Abstract:
This study was conducted in Algetaina locality, White
Nile State. Sudan November 2005. Three sites were selected
randomly in North-East of Algetaina at Qoz Abukilab to
investigate the ecology and the economic importance of the
vegetation cover.
Transects Reading and Interview were used for compiling data.
Description of the plant species and their distribution were
recorded.Tummam (Panicum turgidum), Marekh (Leptadenia
pyrotechnica) were the most dominant species in the study
area they form 33.49%, 5.48% respectively. The three sites had
more than 50% vegetation cover. Non existences of some
species were
agents.
attributed to over-grazing, drought, and other
the areas play a vital role in combating desertification, fixing
.sand dunes and decreasing erosion
On the other hand these plants represent fodder for livestock
during the drought periods. Economically they provide
construction materials, fire wood and fencing and locally they
.are used as medicinal plants for disease treatment
