PJB-2024-405
Quantitative Classification and Environmental Factor Analysis of Plant Communities in Alpine Wetlands: A case study of the Bayinbuluk Swan Lake area
Yuxin Tian
Abstract
To clarify the impact of environmental factors on the spatial distribution of plant communities plays an essential role in better understanding the complex relationships between plant communities and environmental factors. At present, it is still not fully understood what the relationship is between the spatial distribution of plant communities and environmental factors in the alpine wetland of Bayinbuluk Swan Lake. Therefore, this study aims to reveal the classification and diversity characteristics of plant communities; and comparing the effects of environmental factors on the spatial distribution of plant communities. The results show that there were various plants in the alpine wetland of Bayinbuluk Swan Lake, all of which were herbaceous. Cluster III showed the highest diversity, richness and stability. By contrast, cluster IV showed the lowest diversity, uniformity, richness and stability. Besides, the competition between cluster II and cluster III species was relatively moderate, showing a high stability. However, due to the significant differences in topography and soil, cluster IV had a strong competition among different species and showed no similarity to other clusters. The major environmental factors affecting the spatial distribution of plant clusters in the alpine wetland of Bayinbuluk Swan Lake include soil electrical conductivity, soil organic carbon, total phosphorus, soil pH, slope, aspect, rapidly available nitrogen and total nitrogen. Among them, soil electrical conductivity was the most significant factor, followed by soil organic carbon content. Understanding the types of alpine wetland communities, their distribution and relationship with environmental factors is important for the scientific management of alpine wetlands and biodiversity conservation. The results of this study can provide a reference for the ecological construction and sustainable utilization of alpine wetlands in Bayinbuluk Swan Lake.
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