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Analysis of Associated Woody and Semi-Woody Local Wild Species in Entre Ríos, Argentina: Exploring the Agricultural Potential of Hexachlamys edulis

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  • Ignacio Sebastián Povilonis

    (National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290, C1425 FQB, Argentina
    Laboratorio de Fisiología Vegetal, Universidad de Morón, Machado 914, Lab 501, Morón B1708EOH, Argentina)

  • Miriam Elisabet Arena

    (National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290, C1425 FQB, Argentina
    Laboratorio de Fisiología Vegetal, Universidad de Morón, Machado 914, Lab 501, Morón B1708EOH, Argentina)

  • Marta Alonso

    (Laboratorio de Fisiología Vegetal, Universidad de Morón, Machado 914, Lab 501, Morón B1708EOH, Argentina)

  • Silvia Radice

    (National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290, C1425 FQB, Argentina
    Laboratorio de Fisiología Vegetal, Universidad de Morón, Machado 914, Lab 501, Morón B1708EOH, Argentina)

Abstract

The loss of native forests in Argentina has been a concern, driven by factors such as agriculture expansion and urbanization. Therefore, understanding the conservation status of sampled populations and their adaptation to different plant communities is essential. This research focused on the heterogeneity analysis of the associated woody and semi-woody vegetation to Hexachlamys edulis (O. Berg) Kausel and D. Legrand, a species commonly known as “ubajay” in Entre Ríos, Argentina. The study aimed to record the species present in the populations, explore plant communities associated with H. edulis , identify other potentially useful agroforestry species, compare locations based on the similarity of accompanying species, and explain the conservation status of each population. Results revealed a total of 71 species belonging to 39 families. The Myrtaceae family was the most relevant, particularly in terms of native species representation. The analysis of biodiversity indicators, including richness, the Shannon index, and dominance revealed variations among the studied sites. The anthropic indicator highlighted the impact of human activity, with Concordia showing a higher ratio of native-to-exotic species. Cluster analysis and ordination techniques revealed groupings of censuses from the same localities, indicating differences in vegetation composition between sites. Significant differences in species composition were found among the sampled populations. Overall, the study can serve as baseline information for future research on the dynamics of vegetation in these areas and on the studied H. edulis species. Finally, these findings contribute to understanding how wild species like H. edulis adapt to different plant communities, which might be valuable for developing new agroecological approaches or identifying potential companion planting species in future agricultural systems.

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  • Ignacio Sebastián Povilonis & Miriam Elisabet Arena & Marta Alonso & Silvia Radice, 2024. "Analysis of Associated Woody and Semi-Woody Local Wild Species in Entre Ríos, Argentina: Exploring the Agricultural Potential of Hexachlamys edulis," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(22), pages 1-17, November.
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