Trends in the formation of cenotic diversity of steppe vegetation in mountain steppe landscapes of Khakassia

Steppe communities in the mountain steppe belt of Khakassia are characterized by high heterogeneity and patchiness. This is due to heterogeneous topography and differences in the composition of bedrocks, which provide for the diversity of edaphic and hydrothermal habitat conditions. As a consequence...

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Published in:Russian journal of ecology 2016-03, Vol.47 (2), p.207-210
Main Author: Polyakova, M. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Ecology
Environment
Grasslands
Heterogeneity
Life Sciences
Mountains
Plant populations
Short Communications
Steppes
Terrestrial ecosystems
Vegetation
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Summary:Steppe communities in the mountain steppe belt of Khakassia are characterized by high heterogeneity and patchiness. This is due to heterogeneous topography and differences in the composition of bedrocks, which provide for the diversity of edaphic and hydrothermal habitat conditions. As a consequence, different combinations of steppe vegetation are formed within relatively small areas, depending on changes in topo-graphic features and complexes of ecological factors associated with them. The purpose of this study was to analyze ecological trends in the formation of steppe communities in mountain steppe landscapes and evaluate the roles of different ecological factors.
ISSN:1067-4136
1608-3334
DOI:10.1134/S1067413616020132