Application and Analysis of Native Plant in Landscaping

With PVESM point of view, this study analyzed comprehensive functions of native plants, which including natural function, visual function, ecological function, social function and spiritual function, the advantages of native plants in landscaping and the effects of it on human living environment were expounded. Based on analyzing the present situations of native plants in landscaping, the relative improvement measures were put forward.

Pampa Biome Native Plant Appreciation by the Analysis of <i>Glandularia peruviana</i>(L.) Cuttings Growth

A native plant of Biome Pampa (Southern Brazil), the Glandularia peruviana (L.) Small species has been, until now, little studied as ornamental plant for use as mulch and formation of massifs. Whilst this species didn’t suffer any genetic improvement process, it is extremely ornamental by its color and size. In order to promote its comercial propagation and its use to improve the Pampa biodiversity, this study was conducted to know, as a ruderal plant native from South America, how the behavior of the plants was when employed plant propagation and use of artificial auxin on the cuttings. The test consisted of assessing the growth of cuttings treated or not with indol-butyric acid, analyzed at diferent ages, at 21, 24, 27 and 31 days in the University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Brazil. It was observed that the plant total dry mass values showed no standard of behavior, values for dry matter, whether of leaves, stem, root, shoot and total not responded to treatments and analyzed ages. The same occurred for specific leaf weight, plant height, number of green leaves, number of dead leaves, average leaf length and average number of stems. The lack of significant treatment and age effects may be explained by the plant primitiveness, which is ruderal, so its development has little influenced by the propagation practices.

Pioneer Hi-Bred购进Native Plants的RFLP项目

Pioneer公司(Des Moines,IA)已从Native Plants Inc.(NPI)(Salt Lake City,UT)购得其限制性片段长度多态性(RFLP)项目.NPI原先是单纯的植物生物技术公司.此番交易使其业务范围漂移到植物衍生的杀虫剂.未公布交易的详细条款. 这种RFLP技术(有时被称为指印分析),被用来定位并标记特异的植物基因.通过这一途径,育种者可以根据RFLP探针的出现来确定植物的性状,而不必进行费时的筛选.在植物育种工作者眼中,这项技术是改进传统植物育利工作、鉴别专利性材料以及追踪重要遗传性状的关键技术.

Native Species Composition and Diversity of Valuable Woody Plants Regeneration during Fallow Period in Kamwatta, Moruca, Guyana

An intelligent method of shifting cultivation to regenerate vegetation after a long fallow period is critical information for restoration strategies. The literature review identified that the assessment of woody plant species on abandoned farmland has never been done before in Kamwatta, Moruca Region 1. In addition, more information should be available in indigenous communities and at the national level, including more documentation of the utilization of natural resources by the Warrau community. This study assessed the valuable woody plant species that grew during the fallow periods. Nine farmlands were randomly selected along a 100 m transect, each with varying fallow periods. In order to collect information on the age of farm abandonment, the researcher employed a mixed-methods approach. First, we found how long each farm had been fallow by administering a semi-structured questionnaire. Then, we conducted a flora survey to gain information on the variety and abundance of valuable plants using the age of farm abandonment as a dependent variable. The data analysis included the number of valuable woody trees with a diameter of >10 cm, seedlings and saplings with a diameter of <10 cm, the location of identified trees, and the uses of identified tree species. Microsoft Excel was used to code and analyze the questionnaire, while QGIS, Shannon’s Index of Diversity, and Simple Linear Regression were used to analyze the inventory data. The results showed that the respondents listed 38 valuable woody species, and 79% occurred in the studied area. The field verification revealed that the dominant family in the area was Mimosaceae. Species abundance increased with fallow up to 10 years before declining in the latter years. Plant diversity and abundance had a weak relationship with the age of abandoned farmlands for woody trees, while the seedlings and saplings showed no relationship.

REFERENCE COMMUNITY: ADAPTING NATIVE PLANTS TO NORTH AMERICAN GREEN ROOFS

The North American design community typically regards green roofs as inhospitable environments for native plants due to the infrastructure’s characteristic thin soils,low organic matter,temperature fluctuations,and wind exposure.Consequently,green roofs are often planted with an industry-standard palette of non-native Sedum and Phedimus species that are adept at withstanding stress,but lack biodiversity and visual interest,and offer little food or shelter to native birds and insects.Regionally specific reference plant communities that thrive in similarly harsh growing conditions can positively influence green roof design throughout North America,and consequently provide ecosystem services,contribute to habitat conservation,and increase human exposure to the beauty and benefits of native plants.

Brazilian savanna re-establishment in a monoculture forest:diversity and environmental relations of native regenerating understory in Pinus caribaea Morelet. stands

In this paper we analyze and compare natural regeneration in shrub-tree community in three areas below Pinus caribaea stands and a natural area （cerrado sensu stricto）. We also analyze the influence of biophysical and environmental variables on the distribution of regenerating shrub-tree species. The areas were analyzed and compared in relation to dispersal syndromes as well, being zoochory and anemochory the prevailing syndroms in the four areas. The sites below P. caribaea show a heterogeneous regen- eration with the number of species ranging from 18 to 42. We analyzed the influence of the biophysical and envi- ronmental variables performing a canonical correspon- dence analyses, being found significant values for variables distance from remnant and basal area. The species Si- paruna guianensis, Miconia albicans, Xylopia aromatica, Sclerolobium paniculatum, Casearia sylvestris and P. caribaea were the most importante ones in the four areas,

In-Vitro Micropropagation and Acclimatization of an Endangered Native Orchid Using Organic Supplements

In-vitro propagation is a technique that provides a vital solution for the conservation of endangered orchid species. The media used in tissue culture can be modified through the addition of inexpensive organic materials as an alternative to expensive synthetic additives. Some organic sources, such as coconut water and fruit juice, contain significant amounts of vitamins, amino acids, and organic compounds which can act as growth regulators, making these organic sources excellent additives for in-vitro cultivation. The aim of this study was to develop a protocol for in-vitro micropropagation and acclimatization of Epidendrum nocturnum using organic supplements in the growth media and various substrates at the acclimatization stage. Banana powder, coconut water, and potato dextrose were added to a basal seed sowing media and evaluated for seed germination percentage and plantlet growth. In addition, various substrates such as coconut coir, horticultural charcoal, sphagnum moss, and wood bark were evaluated for height, number of leaves, and number of shoots in the acclimatization portion of this study. The culture medium with coconut water showed a greater germination percentage (71.00% and 76.75%) compared with the control (37.50% and 45.50%) at 60 and 90 days after seed sowing, respectively. Media with organic supplements showed greater values of plant length and number of roots compared with the control. The combination of coconut coir and horticultural charcoal was shown to be more efficient than the combination of sphagnum moss, horticultural charcoal, and wood bark, as results showed greater values of plant height and number of leaves at 30, 90, and 120 days after transplantation in acclimatization of E. nocturnum.

Propagation of Grevillea banksfi Affects the Dynamic of Mycorrhizal Fungi Communities Associated with Native Tree Species of Madagascar

Propagation of exotic plant species is found in many regions of Madagascar Island. This work aims to describe the impacts of the propagation of Grevillea banksii on soil microbial activities and on the regeneration of two native tree species （Intsia bij＇uga and Dalbergia trichocarpa） in the eastern part of Madagascar. The study was conducted within Ianjomara forest where some types of the vegetation are observed such as an area characterized by grassland （P 1）, by homogeneous population of G. banksii （P2） and by a natural forest composed mainly of L bijuga or D. trichocarpa （P3 and P4）. Structure of mycorrhizal fungi communities and associated microorganisms were described on soils from each study plot. The development of I. b^juga and 1）. trichocarpa, was evaluated 4 months after planting on P1, P2, P3, P4 soils formerly colonized by G. banksii. According to the nutrients availability on each soil type, the development of G. banksii was accompanied or not by a high formation of cluster roots. The authors＇ results also show that soil occupied by G. banksii decreased the global microbial and phosphatase activities of soil especially on soil within a high density of cluster roots. Moderately mycotrophic, G. banksii disturbs the structure and the dynamics of symbiotic microflora such as endomycorrhizal fungi （MA） and rhizobia associated with the two native tree species. The findings illustrate the negative impact of G. banksii propagation on the regeneration and the conservation of native tree species in Madagascarian forest.

Diversity Analysis on the Plant Communities of Urban Park Green Space in Wuhan

In order to systematically study the diversity of plant communities in park green space,78 plant communities of 10 representative parks in Wuhan City were investigated.The total 449 species belonging to 275 genera and 112 families were found in this investigation.The communities were divided into 35 dominant-species,13 life-forms and 6 vegetation-forms.The community structures and the composition of dominant species were also studied.The results showed that the shortages of the low diversity,high proportion of exotic species and simple community structures appeared in plant community of park green space in Wuhan City.It is proposed that species,especially native ones,should be abundant to keep a high level species diversity.At the same time,more simulated native communities should be utilized to build the natural,multi-layers,bright local vegetation characteristics landscape of urban parks.

Research on Plant Landscape Design in the Reconstruction of Urban Green Land——A Case Study of Green Land Reconstruction of Yangliu River in Wenjiang City of China

In modern green land planning, it should highlight the application of native plants and the construction of urban three-dimensional greening. By taking green land reconstruction of Yangliu River of Wenjiang City as an example, the site condition and design concept have been analyzeds; and furthermore, reconstruction schemes have been explained in detail based on five themes. It has emphasized composing landscape based on sections, enriching plant levels, improve forest canopy line and enrich tour space. Plants on green lands can be moved, adjusted, transformed, added and supplemented.

Soil Conservation Measures in Rainfed Olive Orchards in South-Eastern Spain: Impacts of Plant Strips on Soil Water Dynamics

Sloping and mountainous olive production systems are widespread, occupying large parts of the Mediterranean landscape prone to water erosion. Soil erosion, runoff, and soil water content patterns over a three-year period were monitored in erosion plots on a mountainside with rainfed olive （Olea europaea cv. Picual） trees under： 1） non-tillage with barley strips of 4 m width （BS）; 2） non-tillage with native vegetation strips of 4 m width （NVS）; and 3） non-tillage without plant strips （NT）. The erosion plots, located in Lanjaron （Granada, south-eastern Spain）, on a 30% slope, were 192 m2 in area. For assessing soil water dynamics in real-time and near-continuous soil water content measurements, multisensor capacitance probes were installed in the middle of plant strips and beneath the olive tree at five soil depths （10, 20, 30, 50, and 100 cm）. The highest erosion and runoff rates were measured under NT, with a mean of 17.3 Mg ha-1 year-1 and 140.0 mm year-1, respectively, over the entire study period. The BS and NVS with respect to the NT reduced erosion by 71% and 59% and runoff by 95% and 94%, respectively. In general, greater available soil water content was found under BS than NVS and NT, especially beneath the olive tree canopies. These results supported the recommendation of non-tillage with barley strips in order to reduce erosion and to preserve soil water for trees in traditional mountainous olive-producing areas, where orchards cover vast tracts of land.

Plant Traits for Phytoremediation in the Tropics

Water is a limited and valuable resource.Singapore has four national sources of water supply,one of which is natural precipitation.Pollutants collected in stormwater runoff are deposited into drainage systems and reservoirs.Major nutrient pollutants found in local stormwater runoff include nitrate and phosphate,which may cause eutrophication.Bioretention systems are efficient in removing these pollutants in the presence of plants.This paper discusses plant traits that can enhance the phytoremediation of nutrient pollutants in stormwater runoff for application in bioretention systems.The plant species studied showed variations in chlorophyll florescence,leaf greenness,biomass production,and nitrate and phosphate removal.In general,dry biomass was moderately correlated to nitrate and phosphate removal(r=0.339–0.501).Root,leaf,and total dry biomass of the native tree species showed a moderate to strong correlation with nitrate removal(r=0.811,0.657,and 0.727,respectively).Leaf dry biomass of fastgrowing plants also showed a moderate to strong relationship with the removal of both pollutants(r=0.707 and 0.609,respectively).Root dry biomass of slow-growing plants showed a strong relationship with phosphate removal(r=0.707),but the correlation was weaker for nitrate removal(r=0.557).These results are valuable for choosing plants for application in bioretention systems.

Assessment of Diversity, Distribution, Conservation Status and Preparation of Management Plan for Medicinal Plants in the Catchment Area of Parbati Hydroelectric Project Stage-Ⅲ in Northwestern Himalaya

The developmental activities, particularly the construction of hydroelectric projects are causing a great loss of biodiversity in the Indian Himalayan Region. The Himaehal Pradesh, a part of IHR is well known for the development of hydroelectric projects. The Parbati H.E. Project is amongst the major projects of the State. The different stages of the project are all causing loss of biodiversity of the area. Stage Ⅲ of the Parbati H.E. Project is a run of the river scheme on the Sainj River downstream of Power House of Parbati H.E. Project Stage Ⅱ. The project shall utilize regulated discharge of Parbati H.E. Project Stage Ⅱ and inflow of River Sainj for power generation, and has been contemplated as a peaking station operating in tandem with Stage Ⅱ. The present study has been undertaken to see the impact of hydroelectric project on the biodiversity, particularly on medicinal plants. A total of 104 species of medicinal plants, belonging to different life forms, i.e., trees （23 spp.）, shrubs （22 spp.）, herbs （57 spp.） and ferns （2 spp.） were recorded. The species have been analyzed and studied for their distribution, classification, altitudinal zones, part （s） used, indigenous uses, nativity, endemism and rarity.Different parts of these species, such as whole plants, roots （including rhizomes and tubers）, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, stems, barks, spikes, nuts and insect galls are used by the inhabitants for curing various diseases and ailments. 3o species are native to the Himalayan region, 9 species native to the Himalayan region and adjacent countries also and 65 species are non-natives. 9 species are near endemics. Considering the whole Himalaya as a biogeographie unit （sensu lato）, the near endemics are endemic to the Himalaya. Among these species, Zanthoxylum armature is categorized as Endangered and Valeriana wallichii as Vulnerable. Hedychium spicatum, Rhus javanica, Berberis lycium, Thalictrum foliolossum, Salvia lanata, Rubia cordifolia and Bergenia ligulata may be considered as threatened species due to their over exploitation for trade. 90 species are propagated by seeds, 8 species by seeds and rhizomes/roots/tubers, 4 species by seeds and cuttings, and 2 species by sori. A management plan for the cultivation and conservation of the medicinal plants in the dam submergence area, and the commercially viable medicinal plants with high value in the catchment area is suggested.

Synergistic effect of Si and K in improving the growth,ion distribution and partitioning of Lolium perenne L.under saline-alkali stress

The application of Si or K has proven to be beneficial for the growth of plants under saline-alkali stress. However, the synergistic effect of Si and K in improving the growth, ion distribution, and partitioning in Lolium perenne L. under saline-alkali stress remains unclear. In this study, the growth characteristics and ion-selective absorption of ryegrass(Lolium perenne L.) exposed to different levels of saline-alkali stress were evaluated. The growth parameters of ryegrass were significantly improved when Si was applied by itself or coupled with K under low saline-alkali stress. Under a high saline-alkali level, only simultaneous application of Si and K could significantly improve the growth of ryegrass. When Si and K were applied together, the K^(+)/Na^(+) and Ca^(2+)/Na^(+) ratios in root, stem, and leaf of ryegrass were maximally improved as compared to the individual treatments and control. The K^(+) and Ca^(2+) concentrations in the vacuole, cell wall, and organelle of leaf were increased dramatically. This improvement was due to the ability of applied ions to compete with Na^(+), allowing the plant to maintain osmotic potential and leaf water content. The concentration of Na^(+) was significantly reduced when Si and K were applied and mainly concentrated in the soluble fraction and cell wall. The Si concentration in ryegrass increased markedly by the combined application of Si and K, and most of it was accumulated in the cell wall and soluble fraction, which could help in chlorophyll synthesis, reduce membrane injury, and increase water absorption under saline-alkali stress. This study emphasized the advantage of Si and/or K on the growth of plants under different saline-alkaline levels and provided a guide for the production of Si-K fertilizer and its application in saline-alkali soil.

Leishmaniosis phytotherapy: Review of plants used in Iranian traditional medicine on leishmaniasis

Many native plants in traditional medicine have been used for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis and the recent clinical trials have proven the efficacy of some of them. Researches conducted on these plants have shown that garlic, shallots, wormwood, yarrow, walnuts, thyme, henna plant, mimosa, aloe, wood betony, medlar, periwinkle, yeah, savory, black beans, etc. are ef ective on cutaneous leishmania. Synthetic agents in Iranian market have some disadvantages such as high cost and side ef ects and are painful in injections. Given the ef ectiveness of these plants, they can be a source of natural and safe compounds for the treatment of Leishmania. Therefore, more clinical researches should be done to determine the ef ectiveness and safety of these medicinal plants, their active ingredients and their possible toxic substances which can lead to the production of ef ective and safe drugs for leishmaniasis. It also might be an ef ective way to prepare herbal ointment on wound healing.

Accumulation behavior of heavy metals by Bidens pilosa L.from metallurgical slag:effects on plant physiology and absorption characteristics

Many of the abandoned mining and industrial land in villages and towns are seriously polluted by heavy metals in China,it is necessary for sustainable development to adopt efficient and economical ways to restore the ecology of abandoned mining and industrial land.Pollution level of topsoil contaminated with metallurgical slag from nonferrous metal smelting waste site in Baoding,North China and the heavy metals(HMs)accumulation behavior of Bidens pilosa L.(B.pilosa,native pioneer plant)were studied.Two selected study sites were mainly contaminated by As(270~434 mg/kg),Cd(63~95 mg/kg),Pb(5496~24504 mg/kg)and Zn(4500~21300 mg/kg),which exceed the national standard severely.Investigation of multi-metal accumulation in different parts of B.pilosa indicated that the absorption of toxic metals varied by types,concentration and species of HMs under stress conditions,soil property and plant tissues.The results showed that B.pilosa had excellent ability to accumulate HMs under different HMs stress condition,with the highest accumulation concentration of 85 mg/kg for As,380 mg/kg for Cd,4000 mg/kg for Pb,and 7500 mg/kg for Zn in roots under experimental conditions,respectively.The growth trend of B.pilosa declined with the increase of HMs stress concentration in tested soils.HMs stress led to different degrees of plant toxicity and obstruction of physiological metabolism.Among the plant physiological index,Chla and ChlT decreased 28.0%and 28.1%,37.3%and 35.5%under different stress treatments,respectively.Indicators related to physiological metabolic strength and stress resistance of plant,such as MDA(Malondiadehyde),CAT(catalase),SOD(superoxide dismutase)and SP(soluble protein),all increased with the increase of HMs stress concentration.

14种青藏高原草本植物的萌发特征对不同温度与水势的响应

随着全球气候不断变暖,青藏高原地区生态环境十分脆弱。研究这一区域温度和水分条件对野生牧草草种萌发活动的影响并以此为依据筛选适宜作为生态恢复的草种是稳定和恢复生态屏障功能的基础条件。通过PEG-6000调节渗透势模拟土壤干旱情况同时用10和20℃分别模拟青藏高原春季和夏季温度,研究14种青藏高原乡土草本植物在不同温度和水势下的萌发行为。结果表明:供试植物萌发策略具有多样化,大部分植物在不同温度和水势下萌发策略表现在发芽率增减的同时伴随萌发时间和萌发速率指数的变化且变化程度不一。有50%的植物(7种)在萌发时间上变化显著(P<0.05),在发芽率和萌发速率指数上呈弱响应,28.6%的植物(4种)三者的变幅都较大。个别植物表现不同,木根香青(Anaphalis xylorhiza)显著表现在发芽率和萌发时间上,劲直黄耆(Astragalus strictus)三者都呈弱响应,藏西蝇子草(Silene moorcroftiana)表现为发芽率和萌发时间较敏感。整体上植物种子在20℃时发芽率和萌发速率明显升高,随水势的增高而有所提高,较水势而言温度对萌发率的作用更显著,12种植物种子20℃萌发时间显著缩短8~10 d。不同科植物对水热变化响应不同,供试植物中菊科、石竹科植物萌发表现较好。多数植物可在青藏高原地区夏季水分条件较好时作为建植草种进行生态恢复工作,藏沙嵩(Artemisia wellbyi)也可在夏季建植,藏西蝇子草、矮火绒草(Leontopodium nanum)、木根香青可在春季作为建植草种。

辽宁省潜叶蝇(双翅目:潜蝇科)及其寄生蜂的种类与多度调查

辽宁省是东北地区重要的“菜篮子”生产基地。蔬菜易受到潜叶蝇的为害,导致蔬菜产业的健康发展受到威胁。为了更好防控蔬菜上的潜叶蝇,本研究对辽宁省潜叶蝇和寄生蜂进行本底资源调查。以辽宁省潜叶蝇及其天敌寄生蜂的种类和多样性为切入点进行田间调查,采用随机取样法,于2016-2020年调查辽宁省蔬菜、花卉以及杂草上潜叶蝇及其寄生蜂的种类和多样性,并基于形态特征与COI基因序列对潜叶蝇和寄生蜂的种类进行鉴定。结果显示,辽宁省共鉴定出5种潜叶蝇,包括本地种豌豆彩潜蝇Phytomyza horticola和葱斑潜蝇Liriomyza chinensis,入侵种美洲斑潜蝇L.sativae、三叶草斑潜蝇L.trifolii和番茄斑潜蝇L.bryoniae;其中发生最为优势的种类为豌豆彩潜蝇,其嗜好十字花科和菊科植物;寄主谱最广的是美洲斑潜蝇,发现危害7科17种植物。共发现潜叶蝇的寄生蜂41种,从发生数量来看,以姬小蜂科最多(7816头,占比78.84%),其次是金小蜂科(1533头,占比15.46%)、茧蜂科(549头,占比5.54%)和瘿蜂科(16头,占比0.16%);姬小蜂科的多样性指数和丰富度指数均最高,瘿蜂科均匀度指数最高;豌豆潜蝇姬小蜂Diglyphus isaea(4385头)是优势种,占寄生蜂总数的44.23%。本研究填补了辽宁省潜叶蝇及其天敌寄生蜂的种类及多度调查的空白,为该省份潜叶蝇的防治和天敌寄生蜂的深入研究奠定了理论基础,同时建议加强对辽宁省的豌豆彩潜蝇和美洲斑潜蝇的防治,发挥当地优势寄生蜂如豌豆潜蝇姬小蜂对潜叶蝇的生物防控作用。

人类活动对河岸湿地植物群落的影响

人类活动干扰是河岸带外来植物侵入的主要原因之一.选取唐河县乡村段和城市段,对比研究河岸湿地外来植物群落特征,旨在探明不同类型人类活动对外来植物的影响程度.研究发现,6个处理中乡村段河岸上乡土植物的比例最高(65.38%).乡村段的乡土植物比城市段多,乡村段的入侵植物明显低于城市段.无论是乡村段还是城市段,乡土植物优势度都最高,乡村段河岸的乡土植物优势度高于城市段,而乡村段河岸外来植物的优势度明显低于城市段,乡村段河岸的入侵植物优势度也显著高于城市段.在乡村段的外来植物中,多年生旱生草本植物的比例最高(38.29%),而在城市段的外来植物中,一年生中生草本植物的比例最高(29.45%).乡村段与城市段的本土植物相似度最高(0.823),其次是乡村段与城市段的外来植物(0.692).随着人类活动干扰强度不断增加,物种的更替变化导致不同区域的植物群落构成呈现出很大的差异,降低了区域之间植物物种的相似性.唐河县段河岸带外来植物种类的构成特点,反映出人类活动对河岸带外来植物干扰逐渐扩大的趋势,包括快速城市化和农业活动等.

湖南南山国家公园野生乡土地被植物资源评价体系的构建及应用

[目的]为了深入了解和更好地开发应用湖南南山国家公园野生乡土地被植物资源。[方法]采用野外调查和查证相结合的方法,运用层次分析法建立定性与定量相结合的综合评价模型,对湖南南山国家公园60种野生乡土地被植物资源的开发利用价值进行综合评价。[结果](1)60种野生乡土地被植物隶属于40个科56个属,以菊科(6属6种)、唇形科(4属4种)、百合科(3属4种)、景天科(2属3种)、鸢尾科(2属3种)等居多。(2)评价模型准则层中,生长特征(0.438)和观赏特征(0.420)的权重值较高;指标层中,生长势(0.189)、繁殖能力(0.144)、花观赏性(0.123)和分布范围(0.105)的综合指标权重值较高(均大于0.100)。(3)在60种野生乡土地被植物资源中,Ⅰ级优等22种,Ⅱ级良好24种,Ⅲ级一般14种。[结论]该评价体系能够准确反映湖南南山国家公园野生乡土地被植物资源特点,为该区域及相似条件的地区野生地被植物资源的筛选应用提供参考。