Dynamics of plant ecology and soil conservation: Implications for cut-slope protection

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作者
Osman, Normaniza [1 ]
Dorairaj, Deivaseeno [1 ]
Halim, Aimee [2 ]
Abu Zelan, Nurul Izzaty [1 ]
Rashid, Muhammad Afiq Abdul [1 ]
Zakaria, Rozainah Mohd [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Malaya, Fac Sci, Inst Biol Sci, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
[2] Univ Malaya, Fac Sci, Dept Geol, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
来源
ACTA OECOLOGICA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY | 2021年 / 111卷
关键词
Cut-slope protection; Plant diversity; Soil conservation; Soil erosion; Succession; FOREST RESTORATION; EROSION CONTROL; SHEAR-STRENGTH; DIVERSITY; STABILITY; VEGETATION; NITROGEN; ROOTS; REINFORCEMENT; BIODIVERSITY;
D O I
10.1016/j.actao.2021.103744
中图分类号
Q14 [生态学(生物生态学)];
学科分类号
071012 ; 0713 ;
摘要
Slope cuts caused by road construction, influence vegetation and soil properties which lead to ecological degradation and soil erosion. Cut-slope soils are infertile, creating unfavourable conditions for plant growth and a reduction of plant species. We investigated plant communities and species regeneration at a cut-slope area in Malaysia whilst examining the relationship between species diversity and soil erosion. Experimental plots were set at three different vegetation coverage intensities; 0% (A), 10% (B), and 50% (C). Treatment C recorded the highest plant coverage, plant density, species richness, plant diversity, and evenness index over time. In contrast, as there was no vegetation at the start of the experiment, succession rate was the highest in treatment A (bare plot) followed by B and C. The succession rate was lower in C due to high competition between the existing plant communities for space, nutrients, sunlight and water. The plot with the highest vegetation coverage (C) showed improved slope stability for it recorded a significant reduction in soil saturation level and erosion rate whilst increasing the shear strength. Dicranopteris linearis, a fern species was the most dominant species in all treatments for it is a pioneer species that thrives in harsh environment. High plant diversity was effective in enhancing soil properties thus, improving soil shear strength as plant coverage increased. Hence, treatment A consistently displayed the highest soil shear strength followed by treatments B and C.
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