Relationship between vegetation and environmental factors in arid ecosystems from "summary" of Floristic Study of Arid Ecosystem: Ecology and Phytosociology by Dr. Ekta B. Joshi,Dr. Hiren B. Soni ,Dr. Pankaj N. Joshi
The vegetation in arid ecosystems is strongly influenced by various environmental factors such as temperature, precipitation, soil type, and topography. These factors play a crucial role in determining the composition, distribution, and abundance of plant species in these harsh environments. Temperature, for example, affects the growth and survival of plants in arid ecosystems by influencing physiological processes such as photosynthesis and transpiration. Plants in these environments have developed adaptations to cope with high temperatures, such as succulence and reduced leaf surface area. Precipitation is another key environmental factor that shapes the vegetation in arid ecosystems. Plants in these regions are adapted to survive long periods of drought by storing water in their tissues, having deep root systems, ...
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