Floristic diversity of Saharan wetlands in the region of Oued Righ, northeastern Sahara of Algeria
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2018-06-01
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University of Eloued جامعة الوادي
Abstract
The main objective of this study was to investigate the floristic composition and the vegetation
structure of different Saharan wetlands in the region of Oued Righ. Six (6) Saharan wetlands were examined;
the Lake of Merjaja, Lake of Megarine, Lake of Sidi Slimane, lake of Ayata, Lake Ain Zerga, and Oued
Khrouf. A total of 25 stands were investigated using the quadrat method, with five stands for each wetland.
The different vegetation parameters, such as cover, frequency and density were calculated. A total of 24
plant species belonging to 20 genera and 13 families were identified. Chenopodiaceae was the predominant
family with 6 species. The majority of the species were of Saharo-Arabian distribution. Chemaephytes had
the highest contribution to the life forms spectra. The potential role of the halophyte species is discussed.
These results might contribute to a better understanding of the functions, requirements, and sensitivities of
these ecosystems.
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Articale in International Journal of biological and Agricultural Research Vol. 01 N. 01
Keywords
Halophyte vegetation, Floristic diversity, Saline habitats, Oued Righ, Sahara desert, Algeria.
Citation
Articale in International Journal of biological and Agricultural Research Vol. 01 N. 01