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An Assessment of Biodiversity in Tabuk Region of Saudi Arabia: A Comprehensive Review

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  • Abid Ali Ansari

    (Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia)

  • Zahid Hameed Siddiqui

    (Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
    Genomic and Biotechnology Unit, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia)

  • Fuad A. Alatawi

    (Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia)

  • Basmah M. Alharbi

    (Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
    Genomic and Biotechnology Unit, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia)

  • Amenah S. Alotaibi

    (Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
    Genomic and Biotechnology Unit, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

Biodiversity refers to all the type of species in one geographical region or ecosystem. It consists of plants, animals, bacteria, and other life forms. As an estimate, around 1.7 million species are on record globally and approximately 15,000–18,000 new species are added each year. Global climate change is accelerating species extinction due to habitat destruction. Further, various abiotic and biotic environmental factors are limiting the pattern of biodiversity in a geographical region. A change in species category from endangered to extinction occurs due to their physiological, morphological, and life history pattern, which limits them to a specific niche. Biodiversity is very important for energy production and flow, bioremediation, and biogeochemical cycling of nutrients in terrestrial to aquatic ecosystems and vice versa. It is further required for human existence in the form of food, fibers, medicines, and biological control. Therefore, consistent monitoring, assessment, and conservation of ecological habitats and diversity of flora and fauna of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems is the need of the hour. In this article, we are presenting an assessment based upon the literature survey on the biodiversity of Tabuk region of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive study on the biodiversity of plants, animals and microorganisms of the Tabuk region (Tabuk city, Tayma, Haql, Sharma, Duba, Al Wajh and Umluj, Al Zetah, Al Beda’a, etc.) are included in this review. This study will be a landmark as it is conducted at the inception of NEOM project in Tabuk region. It will help the authorities to enhance the native green cover, decrease desertification, regenerate biodiversity in natural environments, and advance the quality of life, to achieve the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative and VISION 2030. However, studies and investigations on Tabuk biodiversity are still limited and need further exploration. Recently, a joint work between King Salman Royal Natural Reserve (KSRNR) and Department of Biology of University of Tabuk is underway to monitor the baseline data of flora and fauna of this region.

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  • Abid Ali Ansari & Zahid Hameed Siddiqui & Fuad A. Alatawi & Basmah M. Alharbi & Amenah S. Alotaibi, 2022. "An Assessment of Biodiversity in Tabuk Region of Saudi Arabia: A Comprehensive Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(17), pages 1-29, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:17:p:10564-:d:896624
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    1. Khalid Awadh Al-Mutairi, 2022. "Do Spatially Structured Soil Variables Influence the Plant Diversity in Tabuk Arid Region, Saudi Arabia?," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(5), pages 1-11, February.
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