The association pattern of structural and biomass traits of capparis spinosa L. with topographic and soil factors

Motamedi, Javad; Karkaj, Esmaeil Sheidai; Barenji, Mohammad Zarei

doi:10.1016/j.chnaes.2018.10.005

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“…In order to recognize the susceptible and hotspot areas for this plant’s growth and prevent its destruction, it is necessary to study the environmental factors controlling this plant’s spatial distribution. Recently, niche ecology has become one of the most important issues in plant protection studies [ 4 ]. Investigating the relationships between plant species and environmental factors has always been one of the main issues of study in plant ecology.…”

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Determining Effective Environmental Factors in the Distribution of Endangered Endemic Medicinal Plant Species Using the BMLR Model: The Example of Wild Celery (Kelussia odoratissima Mozaff., Apiaceae) in Zagros (Iran)

Jahantab

Mahmoudi

Sharafatmandrad

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Kelussia odoratissima Mozaff. is a medicinal species native to Iran. The goal of this research was to determine the environmental factors important for the distribution of K. doratissima in Iran using BMLR modeling. Six random transects were established throughout the species’ habitat, and 220 quadrats with an area of 4 m2 were plotted. The canopy cover percentages of K. doratissima were estimated in each quadrat. Topographic factors, including elevation, slope, and aspect maps, were generated by creating DEM images. Land use, land evaluation, evaporation, temperature, and precipitation maps of the area were created accordingly. The data collected from the experiments were analyzed using the Minitab and R statistical packages. To determine the effect of the studied factors in the distribution of K. doratissima, we ran a set of backward multiple linear regressions. The results showed that the effects of evaporation, elevation, and slope were significant in the species’ distribution, with elevation having a positive effect and evaporation and slope showing negative effects. Further, elevation had the highest effect on distribution (greatest absolute value of beta at 9.660). The next most significant factors in the plant’s distribution were evaporation (beta = 8.282) and slope (beta = 0.807), respectively.

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Determining Effective Environmental Factors in the Distribution of Endangered Endemic Medicinal Plant Species Using the BMLR Model: The Example of Wild Celery (Kelussia odoratissima Mozaff., Apiaceae) in Zagros (Iran)

Jahantab

Mahmoudi

Sharafatmandrad

et al. 2022

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“…Capparis spinosa is a wild-evergreen plant belonging to the Capparaceae family. This plant is native to the Mediterranean and is compatible with dry climate, and also grows widely in west and central Asia like Iran and Armenia (Samari et al 2019;Motamedi et al 2020). It is used economically due to applications of its flower buds and fruits, and in cuisine and traditional medicine usages of various parts of the plant (seeds, aerial parts, and roots) for different ailments such as rheumatism, gout, and pain treatment (Tir et al 2019, Baradaran Rahimi et al 2020.…”

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Parametric optimization of biodiesel synthesis from Capparis spinosa oil using NaOH/NaX as nanoheterogeneous catalyst by response surface methodology

Helmi

Tahvildari

Hemmati

2020

Braz. J. Chem. Eng.

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In this research, Capparis spinosa oil was used as a feedstock for biodiesel production in the presence of NaOH/NaX as a nano heterogeneous catalyst. The NaOH/NaX catalyst was characterized by XRD, SEM, and BET analyses. The transesterification reaction was optimized through response surface methodology (RSM) based on the central composite design (CCD) of experiments. The effects of key variables of catalyst weight, methanol to oil molar ratio, and time on the reaction were studied, and a precise discussion about the impact of each process variable on the biodiesel yield was carried out. The highest biodiesel yield was 90.33% for the optimum reaction conditions that include a constant temperature of 60 °C, methanol to oil molar ratio of 6.7:1, catalyst weight of 2.3 wt%, and reaction time of 1.24 h. Furthermore, all physicochemical properties of the produced biodiesel were matched to the ASTM standard. Based on the obtained results, Capparis spinosa oil is a suitable source for biodiesel production.

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The association pattern of structural and biomass traits of capparis spinosa L. with topographic and soil factors

Cited by 2 publications

References 23 publications

Determining Effective Environmental Factors in the Distribution of Endangered Endemic Medicinal Plant Species Using the BMLR Model: The Example of Wild Celery (Kelussia odoratissima Mozaff., Apiaceae) in Zagros (Iran)

Determining Effective Environmental Factors in the Distribution of Endangered Endemic Medicinal Plant Species Using the BMLR Model: The Example of Wild Celery (Kelussia odoratissima Mozaff., Apiaceae) in Zagros (Iran)

Parametric optimization of biodiesel synthesis from Capparis spinosa oil using NaOH/NaX as nanoheterogeneous catalyst by response surface methodology

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