A Study on the root system of Avicennia marina, Avicennia officinalis and Sonneratia alba

Abstract

A comparative study on the pneumatophore density and soil characteristics for Avicennia marina and Sonneratia alba were conducted at Pulau Sekeping, Kemaman, Terengganu. Another study on the root system of Avicennia officina/is and Sonneratia alba was conducted at Tanjung Piai, Johore. One way ANOV A statistical test indicated that there are no significant differences in pneumatophore density index between Avicennia marina and Sonneratia alba.