Morphological Traits of Quercus coccifera at Different Altitudes in Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar Region, East Libya
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Quercus coccifera, Morphological, Altitude, Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar, LibyaAbstract
Morphological traits reflect the adaptation of trees to their environment, provide an understanding of tree-environment interactions, and assess the effects of environmental changes on plant species. Essential important role in the study of tree biodiversity as they provide information on species assessment and their influence on environmental conditions. Morphological traits of (Quercus coccifera L.) trees were evaluated during the 2022 season at three sites different in altitude in the Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar region, eastern Libya. The results indicated significant differences in the height and diameter of the trees between the sites, where the trees were characterized by the lowest tree height and the smallest diameter, while the highest height and the largest diameter of the trees were at altitude (493m). The trees at (333m) site were characterized by the longest and widest leaf and the shortest leaf petiol, while the tree at 493m was characterized by the shortest leaf and the smallest leaf width. On the other hand, there were no significant differences in the length of masculine, feminine inflorescences, number of florets per inflorescence, and traits of Acorn between the trees in the three sites. It is important to pay attention to this a native species, preserve it, develop it, and ensure its survival and regeneration in the Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar region.
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