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http://dx.doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2016.46.2.213

Floristic study and conservation management strategies of algific talus slopes on the Korean peninsula  

Kim, Jin-Seok (Plant Resources Division, National Institute of Biological Resources)
Chung, Jae-Min (Forest Biodiversity Division, Korea National Arboretum)
Kim, Jung-Hyun (Plant Resources Division, National Institute of Biological Resources)
Lee, Woong (Department of Biology, Kyungpook National University)
Lee, Byoung-Yoon (Plant Resources Division, National Institute of Biological Resources)
Pak, Jae-Hong (Department of Biology, Kyungpook National University)
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Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy / v.46, no.2, 2016 , pp. 213-246 More about this Journal
Abstract
Algific talus slopes tend to occur on steep north-facing slopes with bedrock that retains ice and emits cold air throughout the growing season. Algific talus slopes provide a suitable microclimate for disjunct or relict populations of northern plant species at low altitude habitats in temperate zones. The purpose of this study is to suggest a strategy for the comprehensive conservation of the vegetation of algific talus slopes through studies of the floristics and plant species compositions and threat factors at present and in the future of 15 major algific talus slopes in Korea. As a result, the vascular plants surveyed on 15 major algific talus slopes were recorded, with a total of 587 taxa, 109 families, 323 genera, 531 species, 7 subspecies, 47 varieties 1 form and 1 hybrid. Of them, endemic plants numbered 26 taxa, and threatened species according to the IUCN valuation basis numbered 8 taxa. Fourth (IV) and fifth (V) degree indicator species as specified by floristic subregions numbered 31 taxa. Peculiarly, several subalpine-native plant species, in this case Cystopteris fragilis, Gymnocarpium dryopteris, Huperzia selago, Rosa koreana, Vaccinium vitis-idaea and Woodsia hancockii, were distributed on algific talus slopes at 100-600 m above sea level. Numerous and diverse biological resources native to algific talus slopes in Korea have been consistently disturbed or damaged by human activities without some form of protection. An all-taxa biodiversity inventory should be surveyed to provide more information about all biological species living on algific talus slopes. In addition, conservation strategies to ensure biodiversity and effective management of algific talus slopes are discussed in detail.
Keywords
algific talus slope; flora; relict population; northern plant; phytogeography;
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