces maximum biomass of 1.17 kg/m² with highest plant growth. Site-D has poorest growth performance and minimum biomass yield of 0.7 kg/m²