Soil determinants for distribution of Halocnemum strobilaceum Bieb. (chenopodiaceae) around Lake Tuz, Turkey

TUĞ G. N., YAPRAK A. E., Osman K.

Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, vol.11, no.4, pp.565-570, 2008 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.3923/pjbs.2008.565.570
  • Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.565-570
  • Keywords: Halocnemum strobilaceum, Lake Tuz, Soil parameters, Turkey
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study we aimed to reveal the ranges and effectiveness of soil parameters on the distribution of H. strobilaceum. Halocnemum strobilaceum Bieb. is a widespread species in saline habitats and the distribution pattern of this halophytic species around Lake Tuz in Central Anatolia was examined according to the soil characteristics. pH, electrical conductivity, soil humidity, salt percentage, soluble Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K +, CO3 2-, HCO3 -, Cl - and SO4 2- values, total cations, cation exchange capacity, sodium adsorption ratio, exchangeable Na+, K +, Ca2+ and Mg2+ values were the examined soil properties. The most effective soil parameters for flowering period were found as Na, SO4, total cations, SAR and EC and for seed bearing period as EC, Mg, total cations, Cl, Na, SO4 and salt (%) content of the soil. © 2008 Asian Network for Scientific Information.