Fencing improves the establishment and growth of Boswellia papyrifera (Del.) Hochst wildlings

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2024-03-25 DOI:10.1017/s0266467424000075

Emiru Birhane, Abadi Tesfay, Abebe Damtew, Zenebe Girmay, Tesfay Gidey, Frans Bongers

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Abstract

Boswellia papyrifera (Del.) Hochst is a flagship species of semi-arid areas of the East African region with substantial economic, ecological and cultural values. However, its persistence is currently threatened by both anthropogenic and natural pressures. This calls for an immediate conservation action. Planting seedlings of B. papyrifera in natural habitats using nursery-grown seedlings from seed and cuttings has been little successful. Fencing of naturally regenerated seedlings (wildlings) established under the parent trees could be used as an alternative option. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of fencing on the seedling establishment and growth of B. papyrifera wildlings. The experiment was conducted using 36 plots in fenced and open conditions. The results showed that fencing significantly enhances the establishment and growth of B. papyrifera wildlings compared to the open areas. Fenced wildlings exhibited higher survival rates, increased height, greater leaf numbers, larger root collar diameters, larger leaf areas and higher leaf biomass compared to non-fenced wildlings. Therefore, the protection of B. papyrifera seedlings using a fencing intervention can improve the overall establishment and development of B. papyrifera seedlings, thereby contributing to the sustainable conservation and restoration of this valuable species.

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围栏可改善乳香黄连木(Del. Hochst)野生植株的建立和生长

Boswellia papyrifera (Del.) Hochst 是东非地区半干旱地区的旗舰物种，具有重要的经济、生态和文化价值。然而，目前它的生存正受到人为和自然压力的威胁。这就需要立即采取保护行动。在自然栖息地种植纸莎草幼苗，使用从种子和扦插苗圃培育的幼苗，但收效甚微。在母树下种植自然再生的幼苗（野生幼苗）围栏可作为一种替代选择。本研究的目的是考察围栏对纸莎草野生幼苗的育苗和生长的影响。实验在围栏和开放条件下使用了 36 块地。结果表明，与开阔地相比，围栏能明显促进纸莎草野生幼苗的建立和生长。与没有围栏的野生植物相比，有围栏的野生植物存活率更高、高度更高、叶片数量更多、根颈直径更大、叶片面积更大、叶片生物量更高。因此，使用围栏干预措施保护纸莎草幼苗可以改善纸莎草幼苗的整体建立和发展，从而有助于这一珍贵物种的可持续保护和恢复。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

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31.40

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1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

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