Flora of anthropogenically disturbed territories of the Ridder Metallurgical Complex
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https://doi.org/10.31489/2026feb3/56-65Abstract
The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive ecological assessment of the vegetation cover of technogenically disturbed territories of the Ridder Metallurgical Complex based on an analysis of floristic composition, life forms, and ecological plant groups, in order to determine succession pathways and substantiate biological reclamation measures. As part of the study, a comprehensive research program was implemented jointly with the IBBR “Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology” to investigate the phytocenoses of technogenic landscapes and the composition of their soils. The studied territory is characterized by a high degree of anthropogen-ic disturbance. The floristic composition was analyzed, comprising 126 species belonging to 38 families and 93 genera. The families Rosaceae (11 genera), Cyperaceae and Asteraceae (9 genera each), and Poaceae (7 genera) were the most prominent in the taxonomic spectrum. The spatial distribution, abundance, life forms, and condition of the plants were determined. A bioecological characterization of the species and their life forms (eco-morphs) was provided, and ecological groups of plants with respect to moisture requirements were identified. The results made it possible to assess the degree of disturbance of the territory and predict the direction of vegetation succession. The vegetation cover is predominantly composed of native, ecologically stable species, reflecting their adaptation to anthropogenic habitats. The findings contribute to the restoration of technogenically disturbed lands and their rehabilitation for integration into the biosphere.
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