POPULATION STATUS AND AGE-RELATED FEATURES OF HORNY ASTRAGALUS (ASTRAGALUS CERATOIDES BIEB.) AT THE EDGE OF THE AREAL
The paper addresses the age-related condition and structure of Astragalus ceratoides population in the Karakansky ridge (Kemerovoregion) of a rare species located on the northeastern edge of the areal. The main threat to the existence of Astragalus ceratoides is habitat destruction as a result of ec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Kemerovo State University
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Вестник Кемеровского государственного университета |
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| Online Access: | https://vestnik.kemsu.ru/jour/article/view/218 |
| Summary: | The paper addresses the age-related condition and structure of Astragalus ceratoides population in the Karakansky ridge (Kemerovoregion) of a rare species located on the northeastern edge of the areal. The main threat to the existence of Astragalus ceratoides is habitat destruction as a result of economic activity, as well as regular spring burning in places of origin. The number of plants in the population is high: 100 per m2 . The population structure is dominated by middle-aged and young generative plants, which proves their normal state. Studies have shown that despite the strong anthropogenic impact the population of Astragalus ceratoides on the Karakansky ridge is in a stable condition. |
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| ISSN: | 2078-8975 2078-8983 |