Impact of Altitude and Habitat Variability on Morphological Attributes and Resource Allocation Patterns in Skimmia anquetilia in Kashmir Himalaya

Skimmia anquetilia is an important medicinal plant of west Himalaya. The present study was devised to determine the impact of the habitat variability and altitude on the morphological and resource allocation pattern of the species under study. The present investigation revealed extensive variability in morphological parameters both within and across the individuals of different populations. The plants growing at low altitudes were comparatively much more diverse and vigorous. In presently investigated plant species the partioning of resources was not even among different parts of the plant, wherein much resources were allocated towards the root followed by shoot, leaves and least amount towards the inflorescence.