Relationships between coastal sand dune properties and plant community distribution: The case of Is Arenas (Sardinia)

Fenu, Giuseppe; Cogoni, Donatella; Ferrara, Carmen; Pinna, Maria Silvia; Bacchetta, Gianluigi

doi:10.1080/11263504.2012.656727

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“…Coastal dune systems are defined by particular environmental conditions such as the wind, drought, salt spray, soil salinity, high intensity of light and temperature and low nutrient content (Ley Vega de Seoane et al 2007, Fenu et al 2012, which involve specific functional strategies that characterize its particular vegetation (García-Mora et al 1999, Ley Vega de Seoane 2007. Additionally, their conservation statement involves a second reason of interest for its functional study.…”

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A comparative study of leaf trait relationships in coastal dunes in southern Spain

Rodríguez-Gallego¹,

Navarro²,

Meerts³

2014

Plecevo

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Background and aims -Coastal dunes of southern Spain are an original Mediterranean ecosystem, hotspot of biodiversity, insufficiently studied under the functional ecology. We explore co-variation patterns among leaf traits (size, specific leaf area (SLA), nutrient concentrations (N, P, K…), deciduousness and leaf consistence), and growth form in 78 native coastal dune species. Methods -Three coastal dunes of contrasting climatic conditions were sampled and differentiated between fixed and mobile dunes. Species were classified based on growth form, deciduousness and leaf consistence. Leaf samples were collected following Cornelissen et al. (2003) and soil samples were also analysed by ICP-OES and elemental analysis. Key results -Positive co-variation patterns of SLA and leaf [N], and of leaf [N] and leaf [P], were found in two of three sites. Fixed dunes, with a higher proportion of large shrubs, evergreens, and sclerophyllous species, had lower values of SLA and foliar nutrients, and higher values of [C] than mobile dunes. The topsoil of fixed dunes had less [Ca] than in mobile dunes and this was reflected in foliar concentrations. The Mediterranean-subdesert dunes, had a distinct pattern of trait variation. Conclusion -Mediterranean-subdesert coastal dunes are characterized by lower values of leaf [N] and higher values of leaf [Ca] and [Fe] than in other Mediterranean ecosystems and by a broad correlation among SLA, leaf [N], [P] and [K]. Mediterranean-subdesert dunes showed a predominance of xerophytic malacophyllous strategy, whereas Mediterranean -oceanic dunes are dominated by stress tolerant species.Mobile dunes showed a leaf strategy closer to the observed on Mediterranean -subdesert dunes but with a relevantly higher leaf [Ca].

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A comparative study of leaf trait relationships in coastal dunes in southern Spain

Rodríguez-Gallego¹,

Navarro²,

Meerts³

2014

Plecevo

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“…Due to the specific micro-topography present in dunes, various microhabitats are created with a range of major abiotic variables (Maun, 2009;Fenu et al, 2012). In the Yellow River Delta, the landform of the shell ridge coupled with the distance from the sea and altitude had a significant impact on the soil moisture, SOC, TN, TP, and TK levels (F = 21.404, 11.361, 24.033, 7.132, and 10.226, respectively, p < 0.05, Table 2), which might be vital factors affecting plant growth.…”

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Vegetation pattern in shell ridge island in China’s Yellow River Delta

Zhao

Liu

et al. 2015

Front. Earth Sci.

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In general, coastal habitat conditions are extremely harsh, with the ecological equilibrium inextricably related to the plant community. Understanding the natural vegetation features of a coastal zone with little human disturbance could provide a reference for future vegetation restoration and ecosystem maintenance services. In this study, the vegetation patterns of Wangzi Shell Ridge Island in the Yellow River Delta were investigated. A total of 35 taxa of vascular plants were documented, representing 15 families and 33 genera (of which most were mono-specific). Surveys identified only one to eight taxa in each plot. From sea to land, the vegetation showed a typical zonal distribution pattern. There was a correlation between the landform and important factors that influenced the plants including soil factors and distance from the sea. Thus, the taxa distribution and vegetation had a significant correlation with landform. The dune crest, backdune and interdune lowlands were areas with weak storm surges and were the important locations for the taxa to be become established. Plants along the high-tide line formed important defenses from large waves and high winds. The significant protection provided a suitable living environment for many organisms with high medicinal value. Special attention and protection could be provided to this area by reducing the use of the beach road and enclosing the complete section from sea to land with a protective fence. In addition, vegetation protection and restoration on Shell Ridge Island would aid in the formulation and implementation of reintroduction strategies for similar vegetation in similar habitats.

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“…Coastal dune environments are selective ecosystems characterized by a close interaction between abiotic and biotic factors in a dynamic balance [1]. Sand dune conservation is becoming an important plan to be implemented, on the one hand, sand dune has the potential landscape which can still developed further, and sand dune can be a barrier saviour of community behind these dunes.…”

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An Ethnobotanical Survey for Tropical Sand Dune Support Greenbelt International Airport Yogyakarta (NYIA) Glagah Village, District Temon, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta Indonesia

Batoro¹

2017

J Coast Zone Manag

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Aim of survey research on the type of Gumuk Pasir Tropik (Tropical Sand Dunes) is intended to reveal species diversity, a system of knowledge that includes the use, knowledge and fulfilment of its various needs. The survey was conducted to document plant diversity, supporting the greenbelt construction of the NYIA airport to take its documentation and sustainable development. The location of the research was conducted at NYIA Airport in Glagah village, Temon district, Kulon Progo regency, Yogyakarta Province Indonesia. The research was conducted using structural and open ended interview, direct observation and survey. Local people have a good knowledge of the diversity of plant species. However, lack of wisdom in the management resulted in natural forest sand dune ecological damage. The survey of local people in Glagah village resulted in identification of 84 plants that are presented in the paper.

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Relationships between coastal sand dune properties and plant community distribution: The case of Is Arenas (Sardinia)

Cited by 35 publications

References 41 publications

A comparative study of leaf trait relationships in coastal dunes in southern Spain

A comparative study of leaf trait relationships in coastal dunes in southern Spain

Vegetation pattern in shell ridge island in China’s Yellow River Delta

An Ethnobotanical Survey for Tropical Sand Dune Support Greenbelt International Airport Yogyakarta (NYIA) Glagah Village, District Temon, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta Indonesia

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