Dataset 725

CERN A dynamic dataset of plant community composition in HulunBuir Stipa Baicalensis meadow steppe (2009-2015)

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Realm: Terrestrial
Climate: Temperate
Biome: Temperate grasslands, savannas and shrublands
Central latitude: 49.351110
Central longitude: 120.119170
Duration: 7 years, from 2009 to 2015

1152 records

64 distinct species

Across the time series Asteraceae is the most frequently occurring species

Methods

For long-term fixed observation plots, 10 randomly selected replicate plots with an area of 1m x 1m are surveyed. In each plot, all plant species are identified, surveyed, and recorded. Plant height is measured using a ruler. For each species, 5 randomly selected plants are measured for height, and their average value is calculated. Biomass is collected using the sampling method. Plants of each species are cut at ground level, dried at 65°C until a constant weight is achieved, and then weighed using an electronic balance. The observation period spans from late July to early August, which is during the growing season.

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