Distribution and Diversity of Family Rubiaceae in Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak

The distribution and diversity of the Rubiaceae species were investigated along one trail at Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak. This study aims to identify and estimate the diversity of the Rubiaceae species. The diversity and distribution of the Rubiaceae species were calculated using Shannon-Wiener’s Di...

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Main Authors: Nek Adek Nik Badrul, Awang Afrina, Zulkeflee Nur Hafizah, Ismail Nur Akilah, Hamzah Zulhazman, Eh Rak Aweng, Abdul Karim Muhammad Firdaus, Amaludin Nazahatul Anis
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Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2023-01-01
Series:BIO Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2023/18/bioconf_ctress2023_01014.pdf
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author Nek Adek Nik Badrul
Awang Afrina
Zulkeflee Nur Hafizah
Ismail Nur Akilah
Hamzah Zulhazman
Eh Rak Aweng
Abdul Karim Muhammad Firdaus
Amaludin Nazahatul Anis
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Awang Afrina
Zulkeflee Nur Hafizah
Ismail Nur Akilah
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Eh Rak Aweng
Abdul Karim Muhammad Firdaus
Amaludin Nazahatul Anis
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description The distribution and diversity of the Rubiaceae species were investigated along one trail at Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak. This study aims to identify and estimate the diversity of the Rubiaceae species. The diversity and distribution of the Rubiaceae species were calculated using Shannon-Wiener’s Diversity Index, Simpson's Diversity Index and relative abundance index. A total of 139 individuals from nine species were recorded from Pulau Banding, Perak which are Mitracarpus hirtus, Gardenia carinata, Aidia densiflora, Hypobathrum hirtum, Coffea arabica, Psychotria marginata, Lasianthus constrictus, Porterandia anisophyllea and Ixora finlaysoniana. The values of the Shannon-Wiener’s Diversity Index (H′) and Simpson's Diversity Index (D) are 1.55 and 3.27, respectively. This indicates that M. hirtus is the most dominant species, encompassing 49% of all recorded Rubiaceae. Since it has many benefits such as food, timber, medicine, and the diversity of conservation value, this is vital as baseline data for researchers to propose solutions to the stakeholders and conservation sustainability of the Rubiaceae family as plant resources in Pulau Banding, Perak.
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spelling doaj.art-af6e249bc13b45bd895f4c26af7e70be2024-01-17T14:53:37ZengEDP SciencesBIO Web of Conferences2117-44582023-01-01730101410.1051/bioconf/20237301014bioconf_ctress2023_01014Distribution and Diversity of Family Rubiaceae in Pulau Banding, Gerik, PerakNek Adek Nik Badrul0Awang Afrina1Zulkeflee Nur Hafizah2Ismail Nur Akilah3Hamzah Zulhazman4Eh Rak Aweng5Abdul Karim Muhammad Firdaus6Amaludin Nazahatul Anis7Faculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia KelantanFaculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia KelantanThe distribution and diversity of the Rubiaceae species were investigated along one trail at Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak. This study aims to identify and estimate the diversity of the Rubiaceae species. The diversity and distribution of the Rubiaceae species were calculated using Shannon-Wiener’s Diversity Index, Simpson's Diversity Index and relative abundance index. A total of 139 individuals from nine species were recorded from Pulau Banding, Perak which are Mitracarpus hirtus, Gardenia carinata, Aidia densiflora, Hypobathrum hirtum, Coffea arabica, Psychotria marginata, Lasianthus constrictus, Porterandia anisophyllea and Ixora finlaysoniana. The values of the Shannon-Wiener’s Diversity Index (H′) and Simpson's Diversity Index (D) are 1.55 and 3.27, respectively. This indicates that M. hirtus is the most dominant species, encompassing 49% of all recorded Rubiaceae. Since it has many benefits such as food, timber, medicine, and the diversity of conservation value, this is vital as baseline data for researchers to propose solutions to the stakeholders and conservation sustainability of the Rubiaceae family as plant resources in Pulau Banding, Perak.https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2023/18/bioconf_ctress2023_01014.pdf
spellingShingle Nek Adek Nik Badrul
Awang Afrina
Zulkeflee Nur Hafizah
Ismail Nur Akilah
Hamzah Zulhazman
Eh Rak Aweng
Abdul Karim Muhammad Firdaus
Amaludin Nazahatul Anis
Distribution and Diversity of Family Rubiaceae in Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak
BIO Web of Conferences
title Distribution and Diversity of Family Rubiaceae in Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak
title_full Distribution and Diversity of Family Rubiaceae in Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak
title_fullStr Distribution and Diversity of Family Rubiaceae in Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak
title_full_unstemmed Distribution and Diversity of Family Rubiaceae in Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak
title_short Distribution and Diversity of Family Rubiaceae in Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak
title_sort distribution and diversity of family rubiaceae in pulau banding gerik perak
url https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2023/18/bioconf_ctress2023_01014.pdf
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