Green roofs: what can we learn from desert plants?

IF 1.3 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Israel Journal of Ecology & Evolution Pub Date : 2016-09-12 DOI:10.1080/15659801.2016.1140619

Inga Dirks, B. Raviv, Oren Shelef, A. Hill, A. Eppel, Moses Kwame Aidoo, Brian Hoefgen, T. Rapaport, Hila Gil, Endale Geta, Amnon Kochavi, I. Cohen, S. Rachmilevitch

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Abstract

Green roofs in the Mediterranean region are often exposed to high levels of radiation, extreme temperatures, and an inconsistent water supply. To withstand these harsh conditions in shallow soils and poorly aerated growth media, plants must be armored with adaptations. Strategies that have evolved in desert plants can play significant roles in the use of plants for green covers. In the following, we will specifically focus on (1) heat and radiation, (2) drought, and (3) salinity. Further, we will discuss (4) interactions between neighboring plants. Finally, we will (5) propose a design for diverse green roofs that includes horticultural and medicinal products and provides diverse habitats. Many desert plants have developed morphological and anatomical features to avoid photo-inhibition, which can be advantageous for growth on green roofs. Plants exhibiting C4 photosynthesis or crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis have a protected hydraulic system that enables growth under dry conditions. Furt...

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Israel Journal of Ecology & Evolution 环境科学-进化生物学

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2.10

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期刊介绍： The Israel Journal of Ecology and Evolution includes high-quality original research and review papers that advance our knowledge and understanding of the function, diversity, abundance, distribution, and evolution of organisms. We give equal consideration to all submissions regardless of geography.