Distribution Pattern and Factors Influencing Spontaneous Plant Diversity in Different Wetland Habitats
Wetlands contain a large number of spontaneous plants, and the ecological value of such plants should not be underestimated. However, the influence of the surrounding environment on the composition of spontaneous plants in wetlands is still unclear. Hangzhou Jiangyangfan Ecological Park, built more...
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| author | Yifan Yang Bin Xu Qingqing Yu Likun Fan Tingting Guo Dongshi Fu Hao Chen Hai Yan Feng Shao Xiaopeng Li |
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| description | Wetlands contain a large number of spontaneous plants, and the ecological value of such plants should not be underestimated. However, the influence of the surrounding environment on the composition of spontaneous plants in wetlands is still unclear. Hangzhou Jiangyangfan Ecological Park, built more than 20 years ago, is the first ecological park in China based on the “wild state” concept. The wetland in the park was taken as a study case, and we investigated some of the ecological factors affecting the diversity and distribution pattern of spontaneous plants in wetland habitats after natural succession. A total of 100 species of spontaneous plants were recorded, belonging to 93 genera and 48 families, with native species accounting for approximately 78% of the total. We found significant differences in the species diversity and distribution patterns of spontaneous plants in different habitats and microhabitats. According to the biological characteristics of spontaneous plants, the fruit types were mostly achenes and capsules, and the seed dispersal mode was mainly animal dispersal. Different fruit types and dispersal modes affected the composition and distribution of spontaneous plants. In terms of environmental factors, the water depth and slope aspect were the key factors determining the diversity and distribution pattern of spontaneous plants. It was also found that the clustering degree of cultivated plants had an effect on the composition of spontaneous plants. To form a more natural wetland landscape, it is necessary to provide a variety of growing environments for spontaneous plants. We suggest allocating appropriate habitat types in wetlands and reducing human intervention to increase biodiversity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1dc198af20c8406e9c06f055bab8ef6f2023-12-03T14:44:22ZengMDPI AGForests1999-49072022-10-011310167810.3390/f13101678Distribution Pattern and Factors Influencing Spontaneous Plant Diversity in Different Wetland HabitatsYifan Yang0Bin Xu1Qingqing Yu2Likun Fan3Tingting Guo4Dongshi Fu5Hao Chen6Hai Yan7Feng Shao8Xiaopeng Li9School of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaSchool of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaSchool of Architecture, China Academy of Art, Hangzhou 310024, ChinaQianjiang Management Office, Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area Management Committee, Hangzhou 310008, ChinaSchool of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaSchool of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaSchool of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaSchool of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaSchool of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaSchool of Architecture, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, ChinaWetlands contain a large number of spontaneous plants, and the ecological value of such plants should not be underestimated. However, the influence of the surrounding environment on the composition of spontaneous plants in wetlands is still unclear. Hangzhou Jiangyangfan Ecological Park, built more than 20 years ago, is the first ecological park in China based on the “wild state” concept. The wetland in the park was taken as a study case, and we investigated some of the ecological factors affecting the diversity and distribution pattern of spontaneous plants in wetland habitats after natural succession. A total of 100 species of spontaneous plants were recorded, belonging to 93 genera and 48 families, with native species accounting for approximately 78% of the total. We found significant differences in the species diversity and distribution patterns of spontaneous plants in different habitats and microhabitats. According to the biological characteristics of spontaneous plants, the fruit types were mostly achenes and capsules, and the seed dispersal mode was mainly animal dispersal. Different fruit types and dispersal modes affected the composition and distribution of spontaneous plants. In terms of environmental factors, the water depth and slope aspect were the key factors determining the diversity and distribution pattern of spontaneous plants. It was also found that the clustering degree of cultivated plants had an effect on the composition of spontaneous plants. To form a more natural wetland landscape, it is necessary to provide a variety of growing environments for spontaneous plants. We suggest allocating appropriate habitat types in wetlands and reducing human intervention to increase biodiversity.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/13/10/1678spontaneous plantsspecies diversitydistribution patternseed dispersalenvironmental heterogeneityinfluencing factor |
| spellingShingle | Yifan Yang Bin Xu Qingqing Yu Likun Fan Tingting Guo Dongshi Fu Hao Chen Hai Yan Feng Shao Xiaopeng Li Distribution Pattern and Factors Influencing Spontaneous Plant Diversity in Different Wetland Habitats Forests spontaneous plants species diversity distribution pattern seed dispersal environmental heterogeneity influencing factor |
| title | Distribution Pattern and Factors Influencing Spontaneous Plant Diversity in Different Wetland Habitats |
| title_full | Distribution Pattern and Factors Influencing Spontaneous Plant Diversity in Different Wetland Habitats |
| title_fullStr | Distribution Pattern and Factors Influencing Spontaneous Plant Diversity in Different Wetland Habitats |
| title_full_unstemmed | Distribution Pattern and Factors Influencing Spontaneous Plant Diversity in Different Wetland Habitats |
| title_short | Distribution Pattern and Factors Influencing Spontaneous Plant Diversity in Different Wetland Habitats |
| title_sort | distribution pattern and factors influencing spontaneous plant diversity in different wetland habitats |
| topic | spontaneous plants species diversity distribution pattern seed dispersal environmental heterogeneity influencing factor |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/13/10/1678 |
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