Ecological diversity, structure and aboveground biomass of Guiera senegalensis J.F.Gmel. stands in Central Africa: A case study from Cameroon
The objective of this work is to evaluate the ecological diversity, structure and aboveground biomass of Guiera senegalensis G.F.Gmel stands in Cameroon. A total of 80 floristic surveys of 50 m x 50 m were carried out. The dendrometric parameters recorded are: height and total diameter (dbh ≥ 5 cm)...
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The objective of this work is to evaluate the ecological diversity, structure and aboveground biomass of Guiera senegalensis G.F.Gmel stands in Cameroon. A total of 80 floristic surveys of 50 m x 50 m were carried out. The dendrometric parameters recorded are: height and total diameter (dbh ≥ 5 cm) of all woody species. Aboveground biomass was calculated using an allometric equation. The results showed a total of 529 individuals distributed in 17 families, 24 genera and 24 species and 339 individuals distributed in 14 families, 17 genera and 18 species inventoried respectively in the North and Far North regions. The most dominant families are Arecaceae, Caesalpiniaceae, Combretaceae, Mimosaceae, and Rhamnaceae. The Guiera senegalensis stands are more diversified in the North region than those in the far North. The basal area (9.82 ± 0.42 m²/ha) and aboveground biomass (22.82 ± 0.98 t/ha) are higher in the Far North. Sorensen's Similarity coefficient attests to the similarity of the species in the two regions (61.90 %). The height structure presented a “bell” shape and the diameter structure showed an “L” shape. This information constitutes in order to elaborate management plans in view of a lasting management.
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| spelling | doaj-art-0abc11964674486586b7e2caf6b129cd2025-08-20T02:26:19ZengConsiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria - Research Centre for Forestry and WoodAnnals of Silvicultural Research2284-354X2024-03-0149210.12899/asr-2507Ecological diversity, structure and aboveground biomass of Guiera senegalensis J.F.Gmel. stands in Central Africa: A case study from CameroonDjongmo Victor Awé0Noumi Valery Noiha1Bi Tra Aimé Vroh2Louis Zapfack3Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ngaoundere Department of Life Science, Higher Teacher Training College of Bertoua, University of Bertoua UFR Biosciences, Université Félix Houphouët-BoignyDepartment of Plant Biology, University of Yaoundé I The objective of this work is to evaluate the ecological diversity, structure and aboveground biomass of Guiera senegalensis G.F.Gmel stands in Cameroon. A total of 80 floristic surveys of 50 m x 50 m were carried out. The dendrometric parameters recorded are: height and total diameter (dbh ≥ 5 cm) of all woody species. Aboveground biomass was calculated using an allometric equation. The results showed a total of 529 individuals distributed in 17 families, 24 genera and 24 species and 339 individuals distributed in 14 families, 17 genera and 18 species inventoried respectively in the North and Far North regions. The most dominant families are Arecaceae, Caesalpiniaceae, Combretaceae, Mimosaceae, and Rhamnaceae. The Guiera senegalensis stands are more diversified in the North region than those in the far North. The basal area (9.82 ± 0.42 m²/ha) and aboveground biomass (22.82 ± 0.98 t/ha) are higher in the Far North. Sorensen's Similarity coefficient attests to the similarity of the species in the two regions (61.90 %). The height structure presented a “bell” shape and the diameter structure showed an “L” shape. This information constitutes in order to elaborate management plans in view of a lasting management. https://journals-crea.4science.it/index.php/asr/article/view/2507Plant diversityCameroonGuiera senegalensis G.F.Gmel |
| spellingShingle | Djongmo Victor Awé Noumi Valery Noiha Bi Tra Aimé Vroh Louis Zapfack Ecological diversity, structure and aboveground biomass of Guiera senegalensis J.F.Gmel. stands in Central Africa: A case study from Cameroon Annals of Silvicultural Research Plant diversity Cameroon Guiera senegalensis G.F.Gmel |
| title | Ecological diversity, structure and aboveground biomass of Guiera senegalensis J.F.Gmel. stands in Central Africa: A case study from Cameroon |
| title_full | Ecological diversity, structure and aboveground biomass of Guiera senegalensis J.F.Gmel. stands in Central Africa: A case study from Cameroon |
| title_fullStr | Ecological diversity, structure and aboveground biomass of Guiera senegalensis J.F.Gmel. stands in Central Africa: A case study from Cameroon |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ecological diversity, structure and aboveground biomass of Guiera senegalensis J.F.Gmel. stands in Central Africa: A case study from Cameroon |
| title_short | Ecological diversity, structure and aboveground biomass of Guiera senegalensis J.F.Gmel. stands in Central Africa: A case study from Cameroon |
| title_sort | ecological diversity structure and aboveground biomass of guiera senegalensis j f gmel stands in central africa a case study from cameroon |
| topic | Plant diversity Cameroon Guiera senegalensis G.F.Gmel |
| url | https://journals-crea.4science.it/index.php/asr/article/view/2507 |
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