Details of the abstract |
Presentation |
Poster presentation |
Title |
Small-scale vegetation-dynamics on different soils on the Etjo Erosion plains
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Short title |
Vegetation dynamics in Central Namibia
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Author(s) |
Strohbach, M.; Van Rooyen, G.
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Presenting author |
Strohbach, M.
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Institution(s) |
Department of Plant Science, University of Pretoria
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Keywords |
thornbush savanna; erosion plains; soil gradient; small-scale vegetation changes
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Abstract |
The composition and structure of vegetation in savannas changes annually as rainfall amount and rainfall distribution changes. This has important implications for appropriate land-use practices. In addition, these vegetation dynamics also differ according to prevalent soil characteristics. These parameters are poorly documented in central Namibia, thus making it even more difficult to fully understand the impact of grazing practices. Vegetation dynamics at a small scale were monitored on a lightly-utilised farm on the Etjo Erosion plains, along a gradient from sandy loam to sandy soil.
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Congress Topic |
Process Analysis
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Topic No. |
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Notes |
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Ref. No. |
588 |