Mangrove
afforestation
is
usually
thought
to
be
beneficial
mitigate
the
degradation
and
loss
of
mangroves.
In
Southern
China,
planting
mangroves
with
introduced
Sonneratia
apetala
also
supportive
remove
invasive
Spartina
alterniflora.
However,
influence
mangrove
dominated
by
species
on
macrobenthos,
a
vital
joint
energy
flow
nutrient
cycling
in
mangroves,
remains
unclear.
We
explored
linkage
between
functional
traits
macrobenthos
physicochemical
properties
sediments
coastal
continuum
including
mudflat
(MF),
exotic
Spartinaalterniflora
saltmarsh
(SL),
natural
Avicennia
marina
forest
(AM),
S.
(SA)
via
seasonal
field
survey.
After
removing
alterniflora
invaded
into
afforestation,
sediment
C/N
ratio
decreased
compared
that
forest,
while
concentrations
microphytobenthic
chlorophyll-a
increased.
The
macrobenthic
inhabiting
mode
shifted
from
epifaunal
infaunal
as
well.
biomass
density
microbenthic
community
along
MF,
SL,
AM,
SA.
SL
had
greater
smaller
richness
(FR)
than
MF.
AM
was
characterized
similar
diversities,
pH
value
salinity
those
found
AM.
Compared
substantially
engineered
habitat
due
its
flourishing
above-ground
pneumatophore
system
which
caused
faster
deposition
process,
subsequently
changed
resource
utilization
strategies
considerably.
Overall,
use
removal
could
not
replace
contribution
respect
macrobenthos.
Careful
consideration
ecosystem
functionalities
would
indispensable
for
conducting
eradication
future.
Journal of Applied Ecology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
60(10), P. 2066 - 2078
Published: July 10, 2023
Abstract
Large‐scale
anthropogenic
mangroves
have
been
constructed
in
coastal
regions
worldwide
but
our
understanding
of
their
ecological
effects
is
limited.
In
particular,
the
question
whether
and
how
influence
biodiversity
patterns
remains
elusive.
Here,
we
investigated
large‐scale
on
mangrove
macrobenthos.
Specifically,
measure
seek
to
explain
differences
species
richness,
abundance,
assemblage
composition
distance‐decay
effect
before
after
construction
mangroves.
We
surveyed
assemblages
gastropod,
bivalve
crab
over
a
wide
latitudinal
extent
(24–28°N)
subtropical
China.
For
each,
calculated
relationship
After
mangroves,
found
richness
gastropods,
bivalves
crabs
increased
by
23.81%,
100%
20%,
respectively.
The
gastropods
decreased
25%
91.43%,
while
that
remained
virtually
unchanged,
which
mediated
dispersal
rate
With
plantation,
compositional
similarity
28.57%
38.46%,
suggesting
monospecific
planting
exacerbate
biotic
homogenization.
Altogether,
these
results
indicate
habitats
increase
diversity
macrobenthos
change
taxonomic
compositions
reducing
increasing
Synthesis
applications
.
emphasize
afforestation
wetlands
can
drive
major
changes
benthonic
communities.
Monitoring
assessing
for
presence
functional
faunas
will
be
important
determining
future
restoration
maintaining
economic
aquaculture.
Quantifying
those
terms
regional
contribute
management
based
upon
macroevidence
rather
than
one‐sided
local
perspective.
Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(4)
Published: April 29, 2024
Abstract.
Purnama
MF,
Prayitno
SB,
Muskananfola
MR,
Suryanti.
2024.
Tropical
gastropod
density
and
diversity
in
the
mangrove
forest
of
Totobo
Village,
Southeast
Sulawesi,
Indonesia.
Biodiversitas
25:
1663-1675.
The
ecosystem
is
a
habitat
for
various
species
edible
economically
important
gastropods.
This
research
aims
to
determine
gastropods'
ecological
index
(diversity).
was
carried
out
from
June
September
2023
Totobo.
adopts
purposive
sampling
systematic
random
techniques
stations
place
distribution
points
(sub-stations).
sample
collection
done
using
handpicking
method
or
manually.
More
than
34
gastropods
(14
families
24
genera)
were
found
(H'
=
3.07)
directly
proportional
richness
value
(R
4.43),
which
high
category.
evenness
medium
category
(E
0.89),
dominance
(C)
has
0.01,
meaning
no
particular
species.
condition
described
representation
system
homeostasis
environmental
balance
that
currently
being
maintained.
impacts
optimal
biological
activity
(physiology)
community
other
aquatic
organisms
(estuary)
Village.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 24, 2024
Understanding
the
genetic
basis
of
local
adaption
is
crucial
in
context
global
climate
change.
Mangroves,
as
salt-tolerant
trees
and
shrubs
intertidal
zone
tropical
subtropical
coastlines,
are
particularly
vulnerable
to
Kandelia
obovata,
most
cold-tolerant
mangrove
species,
has
undergone
ecological
speciation
from
its
cold-intolerant
counterpart,
candel,
with
geographic
separation
by
South
China
Sea.
In
this
study,
we
conducted
whole-genome
re-sequencing
K.
obovata
populations
along
China's
southeast
coast,
elucidate
responsible
for
adaptation
climate.
Our
analysis
revealed
a
strong
population
structure
among
three
populations,
complex
demographic
histories
involving
expansion,
bottleneck,
gene
flow.
Genome-wide
scans
unveiled
pronounced
patterns
selective
sweeps
highly
differentiated
regions
pairwise
stronger
signatures
observed
northern
compared
southern
population.
Additionally,
significant
genotype-environment
associations
temperature-related
variables
were
identified,
while
no
detected
precipitation.
A
set
39
high-confidence
candidate
genes
underlying
which
distinct
under
selection
comparison
between
relative
candel.
These
results
significantly
contribute
our
understanding
underpinnings
provide
valuable
insights
into
evolutionary
processes
shaping
diversity
response
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2024
Abstract
Evaluating
the
degree
of
success
in
growth,
effectiveness
and
durability
or
replacement
pioneer
afforestation
dry
areas
world
is
one
important
issues
managing
these
forests.
We
evaluated
suitability
mesquite
for
afforesting
degraded
lands
climate
region
Einkhosh,
Ilam
province,
Iran
by
studying
influence
stand
density
(180
250
trees
per
ha)
age
(15,
27
34
years)
on
tree
development,
growth
biomass,
soil
quality
in.
measured
characteristics
(height,
crown
height,
collar
diameter
area)
calculated
above-ground
biomass.
Soil
index
was
determined
at
two
depths
(0–15
15–30
cm)
based
physical,
chemical
biological
properties.
The
results
showed
that
their
interaction
significantly
affected
stem
number,
height
index.
average
number
stems
highest
(7.8
hectare)
15-year-old
lowest
(1.5
34-year-old
stand.
Height,
diameter,
basal
area
competition
between
were
its
with
(p
<
0.01).
annual
(4.1
mm
year
17.7
cm
year,
respectively)
In
contrast,
rates
7.2
31
respectively,
surface
increased
density,
it
(averaging
0.714)
dense
lower
depths,
decreased
increasing
age,
but
still
a
positive
strong
correlation
total
area.
general,
high
plantings
(250
this
desert
improved
vegetative
productivity
mesquite,
especially
as
stands
aged.
Therefore,
can
be
suitable
option
revitalization
sites
sparsely
vegetated
areas.
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8)
Published: July 31, 2024
Abstract
The
abandoned
pond‐to‐mangrove
restoration
project
provides
greater
advantages
than
tidal
flats
afforestation
in
restoring
mangrove
ecosystem
services
and
will
be
the
primary
method
for
future.
existing
methods
include
artificial
through
‘dike‐breaking,
filling
with
imported
soil
tree
planting’
natural
‘dike‐breaking
succession’.
However,
little
is
known
about
which
strategy
(natural
or
restoration)
more
benefits
to
biodiversity
of
macrobethos.
Given
a
prevailing
view
suggested
that
should
preferred
approach
accelerating
recovery
vegetation
structure
tropical
regions,
we
hypothesised
higher
macrobenthic
complex
community
restoration.
To
test
this
hypothesis,
ecological
processes
were
monitored
typical
area
Dongzhaigang
Bay,
China,
where
used
concurrently.
Differences
biodiversity,
compared
using
diversity
indices,
network
analysis
null
models.
Similar
species
composition
niche
overlap
width
among
macrobenthos
observed
at
sites.
biotic
heterogeneity
interaction
sites
Macrobenthos
assembly
was
both
determined
by
deterministic
processes,
environmental
filtering
dominating,
explained
52%
54%
variations
structures
respectively.
Although
our
findings
did
not
validate
research
could
support
as
projects,
because
it
nature‐based
solution
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
In
recent
decades,
mangrove
wetlands
globally
have
suffered
from
human
activities
and
climate
change,
leading
to
issues
like
area
reduction,
degraded
ecological
functions
declining
biodiversity.
Restoration
efforts,
primarily
through
afforestation
(i.e.
plantation
in
mudflats),
been
widespread,
yet
they
often
overlook
the
significance
of
unvegetated
mudflats.
addition,
under
condition
that
total
suitable
mudflats
is
limited,
problem
what
threshold
forests
better
protect
biodiversity
has
not
solved.
Therefore,
this
study
conducted
a
field
survey
molluscs
Hainan
Island
China
explored
relative
importance
mangroves
taxonomic
alpha
diversity
functional
diversity.
The
results
showed
(1)
mollusc
abundance
was
notably
higher
than
forests,
species
richness,
richness
vulnerability
were
significantly
lower
those
forests;
(2)
mainly
affected
by
sediment
properties
(pH,
interstitial
water
salinity,
median
diameter,
nitrogen,
C/N
ratio),
while
influenced
vegetation
structure
(plant
density);
(3)
retaining
at
least
20%
mudflat
could
well
wetlands.
To
our
knowledge,
first
propose
proportion
on
basis
benthic
biodiversity,
providing
theoretical
support
decision-making
reference
for
protection
restoration.
In
recent
decades,
mangrove
wetlands
globally
have
suffered
from
human
activities
and
climate
change,
leading
to
issues
like
area
reduction,
degraded
ecological
functions
declining
biodiversity.
Restoration
efforts,
primarily
through
afforestation
(i.e.
plantation
in
mudflats),
been
widespread,
yet
they
often
overlook
the
significance
of
unvegetated
mudflats.
addition,
under
condition
that
total
suitable
mudflats
is
limited,
problem
what
threshold
forest
better
protect
biodiversity
has
not
solved.
Therefore,
this
study
conducted
a
field
survey
molluscs
Hainan
Island,
explored
relative
importance
taxonomic
alpha
diversity
functional
diversity.
The
results
showed
that:
(1)
Mollusc
abundance
were
notably
higher
than
forests,
species
richness,
richness
vulnerability
significantly
lower
those
forests;
(2)
mainly
affected
by
sediment
properties
(pH,
interstitial
water
salinity,
median
diameter,
nitrogen,
C/N
ratio)
,
while
influenced
vegetation
structure
(plant
density);
(3)
Retaining
at
least
20%
mudflat
could
well
wetlands.
To
our
knowledge,
first
propose
proportion
forests
on
basis
benthic
biodiversity,
providing
theoretical
support
decision-making
reference
for
protection
restoration.
