Soil determinants for distribution of Halocnemum strobilaceum Bieb. (Chenopodiaceae) around Lake Tuz, Turkey.
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.
Nilhan
Tug Gul
TG
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ankara University, 06100 Tandogan, Ankara, Turkey.
Emre
Yaprak Ahmet
YA
Osman
Ketenoglu
K
D000818:Animals; D019663:Chenopodiaceae / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000378:metabolism*; D002980:Climate; D012987:Soil; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000032:analysis; D014421:Turkey
D012987:Soil; D014131:Trace Elements