Studying
the
historical
dynamics
and
ongoing
changes
in
Urban
Green
Spaces
(UGS)
Plant
Diversity
(UPD)
offers
crucial
insights
into
urban
ecology
planning
development.
Leveraging
satellite
imagery,
this
study
investigates
UGS
patterns
Danzhou,
China.
It
also
establishes
proportions
of
UPD
within
various
Functional
Units
(UFUs)
using
field
surveys
to
gather
data.
Additionally,
Fragstats
analysis
is
employed
compute
diverse
landscape
indices
for
different
UFUs,
exploring
driving
factors
influencing
green
space
landscapes
providing
support
ecological
management.
The
findings
reveal
that
leisure
recreational
areas,
particularly
parks,
exhibit
richest
UPD,
while
on
other
hand,
spaces
are
relatively
scarce
transportation
zones.
Moreover,
assessment
potential
drivers
highlights
a
positive
correlation
between
construction
age
emphasizing
impact
heritage
effects
species
diversity.
Furthermore,
number
cultivated
housing
prices
further
validates
link
economic
development
levels
species.
relationship
population
density
trees
underscores
significant
role
settings.
Landscape
pattern
positively
influence
spontaneous
richness,
patch
cohesion
index
influences
shrub
validating
complexity
distribution
ecosystem
biodiversity.The
research
outcomes
provide
valuable
sustainable
Danzhou
tropical
areas.
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Urban
environments
are
dynamic
landscapes
shaped
by
a
multitude
of
factors,
including
environmental
conditions
and
socio-economic
influences.
This
study
systematically
investigates
how
various
factors
shape
urban
plant
diversity
in
Haikou
City,
Hainan
Province,
China,
focusing
on
30
key
drivers
aspects,
biophysical
conditions,
landscape
elements,
management
practices.
Our
research
methodology
involved
comprehensive
analysis
these
factors’
impact
six
types
species:
spontaneous,
native
exotic
cultivated,
cultivated.
Conducted
areas
with
varying
population
densities
features,
our
sampling
approach
aimed
to
understand
the
species’
distribution
patterns.
We
discovered
significant
correlations
between
species
specific
variables.
results
indicate
that
spontaneous
prevalent
densely
populated
strong
social
ties,
whereas
rich
tree
shrub
cover
see
fewer
such
species.
Native
cultivated
favor
more
serene,
less
urbanized
landscapes,
while
predominantly
found
economically
affluent
diverse
vegetation.
These
findings
offer
valuable
insights
for
planning
biodiversity
conservation,
emphasizing
need
customized
greening
strategies
align
local
contexts.
By
adopting
tailored
approaches,
planners
can
effectively
manage
enrich
green
spaces,
foster
biodiverse,
sustainable
ecosystems.
not
only
enhances
understanding
but
also
lays
groundwork
future
studies
policy-making,
promoting
harmonious
integration
life
within
settings.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 24, 2024
Abstract
Habitat
fragmentation
has
led
to
a
reduction
in
the
geographic
distribution
of
species,
making
small
populations
vulnerable
extinction
due
environmental,
demographic,
and
genetic
factors.
The
wild
plant
Chieniodendron
hainanense
,
species
with
extremely
populations,
is
currently
facing
endangerment
thus
requires
urgent
conservation
efforts.
Understanding
its
diversity
essential
for
uncovering
underlying
mechanisms
vulnerability
developing
effective
strategies.
In
our
study,
we
analyzed
35
specimens
from
six
different
C.
using
genotyping-by-sequencing
(GBS)
single
nucleotide
polymorphism
(SNP)
methodologies.
Our
findings
indicate
that
limited
diversity.
observed
heterozygosity
across
ranged
10.79
14.55%,
an
average
13.15%.
We
categorized
into
two
distinct
groups:
(1)
Diaoluoshan
Baishaling,
(2)
Wuzhishan,
Huishan,
Bawangling,
Jianfengling.
differentiation
among
these
was
found
be
relatively
weak.
loss
likely
result
effects
natural
selection.
npj Climate and Atmospheric Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: May 16, 2025
The
impact
of
biogenic
emissions
on
ozone
(O3)
has
significant
implications
for
air
quality
management.
We
analyze
volatile
organic
compound
(BVOC)
resulting
from
urban
greening
in
three
major
Chinese
cities,
and
impacts
tropospheric
ozone.
Urban
BVOCs
contributed
1.9
ppb
(2.5%),
(3.3%),
3.6
(5.9%)
to
O3
formation
Beijing,
Shanghai,
Guangzhou,
respectively.
Temperature-driven
enhancement
produces
significantly
enhanced
hot
days.
Guangzhou
shows
the
highest
summer
temperatures,
BVOC
isoprene
is
more
significant.
contribution
concentrated
downwind
each
city,
due
transport
processes.
Estimated
O3-related
mortality
cities
was
900-2000
people
during
summertime,
with
6-14%
deaths
attributable
emissions.
potential
isoprene-emitting
vegetation
should
be
considered
alongside
benefits
future
policy-making
decisions.
Forests,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 131 - 131
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Park
green
space
is
a
big
part
of
public
infrastructure
in
cities,
and
how
to
evaluate
optimize
the
mismatch
urban
park
(UPGS)
has
become
focus
current
research
academia
industry.
Taking
China’s
286
cities
as
an
example,
this
paper
used
spatial
cluster
Boston
Consulting
Group
Matrix
analyze
aggregation
laws
changing
modes
UPGS
from
2010
2020,
introduced
model
matching
its
supply
demand
with
GDP
population,
adopted
Geodetector
influencing
factors.
The
findings:
(1)
evolution
China
had
long
been
characterized
by
“pyramidal”
pattern,
i.e.,
limited
>
developing
steady
booming
exhibiting
characteristics
gradient
differences
between
coasts
inland
areas,
blocks
some
areas.
(2)
mismatches
were
relatively
stable,
negative
being
main
type,
positive
type.
contribution
similarly
showed
pattern
gradual
decrease
coast
(3)
Five
types
factors
played
different
driving
roles
on
UPGS,
social
development
remaining
weak
factor,
strong
factor
switching
construction
land
scale.
interaction
detection
was
dominated
bilinear
enhancement,
super-interaction
output
value
tertiary
industry
population
urbanization
rate
education
expenditure
local
general
budgets.
(4)
Based
for
China,
classified
into
four
types,
namely
smart
shrinking
zone,
growing
status
quo
overlay
policy
differentiated
proposals
corresponding
zoning
put
forward.
This
constructed
application
framework
“evolution
+
match
zoning”
at
large
scale,
which
will
effectively
enhance
effective
allocation
resources
across
country.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Dec. 7, 2022
Hopea
hainanensis
(Dipterocarpaceae)
is
an
endangered
tree
species
restricted
to
Hainan
Island,
China,
and
a
small
part
of
Northern
Vietnam.
On
it
important
indicator
for
tropical
forests.
The
wood
has
very
high
utilization
value
in
nature
since
compact
structure,
hard
texture,
not
easily
deformed
after
drying,
durable,
resistant
sunlight
water.
As
result
its
quality,
been
felled
mined
by
humans
without
restraint,
resulting
reduction
population
size,
severe
habitat
fragmentation,
sharp
decline
population.
Therefore,
conservation
biology
needs
be
researched
urgently.
Researchers
are
currently
focusing
on
the
ecological
factors
seed
germination
determine
status.
In
literature,
there
no
systematic
analyses
mechanism
terms
genetic
diversity.
It
focuses
especially
diversity
fragmented
habitats.
Using
single
nucleotide
polymorphism
(SNP)
genotyping-by-sequencing
(GBS)
technology,
42
samples
from
seven
different
cohabitation
groups
were
genotyped.
results
showed
that
average
heterozygosity
six
populations
was
19.77%,
which
indicated
low.
Genetic
research
essential
rare
plant
protection
research.
We
can
find
scientific
basis
protecting
plants
slope
bases
analyzing
differences
relationships
among
populations.