Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://biore.bio.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4531
Title: Influence of Habitat Types on Diversity and Species Composition of Urban Flora—A Case Study in Serbia
Authors: Glišić, Milan
Jakovljević, Ksenija 
Lakušić, Dmitar 
Šinžar-Sekulić, Jasmina 
Vukojičić, Snežana 
Tabašević, Milena
Jovanović, Slobodan 
Keywords: species composition;richness;urban areas;anthropogenic impact;climate
Issue Date: 25-Nov-2021
Rank: M21
Publisher: MDPI: Basel, Switzerland,
Citation: Glišić, M.; Jakovljević, K.; Lakušić, D.; Šinžar-Sekulić, J.; Vukojičić, S.; Tabašević, M.; Jovanović, S. Influence of Habitat Types on Diversity and Species Composition of Urban Flora—A Case Study in Serbia. Plants 2021, 10, 2572. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10122572
Journal: Plants
Abstract: 
The aim of this study was to investigate the floristic composition and diversity of seven urban habitat types in 24 Serbian cities with different climatic affiliation. In each of the 24 cities, we selected 1 ha plots representing a habitat from one of the following groups: square, boulevard, residential area with compact and with open building pattern, city park, and sites with early and mid-succession vegetation stages. All vascular plant species that occur spontaneously in these plots were observed. Data on the main climatic characteristics were collected for each plot, and data on the life forms were obtained for each species recorded. Diagnostic species were identified for each habitat type analyzed, and alpha, beta and gamma diversity were calculated. A total of 674 taxa were recorded in the studied area. Significant differences were observed in habitats by diagnostic species and by life form representation. The lowest alpha and gamma diversity and the dominance of therophytes were observed in habitat types with intensive anthropogenic impact, whereas the highest number was recorded in mid-successional sites and residential areas with a compact building pattern. The analysis showed that habitat type influences species composition much more than climate.
URI: https://biore.bio.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4531
ISSN: 2223-7747
DOI: 10.3390/plants10122572
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