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This study evaluated the species composition, diversity and phorophyte preference of epiphytes at the University of Port Harcourt located in southern part of Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select sites representing major avenues in the three campuses (Abuja, Choba and Delta) of the University. Data were collected on species name of phorophytes, number of individuals, diameter at breast height (dbh) and height, and species/number of epiphytes present on them. The points/sections of attachment of epiphytes on phorophytes were also recorded. A total of eight species of epiphyte belonging to six families were recorded in the study. Species diversity was higher in Abuja campus (Simpson 1-D=0.81; Shannon H=1.79), followed by Choba campus (Simpson 1-D=0.73; Shannon H=1.09) and Delta campus (Simpson 1-D=0.56; Shannon H=0.93). Species richness was highest in Abuja campus (n=8) followed by Delta campus (n=4) and Choba campus (n=3). Similarity in epiphyte species composition was highest between Choba and Delta campuses (85.71%), followed by Delta and Abuja campuses (66.67%) and lowest between Choba and Abuja campuses (54.55%). The family-Polypodiaceae, had the highest number of species (n=3). Microgramma owariensis had the highest relative abundance (27%) followed by Platycerium bifurcatum (26%) while Tillandsia utriculata and Peperomia pellucida had the least relative abundance (3%). Epiphyte abundance was weakly correlated with both the dbh and height of phorophytes. However, epiphytes were more abundant on phorophytes with rough/scaly/corky/flaky barks than on those with smooth barks. The planting of avenue tree species with rough barks is recommended to enhance the diversity of epiphytes in the study area.

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Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Study area
Experimental design and data collection
Data analysis
Results
Abundance of epiphytes in the campuses
Abundance of epiphytes on phorophytes
Frequency of epiphytes on phorophytes in the study area
Parts of phorophytes with epiphytes and their frequencies
Diversity of epiphyte species in the study area
Relationship between number of epiphytes species and phorophyte size (dbh and height)
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References

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• Amininim Alex [ Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 500001, Nigeria ] Corresponding Author
• Uzoma Darlington Chima [ Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 500001, Nigeria ]
• Uzoamaka Deborah Ugbaja [ Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt 500001, Nigeria ]

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• 간행물명

  Journal of Forest and Environmental Science [산림과학연구]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  2288-9744

• eISSN

  2288-9752

• 수록기간

  1981~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 526 DDC 634