Diversity of Fruit Tree Species in Site II, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

This study was carried out with a view of documenting the fruit tree species diversity in the site II of Delta State University, Abraka in May 2021. Sampling for fruits diversity was carried out through direct observation within the study area. Photographs were taken to aid identification; accurate taxonomic references were employed in the process of identification of the specimens collected. Percentage distribution of the fruit tree species and families encountered were documented. From the results of the study area surveyed, a total number of 20 fruit tree species belonging to 13 families were enumerated. The distribution of the fruits based on frequency of occurrence in the visible head count of fruit trees showed that the Indian almond fruit tree species (Terminalia catappa) is most dominant with approximately 90%, followed by the coconut species (Cocos nucifera) and oil palm fruit specie (Elaeis guineensis) with approximately 50%, banana (Musa acuminata), mango (Mangifera indica) and orange (Citrus sinensis) with approximately 30%, pawpaw (Carica papaya), Guava (Psidium guajava), and Lime (Citrus aurantiifolia) with approximately 15%. Others recorded very low species with 5% occurrence, respectively. The study showed that fruits are diverse in the premises of site II of Delta State University, Abraka. The species are important in the ecosystem function and services; hence activities which could lead to their depletion should be controlled.