Arboricultural Journal,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
46(2), С. 97 - 119
Опубликована: Июль 19, 2023
Urban
green
spaces
have
received
little
attention
for
climate
change
mitigation
by
way
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
sequestration.
The
present
study
explores
the
diversity
and
CO2
value
roadside
tree
species
in
Sagar
city,
India.
Various
richness
indices
were
determined
to
assess
structure
these
discontinuous
vegetations.
was
estimating
biomass
stock
through
a
non-destructive
method.
area
found
include
1,130
individuals
belonging
26
families
66
species.
A
higher
(Simpson's,
0.95
Shannon's,
3.42)
lower
Simpson's
index
dominance
(0.05),
along
with
(9.25)
evenness
(0.82)
showed
good
uniform
distribution
66.62
Mg/ha,
total
36.3
Mg/ha
18.15
Mg
C/ha.
Observations
from
show
that
types
vegetations
do
play
substantial
role
results
this
will
be
useful
give
an
insight
into
significance
trees
policymakers
necessity
careful
management
them.
Summary
Functional
differences
between
native
and
exotic
species,
estimated
when
species
are
grown
alone
or
in
mixtures,
often
used
to
predict
the
invasion
risk
of
species.
However,
it
remains
elusive
whether
functional
by
two
methods
their
ability
invasiveness
(e.g.
high
abundance)
consistent.
We
compiled
data
from
common
garden
experiments,
which
specific
leaf
area,
height,
aboveground
biomass
64
invasive
China
were
individually
(pot)
mixtures
(field).
Exotic
accumulated
higher
than
natives,
but
only
field
mixtures.
Moreover,
distinctiveness
more
predictive
persistence
relative
abundance
second
year
those
alone.
These
findings
suggest
that
assessing
traits
while
may
underestimate
competitive
advantage
for
some
highlighting
importance
trait‐by‐environment
interactions
shaping
invasion.
Therefore,
we
propose
integrating
multi‐site
multi‐year
surveys
manipulative
experiments
is
required
best
identify
key
trait(s)
environment(s)
interactively
shape
community
dynamics.
Ecological Processes,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025
Abstract
Introduction
Prosopis
juliflora
(Sw.)
DC.
substantially
threatens
dry
rangelands
due
to
its
invasive
attributes,
exacerbated
by
climate
change,
land-use
practices,
and
anthropogenic
activities.
Despite
the
urgent
need
understand
ecological
impacts,
comprehensive
studies
examining
relationship
between
functional
traits
reproductive
fitness
across
diverse
habitats
scenarios
are
lacking.
This
study
investigated
of
in
Afar
region
Ethiopia,
focusing
on
three
types:
dry-season
grazing
lands,
wet-season
wildlife
reserves.
Methods
Plant
samples
were
collected
from
192
plots
assess
their
adaptive
potential
genetic
variation,
alongside
relevant
physiographic
climatic
data.
approach
aims
elucidate
contributions
these
factors
observed
variation
plasticity
rangeland
types
differing
land
use
intensity.
Generalized
linear
mixed
models
co-occurrence
networks
employed
analyze
complex
interaction.
Results
Our
findings
revealed
significant
fruiting
onset
duration,
with
lands
demonstrating
a
shorter
duration
compared
Genetic
was
for
total
seed
mass
number,
indicating
robust
adaptability.
The
relative
growth
rate
higher
reserves
highlighting
advantages
nutrient-rich
environments.
Additionally,
analysis
identified
soil
type
as
critical
factor
influencing
trait
performance.
Conclusions
underscores
targeted
management
strategies
mitigate
impacts
,
emphasizing
role
nutrients
fitness.
offer
valuable
insights
into
dynamics
species
ecosystems
inform
conservation
efforts.
Plant Signaling & Behavior,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2024
Allelopathy
is
the
main
chemical
means
in
invasion
process
of
exotic
plants
and
one
key
factors
grassland
degradation.
In
this
experiment,
we
investigated
effects
ethyl
acetate
phase
extract
(EAE),
n-butanol
(BE)
aqueous
(AE)
from
aboveground
(stems
leaves)
roots
