The Edge Effect on the Herb–Dwarf Shrub Layer of Urbanized Southern Taiga Forests

Russian Journal of Ecology - We estimated when the edge effect appears in the herb–dwarf shrub layer of pine forests near Yekaterinburg (Central Urals; Southern Taiga subzone) on 14 transects...     

Current state of mountain steppes in Sverdlovsk oblast

The current state and phytodiversity of mountain steppes in Sverdlovsk oblast have been evaluated, involving an inventory of several botanical and botanical-geomorphological natural landmarks in the steppe landscape. New growth localities of rare plant species have been discovered. Scientific and natureconservation significance of the surveyed mountain steppe areas has been demonstrated. A set of informative indices has been used to identify the key protection sites of steppe vegetation. Four sites are recommended for inclusion in the system of specially protected areas with the status of natural landmarks.     

Diversity of Plants in Thickets of Invasive Sorbaria sorbifolia: Differences in the Effect on Aboveground Vegetation and Seed Bank

Russian Journal of Ecology - The diversity of aboveground vegetation of the herb–dwarf shrub layer and seedlings from the soil seed bank in the thickets of invasive shrub Sorbaria sorbifolia...