Investigation and Evaluation of Tidal Flat Plant Recovery after Spartina Alterniflora Eradication
XiaoRan Wang
Ningbo Xiaoshi High School
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pest.v6i2.6630
Keywords: Spartina alterniflora; Tidal flat; Plant investigation
Abstract
The introduction of Spartina alterniflora to China has resulted in severe ecological consequences, elevating the need for its control to a national strategic priority. Focusing on Meishan Bay, this study examines the beach area following Spartina alterniflora management efforts, providing a comprehensive assessment of vegetation recovery and the factors influencing it. Our findings indicate that the primary restored vegetation consists of Spartina alterniflora, Suaeda salsa, and reed communities. Notably, Spartina alterniflora demonstrates the fastest recovery rate, Suaeda salsa recovers at an average speed, while reed shows the slowest recovery. This pattern can be attributed to Spartina alterniflora's inherent growth traits and its adaptability to specific beach environmental conditions, including lower elevation, extended seawater submergence duration, and deeper seawater submergence.
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