Abstract
Intense human pressure and global warming have caused habitat destruction in these areas and increased the number of endangered species. These species are endemic to the Nuratau ridge and are under high human pressure. We found four populations of both species in the Nuratau ridge. For each population we measured plant density and determined population maturity and ontogenetic spectrum. We also described the plant community where each population grew. At all sites population density was low, with most populations being classified as mature with centred ontogenetic structure.
Highlights
Population, LagochilusIneffective use of plant resources for human welfare has resulted in the loss of plant biodiversity worldwide [1] [2]
The first population of L. olgae was in the northern part of Nuratau ridge, it was far 4 - 6 km from Ukhum village (Table 2)
We studied four populations of L. olgae and determined 102 vascular species in Nuratau Mountain
Summary
Ineffective use of plant resources for human welfare has resulted in the loss of plant biodiversity worldwide [1] [2]. The highest-mountain ecosystems of Central Asia link to the most utility areas in the world called hotspots [3]. “A high level of endemism in the mountains is linked to environmental conditions such as geological structure, high mountain ranges and climatic conditions. Threats to the biodiversity of Central Asia have been recognized since the middle of the 20th century” [4]. Global warming is likely to drive loss of vegetation cover [5]. The ecosystems are exposed to intensive anthropogenic pressure which has caused habitat breakdown [6]
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