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A first insight into the flora biodiversity of the Lebanese viticulture
Article number
1418_9
Pages
69 – 76
Language
English
Abstract
In viticulture, flora biodiversity could practically play an important role in compensating the negative impacts of vine monoculture and intensification of crop management.
In this study, we assess for the first time the flora biodiversity bordering the vineyards in Western Bekaa, Lebanon.
In spring 2023, a floristic survey was conducted in 13 vineyards situated between 840 and 1150 m a.s.l.
For each vineyard, flora composition and richness were assessed along hedges in four quadrates of one m2 with an interval distance of 25 m.
At least 240 species were identified. Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Poaceae were the most represented flora families.
Among the most frequent species in the vineyards visited, wild species related mainly with oat, barley, aegilops, alfalfa, astragalus and clover were found.
These species may provide a valuable potential in enhancing pollination ecosystem services and increasing soil fertility by symbiotic fixation.
Thus, it is of significance to set the necessary approach for a sustainable management of flora biodiversity in the Lebanese vineyards.
In this study, we assess for the first time the flora biodiversity bordering the vineyards in Western Bekaa, Lebanon.
In spring 2023, a floristic survey was conducted in 13 vineyards situated between 840 and 1150 m a.s.l.
For each vineyard, flora composition and richness were assessed along hedges in four quadrates of one m2 with an interval distance of 25 m.
At least 240 species were identified. Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Poaceae were the most represented flora families.
Among the most frequent species in the vineyards visited, wild species related mainly with oat, barley, aegilops, alfalfa, astragalus and clover were found.
These species may provide a valuable potential in enhancing pollination ecosystem services and increasing soil fertility by symbiotic fixation.
Thus, it is of significance to set the necessary approach for a sustainable management of flora biodiversity in the Lebanese vineyards.
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Authors
L. Chalak, Y. Ghorra Chamoun
Keywords
floristic composition, richness, frequency, vineyards, West Bekaa, Lebanon
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