Impact of Environmental Factors on ex situ Phanerophytes

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10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_69How to use a DOI?

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Phanerophyte; environmental factors; light; temperature; morphology; ex situ

Abstract

The study provides valuable insights into how environmental conditions shape the physiological and morphological characteristics of introduced phanerophytes in the Absheron Peninsula of Azerbaijan. The results indicate that light, wind, and heat are critical ecological determinants influencing the adaptation, distribution, and survival of these species. The dominance of heliophytes (311 species) over sciophytes (51 species) demonstrates that most of the studied plants are well adapted to open and sun-exposed habitats. This finding aligns with the climatic conditions of the Absheron Peninsula, which is characterized by high solar radiation and limited shaded environments. Wind resistance was also found to be a significant adaptive feature, with 298 species showing strong tolerance to wind stress. This resilience is likely related to the peninsula’s semi-arid climate, where frequent and strong winds are a defining environmental factor. Plants exhibiting high wind resistance often possess flexible stems, reduced leaf size, and robust root systems that minimize mechanical damage and water loss. The classification of species into high (54–56 °C), moderate (52 °C), and low (48–50 °C) temperature resistance groups reveal substantial variability in their tolerance to heat stress. This variability reflects both genetic diversity and ecological plasticity, allowing species to persist under fluctuating thermal regimes. Overall, the research highlights that light intensity, wind exposure, and heat tolerance are interrelated factors that collectively determine the ecological success and evolutionary trajectory of introduced phanerophytes in the Absheron Peninsula.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Elman Iskender
AU  - Sabina Jafarzadeh
AU  - Muradov Panah
AU  - Hasanova Minare
AU  - Mesimzade Gulnar
AU  - Mustafayeva Leyla
AU  - Mammadova Bahar
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/14
TI  - Impact of Environmental Factors on ex situ Phanerophytes
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Current Problems in Engineering and Applied Sciences (ICCPEAS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 671
EP  - 684
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_69
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_69
ID  - Iskender2026
ER  -