Modern Pollen Distribution at İğneada Waterlogged Forests Between the Periods September 2007 – August 2009

Abstract

Study has been worked to find out arboreal and non-arboreal pollen influx (cm2/mo) fallen to the ground and relations between striking meteorological parameters at Kırklareli-Igneada waterlogged forests 6 plots between 2007-2009 where significantly high vegetation diversity was provided. Tauber style pollen traps have been installed into the 6 field plots and were replaced monthly. The pollen traps transferred to the laboratory Lycopodium spore tablets were used in accordance with European Pollen Monitoring Program and pollen slides were prepared. The annual pollen influx of Carpinus sp., Fraxinus sp., Hedera helix , Alnus sp., Corylus sp., Acer sp., and Quercus sp. was higher respectively between the period 2007 and 2009. Also, the annual pollen influx of Poaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Plantago sp., and Ambrosia sp. was higher respectively for the same period. Pollen influx increase significantly along open field conditions and forest canopy for herbaceous plant and arboreal plants respectively. Pollen density was lower at the period between 2008 and 2009 due to higher rain. Keywords: Igneada waterlogged forest, Tauber style pollen trap, Lycopodium , pollen influx.