Modern Pollen Analysis in the Estuary Habitats along the Coast of Dhofar (Sultanate of Oman)

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Modern Pollen Analysis in the Estuary Habitats along the Coast of Dhofar (Sultanate of Oman)
Résumé
A lush vegetation develops around the numerous wadi estuaries interrupting the Dhofari coast in Southern Oman. Many estuaries still house mangroves of Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh., a very fragile ecosystem that is currently under threat in this area. A rather rich flora, strongly affected by the influence of the monsoon, grows in other estuaries. This study concerns the flora and vegetation of these peculiar habitats with special focus on the plants growing on the different substrates. To gain insights into the pollen diffusion and representation of these plants in the current pollen rain, we analyzed surface soil samples. By evaluating their pollen amounts, we related the modern pollen rain to the abundance/coverage of the plant species typical of the different environments. Rather than a punctual indication of the plants growing at a short distance, our pollen records offer a general picture of the flora and vegetation of the area. This information is crucial for the correct interpretation of pollen records from ancient soils, and underlines the utility of pollen analysis for the reconstruction of the vegetation history.
Est une partie de
Sustainability
volume
14
numéro
17
pages
11038
Date
2022
Titre abrégé
Sustainability
Langue
eng
doi
10.3390/su141711038
issn
2071-1050
Source
DOI.org (Crossref)
Droits
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Bellini, Cristina et al., “Modern Pollen Analysis in the Estuary Habitats along the Coast of Dhofar (Sultanate of Oman)”, 2022, bibliographie, consulté le 21 décembre 2024, https://ibadica.org/s/bibliographie/item/24697

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